Adeyemi Ajijala
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A Professional accountant with substantial experience in Financial Management Accomplished and dynamic leader with substantial experience in business performance, supply chain, cost/ financial management as well as logistics and production support aimed at driving business growth. Proven ability to optimize financial performance, maximize profitability, and minimize risk. Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management and key stakeholders. Skilled in developing/implementing robust financial strategies and policies to accomplish goals and enhance overall financial performance.
Talented in financial modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate various financial scenarios and suggest informed recommendations for improving financial outcomes. Gained excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, enabling to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, direct financial projects, and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels. Proficient in Enterprise Solutions, Financial and Supply Chain, as well as Virtual Tools and Microsoft Suite.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Management Accountant
Anheuser-Busch Inbev
12.2017 - 06.2023
- Oversee daily company operations, while providing support to diverse departments, including supply chain and manufacturing with Bill of Materials (BOM), such as brewing, packaging, energy and fluids, co-ordinators, as well as logistics
- Develop and implement effective planning strategies, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals
- Conduct cost analysis for enabling organization to evaluate decisions/potential projects free of biases
- Ensure following of all standards, forms, and deadlines, while directing ZBB plant budget procedure
- Collaborate with various departments to offer explanations to supply financial variances
- Gather information for completing/submitting monthly LE to BU PPM staff
- Design and employee performance management frameworks and processes to monitor and evaluate KPIs
- Suggest recommendations for assisting senior supply management teams for informed decision-making
- Coordinate with teams to create accurate demand forecasts and production plans and utilize data analysis tools and techniques to generate actionable insights
- Maintain effective financial control environment for supporting plant activities.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed analysis on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Monitored inventory levels to confirm compliance with company policy.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Assistant Accountant
International Breweries Plc, ILESA
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Reorganized antiquated accounts payable processes and introduced online payment system to speed up and revitalize accounts payable system
- Oversaw on-time and accurate processing of invoices matching and payments for avoiding further delays
- Addressed overall complex problems by evaluating and closing A/P sub-ledger monthly and verifying content
- Prepared and reported monthly excise taxes to customs and resolved all excise duty-related concerns
- Controlled company payroll and PAYEE for increasing employee satisfaction and retention
- Managed monthly WHT and VAT remittance across site to generate multi-million dollars and enchaining purchasing capacity
- Directed monthly cashbook closings, daily bank and cash reconciliations, and cash flow management
- Processing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations
- Approving invoices for operating expenses
- Assisting with annual budgets, statutory accounting, audit requirements, tax compliance and ad hoc projects as required.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
Cashbook Administrator
International Breweries Plc
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Logistics Controller
International Breweries Plc
11.2011 - 03.2015
- Directed daily logistic operations, including managing inventory, coordinating transportation and distribution activities, and ensuring efficient supply chain management
- Led development of process metrics for evaluating company goods/services as well as geographic coverage performance
- Created and employed creative and streamlined market plan aimed at accomplishing desired objectives in timeframe
- Oversaw and optimized all aspects of logistics operations across organization aimed at smooth workflow
- Created and employed robust strategies to enhance supply chain process, and ensured timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services
- Evaluated inventory levels, analyzed demand patterns, and developed inventory control strategies to minimize stock- outs, reduce holding costs, and maintain optimal stock levels
- Collaborated with key suppliers and vendors for negotiating and securing new contracts.
Education
MBA - Production Management
11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Forensic
11.2014
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
07.2009
Skills
Financial Management
Financial Analysis
Excel Proficiency
Budgeting & Forecasting
Statutory Accounting
Tax Compliance
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Supply Chain Management
Corporate & Strategic Planning
Cost Optimization & Profitability
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Profit & Loss (P&L)
Financial Statements & Analysis
Operations Management
Project Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, BOM and Price and Performance weekly report
- Trained logistics and finance team on how to effectively use syspro (ERP) to generate fast report
- Ensured seamless transformation from Syspro to SAP within six months as SME for management team.
- Developed a template to upload NBOL payment successful.
- Achieved 99% decrease in month-end closing from WD14 to WD1 by delivering assistance in new techniques
- Supervised $25M CAPEX project during and after Gateway's launch.
- Reduced variable logistics costs by $200K, resulting in enhancing haulage cost and cost categorization.
- Discovered 100M+ in uncredited client deposits reconciled in bank statements generated over two-year period.
- Redesigned and improved bank reconciliation system and confirmed on-time and appropriate reconciliation reporting for 15 banks on daily and monthly basis.
- Trained 100 employees on how to use Pivot Table, Sumifs and Xlookup in excel.
- Improved distribution process, resulting in 20% increase in truck turnaround and loading efficiency as well as planned and executed 8,000+ hl of load.
- Satisfied the queries of external auditors 15 days before the deadline.
- Coordinate and minimize supply chain losses for five warehouses by implementing an effective end-of-month stock count.
- I developed processes and controls for a Greenfield plant.
Certification
- ACA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- CPA (In Progress)
- SAP Account Payable boot camp
- Power Excel one
- Reporting and Analytics with Power BI
- Xero Australia Payroll complete Training Course
- Xero Australia- Advanced BAS and GST Course
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification.
Timeline
Manufacturing Management Accountant - Anheuser-Busch Inbev
12.2017 - 06.2023
Cashbook Administrator - International Breweries Plc
04.2015 - 11.2017
Assistant Accountant - International Breweries Plc, ILESA
04.2015 - 11.2017
Logistics Controller - International Breweries Plc
11.2011 - 03.2015
Obafemi Awolowo University - MBA, Production Management
Achievers University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting Forensic
Osun State College of Technology - Higher National Diploma, Accounting