Ayobami Okelola

Results-oriented Finance and Cost Accounting professional with over five years of progressive experience supporting finance operations within fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in financial reporting, management accounting, cost accounting, inventory management, treasury operations, ERP implementation (SAP), budget support, financial analysis and business performance reporting. Experienced in partnering with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to improve financial controls, optimize operational costs and enhance business decision-making.

Proven ability to analyze financial data, strengthen internal controls, improve reporting accuracy and deliver insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability. Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, month-end close processes and financial compliance. Currently pursuing the ACA qualification with a commitment to continuous professional development and operational excellence.

Accountant at Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL) (2024-03 – Present)

• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and investigate production variances.
• Prepare monthly Budget versus Actual reports.
• Manage costing of imported raw materials and fixed assets.
• Periodic Goods-in-Transit reconciliation.
• Process accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
• Prepare production wastage reports for management.
• Monitor operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company financial policies.
• Partner with Production, Procurement and Warehouse departments.
• Coach junior finance staff on SAP and financial reporting.

Financial Accountant at Supreme Agro & Product Limited (SAPL) (2021-12 – 2024-03)

• Managed accounts payable operations.
• Processed purchase invoices and service bills.
• Performed supplier, intercompany and bank reconciliations.
• Prepared monthly management accounts.
• Produced creditor ageing analysis.
• Supported treasury payment processes.
• Managed ERP production transactions.
• Monitored inventory movement and stock reconciliation.
• Coordinated delivery note and invoice generation.

Finance Officer – Cost & Inventory at Nigeria Distilleries Limited (NDL) (2019-12 – 2021-11)

• Managed inventory accounting within SAP ERP.
• Processed production transactions.
• Prepared delivery notes and invoices.
• Supported stock-taking activities.
• Posted inventory journals.
• Assisted with month-end reporting.
• Prepared inventory reconciliations.

Accounts & Commerce Teacher at Comfak Group of Schools (2017-02 – 2019-12)

• Taught Financial Accounting and Commerce.
• Developed teaching materials and assessments.
• Improved students' understanding of accounting principles.

Assistant Accountant / Computer Instructor at Dimkem Komputer Training College (2014-11 – 2017-01)

• Supported bookkeeping activities.
• Prepared financial reports.
• Delivered accounting and computer training.

B.Sc. in Accounting – Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma (AAUE) (2024)

National Diploma (ND) in Accountancy – Federal Polytechnic Ilaro (2019)

Diploma in Desktop Publishing – Dimkem Komputer Training College (2015)