Festus Adeyemi

Festus Adewale Adeyemi 4 Oriade Close, Off Council Road, Spring Valley Estate, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos Email:-|-| Phone: - Professional Summary A dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with over 25 years of experience in finance, audit, tax, and project accounting. Proven ability to lead finance teams, implement strong internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Skilled in leveraging accounting software and financial reporting tools to support organizational success. Core Skills Budgeting | Financial Reporting | IFRS | Audit & Compliance | Taxation | Internal Controls | Team Leadership | Reconciliations | Fixed Asset Management Work Experience Senior Accountant Rollace Hotel Limited | April 2023 – Present • • • • • • Managed hotel finance operations including budgeting, purchasing oversight, and financial reporting. Prepared weekly purchase budgets and monitored adherence. Ensured statutory remittances (VAT, PAYE, consumption taxes) were computed and paid on schedule. Led internal audits for stores, kitchen, and bar, reporting discrepancies. Coordinated year-end filings and external audit processes. Maintained petty cash, reconciled Micros and Opera system payments daily. Finance and Accounts Manager Projectscope Limited (civil construction) | August 2018 – April 2023 • • • • • • • Prepared annual budgets and monthly/quarterly management accounts. Ensured accuracy of general ledger and performed transaction reconciliations. Maintained fixed assets register and recorded depreciation. Managed payroll and treasury functions. Conducted periodic inventory and asset verification. Processed staff loans, vendor invoices, and managed taxation activities. Liaised with auditors and ensured timely tax remittance Project Accountant Bodija Projects Limited (a real estate development) | February 2020 – April 2023 • • • • • • • • • Prepared Spending Plan based on inflows on the property on monthly basis Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, statements, and reports Managing day-to-day accounting operations by ensuring timely and accurate financial data Develop and present board-level reports, financial summaries, project updates and strategic insights Participate in annual budgeting processes, financial planning, and forecasting Overseeing investment and real estate accounting functions, providing detailed support and analysis Sending letter to Clients reminding them of next payment due date. Update Customer’s payment record on Online Real Time Basis Conducted periodic inventory and asset verification on site. Management / Project Accountant ABB Powerlines Limited | September 2005 – July 2018 • • • • • • Prepared financial and management accounts in line with IFRS. Managed payroll, treasury functions, and tax compliance. Monitored working capital and advised on risk hedging strategies. Handled LIRS and FIRS tax audits. Collaborated with external auditors and enhanced internal controls. Overseeing Human Resources and Administrative functions Project Co-ordinating Officer ABB Nigeria Limited | November 2001 – September 2005 • • • Prepared project and income statements for monthly reporting. Monitored project revenue and cost progression. Handled work-in-progress account and taxation matters. Accounts Officer Academy Press Plc | June 1996 – October 2001 • • Issued cheques, reconciled bank and ledger accounts. Maintained asset register and inter-company accounts. Marketing and Sales Executive Academy Press Plc | March 1993 – May 1996 • • Designed marketing plans and reports. Assisted in budget preparation and market analysis. Education Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Accounting – Lagos State University Ordinary National Diploma in Accounting – Yaba College of Technology Association of Accounting Technicians (ICAN - AAT) – ICAN Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria – Final Stage Certifications & Training • • • • • • • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Training Project Management Training – Business School Netherlands ISO 9001 Training Sage Pastel Evolution, Impact Encore, Syspro, Sage Line 50 and QuickBooks Business Intelligence Centre (BIC) for Sage Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access) Data Analysis (Pivot Table, Pivot Chart, Tableau and SQL) Professional Memberships • • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) – Student Member Association of Accounting Technicians (ICAN - AAT) – Member Languages English, Yoruba Hobbies Reading, Travelling, Counselling Referees Available upon request