Oluwafemi Moses

OLUWAFEMI OLAYINKA MOSES - - Lagos, Nigeria LinkedIn Profile SUMMARY A self-driven, disciplined, and dedicated specialist with a dynamic professional career in accounting, finance, auditing, business management, and administration. Highly skilled and possess vast experience in integrating finance and accounting into business operations using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations, and increase productivity and earnings. CORE BUSINESS COMPETENCIES - Inventory Management - Asset Management - Risk Management - Financial Planning & Analysis - Budgeting & Forecasting - Corporate Finance - Corporate Reporting - IFRS - Strategic Tax & Compliance CAREER EXPERIENCE Dangote Cement PLC Commercial Finance Manager • • • • • • • • • • Provides analysis and delivers insights that link financial reports to business strategies. Leads & and manages the sales reporting process. Provides business partnerships to the commercial teams in all its initiatives and activities. Manages, plans & controls A&P spending. Owns & manages all plans, controls & tracks promotion discounts to customers. Runs financial scenario/sensitivity analysis and runs reporting and analysis around key metrics and presents to key business partners to facilitate decision-making. Supports the team on all S&OP and sales forecast processes. Manages business cases for all commercial projects, Innovations, and promotions initiatives/activities. Prepares monthly variance analysis and explanation of cost drivers. Monitors and tracks trade value chain to guide internal pricing and promo decisions/initiatives. Berger Paints Nigeria PLC Finance Manager • • • • • • • Lagos, Nigeria. |Jan 2023 – Present| Lagos, Nigeria. |Jun. 2022 – Jan 2023| Develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of the organization. Prepare monthly/quarterly Financials and Management Reports for stakeholders’ decision-making. Report quarterly on Peer Analysis to benchmark the company’s performance against its peers in the industry. Review the Trial Balance and General ledgers periodically to detect and correct errors and irregularities. Manage the Annual Audit Cycle to ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements. Supervise and review the Bank reconciliation, Receivables, Payables, and Fixed asset functions. Develop, Implement, and Monitor Appropriate Financial Systems, procedures, and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Unit • • • • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. File quarterly Unaudited and Annual Audited Accounts with regulators (NSE, SEC, FRC, etc.) Within statutory timelines. Oversee Monthly and Annual Tax Returns and Filing (VAT, WHT, CGT, CIT, and EDT) Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Tastee Fried Chicken Group Financial Reporting Manager • • • • • • • • • • • • • Managed the company's financial accounting and reporting systems. Set out controls for minimizing financial risk to the company. Interpreted financial reports and recommended actions. Liaised with relevant external bodies such as external auditors, regulatory bodies, etc. Strengthened internal controls and financial reporting compliance with GAAP principles and IFRS. Managed the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems. Supported internal and external audits to ensure compliance with statutory and ethical regulations. Reduced paperwork by 20% by initiating cloud-based workflow and documentation of operations. Reduced VAT liabilities by over 10% through close monitoring and claiming of VAT inputs. Reconciled monthly bank accounts of over 14 branches weekly to meet the deadline. Improved branch managers’ performance through effective financial reporting and analysis. Consolidated financial reports of decentralized accounting systems of all branches and subsidiaries. Led finance team to improve controls and processes and met year-end financial reporting deadline. Lily Homes Ltd. Financial Reporting Manager • • • • • • • Lagos, Nigeria. |Jun. 2016 – Aug. 2019| Successfully converted to IFRS from Nigeria GAAP and automated the accounting systems. Reduced paperwork by 60% through automation of all accounting procedures. Increased market share by 20% in 2017 through financial advisory and market analysis. Reduced 2018 budgeted overhead cost by 24% through audit and cost control techniques. Implemented long-term financial policies, plans, and strategies for the organization. Directed internal and external audits to ensure compliance with statutory and ethical regulations. Controlled and minimized financial risks to the company. Accounts & Finance Officer • • • • • • • • Lagos, Nigeria. |Oct. 2019 – Jun. 2022| Created and processed invoices Cross-checked invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy. Managed a company's accounts payable and receivable. Sent bills and invoices to clients. Tracked organization expenses. Processed refunds. Worked with collection agencies on overdue payments. Communicated with clients regarding billing and payments. |Aug. 2010 – May 2016| PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS • • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA) Project Management Professional (PMP) - - TRAINING ATTENDED • • • • International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) Training FIRS Tax Compliance Seminar Effective Communication Training Dynamic Navision, Sage ERP, SAP S/4HANA, Tally ERP, Quick Books, and Advanced Excel SKILLS • • • • • • Digital Skills & Good Presentation Skills Analytical Approach to Problem-solving Solving Skills Sound Interpersonal and Communication Skills Strategic Thinking and Negotiation Skills Team Spirit and Leadership Skills Commercial and Business Awareness Skills INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS 2018 – 2022: National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. (Master of Public Administration). 2010 – 2014: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria. (B.Sc. Accounting – Second Class Upper). 1997 – 2002: Keke High School, Ijaiye Housing Estate, Ogba, Lagos State. (West African Secondary School Certificate). 1992 – 1996: Ola – Olu Ideal Foundation, Aboro, Lagos State. (Primary School Leaving Certificate).