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Thomas Akingbade, Principal Accountant

Thomas Akingbade

Principal Accountant·Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority

Nigeria

Bachelor's degree, Banking

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 4 months

Principal Accountant

December 2013 - Present

Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority

Lagos, Nigeria

December 2013 - Present

▸ Prepared and consolidated monthly and annual financial statements for a large public-sector authority.
▸ Managed and maintained the general ledger, fixed asset register, and all financial documentation.
▸ Oversaw departmental and project budgets, monitoring performance against targets and reporting
variances.
▸ Coordinated internal and external audits to ensure full regulatory compliance.
▸ Processed payroll and salary statements using QuickBooks and Sage accounting software.
▸ Mentored and developed junior finance staff, improving team capability and overall output quality.
▸ Supported month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Company industry:
Agriculture & Crop Production

Finance and Administrative Officer

January 2010 - October 2013

5Linx Communication Services Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2010 - October 2013

▸ Handled daily and monthly reconciliations of sales and bank accounts.
▸ Oversaw petty cash management, vendor payments, payroll preparation, and procurement.
▸ Supported tax filings and ensured financial and statutory compliance.
▸ Maintained accurate financial records and prepared management reports for senior leadership.

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Accountant

January 2008 - December 2009

Travel House Hotel

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2008 - December 2009

▸ Produced monthly management accounts and financial reports for hotel operations.
▸ Conducted daily reconciliation of cash sales and deposits.
▸ Administered petty cash and supported year-end audit processes.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Audit Trainee

January 2008 - January 2008

NGK & Associates

Lagos, Nigeria

January 2008 - January 2008

▸ Assisted in audit planning, financial analysis, and reconciliations.
▸ Supported internal controls assessment and compliance reviews.
Key
✦ Developed SME budget forecasting templates adopted across the firm.
✦ Identified 10+ high-risk compliance issues during internal reviews.

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

University of Ado Ekiti

January 2001

January 2001

Bachelor's degree, Banking

Nigeria

University of Ado Ekiti

January 1999

January 1999

Bachelor's degree, Banking And Accounting

Nigeria

Skills

ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
BUDGET CONTROL LEDGER
Intermediate
BUDGET CONTROL LEDGER
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
GENERAL LEDGER
Intermediate
GENERAL LEDGER
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
Intermediate
QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
Intermediate
RECONCILIATION
Intermediate
RECONCILIATION
Intermediate

Languages

English
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
NYSC Certificate
Certificate in Word Processing and Data Management
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)