Ahmed Sanusi

Experienced Finance professional, skilled in Financial accounting, Financial Analysis, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, IFRS Conversion, Tax Consultancy and General Administration.

Successful career spanning over ten (10) years , most of which were spent in core accounting practice in various capacity ..

Proven ability to lead motivated teams and improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational functions especially in Strategy, Finance, Commercial and Administrative operations. Hands on expertise in accounting systems development, policy formulation and implementation

I am a highly proactive and dynamic individual that is capable of facilitating positive changes in any environment I find myself. I am loved by many because of my behavioural dynamism in instituting and implementing changes. No wonder, I am fondly called 'D Governor' by many.

Always looking for a challenging career, where there is scope for demonstrations, always on look out for a positive and bigger outlook, thrive on imagination and passion, rigorous thinking and boundless curiosity sets levels and standards that exceed expectations. A learner for life

Senior Operations Accountant (Oct. 2021 – Till date)

Globacom

(Telecommunication & Energy- Oil & Gas)

Mike Adenuga Towers, VI, Lagos.

1. JOB SUMMARY: 

• Prepare Financial Statements for Management decision.
• Day-to-day management of the Financial and Management Accounting processes.
• Implement approved accounting processes, systems and controls for products and services.
• Ensure all creditors’ balances are diligently & completely recorded and accounted for on a daily basis.
• Render accurate and timely returns to appropriate statutory regulatory authorities in compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Plan, organize and implement accounting operations and objectives; coordinate and integrate activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue

Chief Finance Officer (Sept. 2017 – Oct. 2021)

Independent Newspapers Limited

WEMCO Road, Lagos.

1. JOB SUMMARY: 

• Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue
• Drive the company's financial planning, forecasting and budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting and tax
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Analyse, consolidates and direct all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine report 
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Preparation of annual financial statement for statutory audit purposes

Achievements:

• Successfully Implemented new corporate financial procedures to ensure best practice. 
• Implemented cost-savings initiatives and productivity tools including streamlined internal audit procedures and use of accounting/audit software company-wide
• Raised sales by 160% by analyzing existing programs and redesigning marketing and project spending plans.
• Resolved issues of N100,000,000 tax liabilities with FIRS to N12,000,000

1.  

Head of Finance (Jan. 2017 – Aug. 2017)

European All Freight Limited

Isolo, Lagos.

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
• Approve or reject budgets
• Conduct risk management
• Evaluate and decide on investments
• Supervise a team of Accountants
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Consult board members about funding options
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions

Achievements:

• Singlehandedly implemented a future trend determination plan, thereby, received high accolades from the higher management.
• Minimized financial risk to the company, by implementing core finance coverage plans.
• Streamlined the accounts payable and receivable systems, as a result, increased process efficiency.

1.  

Management Accountant (Dec. 2014 – Dec. 2016)

Vurin Group

Formerly: Integrated Supply Chains Solutions

{An Oil & Gas servicing company}

Victoria Island, Lagos

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Preparing reports, budgets, commentaries and financial statements
• Undertaking financial administration and internal audits
• Liaising with managerial staff and other colleagues
• Supervising a team of accounting technicians
• Developing and managing financial systems/policies
• Controlling and forecasting income and expenditure
• Analyzing company's financial performance and making longer term forecasts
• Recommending ways of cutting costs 
• Business partnering with relevant managers within the company in order to provide financial support and information
• Liaising with and reporting to the Financial Controller or Finance Director
• Overseeing preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, inclusive of the monthly P&L and balance sheet
• Managing and developing other accountancy staff
• Updating the annual forecast monthly including the preparation of the commentary
• Preparing the annual budget

Achievements:

• Successfully prepared outstanding financial account of 2 years for statutory audit and filling
• Resolved long term issues with FIRS on tax liabilities

Group Accountant (Aug. 2011 – Nov. 2014)

The Wellbeing Foundation Group

Probyn, Ikoyi Lagos.

(STRONGHOLD SUPPORT SERVICES LTD)

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Prepare monthly financial statements 
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly close activities
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Review and verify accuracy of reported data
• Present all monthly and year-end financial reports
• Analyze and interpret financial reports and records
• Report on variances
• Present corrective action recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company requirements
• Assist with development of annual operating budget 
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare tax schedules
• Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audit processes
• Develop and implement internal controls and procedures
• Produce analyses regarding capital asset acquisitions manage fixed asset process

Audit Trainee (Dec. 2009 – July 2011)

Idris Adelabu & co.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Completed one-year trainee program in conducting audits of taxpayer returns.
• Reviewed returns financial statements and supporting receipts and document during audit processes.
• Assisted with random selection of returns to audit and contacted taxpayers.

Gained experience auditing both individual returns and corporate returns.

1.  

Industrial Attachment (Sept. 2004- Aug. 2005)

BOC Gases Nig Plc

Oshodi Lagos

JOB SUMMARY: 

• Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchases ledgers and journals.
• Preparing statutory accounts.
• Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct.
• Sorting out incoming and outgoing daily post and answering any queries. 
• Managing petty cash transactions. 
• Controlling credit and chasing debt. 
• Reconciling finance accounts and direct debits.

1.  

Final stage: Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)  2022

Associate member: Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) 2020

Fellow: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) 2010

Associate member: Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) 2012

Accounting Technician: Association of Accounting Bodies in West Africa (ABWA-ICAN) 2008

Member: Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)  2013

Level 1: Certified Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) 2016

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Economics (Second Class Upper – 2.1) 2010

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Accountancy (Upper Credit) 2004

Moshood Abiola Polythecnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State

Secondary School Certificate Examination 2001

Federal Government College, Ikirun,Osun State