AOABUMERE, SAMUEL OBAWEKI
@abumeresamuelobaweki
Experienced finance professional specializing in general ledger accounting, forecasting, and process automation.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced and highly motivated finance professional with over two decades of expertise in financial operations, general ledger accounting, forecasting, audit preparation, and process automation.
I have held senior finance roles at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and AZBEL International Resources Ltd., delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and managing reconciliations, journal entries, payroll verification, and P&L analysis.
I have a strong record of leading process automation projects, enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management to support business decision-making.
I am collaborative and mentoring-oriented, recognized for implementing digital bookkeeping systems and streamlining financial processes, and I seek to contribute my technical accounting expertise and operational excellence to a dynamic GL accounting team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Administrator
Azbel International Resources Ltd.
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Directed financial planning, forecasting, payroll verification, and cash flow management while automating reporting processes to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
TCHead, Accounts Department
The West African Examinations Council
Oct 2014 - Apr 2021 (6 years 6 months)
Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and payroll, produced weekly/monthly/annual financial statements, and strengthened internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
TCHead, Ledger & Final Accounts
The West African Examinations Council
May 2000 - Oct 2014 (14 years 5 months)
Managed ledger operations, year-end closings, audit preparations, and fixed asset depreciation schedules while ensuring timely reconciliations and regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NNNational Open University of Nigeria
Master of Science, Business Administration
2018 - 2020
Completed a Master of Science in Business Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria from 2018 to 2020.
NNNational Open University of Nigeria
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2013 - 2015
Earned a Master of Business Administration degree at the National Open University of Nigeria from 2013 to 2015.
NNNational Open University of Nigeria
Post Graduate Diploma, Financial Management
2010 - 2012
Obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management at the National Open University of Nigeria from 2010 to 2012.
APAuchi Federal Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma, Accountancy
1997 - 1999
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy at Auchi Federal Polytechnic from 1997 to 1999.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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