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CURRICULUM VITAE
ADEBAMOWO MARK KEHINDE OMONIYI HND, ACA, Cert.IFR (ACCA)
SELF ASSESSMENT:
A disciplined, thorough, objective, accommodating and God fearing personality.
Love adventure, sports, travelling / sightseeing and reading.
Always strive to make impact in whatever endeavour he finds himself.
DATE OF BIRTH : 13th June, 1966
STATE OF ORIGIN : Lagos State
NATIONALITY : Nigerian
SEX : Male
MARITAL STATUS : Married
CONTACT : Mrs. Adebamowo, F. Oluranti (wife)
5, Ogo Oluwa Close, Cele Estate, Mowo Kekere
P.O.Box 768 Ikorodu, Lagos.
TEL.NUMBER : 0818.145.7592; 0807.796.6784; 0803.460.6030.
E-MAIL : kadebamowo@yahoo.com
SKILLS:
Financial Reporting;
Regulatory Compliance;
Tax planning and administration;
Audit and assurance.
ATTRIBUTES:
Team Player;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Creative thinking and problem solving skill;
Ability to maintain Confidentiality at all times.
MAJOR WORK RELATED KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Set up and successfully deployed an accounting software at Quill Ponte Nigeria Limited, a
manufacturing/importation/trading organization;
Continuous review / implementation of internal control system of Quill Ponte Nigeria Limited,
thereby plucking financial loop holes;
Assisted in tax planning for clients at Charles Nwogu & Co.;
Implementation of a cost reduction scheme at Femope Limited, a medical marketing /
construction organization, thereby leading to substantial financial savings;
NATIONAL ASSIGNMENT:
Member of the team that conducted Central Bank of Nigeria organized Nation-wide impact
assessment survey of the Microfinance policy, regulatory and supervisory framework – June,
2013.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
University : University of Calabar (MBA) (in view)
Polytechnic : Yaba College of Tech. Yaba (HND Accountancy) 1992
Ogun State Poly, Abeokuta (OND Accountancy) 1986
Secondary School : Shodubi High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State. (WASC) 1984
Abeokuta Grammar School, Ogun State. (WASC) 1983
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Information Systems Audit & Control Association (CISA) (in view)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Cert. IFR ACCA) 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA) 2010
The Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM) 1998
COURSES & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:
Design & preparation of IFRS reports with advanced excel 2016
Business Consultancy Workshop (ICAN MCPE) 2012
IFRS Technical Training 2012
Integrated Capacity Building Program towards Enhanced Performance 2012
Technology Competence Initiative Module 1 – Computer Fundamentals 2010
Technology Competence Initiative Module 2 – Use of Accounting Packages 2010
Rendition of CBN Returns through e-FASS 2009
Economic Reforms: Opportunities & Challenges 2006
WORK PLACE PERIOD JOB TITLE
Techvibes International Ltd. (Sept 2015 to date) Head Finance &Acct
Comfort James Investments Ltd (Oct. 2014 to Aug.2015) Biz. Support Mgr.
Dalewares Limited (Jan.2014 to Aug.2014) Head-finance & Ops
Moore Consulting (Feb. to Aug.2013) Senior Consultant
Quill Ponte Nigeria Limited (Aug.2007 - Sept.2012) Group Accountant
Charles Nwogu & Co. (2002 - 2007) Asst. Mgr.– Audit
Femope Limited (1997 - 2002) Accountant
Trident Ventures Limited (1994 - 1997) Asst. Mgr. Accounts
Zinc Pace Fin. & Securities (1993 - 1994) Head Accts.& Admin
Iroba Limited (1991 - 1993) Accountant
Naira Cheque BDC Limited (1990 - 1991) Asst. Accountant
Daltrade Nigeria Limited (1988 - 1989) Accounts Clerk
Aremu Akindele & Co. (1986 - 1987) Audit Trainee
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
Good knowledge of MS Word & MS Excel.
Good knowledge of accounting software such as Sage and Peachtree.
HOBBIES:
Traveling / sight-seeing, reading, meeting people and watching football.
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FUNCTIONS:
TECHVIBES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED … (I.T. COMPANY)
Tax Management:
Develop and coordinate effective tax planning practices within the Company.
Keep Management abreast of contemporary tax compliance issues.
Advise Management on tax implications of envisaged projects.
Oversee the implement of cost effective and relevant tax policies & procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely rendition of tax returns (VAT, WHT and P.A.Y.E. returns).
Maintain cordial relation with relevant tax authorities.
COMFORT JAMES INVESTMENT LIMITED (BEVERAGES, PACKAGING, & HOSPITALITY COMPANIES)
Business Support Manager(October, 2014 to date)
Budget & Planning:
Participate in strategic business planning and formulation of long term plans.
Oversee, assist and supervise the creation, design, installation and operation of suitable budgetary
systems.
Initiates and coordinates preparation of financial budgets.
Train Managers on budget preparation and implementation.
Prepare and monitor the Group cash budget.
Monitor, review and report on budget performance.
Finance & Accounting:
Oversee and assist in the development of the Group’s financial systems, plans and practices.
Oversee and assist in the development of the Group’s financial policies and procedures.
Keep Management abreast of changes in financial regulation and legislation.
Oversee management of the Group’s treasury functions.
Ensure cordial relationship with Bankers to the Group and the Subsidiaries.
Oversee, assist and supervise the development & implementation of the Group’s Management
Information and reporting system.
Review and update the Group’s accounting systems and procedures.
Prepare accurate Group financial reports and other special / ad-hoc reports to deadlines.
Ensure financial reports are prepared in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Liaise with the external Auditors, financial advisers and other relevant financial experts.
Maintains the Group accounting, inventory, payroll & production systems.
Safeguard the Group’s accounting books and records.
Responsible for monthly inter-company reconciliation.
Policy Formulation:
Ensures proper and adequate financial policies, processes, procedures and systems are in place.
Ensure regular review of all policies, processes and procedures for proper implementation
Budget & Planning:
Oversee budget preparation, approval, implementation and review.
Assist in long, medium and short run business / financial plans
Finance & Accounting:
Oversee the deployment of IFRS compliant accounting information processing software
Ensure strict compliance to financial reporting and regulatory requirements
Institute appropriate control mechanism in the information processing / reporting systems.
Interprets Management Accounts and financial reports
Ensure financial dealings are in line with acceptable Corporate Governance Requirements.
Ensure all transactions are in line with standard financial practices
Oversee the treasury operations – Billing unit, pre-paid meter unit, Bank enforcement team/ Front
Desk Officers, collections, funds transfers , funds placements, debt factoring, etc
Supervise the financial Audit Team
Maintain good relationship with the Banks and Funds Providers
Liaise with External Financial Consultants.
Explore alternative avenues for raising funds to meet working capital & capital expenditures needs
Mentoring, training and human capital development of the Finance & Accounts Dept st aff
Attend to any other assigned tasks
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Responsible for the development and in-house coaching of the finance team.
Tax Management:
Develop and coordinate effective tax planning practices within the Group.
Keep Management abreast of contemporary tax compliance issues.
Advise Management on tax implications of envisaged projects.
Oversee the implement of cost effective and relevant tax policies & procedures.
Compute taxes and ensure timely filing of monthly VAT, WHT and P.A.Y.E. returns.
Assist the Tax Consultant in the filing of annual returns and attending to tax audits/queries.
Maintain cordial relation with relevant tax authorities.
DALEWARES LIMITED (PRINTING, BRANDING & PROMOTIONS GIFTS)
Head of Finance & Operations (January to August, 2014)
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Coordinate the annual strategic planning and budgeting process;
Coordinate the articulation and monitor the implementation of the Company’s short, medium and
long term corporate strategic goals and objectives;
Coordinate on-going measurement of the Company’s performance against set targets and report
significant developments to Management;
Coordinate the real-time benchmarking of the Company’s performance against competitors;
Prepare periodic corporate performance/business review reports for Management’ attention;
Financial and management reporting:
Prepare the Group financial statements, ensuring the reports reflect the Company’s financial
position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements;
Maintain general ledger and all necessary accounting books;
Ensure accurate processing of all transactions and maintain accurate record of all financial
transactions;
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial policies and procedures;
Develop and implement robust cost management system;
Liaise with External Auditor and financial advisors;
Mentor the personal and professional development of the subordinates.
Tax management and compliance:
Managing and achieving compliance for Company Income and tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding
Tax and Employee tax and coordinating replies to all tax queries and demand notices.
Coordinating provisional and final tax returns in collaboration with the Tax consultants.
Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions to relevant bodies, i.e. PFA, FIRS, etc;
Liaise with Tax Consultants and Tax Authorities.
MOORE CONSULTING (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & TAX CONSULTANTS)
Senior Consultant (Feb.2013 to Aug.2013)
Tax Management /Advisory Services:
Tax Planning: used proactive measures to ensure that our clients take advantage of all legal
means to reduce their tax liabilities;
Provide tax updates and interpreted tax regulations to clients;
Examined and advised on the tax implication of proposed contracts of our clients;
Reviewed computed tax computations of clients and ensured prompt filing to the relevant tax
authorities;
Attended to tax queries raised to our clients and defended their position with the Revenue
authorities;
Represented our clients during tax audit.
Accounting Services:
Provided out sourced accounting services;
Reviewed and recommended suitable financial accounting/reporting systems to clients.
Staff Training & development:
Assisted to identify areas of development which are relevant to support staff careers;
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Assisted in the provision of effective skill renewal through continuous training.
QUILL PONTE NIGERIA LIMITED (A GROUP OF COMPANIES)
Group Accountant (August, 2007 – September, 2012)
Working closely and reporting to the Group Managing Director;
Responsible for the overall financial accounting/reporting of the Group;
Directing activities of the finance / accounting team and ensuring that the Group reporting
standards & procedures are met ;
Communicate periodic financial /management reports;
Directing, supervising & training members of the finance / accounting team;
Ensuring proper maintenance of fixed assets records;
Maintaining treasury functions, i.e. cash mgt. and Banking activities;
Recommending changes to accounting practices & processes to enhance efficiency & compliance
with international best practices;
Maintaining good internal control environment;
Ensuring periodic statutory & fiscal returns in compliance with regulatory authorities(CBN, CAC,
FIRS, LSIRS);
Responding promptly to internal / external financial / statutory audit queries;
Liaising with external auditors, Banking Community, Insurance Company, local authorities,
Consultants;
Preparation, monitoring and reporting on budgets;
Liaise with overseas manufacturers / suppliers;
Import documentation & processing;
Management of Bureau De Change business;
Coordinating activities of travel agency;
Keeping records of real estate investments (cost, schedule of rents, insurance policies, a/c of
Suppliers /Contractors, professional fees, etc.,);
Tax planning.
CHARLES NWOGU & CO. (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Assistant Manager – audit & assurance (2002 – 2007)
Review and finalized audit of clients’ financial statements;
Carried out special investigations;
Designed and implemented internal control systems;
Designed suitable accounting systems for clients;
Assisted in preparation of business plans / feasibility studies;
Computation of clients’ tax liabilities;
Reviewed of VAT, WHT and P.A.Y.E. tax returns for compliance;
Preparation of tax related cash flow forecasts;
Attendance and provision of explanations on issues raised by State internal Revenue Authority;
Attendance and coordination of post audit reconciliation meetings with State Internal Revenue
Authority;
Attendance to Tax audit queries.
FEMOPE LIMITED (IMPORT / MARKETING COMPANY & NGO ACTIVITIES)
Accountant (1997 – 2002)
Keeping of accounting books;
Keeping of sales and purchases ledgers;
Preparation of cash budgets;
Preparation of management accounts;
Budget preparation for donor Agencies (NGO);
Liaise with funding / donor Agencies;
Cash advances to Community Based Organisations (CBO’s)
Motoring cash advances to CBO’s;
Financial reporting of project management unit / Community Based Orgs;
Assisted in organizing workshops, seminars, etc. for CBO’s;
Liaised with external auditors;
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Maintenance of fixed assets register;
Costing of imported and locally sourced consignments;
Liaised with banks;
Liaised with tax authorities;
Attended to general administrative matters;
TRIDENT VENTURES LIMITED (IMPORT / TRADING COMPANY)
Assistant Manager – Accounts (1994 – 1997)
Keeping petty & Bank books;
Keeping stock records;
Postings to general ledger;
Bank reconciliation;
Preparation of management accounts;
Keeping fixed assets register;
Import documentation;
Product costing;
Liaise with external auditors;
Liaise with Banks;
Attend to tax matters.
ZINCPACE FINANCE & SECURITIES LIMITED (FINANCE HOUSE)
Head – Accounts & Admin.(1993 – 1994)
Cash receipt and disbursement;
Keeping records of customers’ deposits;
Keeping records of loans & advances;
Keeping of cash books (Bank, Main & Petty cash books);
Keeping and updating customers’ ledgers;
Preparation of weekly & monthly loan schedules;
Bank reconciliation;
Preparation of cash flow & financial budgets;
Preparation trial balances and management accounts;
Preparation & rendition of statutory reports to Central Bank of Nigeria;
Attend to contractors / suppliers;
Attend to staff matters;
Liaise with external auditors;
P.A.Y.E. tax administration;
Attend to general administrative matters;
Attend to Local Government Council matters
IROBA LIMITED (PRODUCE BUYER & EXPORTER)
Accountant (1991 – 1993)
Cash advancement to field officers;
Reconciliation of account of field officers;
Costing of produce;
Keeping records of overseas produce buyers;
Preparation of payment vouchers;
Keeping petty cash book;
Keeping main cash book;
Posting to the general ledger;
Preparation of financial budget;
Preparation of management accounts;
Liaise with external auditors;
Keeping and updating P.A.Y.E. tax records;
Attend to tax queries from Lagos State Internal Revenue Service;
Attend to general administrative matters;
Sales of export proceeds;
Liaise with Bank;
NAIRA CHEQUE BUREAUX DE CHANGE LIMITED (BDC OUTFIT)
Assistant Accountant (1990 -1991)
Issue of receipt for all foreign currency sales & purchases;
Keeping records all of foreign currency purchases;
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Keeping records all foreign currency sales;
Keeping petty cash book;
Receiving cash and lodgment to Banks;
Preparation of payment vouchers;
Preparation of bank reconciliation;
Keeping and updating fixed assets register;
Preparation of weekly transaction reports;
Preparation of monthly trial balance;
Preparation of management accounts.
DALTRADE NIGERIA LIMITED (MANUFACTURING & IMPORTATION/TRADING)
Accounts Clerk (1988 - 1989)
Keeping sales day book;
Keeping purchases day book;
Keeping cash books;
Products costing;
Keeping suppliers’ memorandum record;
Bank reconciliation
Posting to general ledger;
Attendance at monthly stock taking;
Attend to clearing agents
Assist the Accountant with recording transaction of staff cooperative society;
AREMU AKINDELE & CO. (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
Audit Trainee (1986 – 1987)
Vouching of source documents to the ledgers;
Entry of receipts/tellers/vouchers to the books of prime entry;
Reconciling balances on the Cash Books with the Bank Statements;
Preparing audit schedules;
Preparing audit observation reports;
Keeping audit working papers;
Attendance at Clients’ year –end stock taking exercise
REFEREES:
1. Mr. Charles Nwogu, Bsc. FCA
Managing Partner
Charles Nwogu & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
93, Broad Street,
Lagos.
Tel: 0803.727.1127
E-mail: charlesnwogu19@yahoo.com
2. Mr. Abayomi Alaka (PHD)
Head of Department – Student Affairs
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Plot 16, Idowu Taylor Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.
Tel: 0708.554.8381, 0805.530.0996.
E-mail: yomi_bunmi@yahoo.com
3. Mr. Shola Joseph MCIPM
Director, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
CIPM House,
IPM Avenue, off Obafemi Awolowo Way,
Opposite Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa,
Lagos.