Eyitayo Akanfe, Cpa Cga, Fcca Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, On, Ca

Canada

Nigeria

Responsible for all finance and accounting operations including treasury, audit reviews and risk management. Provide effective leadership to a team of 8 including 3 senior reports. Oversee the ethics and compliance program in Nigeria.• Supervised all finance and accounting operation for the company.• Improved the financial management system by creating, revising and documenting accounting policies and procedures.• Implemented formal budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems… Show more Responsible for all finance and accounting operations including treasury, audit reviews and risk management. Provide effective leadership to a team of 8 including 3 senior reports. Oversee the ethics and compliance program in Nigeria.• Supervised all finance and accounting operation for the company.• Improved the financial management system by creating, revising and documenting accounting policies and procedures.• Implemented formal budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems to measure and communicate performance results internally, to the executive and board of directors.• Reviewed the P&L and balance sheet on a monthly basis as well as underlying account reconciliations to ensure integrity of the data and identify potential cost savings.• Closed the books. Produce financial statements and tax returns with outside firm on a timely basis.• Developed specific internal audit plans - draft work programs, risk assessments, testing strategies, data requests, resource allocation.• Spearheaded internal audit exit meetings to discuss findings and management action plans, and planned and executed follow-up testing to ensure action plans were properly implemented.• Overseeing successful initial audit of the Company's financial results. Show less

Nigeria

Responsible for delivering expert compliance and financial advisory services to donor funded projects (e.g DFID, USAID) and others within diverse structure of partnerships. Supervise, train and mentor project staff. Conduct internal audits, review and evaluate the financial records, operations and contract files within the projects.• Promoted within 12 months to Principal FM Consultant for outstanding performance in strengthening the financial management systems of the DAI… Show more Responsible for delivering expert compliance and financial advisory services to donor funded projects (e.g DFID, USAID) and others within diverse structure of partnerships. Supervise, train and mentor project staff. Conduct internal audits, review and evaluate the financial records, operations and contract files within the projects.• Promoted within 12 months to Principal FM Consultant for outstanding performance in strengthening the financial management systems of the DAI projects.• Designed and implemented sound financial management systems, reviewed the reporting process of several donor funded programmes and established mechanisms to enhance financial data integrity and reporting efficiencies. • Reviewed the reporting process to enhance analysis of spends and re-alignment of spending across all the representative offices of the donor funded projects.• Created tools to help the projects monitor budget and improve financial forecasting. • Helped to track and review project performance, examining spending/expense trends and assessing financial conditions on monthly basis.• Evaluated stock/commodity management process for projects and made recommendations for improvement.• Review projects procurement process and designed procurement operations manual.• Supervised, trained and mentored Finance/Accounting personnel within the projects to a heightened level of value and productivity. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

Provide technical financial and accounting advisory services and training to projects. Perform financial, and compliance audits for projects. • As a Senior Technical Adviser provided technical financial and accounting advisory services to the projects. • Supervised and review posting of transactions into the accounting software (Quick Books) for periodic reporting• Conducted financial, and compliance audits for projects to assess the existence and effectiveness of controls… Show more Provide technical financial and accounting advisory services and training to projects. Perform financial, and compliance audits for projects. • As a Senior Technical Adviser provided technical financial and accounting advisory services to the projects. • Supervised and review posting of transactions into the accounting software (Quick Books) for periodic reporting• Conducted financial, and compliance audits for projects to assess the existence and effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial reporting, efficiency of operations and the compliance with donor requirements.• Support the preparation of periodic reports: expenditure report, bank reconciliations report etc Show less

Nigeria

Lead the overall audit engagement planning, execution and wrap-up. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles, professional standards and regulatory responsibilities. Supervise the activities of team and manage the team budget. • Spearheaded audit engagements and supervised teams of 6-8 person audit staff• Conducted financial audits according to GAAP and IFRS including financial statements review, internal controls assessment, substantive works, corroborative… Show more Lead the overall audit engagement planning, execution and wrap-up. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles, professional standards and regulatory responsibilities. Supervise the activities of team and manage the team budget. • Spearheaded audit engagements and supervised teams of 6-8 person audit staff• Conducted financial audits according to GAAP and IFRS including financial statements review, internal controls assessment, substantive works, corroborative interviews, reporting, completion and client relationship management.• Demonstrated an understanding of professional standards and regulatory responsibilities.• Communicated reports to managers, executive leadership and audit committee on the audit findings and reports. Show less

Nigeria

Serviced companies of diverse sizes across the financial service industry.• Supervised the statutory audits of financial institutions. • Executed detailed audit risk analysis, conducted audit planning meetings and interviewed senior management.• Test internal controls and evaluated operational systems and procedures. • Reviewed and prepared work papers, computations and reports to assess compliance with established procedures, laws and regulations. • Great team player with… Show more Serviced companies of diverse sizes across the financial service industry.• Supervised the statutory audits of financial institutions. • Executed detailed audit risk analysis, conducted audit planning meetings and interviewed senior management.• Test internal controls and evaluated operational systems and procedures. • Reviewed and prepared work papers, computations and reports to assess compliance with established procedures, laws and regulations. • Great team player with strengths in recognizing and accelerating peer’s strength, delegating the “right task” to the “right person” and gives all to the success of the team.• Communicated reports to managers, executive leadership and audit committee on the audit findings and reports.• Supported financial due diligence process surrounding potential acquisition Show less

Nigeria

Serviced companies of diverse sizes across the financial service industry.• Supported the statutory audit of banks and other financial institutions (such as Pension Fund Administrators, Pension Fund Custodians and Trustees).• Analyzed and interpreted financial data from sections of the finance function responsible for different business cycles and made valid conclusion relating to the audit work from the information in the financial statement.• Document and communicate reports to… Show more Serviced companies of diverse sizes across the financial service industry.• Supported the statutory audit of banks and other financial institutions (such as Pension Fund Administrators, Pension Fund Custodians and Trustees).• Analyzed and interpreted financial data from sections of the finance function responsible for different business cycles and made valid conclusion relating to the audit work from the information in the financial statement.• Document and communicate reports to managers, executive leadership and audit committee on the audit findings and reports.• Applied detail-oriented mind set to working on general ledgers, journal entries and corporation financial statements. • Great team player with strengths in recognizing and accelerating peer’s strength, delegating the “right task” to the “right person” and gives all to the success of the team.• Delivered quality and timely work product and on budget.• Contributed to establishing positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members, client, and other stakeholders. Show less