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Tola Akintonde

@tolaakintonde

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Compliance-driven administrative leader improving processes, regulatory liaison, and team performance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior compliance or administrative role where I can lead teams, automate processes, manage regulatory relationships, and drive measurable reductions in compliance risk.

I am a results-driven administrative and compliance leader with over 17 years of experience liaising with major regulatory and law enforcement agencies across Nigeria. I specialize in automating compliance workflows, coordinating regulatory examinations, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

In my roles I have led teams of up to 10 members, introduced digital record systems that cut document retrieval time by 30%, and implemented safety protocols that reduced vehicle compliance incidents by 40%. I am skilled at vendor and stakeholder engagement and at partnering with HSE functions to conduct risk assessments aligned with national standards.

I have a track record of deploying automated tracking and workflow tools that improved reporting accuracy and reduced delays, contributing to measurable efficiency gains and higher staff retention. I have experience handling expatriate onboarding and visa processing for multi-national staff while ensuring regulatory alignment.

I hold professional fellowships and ongoing postgraduate study, and I bring a disciplined, collaborative approach to compliance, process improvement, and confidentiality in support of organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Administrative Manager

Current

Sayed Farms Ltd

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led a 10-member compliance team, implemented digital record systems that cut document retrieval time by 30%, and reduced vehicle compliance incidents by 40% through improved safety protocols.

Compliance Management Process Automation Team Leadership Visa & Expatriate Onboarding Document Management

Administrative Manager

CADMISSION Nigeria Ltd

Jun 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 6 months)

Served as liaison with regulatory agencies achieving zero examination penalties, led an 8-person team to reduce reporting and procurement delays by 25%, and deployed automation improving reporting accuracy by 20%.

Compliance Reporting Process Automation Team Management Risk Assessment HSE Collaboration Performance Improvement

Administrative Manager

D-Kleft Nigeria Ltd

Mar 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 2 months)

Oversaw compliance for a 50-vehicle fleet, partnered with HSE to reduce regulatory lapses by 20%, and introduced workflow automation that increased output by 15%.

Workflow Automation Process Improvement Risk Mitigation Documentation

Administrative Officer

Riverbanks Trade & Investment Ltd

Jul 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Managed compliance documentation and visa processing for 20+ expatriates annually, improving immigration follow-up time by 25% through enhanced regulatory coordination.

Visa Processing Documentation Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Optimization

Executive Assistant

Obat Oil & Petroleum Ltd

Aug 2009 - Jun 2010 (10 months)

Handled confidential executive documentation and regulatory compliance, organized board meetings and vendor negotiations that reduced contract turnaround time by 20%.

Executive Support Regulatory Compliance Meeting Coordination Contract Management

Administrative Officer

Nestlé Nigeria Plc

Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Supported interdepartmental compliance documentation and audit preparation for over 50 staff, contributing to successful regulatory audits through efficient recordkeeping.

& Compliance Records Management Regulatory Administrative Operations