Omotolani Lawal

Omotolani Lawal Lagos, Nigeria | linkedin.com/in/lawal-omotolani | - |-SUMMARY A dynamic 2.1 finance graduate with proven expertise in accounting software like QuickBooks and Sage, honed at Nathomi Professional Services and The Elevation Church. Excelled in leadership and team management during a 60-minute case study with a team of 6 mixed international graduates in Morgan Stanley Investment Management and showcased the ability to communicate effectively and apply critical thinking for problem-solving, presented findings using PowerPoint. Conducted Global Spectrum Energy Services Plc financial statement analysis through the computation of financial ratios on MS Excel. EDUCATION University of Lagos Bachelor of Science in Finance ● Organization/Awards: The Investment Society, Dean’s Cup, HOD’s Cup Lagos, Nigeria Graduation Date: Nov 2023 WORK EXPERIENCE The Elevation Church (Global) Lagos, Nigeria Finance Intern May 2024 - Present ● Post a least ten thousand transactions from 35 bank statements using QuickBooks, reconcile and resolve discrepancies with each bank accounts monthly. ● Assist in preparing month-end management reports by preparing the liquidity reports to show the position of each long and short-term investments as well as cash balances. ● Prepare and submit weekly reports through the analysis of the inflows and outflows in each expression's accounts, savings and appropriation as well as balances. ● Upload of payments of requisitions made and sending payment advice. ● Monitor and account for debts owed by each expression and oversee the repayment using excel spreadsheet. Nathomi Professional Services Limited (Remote) Northwich, United Kingdom Accounting Assistant Aug 2023 - May 2024 ● Used Sage accounting software to prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports. ● Filed and submitted VAT returns and corporation taxes in adherence to regulations for clients. ● Managed the offshoring process activities and increased efficiency. ● Kept clients' records organized, sent reminders for due payment of services. ● Managed the company's website and ensured its functionality and security. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Morgan Stanley - Investment Management Virtual Mentoring Program New York, United States Mentee July 2023 - Jan 2024 ● Administered tasks to a team of 6 mixed international graduates in Morgan Stanley Investment Management and presented findings using Microsoft PowerPoint. ● Participated actively in an ESG project and presented findings that educated MSIM executives and staff. SKILLS, INTERESTS & CERTIFICATIONS Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) | Accounting Software (QuickBooks and Sage) | Leadership and Team management | Analytical and Critical thinking | Effective Communication | Emotional Intelligence Interests: Private Equity, Public Speaking, Football, Singing Certifications: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - 2019 | Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis (CFI) - 2022