About
Highly analytical and results-driven Finance Professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience across accounting, finance, and audit. Adept at leveraging deep expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to deliver high-quality financial analysis and robust risk management. Proven ability to optimize processes and enhance accuracy, consistently contributing to organizational financial health and strategic decision-making.
Work
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Summary
Led comprehensive accounting operations, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination, ensuring compliance and accuracy for the Delegation of German Industry of Commerce.
Highlights
Prepared and analyzed IFRS-compliant financial statements (Performance, Position, Cash Flow) and detailed management reports, ensuring accuracy for stakeholders.
Managed full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, receivables, and expense management, maintaining accurate general ledger records and transaction classifications.
Led the year-end statutory financial audit process, coordinating with auditors and internal teams to deliver accurate and timely audited financial statements.
Participated in tax audits and prepared comprehensive reports for submission to tax authorities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
Performed regular reconciliations (Bank, Intercompany, Vendor, Customer) to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data integrity and financial accuracy.
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Oversaw daily accounting and finance functions, providing strategic financial insights and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for Tafsan Tours and Travels Limited.
Highlights
Summarized current financial status by preparing comprehensive financial statements (position, performance) and other reports, enabling informed decision-making.
Reconciled financial discrepancies through detailed account analysis, improving data accuracy and financial integrity.
Maintained robust accounting controls by developing and recommending policies and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
Prepared and processed monthly payroll, including salary payments and statutory remittances, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
Computed and filed tax returns (Federal and State) and participated in various tax audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing liabilities.
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Managed end-to-end accounts payable/receivable processes and inventory reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance for Pebnic Ventures.
Highlights
Managed AP Month End closing, including monthly accruals and running Accounts Payable aging reports, ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance.
Participated in inventory counts and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to ensure accuracy and prevent loss.
Resolved vendor discrepancies and responded to all AP inquiries by collaborating with the procurement department, improving vendor relations and operational flow.
Prepared and maintained procedure documentation for AP/AR processes, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge transfer.
Recorded, classified, and summarized financial transactions following generally accepted accounting principles, ensuring data integrity.
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Summary
Led diverse audit engagements and financial management processes for a wide range of clients, delivering insightful financial analysis and robust internal controls.
Highlights
Led and coordinated all phases of audit engagements, from planning and fieldwork to reporting, ensuring comprehensive and compliant financial statements for diverse clients.
Provided accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to stakeholders by proactively identifying risks and recommending strategic solutions.
Implemented robust internal controls over financial reporting, enhancing data integrity and compliance across client operations.
Managed daily accounting services for clients, including cash, sales, purchases, fixed assets, and ledgers, producing monthly management accounts.
Conducted assigned audit engagements from ledger reviews to final audited financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
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Summary
Executed and completed a wide range of audit, review, and compilation engagements, ensuring compliance and quality for Babatunde Ayeni & Co.
Highlights
Planned, executed, and completed diverse Audit, Review, and Compilation engagements, both independently and collaboratively, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Prepared comprehensive audit programs, working papers, and assignments, obtaining robust audit evidence to support audit opinions.
Identified and documented audit misstatements, assessing individual and cumulative impact against materiality, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Ensured accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, procedures, and internal control during all audit procedures.
Participated in special projects and initiatives, contributing to team objectives and organizational growth.
KAZEEM BADA, CA
Results-Driven Finance Professional
Hamilton, CA.Skills
Accounting & Audit
Accounting Policies, IFRS, GAAP, Full-Cycle Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit Operations, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Tax Audits, Financial Statement Preparation, General Ledger Management, Bank Reconciliations, Intercompany Reconciliations, Vendor Reconciliations, Customer Reconciliations.
Software Proficiency
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, QuickBooks, Sage, ERP Systems, Peachtree, Tally ERP9.
Financial Management
Financial Analysis, Payroll Processing, Expense Management, Tax Return Preparation & Filing, Multi-currency Transactions, Financial Data Accuracy, Financial Data Completeness, Financial Discrepancy Resolution.
Analytical & Problem Solving
Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Attention to Detail, Risk Identification.
Communication & Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement, Client Communication, Vendor Relations, Teamwork, Cross-functional Collaboration, Organizational Communication.
Professional Attributes
Time Management, Deadline Management, Continuous Learning, Self-Development, Highly Motivated, Independent Work.