Lekan Adewale

Dynamic and diligent Accountant with a proven track record in accounting operations management and team leadership within diverse industries. Brings a strong background in lease accounting, notably IFRS 16, and excels in process optimisation, delivering timely and accurate financial reports. A first-class honours graduate in Business Economics, demonstrating notable commercial insight and adaptability in fast-paced financial settings.

Currently, a part-qualified CIMA student, anticipating completion in 2025. Eager to leverage robust accounting skills, operational management expertise, and strategic insight in a challenging new role to contribute to and drive financial success.

Work Experience

Plan International – Woking, Hampshire. April 2022 – Present

Group Technical Accountant (Dec 2022-Present)

• Earned promotion due to performance, leading to an expansion of my role
• Successfully Led the implementation of the Lease Accounting System implementation
• Regularly provided technical support in IAS 37/38, ASC 842, and IFRS 16
• Consistently optimise month-end processes and reporting
• Handle lease accounting and document management
• Part-qualified CIMA student with ongoing professional development
• Successfully cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders while managing a team of two
• Effectively communicate financial concepts to various audiences
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in virtual and diverse team environments
• Impairment of Assets and financial year-end review

Group Financial Accountant (April 2022 – Dec 2022)

• Managed assets across 60+ countries and 4 regions
• Successfully implemented SAP/BPC lease accounting software
• Developed proficiency in IFRS and US GAAP lease reporting
• Served as Project Accountant for major capital projects
• Prepared IFRS 16 disclosures and financial statements
• Supported annual external audit and internal control compliance
• Experienced in financial analysis for informed decision-making

Financial Accountant – IFRS 16 Leases September 2021 – April 2022

Ocado – Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

• Managed IFRS 16-related month-end activities, including depreciation and interest charges, intercompany sublease journals, and eliminations
• Performed balance sheet reconciliations for Right of Use/Lease Liability
• Updated lease accounting system with new contracts using Oracle Fusion ERP
• Handled leased property rent management and provided ad-hoc reports for decision-making
• Managed multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD)
• Supported process governance and effectiveness measurement initiatives
• Collaborated in external audit processes
• Worked closely with senior management to align financial plans with business objectives.

European Management Accountant February 2021 – September 2021

Loma Systems (an Illinois Tool Works Company) – Farnborough, Hampshire.

• Prepared monthly management accounts, focusing on reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and reporting
• Handled multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD)
• Established strong internal and external partnerships, collaborating with auditors in France and Germany and gaining a basic tax understanding
• Managed and assisted a team of transactional accountants
• Submitted accurate EC Sales and VAT returns for multiple European entities
• Managed monthly payroll and maintained strong relationships with external auditors.
• Utilised Microsoft D365 ERP System for efficient financial management in a manufacturing environment with a $14 billion parent company

Assistant Management Accountant October 2020 – February 2021

Cwm Taf NHS Trust – Cardiff

• Performed reconciliations and management accounts reporting
• Improved departmental processes
• Prepared accrual, pre-payment, and deferred income journals
• Delivered financial reports and supported audit liaison efforts

Fixed Asset Accountant – Graduate Programme September 2018 – October 2020

Speedy Services – Bristol, Brislington

• Maintained accurate fixed asset register
• Utilised Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and SQL for analytics
• Managed Dynamics AX tasks: reconciliations, month-end journals, fixed assets, depreciation
• Conducted financial forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
• Reduced telemetry software costs by 57% via risk and investment analysis
• Analysed key data for financial forecasting and variance analysis, supporting informed decisions

• Cardiff University, Master MSc: Finance, 2021
• Kaplan, CIMA, 2019-2024
• Cardiff Metropolitan University, BSc Business Economics (First-class honours), 2018