Abdul-Azeez Adeyanju, Project Manager

About

Financial Analysis professional with diversified experience in financial reporting and controls, accounting operations, and budget and financial analysis. Skilled in financial statement preparation, identifying weak processes, and designing and implementing improvements. My desire is to secure a position with an industry-leading organization that will lead to a rewarding relationship in the field of Finance.

Experience

SeerBit Nigeria

Nov 2021 – Present

Lagos, Nigeria

Reconciliation Analyst

Investigate and resolve discrepancies and out-of-balance conditions within the general ledger accounts. Address and answer non-routine, unexpected, and complex variances from processors, management, and finance. Revise and streamline inefficient work procedures and processes and cross-train my co-workers. Work in partnership with loan processors and NRS to resolve outstanding issues Provide reliable and timely reports to staff members and management. Facilitate month-end close processes, Fee Template entries, and account reconciliations. Ensure adherence to corporate accounting standards and risk policies.

Agrofeast Nig. Co. Ltd.

Mar 2020 – Oct 2020

Lagos, Nigeria

Operations Supervisor

Built motivated warehouse team (forklift operators, dispatchers, traffic) to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets. Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation. Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes. Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of the warehouses, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements. Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing traffic, dispatching, warehouse load/unloading, appointment scheduling, and setting optimal employee schedules. Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements, and disciplining substandard conduct. Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams to facilitate accuracy and product availability. Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns. Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding. Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels. Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

United Bank for Africa Plc

Dec 2016 – Jan 2020

Lagos, Nigeria

Card Production and Transaction Analyst

Card production for personalized debit, Credit, and Prepaid cards for Nigeria and 18 affiliated countries. Ensure adequate backup / archival procedure for the card file produced Weekly card transactions report analysis to identify and investigate failed transactions to further improve the conformance rate. Month/Quarterly rendition on all card schemes as required (Visa QOC, MasterCard QMR). Collaborate with the project management team for timely project implementation and provide any operational support needed for the project under implementation. Explore and advise on ways of making communications and card products more efficient in the Bank. Ensure the risk profile and controls are well documented and managed alongside those which could materialize within our key card suppliers Ensure all existing card-related processes and procedures are fully adhered to and processed within the business and regulatory guidelines and controls are in place to mitigate losses Take ownership of performance or acceptance issues and fix them; Conduct root causes analysis of all card complaints and errors and identifies fixes required.

United Bank for Africa Plc

Dec 2013 – Dec 2016

Lagos, Nigeria

Dispute and Chargeback Analyst

Processed chargebacks for the company’s largest client, a national retailer with over N30B in annual revenue. Analyzed and resolved disputes from clients regarding card transactions to ensure accuracy of charges and adherence to contract terms. Communicated directly with client relationship managers on issues related to card disputes as well as other operational matters such as payment delays or chargebacks. Provided support for dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, etc., depending on the nature of the issue at hand. Trained new employees on proper procedures and policies associated with processing chargebacks and resolving disputes through training sessions and one-on-one instruction.

United Bank for Africa Plc

Dec 2012 – Dec 2013

Lagos, Nigeria

Credit Analyst

Analyzed and evaluated customers' credit risk, products, and portfolios using quantitative models to determine appropriate pricing for new business opportunities. Provided support in developing a comprehensive understanding of customer financial condition through analysis of available information including but not limited to cash flow statements, balance sheets, tax returns, etc. Assisted with the development of proposals for new or modified lending programs that meet the needs of our customers while maintaining an acceptable level of risk exposure. Performed other duties related to portfolio management such as account maintenance activities (e.g., collections) when necessary based upon assigned portfolio size/risk profile and company guidelines.

Albarkra Computer Institutes

Feb 2009 – Nov 2012

Sokoto, Nigeria

IT Support Specialist

ldentified hardware issues caused by component failures using approved diagnostic tools. Configured computers to network drivers and connected to printers and other peripheral equipment. Responded to assistance requests from users and directed individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks. Explained technology-related details in easy-to-understand terms to individuals from different backgrounds and in various job positions. Coordinated with hardware and software vendors to obtain warranty services, external technical support and replacement products. Communicated with ticket submitter to provide updates on in-• process repairs and restoration time frames. Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.

Education

Coursera

Jun 2022 – Nov 2022

Google Project Management Certificate, Google Project Management Certificate

National Open University of Nigeria

Apr 2014 – Jan 2019

Bachelor, Accounting

Osun State College of Technology

Jul 2004 – Aug 2007

Diploma, Accounting

Abdul-Azeez Adeyanju

Project Manager

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