ODEJAYI, MICHAEL OLUSOLA

ACA, Group Head of Financial Control and Strategy
13, Ashafa Street, Ojodu Berger, 100271, Ikeja, Nigeria.

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) with extensive experience in financial control, strategic planning, and compliance across diverse industries. Proven leader in overseeing comprehensive accounting and finance functions, providing critical insights for executive decision-making, and ensuring robust regulatory adherence. Adept at optimizing financial operations and driving strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance and mitigate risk.

Work

Brooks Heritage Holdings
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Group Head of Financial Control and Strategy

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive financial operations and strategic planning across all departments and subsidiaries, ensuring robust control and compliance.

Highlights

Directed all Accounting, Finance, Control, Compliance, and Strategic functions across multiple departments and subsidiaries, ensuring integrated financial oversight.

Provided critical financial analysis and strategic advisory to management, enabling data-driven decision-making that optimized business outcomes.

Streamlined strategic information management and planning processes, enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting key corporate initiatives.

Ensured rigorous compliance with both internal policies and external statutes and legislation, effectively mitigating financial and operational risks.

Pebnic Ventures Limited
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Financial Analysis Manager

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed core financial analysis functions, including intercompany transactions, receivables, payables, and general ledger management.

Highlights

Successfully reconciled complex intercompany transactions, ensuring financial accuracy and improving internal operational efficiency.

Managed and optimized accounts receivable and payable processes for customers and suppliers, enhancing cash flow and vendor relationships.

Accurately posted and maintained various General Ledgers, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial records for reporting.

Center for Grassroots Economic Empowerment
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Credit Officer (Microfinance)

Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Oversaw daily financial record-keeping and client advisory for microfinance operations, facilitating loan disbursements and savings management.

Highlights

Maintained precise and accurate books and ledgers of accounts on a daily basis, ensuring robust financial data integrity for microfinance operations.

Advised clients on effective savings culture and managed installment collections, fostering financial literacy and ensuring timely bank deposits.

Facilitated efficient disbursement of loans to clients and processing of savings withdrawals, directly supporting community economic empowerment.

West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)
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Assistant Subject Officer (Adhoc Staff)

Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported examination administration by managing script logistics, reporting malpractices, and organizing academic materials.

Highlights

Managed the accurate counting and issuance of examination scripts to examiners, ensuring efficient distribution for grading.

Documented and reported cases of malpractices and managed the allocation of OMR sheets, contributing to examination integrity.

Systematically sorted marks and attendance sheets, and accurately labeled each subject, enhancing organizational efficiency for result processing.

Eggon Community Secondary School, Nasarawa State (NYSC)
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Accounting Teacher (SSS1/2) and Form Master (SSS1D/JSS3B)

Nasarawa State, Nasarawa, Nigeria

Summary

Taught financial accounting and managed student records, significantly improving academic performance in terminal examinations.

Highlights

Maintained accurate records of class attendance and student assessments, ensuring comprehensive academic oversight.

Taught financial accounting in an accessible manner, leading to a 60% success rate in terminal examinations among students.

Served as a committee member, training students for enhanced performance in inter-school competitions.

Nestle Nigeria Limited
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Sales Agent

IjebuOde, Ogun State, Nigeria

Summary

Drove household sales for Nestle products, consistently exceeding daily targets.

Highlights

Collaborated with a sales team to market and sell 'Golden Morn' to households, expanding market reach.

Consistently exceeded daily sales targets, demonstrating strong persuasive and customer engagement skills.

Volunteer

Nigeria Christian Corpers' Fellowship, Nassarawa Eggon Zone
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General Secretary/Organising Secretary/Drama Director

Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa, Nigeria

Summary

Led administrative operations and organized diverse programs, ensuring smooth functioning and effective communication for the fellowship.

Highlights

Served as the administrative head, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient organizational workflow.

Orchestrated and implemented various programs and events, enhancing community engagement and participation.

Supervised activities of other executives and prepared comprehensive situational reports for state-level review.

Prepared detailed business meeting agendas and served as protocol officer, ensuring structured and productive discussions.

Millennium Development Goals Club (NYSC)
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General Secretary, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government

Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa, Nigeria

Summary

Managed club communications and coordinated activities, including leading a critical water survey project in response to a health crisis.

Highlights

Accurately and consistently documented meeting minutes, ensuring clear and comprehensive records.

Coordinated all club activities and ensured proper accountability, contributing to efficient project execution.

Led a committee that developed questionnaires and conducted a successful water survey in Aguniji and Ogbagi villages, providing vital data during a cholera and typhoid outbreak.

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) - ACA

Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Accounting

Tai Solarin University of Education
IjebuOde, Ogun State

B.Sc. (Ed)

Accounting

Courses

Second class honours (upper division) among best ten.

Skills

Software & Systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP Systems, Internet Applications.

Financial Management

Financial Control, Strategic Financial Planning, Accounting Operations, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, Intercompany Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Management, Microfinance Operations, Loan Disbursement, Savings Management.

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Advisory, Decision Support, Risk Mitigation, Team Leadership, Program Management, Administrative Leadership, Organizational Development.

Data & Reporting

Financial Reporting, Data Integrity, Situational Reporting, Meeting Minutes, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis.

Communication & Client Relations

Client Advisory, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communication, Training & Development.

Interests

Hobbies & Community

Learning New Ideas, Travelling, Rotaract Club.

Teaching

References

References

Available on Request.

ODEJAYI, MICHAEL OLUSOLA