Olutayo Fatogun

Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

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IlorinMember since July 28, 2026

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About

I have been a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) since August 2006. I am a dynamic Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of post-qualification experience in Auditing, Accounting, Tax and General Management. I am also a member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and The Chartered Institute of Administration of Nigeria.

I am a retired General Manager with Seven-up Bottling Co Ltd. I have worked productively as a motivational team leader and a decision-maker for over 20 years. I am quite proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

I have excellent interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills, amongst others. I am dependable and self-confident. I adapts quickly to different situations to achieve the desired organizational results and goals.

As part of my current self-development programs, I did a certificate course in QuickBooks Accounting between February 2022 & May 2022 at FEMTECH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE in Ilorin.

Experience

Chief Financial Officer & Head of Admin / Sales - PSALTRY INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD. - Ado Awaiye, Via Iseyin, Oyo State

(2024-09 - 2025-04)

Introduction & implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in all the major areas of the business.
Strengthened the Company's Internal Control Systems
Introduction & implementation of regular stock counts & unscheduled stock count.
Introduction & implementation of working floats system for the concerned Managers.
Establishment of the Fixed Assets Register.
Treasury Operations & Presentation Monthly Management Accounts.
Responsibilities for Admin, HR & sales activities

General Manager Kaduna Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Kaduna Region

(2016-04 - 2020-09)

Co-ordinated the region's Production, Distribution, Fleet, Sales, Warehouse / Inventory, Financials, Admin, & Personnel functions to achieve the Annual Business Plan Targets in terms of Regional Sales (Top Line) & Contribution to Head Office (Bottom Line).
Facilitated the increase in the Regional Market Share by at least 2% yearly.
Developed relationships with customers (dealers) & took corrective action based on complaints and introduced new ideas and developments to the Head Quarter at least once in a week.
Collaborated with various Heads of Functions in the Head Quarter; across functional lines & ensure the implementation and execution of company's policies, procedures and controls.
Liaised with all relevant Government Agencies in the host communities which impacted positively on the company's operations.
Team Development: finalized SMART objectives with Direct Reports, conducted Mid-Year & Year End evaluation of Direct Reports.
Maintained HSE standards set by the Company.
Improved Business Processes: ensured KPI parameters are met, within the region's budget.
Maintained & improved the Quality ratings of the Region.
Took a lead in the Preparation of the regional annual budget & presentation to the Head Office
Ensured daily team management for operational efficiency.
Together with the team, rolled out a Three-Year Development Plan for the region
Ensured that staff Personal Development Plans were achieved.
Supervised all regional operations.
As a result of substantial increase in demand, on a sustainable basis; an additional production line was installed in Kaduna region during my tenure in 2019.

General Manager Ilorin Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Ilorin Region

(2012-09 - 2016-03)

Co-ordinated the region's Production, Distribution, Fleet, Sales, Warehouse / Inventory, Financials, Admin, & Personnel functions to achieve the Annual Business Plan Targets in terms of Regional Sales (Top Line) & Contribution to Head Office (Bottom Line).
Facilitated the increase in the Regional Market Share by at least 2% yearly.
Developed relationships with customers (dealers) & took corrective action based on complaints and introduced new ideas and developments to the Head Quarter at least once in a week.
Collaborated with various Heads of Functions in the Head Quarter; across functional lines & ensure the implementation and execution of company's policies, procedures and controls.
Liaised with all relevant Government Agencies in the host communities which impacted positively on the company's operations.
Team Development: finalized SMART objectives with Direct Reports, conducted Mid-Year & Year End evaluation of Direct Reports.
Maintained HSE standards set by the Company.
Improved Business Processes: ensured KPI parameters are met, within the region's budget.
Maintained & improved the Quality ratings of the Region.
Took a lead in the Preparation of the regional annual budget & presentation to the Head Office
Ensured daily team management for operational efficiency.
Together with the team, rolled out a Three-Year Development Plan for the region
Ensured that staff Personal Development Plans were achieved.
Supervised all regional operations.
As a result of substantial increase in demand, on a sustainable basis; an additional production line was installed in Ilorin region during my tenure in 2015.

General Manager in Training - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Head Office, Ibadan, Abuja & Kaduna Regions

(2012-04 - 2012-08)

This was a formal training on General Manager's duties; at the Head Office, Ibadan, Abuja & Kaduna Regions. The training cuts across various functions & departments, with the applicable notable controls, that must be observed within the system.

I was given a special assignment in Abeokuta City, where I successfully led the sales team on a sales increment drive, on a sustainable manner; to the satisfaction of Top Management.

Accounts Manager Aba Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Aba Region

(2005-07 - 2012-03)

Co-ordinated the region's accounting functions.
Deputized for the General Managers on different occasions during their leave periods.
Directed the implementation and execution of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensured prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Preparation of regional annual budget.
Liaised with Government agencies on tax-related matters.
Co-ordinated payroll operations and payments.
Co-ordinated depots accounting operations.
Prepared mid-year and yearly accounts.
Supervised all regional treasury operations

Accounts Manager Kaduna Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Kaduna Region

(2001-02 - 2005-07)

Co-ordinated the region's accounting functions.
Deputized for the General Managers on different occasions during their leave periods.
Directed the implementation and execution of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensured prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Preparation of regional annual budget.
Liaised with Government agencies on tax-related matters.
Co-ordinated payroll operations and payments.
Co-ordinated depots accounting operations.
Prepared mid-year and yearly accounts.
Supervised all regional treasury operations

Accounts Manager Benin Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Benin Region

(1997-06 - 2001-01)

Co-ordinated the region's accounting functions.
Deputized for the General Managers on different occasions during their leave periods.
Directed the implementation and execution of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensured prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Preparation of regional annual budget.
Liaised with Government agencies on tax-related matters.
Co-ordinated payroll operations and payments.
Co-ordinated depots accounting operations.
Prepared mid-year and yearly accounts.
Supervised all regional treasury operations

Accounts Manager Ikeja Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Ikeja Region

(1994-12 - 1997-05)

Co-ordinated the region's accounting functions.
Deputized for the General Managers on different occasions during their leave periods.
Directed the implementation and execution of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensured prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Preparation of regional annual budget.
Liaised with Government agencies on tax-related matters.
Co-ordinated payroll operations and payments.
Co-ordinated depots accounting operations.
Prepared mid-year and yearly accounts.
Supervised all regional treasury operations

Financial Accountant Ikeja Region - SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO LTD - Ikeja Region

(1992-03 - 1994-11)

Area Accountant - GENERAL OIL LTD - North West Area Office, Kaduna

(1990-07 - 1992-02)

Weekly & Monthly Bank Accounts Reconciliation.
Monthly Dealers Accounts Reconciliation.
Monthly reconciliation of the company's accounts with NNPC Kaduna
Co-ordinated the Area Office accounting functions. implementation and execution of accounting policies, procedures and controls.
Prepared & send weekly accounts reports to Head Office in Lagos.
Liaised with Government agencies on tax, licenses processing & approval, petroleum policy implementation & other related matters.

Audit Senior - TEMIDAYO ADEBAYO & CO. (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) - 1, Olayide Tomori Street, Off Simbiat Abiola Road, Ikeja, Lagos

(1989-07 - 1990-06)

I was an Audit team leader to my team
Auditing with my team members, clients Books of Accounts in line with statutory regulations & auditing standards ie GAAP.
Taking part in Quarterly, Mid - year & Year-end stock counts in clients organizations.

Commerce Teacher - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE - Tse Agbalagba High School, Tse Agbalagba, Benue State

(1988-04 - 1989-03)

Accounting Assistant - AFRICAN PETROLEUM PLC (FORMERLY BRITISH PETROLEUM LTD) - Western Division, PMB 5154, Ibadan, Oyo State

(1984-03 - 1985-09)