# Oluwakemi Akinte Oluwakemi Akinte is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Accountant at Jagbalique Industrial Company, based in Nigeria. Source: https://himalayas.app/@oluwakemiakinte ```text Senior Accountant at Jagbalique Industrial Company, established a startup finance function and improved operational efficiency by 61%. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Nigeria | | Authorized to work in | Nigeria | | Salary expectations | 60k+ USD | | Job categories | Accountant, Finance Manager, Internal Auditor, Financial Accountant | | Skills | Financial Reporting, IFRS, Financial Planning And Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Treasury Management, Cash Flow Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Tax Compliance, Financial Statement Preparation, Variance Analysis, Cost Management | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/oluwakemi-owolabi | ## About ```text At Jagbalique Industrial Company, I established a startup finance function, including IFRS-compliant accounting policies, internal controls, and management reporting. I also optimized processes across Finance, Ops, and Admin, improving operational efficiency by 61%. At Dominion Finance Limited, I presented risk-based audit findings to the board and helped improve control effectiveness by 65%. Across my accounting and finance roles, I’ve worked on financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, tax compliance, and internal audit, and I’m pursuing an MSc in Accounting at the University of Lagos and the ACCA Strategic Professional qualification. ``` ## Experience ### Senior Accountant (current) Jagbalique Industrial Company. Dec 2025 - Present ```text Led the establishment of an end-to-end finance function for a startup, designing IFRS-compliant accounting policies and internal control frameworks. Drove business process optimization across Finance, Ops, and Admin, delivering 61% improvement in operational efficiency. ``` Skills: IFRS, Internal-Controls, ERP-Implementation, CRM-Implementation, Financial-Reporting, Business-Process-Improvement ### Internal Auditor Dominion Finance Limited. Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 ```text Presented risk-based internal audit findings directly to the board, identifying control gaps and delivering recommendations that improved control effectiveness by 65%. Executed audit engagements across Treasury, Lending, and operations to assess compliance with CBN regulations. ``` Skills: Internal-Audit, Risk-Management, Corporate-Governance, Compliance, CBN-Regulations ### Head of Accounts Dominion Finance Limited. Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 ```text Led the Finance and Accounts Department, providing leadership and supervision to the finance team while ensuring timely delivery of financial information. Directed the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and cash flow projections to support business planning. ``` Skills: Financial-Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash-Flow-Management, Tax-Compliance, Leadership ### Financial Accountant Yomi Ibisola Consulting. Apr 2023 - Sep 2024 ```text Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Managed the general ledger, performed bank reconciliations, and processed payroll and statutory deductions. ``` Skills: Financial-Statements, General-Ledger-Accountant, Bank-Reconciliation, Accounts-Receivable, Payroll, PAYE, Withholding-Tax ### Finance Officer Sana Group. Apr 2021 - Jan 2023 ```text Managed the accounting activities of two subsidiary companies, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions. Recorded daily transactions in QuickBooks, prepared bank payment schedules, and processed statutory tax obligations. ``` Skills: Quickbooks, Financial-Reporting, Bank-Reconciliation, Tax-Compliance, VAT, PAYE, Withholding-Tax ### Accountant Hats Investment & Promotion Limited. May 2020 - Mar 2021 ```text Managed day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records. Maintained the general ledger, conducted periodic stock counts, and coordinated with external auditors during statutory audits. ``` Skills: General-Ledger-Accountant, Inventory-Reconciliation, Financial-Reporting, Internal-Controls, Audit-Support ### Account Officer Peace and Life Enhancement Initiative International (PLEII). Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 ```text Managed the organization's day-to-day finance and operational activities, ensuring efficient utilization of financial and operational resources. Prepared cash flow reports, maintained accounting records, and prepared financial reports for donors. ``` Skills: Cash-Flow-Management, Financial-Reporting, Donor-Reporting, Budgeting, Financial-Planning ## Education ### University of Lagos MSc Accounting, Accounting ```text Currently pursuing an MSc in Accounting at the University of Lagos. ``` ### PAWEN Program, Leadership Development. 2026 - 2026 ```text Completed the SheSuite Africa Leadership Development Program by PAWEN in May 2026. ``` ### Olabisi Onabanjo University BSc Accounting, Accounting ```text Earned a BSc in Accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University. ``` ### OGE Business School Advanced Diploma, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation ```text Completed an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation at OGE Business School. ``` ### Dalot Computer School Advanced Diploma, Computer Accounting ```text Completed an Advanced Diploma in Computer Accounting at Dalot Computer School. ``` ### Google Certification, Project Management. 2026 - 2026 ```text Completed the Foundations of Project Management certification from Google in September 2026. ``` ### ASEW Summit, Leadership. 2026 - 2026 ```text Attended the Sustaining Impact Summit by ASEW in August 2026. ``` ### Oak Nation Entrepreneurial Foundation Fellowship, Entrepreneurship. 2026 - 2026 ```text Completed the Business Builders Fellowship from Oak Nation Entrepreneurial Foundation in June 2026. ``` ### Corporate Finance Institute Certification, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis ```text Completed the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. ``` ### Pan Africa Federation of Accountants Training, Investigation and Disciplinary Systems. 2026 - 2026 ```text Completed training on Strengthening Investigation & Disciplinary Systems in Africa to Uphold Integrity, Trust, and Professional Excellence in June 2026. ``` ### Global Skill Development Council Certification, Skill Development. 2025 - 2025 ```text Completed a certification from the Global Skill Development Council in June 2025. ``` ### dbrownconsulting Certification, Financial Modeling. 2023 - 2023 ```text Completed the Fundamentals of Financial Modeling certification from dbrownconsulting in October 2023. ``` ### AWS Training, Data Strategy ```text Completed the AWS Fundamentals of a Modern Data Strategy on AWS training. ``` ### Sharkstriker Training, Cybersecurity ```text Completed the training 'Understand an Attacker's Mindset with a Live Hacking Demonstration' by Sharkstriker. ``` ## Tech stack - QuickBooks To contact Oluwakemi, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [kehinde konyeha](https://himalayas.app/@kehindekonyeha): Financial Officer, Stanel Group Limited - [OPEYEMI OGUNSI](https://himalayas.app/@opeyemiogunsi): Senior Finance Analyst, Dryval Logistics & Mobility Limited - [Opemipo Oba](https://himalayas.app/@opemipooba): Accountant, Cygnusspin Software Solutions - [ABDULRAZZAQ SIKIRU](https://himalayas.app/@abdulrazzaqsikiru): Head, Internal Control & Compliance, UYK Holdings Limited - [Gbemisola Onofurho](https://himalayas.app/@gbemisolaonofurho): Senior Accounts Executive, Bemil Nigeria Limited - [Michael Maku](https://himalayas.app/@michaelmaku): Finance & Electric Mobility Lead, Anfani - [Michael Idenyi](https://himalayas.app/@michaelidenyi): Finance Manager, Feed Avenue Limited - [Mary Linus](https://himalayas.app/@marylinus): Enterprise Accountant, Stallion King Logistics - [Daniel Eminue](https://himalayas.app/@danieleminue): Senior Accountant, Apex Consulting Group - [Oyebamiji Aderemi](https://himalayas.app/@oyebamijiaderemi): Head of Accounts, Ifeco Tonex Express Enterprises