Candidates About

Adetoun Adediran

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

·         Over 6 years experience in finance/banking industry. 

·         Detail- oriented with Proficiency in data entry and management

·         Accountable team player with excellent time management and communication (written & verbal) skills

·         Proven ability to work in a multitasking environment with an eye for detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2016 – April 2018

Visionworks, San Antonio, Texas.                

Job Function: Accounts Payable Associate

Responsibilities:

·         Prepared all payables and completed all standard operating procedures as required.

·         Collected, compiled, analyzed, and verified financial data to ensure the integrity of accounting records. Investigated and resolved discrepancies

·         Audited and processed the posting of expenses and monthly card statements to ensure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately and comply with company policies and procedures.

·         Posted journal entries and other financial transactions, maintained general ledger, and reconciled accounts.

·         Identified efficiency gaps and recommended ways to improve processes and standards

·         Prepared analysis and financial reports and statements, which may include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, variance analysis, regulatory reports and filings.

·         Prepared schedules for internal groups and external auditors.

·         Researched and answered payment related questions and disputes in a professional and timely manner

·         Communicated with internal/external customers regarding vendor payments and other issues.

·         Made calls to vendors to clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or signatures; calls department for proper information and or data regarding invoice payments.

·         Processed mail (open, sort & distribute)

·         Assisted in month-end reconciliation and reporting relation to compliance and audit inquiries

·         Assisted Supervisor in collecting data for metrics reporting and preparations for the payment run

·         Collaborated with cross functional divisions to provide an excellent vendor experience

·         Efficiently processed payable transactions in a high volume environment and achieving specified performance results

·         Created weekly payment batches

·         Reconciled vendor statements

·         Maintained, identified and recommended opportunities for efficiencies and continuous process improvement projects.

May 2007 – October 2015

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc.

Job Function: Relationship Manager/Sales (Unit Head – Retail/Personal Banking Group)June 2014 – October 2015                                           

Responsibilities:

·         Created a connection and developed rapport with high-net-worth clients to provide outstanding, and personalized service.

·         Listened carefully and connected with customers to understand their top financial priorities and to uncover products and solutions that will benefit them.

·         Developed new customer relationships and opened new accounts for customers Qualifications/Requirements.

·         Provided solutions to help meet customers financial goals through customer referrals and cross selling of banking products

·         Met with new and existing clients, identified the short and long term financial goals and recommended suitable financial products.

• Identified and sold Bank products and services beneficial to customer needs

·         Met or exceeded individual goals for sales and referrals. Developed, maintained and grew individual client base and portfolio.

• Provided remarkable customer service through all customer interactions, opening new accounts, problem resolution, telephone answering, safe deposit access, etc. 
• Responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of retail and business products and services; sold loans and deposit products to consumer and small business customers and prospects. 
• Conducted outbound calls by using referral sources, walk-in sources, telephone or in-person calls. 
• Actively participated in sales meetings and offer creative ideas. 
• Used all sales tools, including profiling customers' needs through the use of various technologies and sales tools to ensure a consistent and valued customer experience. 
• Met with individual and small business clients to complete full assessments of their financial needs; consultatively sold a full range of retail products such as deposit accounts, loans, and credit cards to meet or exceed established individual sales goals and to support overall banking center sales objectives
• Utilized retail and business products and services knowledge; sold loans and deposit products to consumer and small business customers and prospects. 
• Generated, maintained and serviced relationships with consumer and small business customers and prospects. 

·         Built client loyalty by providing an exceptional client experience and delivering trusted advice which resulted in consolidation of assets and generating referrals.

·         Assisted clients to achieve their retirement and investment goals by developing a financial plan.

Job Function: Head of Operations (Team Lead  – Transaction Service Group)                March 2012 – June 2014                   

Responsibilities:

·         Supervised all officers and tellers, liaised with other support units and ensured seamless operations & effective customer service relations in the unit.

·         Supervised, coordinated and trained unit members to ensure targets and deliverables are achieved.

·         Served as first level compliance officer for the Bank.

·         Monitored and evaluated the performance of subordinates.

• Performed all duties in compliance with AML regulations and requirements. Followed established policies, procedures and guidelines to protect both our customers and the Bank
• Ensured proper customer information is collected and verification is performed before opening an account
• Performed Risk Rating Assessment and Due Diligence for all customers.
• Monitored and reported suspicious activity. Identified fraudulent activity to prevent potential losses and followed bank policies and procedures
• Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and Comerica's policies and procedures. Ensured compliance and completion of necessary compliance related training. 
• Adhered to all Banking Center audit and compliance standards. 
• Controlled losses by following policies and procedures. 

·         Performed other duties as assigned by the Regional Head.

Job Function: Assistant Head of Operations (Back-up  – Transaction Service Group)      July 2011 – March 2012                   

Responsibilities:

·         Prepared and reviewed transaction Reports daily

·         Approval of BDC related transactions, deal/bid memo and other related transactions.

·         Managed customer’s perception of service delivery and ensuring that the bank’s service standards are constantly maintained and improved where possible.

·         Second level authorization of transactions.

·         Monitoring of OPEX, cash advance and all admin activities.

Job Function: Teller Captain / Vault Custodian (Transaction Service Group)                   February 2010 – July 2011                   

Responsibilities:

·         Supervised and Co-ordinated the daily activities of bank tellers and unit members.

·         Ensured transactions such as customer deposits and cashing checks are processed accurately and efficiently by tellers

·         Vault Management, Opening and Balancing

• Monitored safe deposit box transactions

·         Funding of tellers and liaised with cash management team for cash requirement.

Job Function: Customer Service Officer (Team Lead  – Transaction Service Group)       May 2007 – February 2010                      

Responsibilities:

·         Opened new bank accounts, reactivated dormant accounts and profiled accounts for Internet Banking.

·         Maintained and filed customer’s documents and bank registers.

·         Extensively involved in team meeting and walkthroughs with team members and programmers to resolve technical issues.

·         Assist customers with inquiries and/or problem resolution in a professional and composed manner, and escalate to manager as appropriate,

·         Inform and educate customers on how to conduct simple transactions through self-service technologies.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Accounting                                                                                       

University of Ado-Ekiti