Experienced Head of Finance with a demonstrated history of working with Multinational Companies (FMCG) in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Consumer Products, Strategic Enterprise Management, Management, Variance Analysis, and Financial Analysis. Strong finance professional with focused in Accounting, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA). Also very good in Corporate Governance, a member of the Institute of Directors of Nigeria (M.IoD).
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Finance DirectorHello Products Limited (Fmcg) Oct 2016 - Dec 2022Lagos, Nigeria
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Chief Financial OfficerLadol Feb 2015 - Aug 2016Lagos, Nigeria. -
Head Of Finance - Director Designate (Cocoa Processing Company)Cadbury Nigeria Plc (A Member Of Mondelez International) Jun 2010 - Dec 2014Finance and Accounting: Oversee the global administration of the company‘s financial activities. Responsible for budget and plans realization, update and follow ups Ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity and reliability of all financial information and meeting the deadlines. Developing and implementing financial business system. Corporate Governance policies and overall compliance, Audit: In charge of relationship with 1. Local Financial Services market, insurance brokers, insurance companies (as it affects the company operations). 2. All financial corporate and official bodies. Implement best-practice Corporate Governance standards, 1. Liaise with the internal and external audit to ensure effective internal control systems are in place. Treasury, IT and Risk policies: Responsible for Bank accounts and Cash management, Tax & Capex procedures. Handling overall Taxation matters, Statutory Audits, Internal Audit, & other Oversee the treasury function to ensure cash flow for the business.Investment & business development: Evaluate investment prospects and their tax consequences in line with Kraft Foods (the new owners of Cadbury Nigeria Plc) overall business strategies. Tax and financial planning (and related corporate structure).
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Financial ControllerUnilever Nigeria Plc Jul 2008 - Apr 2010• Oversee the company financial Accounting role.• Responsible for the preparation of the company’s account i.e. statutory report.• Liaise with the external auditor.• Managing Investors relations• Responsible for the preparation of SEC Reports.• Responsible for Tax and Tax matters.• Responsible for the preparation and reporting of financial reports to the parent company – Unilever U.K • Responsible for the preparation of other (ad hoc) financial reporting for other Multi-Country Organisation (MCO) that Unilever Nigeria belong e.g. Central Africa.
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Information Security OfficerUnilever Nigeria Plc Mar 2002 - Apr 2010• See to the implementation and observance of Company’s Information Technology Security Policies. Some of which are: Disaster recovery plan policy and implementation Access control Network security IT security incident handling Legal and regulatory compliance Quarterly assessment and reporting Conduct regular Information Security Awareness
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Commercial Manager - Project (New Factory/Factory Accountant)Unilever Nigeria Plc Dec 2006 - Jun 2008• As the finance member of Project Termite Team, contributed to the successful completion of the new laundry factory on schedule.• Perform commercial function for the construction of the new laundry factory.• Fast track the project to meet the strategic objective of the business• See that the project cost is within the approved budget• Providing sound professional advice for the efficient running of the existing laundry factory which includes the following: Establishing adequate control measures for controlling the factory operation Maintaining adequate records for stock – quantity and value of oils, chemical, packaging and engineering. Preparation of Monthly Results (Factory Cost of production of the existing factory) Salaries and Payroll administration Ascertaining the actual stock position through monthly stock taking Investigation of variances arising from the factory production for the period Implementing the standards set through the margin statements. Provide input to the annual budget as it affects factory operation
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Pension Fund Accountant/SecretaryUnilever Nigeria Plc Mar 2002 - Jun 2007• Provision of financial, technical and tax input to Trustees• Plan, prepare and co-ordinate Trustees legal activities• Played a key role in the change over to the new Pension Act without affecting the existing good labour relation.
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Category Accountant - FoodsUnilever Nigeria Plc Mar 2004 - Dec 2006 Product profit monitoring Product Margins Price Control costing Annual Estimates (Budget) Monthly Standard Costing Capital Investment Appraisal Monthly Results (Management Report) Key Member in Category Team Management
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Factory AccountantUnilever Nigeria Plc Sep 1996 - Feb 2002• Providing sound professional advice for the efficient running of the factory which includes the following: Establishing adequate financial control measures in the total factory operation Maintaining adequate records for stock – quantity and value of oils, chemical, packaging and engineering. Preparation of Monthly Results (Factory Cost of production) Ascertaining the actual stock position through monthly stock taking Investigation of variances arising from the factory production for the period Implementing the standards set through the margin statements. Provide input to the annual budget as it affects factory operation Oversee the closure of factory books (Old Soaps Factory) as part of the company’s consolidation strategy in Nigeria (completed in March 2002)
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Management Accountant - Detergents DivisionUnilever Nigeria Plc Mar 1994 - Aug 1996
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Credit Control ManagerUnilever Nigeria Plc Jul 1992 - Feb 1994• Keeping of Sales Ledger & Debtors Control Account,• Evaluating Customers for the purpose of Credit• Active participation in Debt Recovery• Keeping of the following Accounts Staff Personal Accounts Deposit Accounts Associate Companies Account
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Samson Olaleye Education Details
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Fca, Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of NigeriaFca -
Information Systems And Control Association - IsacaComputer Infortion Systems Security -
Information Systems And Control Association (Isaca)Information And Computer Systems Audit -
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Delta State University (Ng)Marketing -
Chartered Institute Of Taxation Of NigeriaTax And Tax Matters -
The Polytechnic, IbadanAccounting -
University Of Texas - AustinA -
Institute Of Directors Nigeria (M.Iod)Associate Member (M.Iod)
Frequently Asked Questions about Samson Olaleye
What is Samson Olaleye's role at the current company?
Samson Olaleye's current role is Finance Director, Hello Products Limited (FMCG)..
What schools did Samson Olaleye attend?
Samson Olaleye attended Fca, Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria, Information Systems And Control Association - Isaca, Information Systems And Control Association (Isaca), Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Delta State University (Ng), Chartered Institute Of Taxation Of Nigeria, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, University Of Texas - Austin, Institute Of Directors Nigeria (M.iod), The University Of Texas At Austin.
What are some of Samson Olaleye's interests?
Samson Olaleye has interest in Social Services, Education, Economic Empowerment.
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Samson Olaleye has skills like Forecasting, Fmcg, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Variance Analysis, Managerial Finance, Consumer Products, Financial Modeling, Sap, Management, Business Strategy.
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