Sikiru Karimot Damilola

SIKIRU KARIMOT DAMILOLA Address: No 16, Bola Matanmi Street, Maroko Off Mobil Road, Ilaje, Ajah Lagos. Email:-| Tel: (- PERSONAL PROFILE: I am a diligent and smart working individual, I maintain a calm and professional demeanor even when working under pressure. With over 6+ years experience in internal audit and accounting payable and receivables, payments, and managing all aspects of the payroll. Successfully managed a high volume of accounts and ensured timely and accurate billing and collections processes. I have also implemented new strategies and streamlined procedures to improve efficiency and reduce errors, resulting in a significant increase in cash flow. Excellent professional communication skills, both written and oral, for interacting with supervisors, employees, and customers alike. Looking to further my knowledge and take on new responsibilities and challenges. I am confident that with my skills and experience, I would make an excellent member of your team. WORK OBJECTIVES   To render outstanding service in a challenging and reputable organization that recognizes efficiency and provide opportunity for career advancement. To work in an Organization that will enable me to develop my skills and utilize my full potentials while providing quality and professional services enabling me to help in achieving the Organization’s goals. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION  Member: Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) TRAINING CERTIFICATION        Udemy Certificate – Performance Management: Build a High Performing Team Udemy Certificate – Sales Training: Practical Sales Techniques Udemy Certificate – Financial Accounting: Adjusting Entries & Financial Statement Udemy Certificate – Financial Planning & Analysis: Building a company’s Budget Udemy Certificate – Excel Shortcuts, excel Tips, Excel Tricks – Excel Skills Understanding and Creating Your Payroll From Scratch AccountingHub - Accounting & Data-Entry Course WORKING EXPERIENCE Independent Contractor (Team Lead/Data Miner) October 2022 - to date Investor Machine, Texas, USA  Supervise all team members task/duties  Ensure all leads generated by team members are qualified in line with company’s procedures  Conducts coaching session with low performers  Conduct bi-weekly meeting with teams members to remind them of the data mining process  Verify results/leads generated by team members  Weekly verification of historical and weekly dates inputted by team members on their accountability sheets  Update team leaders weekly reports and also collate results/leads for the managers  Respond to queries, questions and clarifications from team members  Provide assistance to struggling team members Independent Contractor (Data Miner Investor Machine, Texas, USA  Generate qualified lead in line with company’s policies  Update weekly results/leads on accountability sheets  Timely submission of weekly results/leads to line managers Account Manager TAG Energy Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria  Timely preparation and submission of customer invoices  Tracking of receivables and payables January 2022 - October 2022 March 2017 - July 2022                Process loan disbursement for the execution of clients purchase orders Monthly analysis of charges by our financial institution Analyzing and posting of all inflows from Clients in settlements of all outstanding balances Work closely with the Tax Consultant on the filing of monthly VAT, annual TCC processing, annual returns filing and annual audited accounts preparation. Process facility renewal with our financial institution Process vendors invoices Identify delinquent accounts, manage the dunning process and initiate outreach efforts to encourage timely collection Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or customer details Ensure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and deadlines Posting and filing of daily transactions to TALLY ERP 9, now using QuickBooks (Accounting Software) Develop and maintain process/training documentation for improving billing procedures Participate in monthly Accounting Close activities as needed (AR reconciliations, Bad Debt Reserves) Supervised and oversee the duties, tasks and reports of the account department. Preparation of monthly reports and annual management accounts for the company’s shareholders. Assisted tax consultants and auditor in preparation of year end audited financial statements Account Manager March 2017 - July 2022 TAG Lines Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria  Creation and invoicing for all Contract Monthly staff salary on Ariba e-procurement platform  Post accurately to the proper account of all Contract staff invoices on Tally ERP 9 now using QuickBooks (monthly salary, overtime, field, shift and vacation allowances)  Recording and analyzing bank transactions to show daily balance positions  Preparation of monthly schedules for PAYE, Pension and NSITF remittances  Payment and filling of VAT returns  Work closely with the Tax Consultant on the filing of monthly VAT, annual TCC processing, annual returns filing and annual audited accounts preparation.  Recording of balances for all account receivables and payables  Posting and filing of daily transactions to TALLY ERP 9, now using QuickBooks (Accounting Software)  Analyzing and posting of all inflows from Clients in settlements of all outstanding balances  Manage payroll, keeping track of employee hours, overtime, and pay rates, entering information into spreadsheets, and creating reports for management  Process information quickly and efficiently  Monthly analysis of charges by our financial institution  Assist with general operational projects and issues as needed  Supervised and oversee the duties, tasks and reports of the account department.  Preparation of monthly reports and annual management accounts for the company’s shareholders.  Assisted tax consultants and auditor in preparation of year end audited financial statements Account Manager March 2017 - July 2022 Enabled Business Solutions Limited, Lagos, Nigeria  Maintain accounts payable log and input data as it is received to keep up-to-date records of incoming payment  Posting of petty cash on Tally ERP now using QuickBooks  Updating of petty cash on Excel  Recording and Updating Fuel and Diesel log  Contact and interact with clients who have failed to make payments, providing reminders and maintaining client  Process information quickly and efficiently  Preparing invoices and delivery notes to customers and suppliers  Work closely with the Tax Consultant on the filing of monthly VAT, annual TCC processing, annual returns filing and annual audited accounts preparation.  Monthly analysis of charges by our financial institution  Create and distribute invoices to customers in accordance with contract terms  Manage the status of accounts and balances and identify inconsistencies; manage cash applications and check the validity of debit accounts  Supervised and oversee the duties, tasks and reports of the account department.  Preparation of monthly reports and annual management accounts for the company’s shareholders.  Assisted tax consultants and auditor in preparation of year end audited financial statements Account Officer July – September 2016 The Ladyhub, Lagos, Nigeria  Set up a chart of accounts that best keeps track of all the bookkeeping information  Balance and record daily sales and cash/bank receipts  Reconcile the bank account  Set up a bills payment schedule to ensure accurate and timely disbursements  Monitor the accounts receivable from customers and accounts payable to professionals  Budget for all the proposed expenses and compare the performance to budget regularly Direct Sales and Marketing Officer July – September 2016 The Ladyhub, Lagos, Nigeria  Visit Beauty Schools /Universities/ Beauty Salons/Spas, Beauty Retail stores to hand out flyers, educate service providers and merchants about TheladyHub  Register and create profiles of no less than 50 new service providers daily on www.theladyhub.com  Organize and Populate TheLadyHub Contact Spreadsheet with service providers and merchants in the Beauty segment. Internship Program Nigerian Shippers’ Council under the Finance Division  Transcription of coded payment vouchers  Data entry into the system (ACCPAC)  Preparation of investment schedule (MS Excel)  Preparation of income schedule (MS Excel)  Preparation of mandates  Update of investment account  Received documents and dividend warrants for register updates February 2015 - October 2015 EDUCATION B.SC (First Class Division with Honors) Accounting Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife, Osun State. High School Diploma Mayflower Secondary School, Ikenne, Ogun State. 2010 - - 2010 POST OF RESPONSIBILITY HELD      Assistant General Secretary Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association (NUASA) Oduduwa University Chapter General Secretary NUASA (Oduduwa University Chapter) General Secretary Education/Social welfare CDS group (NYSC) General Secretary Oduduwa University Alumni Association General Secretary Board of Trustees Oduduwa University Alumni Association - - to date PERSONAL SKILLS        Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems. Excellent organizational skills. Good data gathering, analysis and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Sheet, Google Doc, Googles Slides, Gmail. Proficient in accounting softwares (Quickbooks Desktop, Quickbooks Online, Zoho, Xero, Tally ERP, Sage, ACCPAC, Microsoft Dynamics) Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of applicable accounting standards.