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Adebeshin Edward Ope

@adebeshinedwardope

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Seasoned chartered accountant delivering financial systems, tax planning and ERP-driven performance improvements.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance roles where I can lead ERP-enabled financial controls, tax strategy, and performance improvement while mentoring teams and supporting strategic growth.

I am a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience across accounting, audit, tax consultancy and senior finance leadership in private profit-making organisations and advisory practice. I design and implement computerized accounting systems (Sage 50/Peachtree, ERP), deliver financial modelling, tax planning and compliance, and drive cost-reduction and process improvements that improve operating performance.

As Lead Consultant/CEO and former CFO/Head of Finance, I have led ERP implementations, prepared regulatory and management reporting for banks, CBN, NSE and SEC, managed audits and tax exposures, produced feasibility and business plans, and trained staff—consistently translating financial controls into measurable business results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Consultant/CEO

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Reachforward Consulting

Jul 2013 - Present (12 years 3 months)

Founded and led an accounting and tax advisory firm delivering computerized accounting implementations and financial planning services that improved client operating profit and managed tax exposure.

Financial Reporting Tax Planning Financial Modelling ERP Implementation Business Planning Advisory

Head - Finance & Admin

Mayfield Finance Company Ltd

May 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Managed finance and compliance for a licensed leasing firm including monthly/quarterly reporting to the Central Bank, ERP transition, and oversight of lending documentation and KYC processes.

Regulatory Reporting ERP Implementation Compliance Tax Remittance Financial Statements KYC

Chief Finance Officer

Commint Nigeria Ltd

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013 (8 months)

Oversaw financial record management, payment approval and reconciliation, cost analysis and internal controls to support project delivery and executive decision-making.

Financial Management Reconciliations Cost Analysis Internal Controls Audit Financial Reporting Cash Management

Head - Accounts

Calyx Securities Limited

Apr 2007 - Apr 2012 (5 years)

Led accounts and reporting for a stock-broking firm, preparing regulatory reports for NSE/SEC, reconciling trade positions, and liaising with auditors to ensure compliance.

Securities Accounting Regulatory Reporting Payroll Administration Financial Statements Compliance

Associate Consultant

Ayodeji Olagunju & Co

Jan 2003 - Mar 2007 (4 years 2 months)

Provided audit, tax planning and computerized accounting system setups for clients, prepared accounting manuals and managed client tax exposures.

Audit Tax Consulting Peachtree Accounting Systems Financial Reporting

General Manager

Simria Projects Ltd

Oct 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 2 months)

Directed operations and finance across two divisions, implemented accounting systems, managed budgets, credit control and drove business development initiatives.

Operational Leadership Accounting Systems Budgeting Credit Control Business Development Inventory Management

Audit Senior

Lafenwa Osiberu & Co

Jul 1997 - Dec 2000 (3 years 5 months)

Conducted operational and systems audits across sectors, led audit teams, prepared financial statements and handled tax inquiries from the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Financial Statements Team Leadership Risk Assessment Compliance Fieldwork

Manager - Accounts & Finance

Enterprises Consortium (Nig.) Limited

Jan 1996 - Jun 1997 (1 year 5 months)

Established the company's accounting system, prepared financial statements and export reports, implemented controls and managed stock valuation and bank reconciliations.

Accounting Systems Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Cost Analysis

Senior Tax Consultant

Ijewere & Co.

May 1989 - Dec 1995 (6 years 7 months)

Progressed from audit trainee to senior tax consultant delivering audits, tax consulting, insolvency support and management consulting across diverse client industries.

Audit Tax Consulting Management Consulting Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Receivership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Academic For Entrepreneurial Studies

Member (MAES), Entrepreneurial Studies

2013 - 2013

Member of Academic For Entrepreneurial Studies (MAES) in 2013.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Accounting

Awarded Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in November 2007.

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

1998 - 2003

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics at Olabisi Onabanjo University between 1998 and 2003.

Lagos State Continue Education Centre

West African School Certificate (A/Level), General Secondary Education

Obtained West African School Certificate (A/Level) from Lagos State Continue Education Centre in November 1987.

Trinity Secondary School, Apapa

West African School Certificate (O/Level), General Secondary Education

Obtained West African School Certificate (O/Level) from Trinity Secondary School, Apapa in June 1987.

Pitman Institute London

Advanced Accounting Certificate, Accounting

Grade: First Class Pass

Completed an Advanced Accounting certificate with First Class Pass at Pitman Institute London in July 1984.

Zumratul Islamiyah High School, Yaba

West African School Certificate (O/Level), General Secondary Education

1979 - 1984

Attended Zumratul Islamiyah High School, Yaba from 1979 to 1984 and obtained West African School Certificate (O/Level).

Lagos Mainland Local Government Primary School

First School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education

1974 - 1979

Grade: Merit Pass

Completed primary education at Lagos Mainland Local Government Primary School from 1974 to 1979 and obtained First School Leaving Certificate (Merit Pass).