Olamide Olugbenga
Abuja • - •-•
linkedin.com/in/olamide-olugbenga-18133a279
Remote-Ready Financial Controller | Business Manager | Strategic Finance Partner
Strategic and detail-oriented Financial Controller and Business Manager with 6+ years of experience
driving financial transformation across construction, healthcare, hospitality, and procurement sectors.
Skilled in remote team leadership, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and digital finance systems. Proven
success in improving profitability, streamlining operations, and ensuring financial compliance (IFRS/GAAP).
Actively pursuing ACA certification and MBA in Finance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ARA Group
Financial Controller
06/2024 - Present
Abuja, Nigeria
• Spearheaded finance operations across multi-sector subsidiaries, ensuring profitability and regulatory
compliance.
• Automated accounting workflows—reduced manual errors by 25% using Zoho One tools.
• Led project costing, procurement financing, and vendor contract negotiations across 4 business units.
• Delivered monthly cash flow forecasts, budgeting reports, and performance dashboards to executives.
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Accountant (Full-Time)
01/2024 - Present
Abuja, Nigeria
• Overhauled payroll system; improved pay processing efficiency and staff satisfaction.
• Streamlined inventory cost tracking and pricing strategies, resulting in a profit margin increase of 12%.
• Advised on financial planning for expansion, marketing, and menu pricing decisions.
VINCA Hospital Ltd
Lead Accountant
02/2023 - 12/2023
Abuja, Nigeria
• Improved revenue cycle collections by 15% through policy optimization and staff retraining.
• Produced accurate monthly financials, variance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Directed cost containment initiatives, lowering overhead by 10% within 8 months.
Great Delight Integrated Consults
Audit Associate
12/2021 - 03/2022
Abuja, Nigeria
• Supported external audits and internal control reviews for SMEs.
• Identified errors leading to recovery of underreported revenue for a key client.
Lamdale Trading & Investment Ltd
Accounts Officer
03/2020 - 11/2021
Abuja, Nigeria
• Managed reconciliations, AP/AR entries, and asset tracking.
• Led market feasibility assessments for key investment ventures.
Tantalizers Plc
Accountant
• Maintained internal control processes and handled full-cycle payroll.
• Delivered accurate monthly financials and vendor payment processing.
10/2019 - 03/2020
Abuja, Nigeria
EDUCATION
MBA – Finance (In Progress)
National Open University of Nigeria
BSc – Accounting
Babcock University
09/2023 - Present
Ogun State • 09/2012 - 06/2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Chartered Accountant – In View (Professional Level: ICAN No. 217279)
Advanced Microsoft Excel (Financial Modeling)
IFRS & GAAP Certification
Zoho One ERP & Accounting Systems
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Levels 1–3
SKILLS
Core Competencies: Cost Control &Profit Optimization, ERP Implementation (Zoho,QuickBooks,etc.), Excel
Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting &Budgeting, IFRS /GAAP Compliance, Payroll Management &Tax
Filing, Remote Team Leadership, Strategic Planning &Risk Management
Tools & Tech Stack: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, MS Excel,
Power BI (basic), QuickBooks, Slack, Trello, Xero, Zoho Books, Zoom
