Iyabo Olasode

An ambitious female financial analyst, economist, researcher and consultant with extensive experience and a track record of success in the consulting sector. I am skilled in identifying and pursuing business possibilities, gathering data for clients' and the company's strategic decision-making, and conducting research. Skilled in obtaining, analysing, and interpreting data to support decision-making, finding bottlenecks and opportunities for ongoing improvement by analysing financial and other data for the company and its clients; analysing trends and projections; and suggesting courses of action for optimization and improvements.

Looking for opportunities to contribute to the global economy at large.

Research and Business Development Consultant at Damilight Investment Group (2023-12 – 2025-12)

• Liaison with clients to ensure that their needs are met.
• Planning and supporting marketing initiatives.
• Identifying and following up on business opportunities.
• Developing and preparing proposals for new clients.
• Proactively track deals with business potentials.
• Working with consultants to ensure that deliverables are met and adhered to.
• Participating in business growth strategies.
• Conducting research and gathering information for strategic decision making for clients and company.
• Collecting, gathering, and analysing data that informed decision making.
• Analysing financial and other data for company and clients for the purpose of identifying bottlenecks and areas for continuous improvement.
• Providing analysis of trends and forecasts and recommending actions for optimisation and improvements.
• Provided end-to-end support for funding applications, coordinating document compilation, submission, and post-submission follow-up with funding bodies.

Research and Business Development Consultant at Damilight Investment Group (2023-12 – 2025-12)

• Carried out a research, business plan and financial projection for the manufacture of roof tiles, ridges and hip starter for a company in Limpopo.
• Conducted a feasibility study, macro-economic analysis and financial projection for a brick making company using ferro chrome slag in North-West.
• Conducted market research, business plan and financial projection for the production and assembly of fire-fighting vehicles and equipment.
• Conducted financial projection for the establishment of private hospital in Limpopo.
• Carried out feasibility study, business plan and financial projection for the provision of internet services in Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
• Research and financial projection for a logistics company in Gauteng, to evaluate the company profitability.
• Feasibility study, due diligent, business plan and financial projection for a property and investment holding company in Gauteng.
• Conducted a research, macro-economic analysis, business plan and financial projection for the production of cannabis and erogrostic in Gauteng.
• Conducted research, market analysis and financial projection on the production, supply and profitability of different types of peanuts.
• Provided analysis, strategy and implementation for companies.
• Developed and prepared business proposals that got the company's long-term contracts.
• Conducted business plan, financial projection and strategy for an existing night club in Gauteng.
• Managed project teams and work engagements from inception to closure that got the company 100% satisfactory reference letters from clients on projects handled.
• Conducted a forensic investigation and prepared a report for a Rustenburg resort center. This report was used to analyse suspicious transactions that occurred within the company.
• Conducted market research, business plan and financial projection for the manufacturing of ambulance and water tanker truck in Gauteng.

Accounting and Finance Officer at Damilight Investment Group (2021-12 – 2023-11)

• Tracking accounts due and receivable, updating the general ledger, and posting journals are all part of keeping accurate and current accounting records.
• Managing bank reconciliations, balancing accounts, and creating monthly and annual financial statements.
• Managing employees payroll and making sure that internal financial policies, mandatory returns (PAYE, UIF), and tax laws are all followed.
• Supporting budget preparation, monitoring expenditure, and performing financial analysis to identify key trends.
• Providing support for internal and external audits by preparing the required records and reconciliations.
• Managing financial flow, tracking payments, and handling petty cash
• Creating invoices, other paperwork, and financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
• Compile financial information, reconciliation reports, and financial data by analysing, examining, and interpreting account records
• Reconciling payroll accounts and deductions and respond to inquiries from employees and management.

Accounting and Finance Intern at Damilight Investment Group (2021-01 – 2021-11)

• Helping with data entry, organizing documents, and maintaining accurate and full financial records.
• Creating invoices, other paperwork, and financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
• Assisted in the optimization of tax planning processes and procedures.
• To process journal entries and make accounting corrections.
• Compile financial information, reconciliation reports, and financial data by analysing, examining, and interpreting account records
• Processing of payroll transactions, calculation and reviewing payroll information and maintaining payroll records.
• Reconciling payroll accounts and deductions and respond to inquiries from employees and management.

Research and Business Development Executive at Abiok Publicity Limited (2014-07 – 2018-12)

• Finding prospects for new business development by pursuing leads and researching potential customers
• Planning and supporting marketing initiatives.
• Identifying and following up on business opportunities.
• Generate new business opportunities by meeting potential clients to understand their needs and providing relevant solutions.
• Proactively track deals with business potentials.
• Participating in business growth strategies.
• Conducting research and gathering information for strategic decision making for clients and company.
• Managing the sales process to close new business opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with the existing portfolio of clients
• Meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly activity and revenue targets
• Network planning and configuration using profibus and/or profinet in control systems.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Economics, Commerce and Accounting Teacher at Sango Ota High School (2013-07 – 2014-06)

National Youth Service Corps.

• Economics, accounting and commerce teacher to grade 11 and grade 12.
• Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
• Maintaining learning growth goals while fostering a positive and enjoyable classroom culture

Master of Commerce in Finance – University of Johannesburg (2024)

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics – University of Johannesburg (2019)

Bachelor of Science in Economics – Olabisi Onabanjo University (2012)