Kolawole Ademola Adekoya

Kolawole ADEKOYA , (FMVA®, ACA Skills) -8, bailey street, Ladilak, Shomolu, Lagos|linkedin.com/in/kolawoleadekoya5183aa133 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven finance professional with over 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis. Proven expertise in developing and implementing financial strategies, managing project finance, and conducting comprehensive financial analyses. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and mitigating risks. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging finance role to drive business growth and profitability. EDUCATION Worldquant University Lagos State, Nigeria Master of Science in Financial Engineering • forthcoming degree April 2025-April 2027 University of Lagos Lagos State, Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Accounting • CGPA: 3.21/5.00 August 2019-Aug 2024 Yaba College of Technology Lagos State, Nigeria Diploma in Business Administration and Management • Upper Credit Jan 2013-Dec 2015 WORK EXPERIENCE Jawura Environmental Services Limited, Ikeja, Lagos State Lagos State, Nigeria Accountant Aug 2023 – Jan 2024 • Conducted financial analysis to optimize capital allocation and established a strategic partnership with a finance house, securing ₦35 million in funding that enhanced the company’s profitability and working capital for a critical project. • Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with standards and environmental regulations. • Assisted in the preparation and development of budgets for environmentally-focused projects, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities. • Monitored budget performance and promptly reported any variances to the management team. • Conducted financial audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to financial policies and sustainability goals. Crevance Credit Limited, Ilupeju, Lagos State Lagos State, Nigeria Finance Associate June 2022 – Nov 2022 • Prepared comprehensive weekly reports detailing the financial and operational performance of the company. • Served as the final checkpoint for all loan disbursements and refunds. Thoroughly review and validate each transaction to ensure accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures. • Handled the timely and accurate payment and filing of tax proceeds with state and federal tax authorities. • Took responsibility for maintaining and managing the company's treasury and investment portfolios. This includes monitoring cash flow and ensuring the company's financial resources are effectively utilized. • Conducted thorough investigations and resolves discrepancies between the company's internal records and bank statements. • Prepared monthly financial statements that accurately reflect the company's financial position, performance, and cash flow. Thomas Gilts Finance Limited, Ikeja, Lagos State Lagos State, Nigeria Financial Accountant Jan 2020 – May2022 • Conduct thorough financial analyses and risk assessments of borrowers to evaluate creditworthiness and repayment capacity. • Monitor loan portfolios to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions. • Prepare detailed reports on loan performance, highlighting trends and providing insights for senior management. • Prepared statement of financial position, Income statement and other financial report • Prepared monthly returns - (CBN returns and CRC returns) • Collaborated with external auditors for annual audits, regularizations, and compliance. Forte Oil Plc, Vi, Lagos State Lagos State, Nigeria Administrative Officer May 2016 - April 2017 • maintained office services by organizing operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and processing supplier requisitions, and overseeing clerical functions. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES • Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst – Corporate Finance Institute • Chartered Accountant (Skills Level) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) June 2022-Jan 2023 May 2025-Nov 2025 PROJECTS Assessing the impact of sustainability reporting standard on financial planning and control within an organization In this project, I delved into the critical intersection of sustainability standards and their influence on financial planning and control within organizations. This task involved a comprehensive analysis of how integrating sustainability metrics into financial frameworks can enhance decision-making processes and drive long-term value. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE National Association of Business Administration and Management Student (NABAMS) Vice President • Ensured effective representation of my department in the Student Union Government. • I acted as the second in command to the president in managing specific departmental issues ranging from quality education assurance, organization of national programmers, establishment of department budget, and ensuring strategic decisions are implemented accordingly. OTHER INFORMATION Core Competencies IT Skills Financial Statement Analysis. Cash Management. Financial Reporting. Office (Intermediate). Bankone (intermediate). Sageone (intermediate)