Amabetari Bodisere

AMABETARI, BODISERE BIEFA Chartered Accountant (ACA) | Internal Audit & Control | Financial Reporting & Compliance LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bbodisere PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Chartered Accountant (ACA) with 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, financial control, internal audit, and compliance. Proven record of preparing IFRS compliant financial statements, managing statutory filings, and partnering with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audited statements. Skilled in reconciliation, revenue recognition, and financial processes. Adept with ERP systems and hands-on in driving process improvements in SaaS driven environments. CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • • • • • • Internal Audit & Controls Budgeting & Forecasting Risk Management Data Analytics & Visualization Financial Modelling Audit Testing • • • • • • IFRS Financial Reporting Taxation & Compliance Accounts Payable/Receivable Reconciliations Cost Optimization ERP/SaaS Tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Linkage Assurance Plc Team-lead Internal Audit & Control | Sep 2021 – Present • • • • • • • Set up a pre-payment check system that stopped invalid or poorly documented transactions, cutting risky payments by 20%. Made audits 30% faster by creating standard templates and automating routine review tasks. Strengthened internal controls by improving approval processes and segregation of duties, reducing fraud and errors. Supported external audits with complete documentation and timely responses, leading to clean audit reports. Strengthened financial accuracy by reviewing bank reconciliation reports, ensuring all balances were correctly reflected in the General Ledger, and resolving discrepancies that could impact reporting integrity. Improved reliability of financial statements by assessing the completeness and accuracy of investment operations, reducing risk of misstatement in reported figures. Increased transparency and decision-making efficiency through critical review of management accounts, highlighting key variances and trends. Budget Control Officer | May 2020 – Aug 2021 • • • Supervised budgets across 12 departments, ensuring 98% compliance with approved allocations. Helped management cut ₦5M in costs by preparing detailed OPEX variance reports that highlighted savings opportunities. Optimized budgetary performance by analyzing variances against actual, recommending cost-saving strategies, and supporting efficient resource allocation. Accounts Payable Officer | Jan 2020 – Aug 2021 • Processed 1,200+ requisitions annually across 14 branches with 100% tax compliance. • Reduced the company’s deferred tax liability by ₦10M through correct use of tax deductions. • Shortened vendor payment cycles by 25%, improving supplier relationships and trust. Accounts Receivable Officer | Aug 2019 – Dec 2019 • Reconciled customer payments, reducing unreconciled transactions by 35%. • Automated receipts and reconciliations, saving the team over 10 hours each month. Corporate Affairs Officer | Aug 2017 – Aug 2019 • Coordinated professional and internal events with 200+ attendees, enhancing stakeholder relations • Improved brand engagement by 25% through targeted campaigns and stronger media partnerships. EDUCATION M.Sc. Economics B.Sc. Economics CERTIFICATIONS Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) | ACA Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) | Financial Analyst, BI & Data Analyst Audit Command Language (ACL) | Beginners Level