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ABDULRAZAQ BABATUNDE MAHAROOF
I am a young man of 30 years, a Computer literate, Undergraduate of Master in Business Administrations (MBA) Finance, graduate of High National Diploma (HND) Accounting (Upper Credit), B.Sc Economics (2:2), Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and final stage student member of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) with 9 years work experience.
CARRER I started as Accounts/Banking Officer with RSE Communications Ltd between February 2002 to October 2005 before moving to FedEx in November 2005 where I worked in various units (Payments/Receipts, Banking and Reconciliations Unit) of the Finance Department, until January 2009 when I moved to Cross & Churchill Estates as Finance officer with the sole responsibility of running the Finance department of the Company. I left the service of the Organisation on the 14th October, 2010. I currently work with Abioye & Co. (Chartered Accountants & Tax Practitioners) as Audit senior.
SUMMARY PROFILE I am an extensively experienced and goal-oriented Finance/Accounts Specialist with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. A proven expertise in payments and receipts functions, Tax management and also in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvement. Highly focus, success driven and talented leader, directing skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate objectives. Core competencies include: y y y y y y y y y Payments/Receipts functions. Cash Management. Cost Reductions. Accounts Management. Financial Analysis Budgeting. Forecasting. Technology Integration. Regulatory Compliance.
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Efficiency Improvement
ACHIEVEMENTS y y y y y y Awarded as management staff of the year 2009. Established an effective and efficient Tax Management System, which resulted to Tax savings of over 40% of real tax liability in 2009 year of assessment. Carried out a research that eventually changed the marketing policy of the Company, leading to more than 500% increase in Sales revenue in the first Month (C&C Estates). Strategically restructured financial reporting procedures and processes in accordance with organizational changes, resulting to workforce and personnel cost reduction in the department. Saved more than =N=6,000,000 in the first 6months as a Treasury Officer, Payments Sub-Unit, through the identification of inaccurate, inadequately authorized and fake Payment Vouchers. Single handedly reconciled and resolved outstanding issues in two Control Accounts (Petty Cash & Special Cash Usage Account) to less than =N=200,000 each, in 2006/2007 Financial year, that was the first time such performance (Control Accounts Reconciliation) was achieved in the history of the company in Nigeria. Formulated payment procedures that reduced the number of Outstations Reimbursement Officers from 3 to 1 and also Cash receiving time from 3days to less than 3hours. Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation process. Constantly met deadline while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives. Initiated the negotiation for Credit line/Facility with Banks (Diamond and Zenith bank) and also Telecommunication support items provider, MTN Nigeria.
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CONCLUSION I speak Hausa, Yoruba and English language fluently and I'm willing and ready to relocate to anywhere in the country, if considered for the job.
I am a young man of 30 years, a Computer literate, Undergraduate of Master in Business Administrations (MBA) Finance, graduate of High National Diploma (HND) Accounting (Upper Credit), B.Sc Economics (2:2), Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and final stage student member of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) with 9 years work experience.
CARRER I started as Accounts/Banking Officer with RSE Communications Ltd between February 2002 to October 2005 before moving to FedEx in November 2005 where I worked in various units (Payments/Receipts, Banking and Reconciliations Unit) of the Finance Department, until January 2009 when I moved to Cross & Churchill Estates as Finance officer with the sole responsibility of running the Finance department of the Company. I left the service of the Organisation on the 14th October, 2010. I currently work with Abioye & Co. (Chartered Accountants & Tax Practitioners) as Audit senior.
SUMMARY PROFILE I am an extensively experienced and goal-oriented Finance/Accounts Specialist with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. A proven expertise in payments and receipts functions, Tax management and also in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvement. Highly focus, success driven and talented leader, directing skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate objectives. Core competencies include: y y y y y y y y y Payments/Receipts functions. Cash Management. Cost Reductions. Accounts Management. Financial Analysis Budgeting. Forecasting. Technology Integration. Regulatory Compliance.
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Efficiency Improvement
ACHIEVEMENTS y y y y y y Awarded as management staff of the year 2009. Established an effective and efficient Tax Management System, which resulted to Tax savings of over 40% of real tax liability in 2009 year of assessment. Carried out a research that eventually changed the marketing policy of the Company, leading to more than 500% increase in Sales revenue in the first Month (C&C Estates). Strategically restructured financial reporting procedures and processes in accordance with organizational changes, resulting to workforce and personnel cost reduction in the department. Saved more than =N=6,000,000 in the first 6months as a Treasury Officer, Payments Sub-Unit, through the identification of inaccurate, inadequately authorized and fake Payment Vouchers. Single handedly reconciled and resolved outstanding issues in two Control Accounts (Petty Cash & Special Cash Usage Account) to less than =N=200,000 each, in 2006/2007 Financial year, that was the first time such performance (Control Accounts Reconciliation) was achieved in the history of the company in Nigeria. Formulated payment procedures that reduced the number of Outstations Reimbursement Officers from 3 to 1 and also Cash receiving time from 3days to less than 3hours. Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation process. Constantly met deadline while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives. Initiated the negotiation for Credit line/Facility with Banks (Diamond and Zenith bank) and also Telecommunication support items provider, MTN Nigeria.
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CONCLUSION I speak Hausa, Yoruba and English language fluently and I'm willing and ready to relocate to anywhere in the country, if considered for the job.
