Ayodele Bashorun Fca, Phd, Pdda Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS Overall control of the company’s accounting function  Financial planning and formulating financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board  Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems  Corporate finance: managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions, as appropriate  Preparing annual accounts of the subsidiary companies and the group Oversees company's accounting practices, including accounting/finance departments preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions of the Global Finance Department Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with board, management, CEO, COOs and other department heads world-wide Supervises investment and raising of funds for media businesses  Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports to various government regulatory agencies  Oversees accounting departments, budget preparation, and verification functions. Meets regularly with unit heads to inform and to offer direction when required  Reviews reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate Review and constantly update the Media’s Business Model in line with the environmental and competitive realities in all media houses  Ensures that the company goals are developed and aligned with the overall Company strategic business goals and objectives and cascaded to all staff and relevant stakeholders of the Global Media City  Ensures operations are in sync with strategized plans of the company  Develop and administer policies and practices aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the company’s resources pre and post production timeline

Lagos, Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS Oversees the investment activities of the holding company and the company’s full services which include Provision of Healthcare Services, Corporate Financial Management & Advisory/Consulting services, Asset & Investment Management and brokerage in addition to other investment interests. Develops business growth while securing new and profitable businesses/clients for the company. Implemented and executed successful strategies leading to effective operational excellence. Held and implemented investment management oversight for the group of companies, with a focus on maximizing return to investors. Provided strategic direction and introduced corporate policies and procedures resulting in the investment company’s benefit and growth. Portfolio Management and the day-to-day management of the holding company and its subsidiaries. Provided solutions to all aspects of Financial and Investment management decisions; strong financial management knowledge; strategic insight and sharp analytical planning skills to manage the company and meet top and bottom line business objectives. Strived and ensure that the business operates at the strategically accepted Gross Profit % level. Controlled average operating costs across the division’s businesses such that the business operates effectively, whilst complying with quality and service levels required by the company. Determined the strategic direction for operations through the development and regular monitoring of a strategic plan. Creation and application of internal controls by examining company’s and Internal Audit Compliance Reports, following up on any recommendations as well as by my own observations.  Complied with local or territorial government minimum expectations and regulations. Review historic and projected cash flows from an operational and capital expenditure point of view. Communicates projected capital funding requirements to the company on a quarterly basis.

Lagos, Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS Plan, Control and Record Audits of Tax collection and remittances by Banks on behalf of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Obtain relevant, reliable and sufficient audit evidence to arrive at reasonable conclusion on the financial statements. Review Internal Control to form basis for audit opinion. Perform various audit tests as a basis for forming audit opinion. Review and scrutinize the financial records of clients for accuracy, existence, ownership and possession. Review Audit Working Papers of Subordinates. Debtors/Creditors Circularization and Bank confirmation. Prepare Management Letters. Preparation of Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement.  Prepare Audit Reports based on the opinion formed during audit.  Prepare Tax and Capital Allowances computations based on the operating results. Filing of tax returns and collection of Tax Clearance Certificates on behalf of clients. Attend to queries raised by FIRS based on the annual returns already filed. Prepare/Review Financial Projections. Shares and Assets Valuation Audit. Computer Audit, Security and Control Review. Provide leadership to the team of Chartered Accountants in an audit exercise. Any other duty assigned to me by the Managing Partner and/or Partners.

Lagos, Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS Participate in the conduct of Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Special Investigations. Review accounting, internal control systems and audit procedures. Conduct thorough and objective examination of financial transactions and records. Liaise with authorized officers to obtain information, discuss on issues arising and proffer solutions. Document audit evidence. Review of Audit Working Papers of Subordinates. Prepare and present timely audit reports identifying weaknesses and suggesting feasible improvements (new procedures and policies) to minimize business risk. Provide excellent leadership to the Audit Team and/or Subordinates. Design and installation of an effective internal audit system. Tax planning and investigations. Review of the accounting procedures for personal and company income taxation. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations concerning computations, analysis and assessments as it relates to every aspect of Nigerian Tax Laws. Training of Accounts Department personnel. Debt Recovery and Income Generation. Adherence to global best practice and standards such as IFRS. Any other duty assigned to me by the Managing Partner and/or Partners.

Sokoto, Nigeria

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG OTHERS Relationship Management. Prospect, Establish and maintain new and old clients. Reactivating Dormant Account. Processing Consumer Loan Application in less than 48hrs. Creating Quality Risks Assets. Deposit Mobilization. Rendition of various account returns. Assisting the corporate clients on payments of their various taxes and making sure they collect their tax receipts/certificates as at when due from the nearest Integrated Tax Office. Achieve the required targets before the scheduled time.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance And Financial Management Services

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Accounting

Nigeria Certificate In Education, Accountancy