Caleb Bello

I am an experienced finance professional and management controller with 11 years of experience in financial transaction management, reconciliation, financial planning, budget controlling, cost controlling, variance analysis, investment evaluation, and capital expenditure management (CAPEX). I am an expert in automating reports using different power tools (Power Query, Power pivot, Power BI, etc.). I enjoy solving organizational problems and achieving results together with the team.

Rubber Estates Nigeria Limited, Araromi, Nigeria (Former Michelin)

Management controller Sept 2021 - Date

• Analyzing data of more than 40 cost centers/processes and recommending actions for improvement and cost savings. 
• Ensuring automation of reporting files for different processes which have helped to achieve more within less time
• Having sectional meetings with HODs, managers, and supervisors on their cost management and recommending action to achieve continual improvements.
• Timely tracking and reporting of capital expenditures (Capex). 
• Prepared budgets and forecasts to capture both short-term and long-term planning.
• Drafting and passing comments on the variance analysis for each department which is used for management decisions. 

Management Consultant Sept 2017 – Aug 2021

• Prepared monthly reports to facilitate management in making business decisions 
• Managed the company's inflow and outflow of cash, leading to smooth operations and improved company-wide operational efficiency. 
• Analyzed financial statements with an interpretation appropriate for management's use.
• Designed different types of Excels for business analysis to improve business performance 
• Supervised timely remittances of the company to state and federal government

Payroll Administrator Oct 2015 – May 2016

• Developed and maintained internal control processes on employees’ entitlements
• Explored Microsoft Office Excel and ERP systems to process and generate reports for 3,000 employees, saving up to 30% of the time. 
• Computed monthly PAYE, Pensions and employees’ entitlements.

Account Analyst Nov 2012 – Sep 2015

• Managed accounts payable and receivable for the region and sent periodic reports to the head office, then gave advice to the financial control department, which ultimately increased the operational efficiency of the area. 
• Prepared budget for the 5 regional branches and designed templates to record operation activity in the region. 
• Dedicated to enter daily transactions with Sage to enable smooth operation and standard database

Certified Business Analyst - IIBA To be completed in April 2023

ACCA In view (Professional stage)

B.Sc. Accounting 2010 (Second Class Upper)

ND Accountancy 2007 (Upper Credit)