patience olutoye

I am an experienced Finance Officer with demonstrated skills in invoicing, interpreting financial statements, treasury functions, general ledger postings, account receivable management etc. I am a dependable asset  to the team, always punctual and determined to get the job done. I  never waiver in my contribution to my team as I am always ready to help out my co-workers to achieve the end result.

I  am  a quick study with a dedication to keep learning and improving on what I know. Being highly organized and detail-oriented makes it easier to manage my own time for the success of the team.

I am a chartered accountant from the Institute of chartered accountants of Nigeria and also an Associate Accounting Technician under the same institute. I studied accounting and graduated with a second class upper in Accounting. I am currently enrolled for a masters in business administration at the university of Lagos and running a financial analyst programme with Corporate Finance Institute courtesy of ALX.

I work with Octavus Petroleum Limited as a finance/internal control officer handling international fuel pricing, invoicing and account receivables, stock control and reconciliation. Prior to this I worked with Transport Services Limited as a Treasury Officer handling all bank transactions, Liquidity reporting, contract review and ledger posting using Microsoft dynamics navison.

I would greatly appreciate your review of my enclosed resume and outlined credentials. I believe that I can be a valuable addition to your organization and your business goals. At your convenience, I am available for an interview or further discussion. I look forward to your response.

Internal control 

Used Excel to analyze and integrate data for high volume database. Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies. Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams. Daily aviation fuel uplift reporting across all depots. Invoice preparation and Account receivable management. International fuel pricing. Profitability Analysis for international fueling.

Treasury function

Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions. Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance. Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors. Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups. Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth. Daily liquidity reporting, cash planning and monthly bank reconciliation. Drafting letter of credit, obtaining form M and trade negotiation. Ensuring high quality customer service between Original equipment manufacturers, the bank and internal customer.

Data Analyst

Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies. Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Collected, tracked and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends. Assisted with efforts to track, evaluate and report on impact of programs using multiple data sources. Interacted with non-technical stakeholders to deliver analysis and answer questions on deliverables.

I studied Accounting in Kogi state university and graduated with a 4.04 CGPA, I got qualified as an Associate Accounting Technician for West Africa and thereafter qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant in 2019 under the body of the  Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.