Samuel James Email & Phone Number

Lagos, La, Ng

Victoria Island, Lagos State

• Managed trade finance operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements• Optimized the group's bank account portfolio, enhancing liquidity management and reducing transaction costs by 17%• Negotiated terms with financial institutions, leading to more favorable conditions and cost savings• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and legal, to address trade finance-related issues and support business objectives• Prepared trade finance documents, such as letters of credit, bills of exchange, and shipping documents, and ensure accuracy and compliance with trade terms

Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria

• Developed financial models to monitor project performance, enhancing revenue recognition accuracy by 23%.• Prepared and analyzed financial reports using Excel, delivering insights that supported project management and decision-making• Led client collections and receivables management, reducing overdue accounts by 28%• Prepared monthly invoices, % complete, and time and expense billing

Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria

• Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing completion time by 30% while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.• Reviewed all Departmental costs to ensure that the right amount and cost centers have been used• Provided financial training and support to cost center and project managers, enhancing their financial literacy and improving budget management• Managed international treasury operations, including daily cash management, FX hedging, and LC transactions, ensuring financial stability and regulatory compliance.• Resolved foreign exchange (FX) currency issues in terms of settlement of delivery

Lekki, Lagos

• Analyzed financial performance using SAP, producing reports that informed strategic decisions and business adjustments.• Led budget planning efforts, leveraging historical data to forecast future financial needs with a 95% accuracy rate.• Handled treasury operations, including daily cash positioning and FX transactions, optimizing cash flow and reducing currency risks.• Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing to bank account statements each month and prepared tax schedules.

Lagos

• Developed business plans and financial strategies, successfully identifying and targeting key customer segments.• Reviewed client tax filings, securing additional tax credits and deductions, leading to a 20% increase in client savings• Managed payroll and reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders• Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements and monthly reconciliation of vendor (A/P) and customer accounts (A/R).• Coordinated the timely filing of VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension, CIT returns, and assessments on a monthly and yearly basis

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

• Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems

• Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.• Increased sales by 68% through targeted market expansion and strategic sales initiatives.• Streamlined the order cycle, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.• Oversaw financial sales to monitor compliance with legal requirements and company policies