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Gbemisola Olajide

@gbemisolaolajide

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Experienced Finance Manager with a passion for financial analysis.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impactful financial decision-making.

As an accomplished Finance Manager with over 5 years of experience, I have honed my skills in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. My career has been marked by a proven track record of negotiating investor contracts that resulted in a 25% increase in investment and enhancing profitability by 18% through improved agricultural trade finance processes. I am adept at utilizing tools such as Sage and Power BI to drive accurate financial reporting and analysis, ensuring that organizations achieve their financial goals.

My professional journey has equipped me with strong leadership capabilities and a keen analytical mindset, allowing me to streamline financial processes and optimize performance. I have successfully managed budget preparations, payroll computations, and compliance with tax regulations, all while maintaining a focus on stakeholder communication and integrity. I am committed to driving organizational success through meticulous attention to detail and innovative financial strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Manager

Current

Nest Investment Limited

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

As Finance Manager, I negotiated investor contracts leading to a 25% increase in investment and improved profitability by 18% through agricultural trade finance enhancements. I managed budget preparation, payroll, and ensured compliance with tax regulations while overseeing financial reporting using Sage.

Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Budgeting & Forecasting Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Compliance Leadership Problem Solving

Finance Assistant (Consultant)

SmileHub Orthodontics

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

In my role as Finance Assistant, I achieved 98% accuracy in bank statement reconciliations and generated detailed financial reports to aid management in strategic decision-making. I also processed client payments using Zoho accounting software.

Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Zoho Compliance Payments Communication Problem Solving Analytical Thinking Time Management

Finance Officer

Nest Investment Limited

Feb 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 8 months)

As Finance Officer, I streamlined cash management processes, negotiated loan terms for cost savings, and prepared comprehensive financial reports. I assisted in processing agricultural trade invoices and managed payroll documentation.

Cash Management Financial Reporting Negotiation Compliance Payroll Management Accounts Receivable Financial Analysis Problem Solving Communication

Finance Associate

Kizito Maritime Agencies Limited

Jan 2019 - Feb 2021 (2 years 1 month)

In my position as Finance Associate, I implemented vendor payment strategies that saved 20% annually. I managed daily transactions and invoicing using QuickBooks and Excel, generating financial reports to support management decisions.

Vendor Management Quickbooks Financial Reporting Invoicing Excel Communication Problem Solving Analytical Thinking

Customer Service Executive

Busemla Nigeria Ltd.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 (7 months)

As a Customer Service Executive, I provided support to clients, ensuring their inquiries were addressed promptly and effectively, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.