Taofiqat Tijani

TAOFIQAT TIJANI FINANCE BUSINESS SUPPORTS (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) PROFILE I am a proactive and detail-driven finance professional with over five years’ experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations. I possess a strong academic background in Finance and Investment Banking. I have a vast knowledge of financial statement analysis, asset/portfolio management, and financial data Analysis. I am building practical experience in portfolio construction, analysis, and monitoring. Proven ability to deliver timely and accurate financial reports, support budget planning, and streamline financial processes. Adept at interpreting financial data for business decision-making. Proficient in financial systems including Xero, Sage, and Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables). I am currently working toward an ACCA certification with a strong interest in finance, business and investment roles. AREA OF EXPERTISE (TECHNICAL/NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS)  Month-end journal posting, accruals & prepayments  Forecasting and budgeting  Financial reporting and reconciliation  Business partnering and stakeholder management  Management accounts preparation and commentary  Strong Excel skills (PivotTables)  Experience with finance systems: SAP, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks  Highly numerate, analytical, and deadline-driven  Knowledge of accounts receivable and billing processes  Initiative-driven, adaptable, and collaborative  Proven experience in bookkeeping aspects  Solution oriented  Effective written and verbal communication skills  Teamwork  Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills when required EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, UK       FINANCE BUSINESS SUPPORT AUG 2025 – PRESENT Support the smooth financial and business management operations within the Digital, Information and Security (DIS) Directorate. Raising and managing supplier invoices, posting journals and general ledgers on SAP Coding Purchase Order (PO) and reports using SAP Lead on routine financial management activities, including preparing and reconciling monthly journals, processing accruals and prepayments, and managing asset records.  Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reports, contributing to monthly performance reviews and maintaining up-to-date financial data across reporting systems. Managing and updating the Excel spreadsheet for budget holders        Analyze expenditure and forecast trends, providing insight to inform planning, decision-making, and budgetary control.  Introduced efficient system on already complex and repetitive system previously adopted Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with the appropriate procurement and financial governance frameworks, maintaining robust evidence trails for audit. Manage low value purchasing through the Government Procurement Card (GPC) and ensure approvals and spending align with DfT policy and delegated authority levels.  Support the Finance Manager with in-year and year-end financial activities, assisting with reconciliations, journal adjustments, and reporting deadlines. Collaborate closely with business managers and finance colleagues to maintain strong financial controls, promote data accuracy, and deliver high-quality support to budget holders. Provide advice on the appropriate accounting treatment for complex or non-standard transactions, ensuring consistency with financial standards and best practices.  SILVERGOLD CONSULT, LONDON FINANCE OFFICER JAN 2024 – JUN 2025 ● Managed and posted monthly journals, including prepayments and accruals utilizing accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero and Excel, Pivot table ● Supported management accounts and reporting ● Assisted with budget preparation and variance analysis ● Analyzed budget against actual variances and collaborated with departments to provide insights ● Created weekly/monthly expenditure and margin reports, aiding budget holders in cost management. ● Participated in quarterly and annual forecasting and annual planning cycles by gathering data and updating forecasts. ● Collaborated with AP/AR teams to ensure timely payment processing ● Recommended improvements to streamline financial reporting ● Prepared payroll summaries and supported month-end and year-end closing ● Produced financial reports for management and stakeholders TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA          DATA OPERATOR MAR 2021-SEPT 2023 Accurately enter daily operational data such as voltage, current, frequency, transformer load, breaker status, and energy readings from field logs into databases and spreadsheets. Maintain and update records related to: Load profiles and demand data Equipment inspection and maintenance logs Fault and outage reports Switching operations and work permits Ensure timely compilation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports for internal and regulatory purposes. Assist in data validation and cross-checking with control room logbooks and maintenance sheets. Maintain secure digital filing systems for documents, equipment manuals, and maintenance histories. Generate reports on asset performance, energy loss, and other operational metrics as requested by engineers or management. Collaborate with station engineers and technicians to clarify or verify unclear data. Perform basic administrative duties such as document scanning, email correspondence, filing and documenting Comply with health, safety, and data confidentiality guidelines. TRANMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA Finance Assistant (NYSC) MAR 2020 – FEB 2021             Assisted the General Manager (F&A) with planning, preparing and collecting data for financial reports for business performance evaluation. Delivered financial and administrative reports that guided key decisions and ensured compliance with internal controls. Maintained strong communication with internal departments, external bodies and contractors for financial collaboration. Managed and accounted for petty cash and administrative expenses periodically. Accurate journal and ledgers entries Contributed during audit by providing supporting documentation and input when required. Carried out financial administrative tasks independently, managing tight deadlines efficiently Oversaw daily cash flow, recorded payments and receipts, and maintained updated records of banking transactions. Supported month-end and year-end close by reconciling the balance sheet and verifying account entries for accuracy. Assisted in various finance and administrative projects, demonstrating flexibility and readiness to support broader organizational needs. EDUCATION University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield United Kingdom Master of Science, Finance and Investment Banking With Majors in; Financial Statement Analysis Asset Valuation Financial Data Analysis Financial Market and Institution SEPT 2023-SEPT 2024 Hertfordshire International College, Hatfield United Kingdom Preliminary Masters, Finance and Investment Banking MAY2023-AUG 2023 University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Kwara State Bachelor of Science, Finance PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ACAMS KYC FOUNDATION (Know Your Customer) Jan 2023 REFERENCE Available upon request OCT 2019