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)
