Kola Ogunyamoju

Kola Ogunyamoju

$10/hr
Professional in finance, account, administration, human resource and business operations.
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
20 years
 OGUNYAMOJU KOLAWOLE SAMUEL 5, Iya Omolere Street, Ogudu, Lagos State, Nigeria. Email:-Telephone: - Professional Summary Organized Accountant with sixteen years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping, and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganizing processes, and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiencies. Education Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos B.Sc. Accounting, 2004 Lafiaji High School, Lagos Island, Lagos SSCE, 1998 Professional Experience McDaniel Personal Care Limited Senior Accountant August 2019 – Present Preparing monthly cost of goods sold showing direct material costs report and production overhead cost report/analysis. Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Documenting financial transactions by entering account information. Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Continuous guiding accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Producing error-free accounting reports and presented results. Analyzing financial information and summarized financial status. Providing technical support and advice to management. Reviewing and recommended modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Providing input into department's goal-setting process. Niyya Farms Group Limited Cost Accountant February 2017 – July 2019 Prepared monthly cost of goods sold showing direct material costs report and production overhead cost report/analysis. Prepared monthly variance cost analysis between the standard cost and the actual cost. Prepared monthly inventory reconciliation report showing quantity produced vs. quantity transferred to finished goods warehouse. Computed periodic review of standard cost structure. Prepared monthly production yield and wastage level report. Conducted monthly physical stock count of all raw materials, WIP items, finished goods, and consumables inventory items. Maximized profitability by calculating, reporting, and interpreting stock valuations. Reconciled actual cost reports against ERP data to guarantee 100% accuracy. Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger. Niyya Farms Group Limited Sales Accountant August 2015 – January 2017 Monitored all revenue inflows and ensured that all daily sales transactions were recognized and posted in appropriate accounts. Prepared monthly reports on depot basis to show depot stock movement, sales invoices raised, cash collection for the month, deposits to banks, debtors’ balances, and depot expenses. Prepared weekly sales report to enable management to track product and individual salesmen’s performance. Prepared receivables report separated into trade debtors, sundry debtors, and staff debtors with their respective age analysis. Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes. Niyya Farms Group Limited Financial Accountant May 2011 – July 2015 Prepared financial accounts/reports. Prepared monthly income and expenditure report. Prepared quarterly, half-yearly, and annual management accounts. Prepared periodic management information such as daily bank position, daily transaction summary, weekly debtors, and creditors list. Prepared daily and monthly bank reconciliation statement. Formulated year-end reports to gauge financial performance and progress. Examined financial records to detect discrepancies and maintain accuracy. Updated accounting ledgers and journals to maintain accurate data. Liaised with various departments, staff, and institutions regarding financial and accounting operations. Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement. Niyya Food and Drinks Co. Limited Accounts/Admin/Payroll Officer May 2007 – April 2011 Regularly updated individual debtors’ and creditors’ ledger. Prepared monthly staff payroll. Prepared monthly income and expenditure account. Maintained accurate fixed assets register. Prompt payment/filing of VAT, company tax, PAYE, pension contributions, and other statutory returns. Managed expansive payroll files on new starters, leavers, holiday, and statutory payments. Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information. Niyya Food and Drinks Co. Limited Accounts Assistant (NYSC) October 2005 – August 2006 Participated in month-end stock taking. Systematic and methodological filing of all sales invoices and reports. Ensured that payment vouchers were signed at appropriate levels and all documentation requirements were met before approval. Best Property Newspaper, Lagos Advert/Marketing Executive January – August 2005 Sourced for advertisement and general marketing. Skills & Abilities Competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites Ability to work with less supervision Excellent interpersonal skills Team player Self-starter Communication skills (Oral & Written) Leadership skills and goal-oriented Proficient in the use of Accounting Software & ERP Superior attention to detail Financial management Process optimization Process improvement Trainings & Certificates Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), In view Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics, 2025 Power Enterprise ERP Installation and Reporting, Atib Services Limited, 2015 Reimbursement and Grants, Industrial Training Fund, 2013 Peachtree Software Installation and Reporting, Victory International Consult, 2012 Supervisory Management, Industrial Training Fund, 2009 Hobbies & Interests Reading Learning Meeting people Sports Lover References Available upon request
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