Saheed Lawal

• Lead the companys financial operations, ensuring timely month-end and year-end close
processes across multiple business units.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and executive financial reports that support
Board and senior management decision-making.
• Strengthened financial reporting processes through improved reconciliations,
documentation and reporting controls.
• Improved treasury management through enhanced cash flow forecasting and liquidity
planning.
• Developed budgeting and forecasting models that improved financial visibility and
expenditure control.
• Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Led ERP evaluation and finance process improvement initiatives to automate reporting
and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to monitor financial performance, identify variances and
implement corrective actions.

• Managed finance operations across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy of financial
reporting and statutory compliance.
• Oversaw treasury, payroll, taxation and working capital management.
• Improved cash flow management through tighter treasury controls and payment
governance.
• Coordinated monthly financial reporting and management information for executive
review.
• Strengthened internal controls and ensured compliance with corporate policies and
regulatory requirements.
• Supported strategic initiatives through financial analysis and performance reporting.

• Produced monthly management reports and financial performance analysis for multiple
business units.
• Coordinated annual budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes.
• Improved commercial profitability through pricing analysis and financial modelling.
• Worked closely with operations to improve cost management and financial discipline.
• Supported external audits and ensured timely resolution of audit findings.

• Managed end-to-end accounting operations including accounts payable, receivables,
payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Reduced month-end reporting timelines through process improvements and
standardized reporting procedures.
• Maintained general ledger integrity and ensured timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinated statutory remittances including PAYE, VAT and withholding tax.
• Supported annual audit exercises with complete and accurate financial records.

• Led statutory audits for clients across diverse industries.
• Evaluated internal control systems and recommended improvements.
• Prepared financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Conducted tax planning, computations and compliance reviews.