Temitope Akinyemi

Detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Professional with 3+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, audit support, and compliance monitoring across financial services, real estate, and education sectors. Holds an Associate Accounting Technician (AAT) certification from ICAN and is actively pursuing the ACA designation. Proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, and Microsoft Excel.

Demonstrates a strong track record of improving financial accuracy, supporting audit readiness, and delivering timely financial reports that drive informed business decisions.

Associate — Financial Reporting & Accounts at Smart Allegiance Professionals Limited (2025-03 – 2025-07)

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards and internal reporting requirements.
• Supervise daily accounting operations — including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations — ensuring accuracy across all financial records.
• Coordinate audit readiness by compiling supporting documentation, schedules, and reconciliations for external auditors, reducing audit cycle time.
• Review and approve accounts receivable and accounts payable entries posted by team members, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Manage client billing, invoicing, and payment processing, maintaining accurate account records and resolving financial discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with clients on account statuses, outstanding balances, and payment queries, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Prepare and submit management reports with financial insights to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and reports.

Account Officer at GTEXT Holdings (2024-12 – 2025-03)

• Managed a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in billing, invoicing, and payment processing across the real estate portfolio.
• Monitored account balances and performed regular reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Prepared accounting vouchers, managed accounts receivable/payable schedules, and provided timely status updates to senior finance management.
• Conducted periodic internal compliance audits, identifying control gaps and implementing corrective measures in line with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Identified delinquent accounts, initiated client negotiations for structured repayment plans, and implemented recovery strategies that improved collections efficiency.
• Collaborated with the legal team on debt recovery cases, maintaining strict confidentiality of customer financial information throughout proceedings.

Accounts Assistant — NYSC at Access International School (2023-05 – 2024-04)

• Maintained accurate financial records, ledgers, and student account balances, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation at all times.
• Processed staff payroll, statutory deductions, and third-party payments on schedule, eliminating payroll delays throughout the service year.
• Prepared and managed the school's annual budget in collaboration with management, identifying cost-saving opportunities that improved operational efficiency.
• Managed procurement of school supplies with a focus on cost-effectiveness, negotiating with vendors to achieve value for money.
• Monitored outstanding student fee balances and followed up systematically to improve collections and reduce aged receivables.
• Produced periodic financial reports for school management and regulatory authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Provided advisory support to school leadership on financial planning, budget control, and cost management strategies.

Audit Trainee / Associate at Atilade Adeyemo & Co. (2022-01 – 2023-02)

• Participated in audit engagement planning by developing an understanding of clients' business operations, industry environment, and internal control frameworks.
• Performed substantive testing, analytical procedures, and transaction-level reviews on client financial statements to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Examined financial records, general ledgers, and source documents, identifying misstatements and reporting findings to senior auditors.
• Liaised directly with clients to obtain financial data, clarify discrepancies, and maintain productive working relationships throughout engagements.
• Drafted structured audit reports summarizing key findings, risk areas, and practical recommendations for management action.
• Stayed current with updates to IFRS, and Nigerian regulatory requirements, applying changes to active engagements.

B.Sc. in Banking & Finance – Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (2021)