Lekan Adewale

Dynamic and diligent Accountant with a proven track record in accounting operations management and team leadership within diverse industries. Brings a strong background in lease accounting, notably IFRS 16, and excels in process optimisation, delivering timely and accurate financial reports. A first-class honours graduate in Business Economics, demonstrating notable commercial insight and adaptability in fast-paced financial settings. Currently, a part-qualified CIMA student, anticipating completion in 2025. Eager to leverage robust accounting skills, operational management expertise, and strategic insight in a challenging new role to contribute to and drive financial success.

Work Experience      

Plan International – Woking, Hampshire.                                                                April 2022 – Present

Group Technical Accountant (Dec 2022-Present)

• Earned promotion due to performance, leading to an expansion of my role

• Successfully Led the implementation of the Lease Accounting System implementation 

• Regularly provided technical support in IAS 37/38, ASC 842, and IFRS 16 

• Consistently optimise month-end processes and reporting 

• Handle lease accounting and document management

• Part-qualified CIMA student with ongoing professional development

• Successfully cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders while managing a team of two

• Effectively communicate financial concepts to various audiences

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in virtual and diverse team environments

• Impairment of Assets and financial year-end review

Group Financial Accountant (April 2022 – Dec 2022)                                          

• Managed assets across 60+ countries and 4 regions 

• Successfully implemented SAP/BPC lease accounting software

• Developed proficiency in IFRS and US GAAP lease reporting

• Served as Project Accountant for major capital projects

• Prepared IFRS 16 disclosures and financial statements 

• Supported annual external audit and internal control compliance 

• Experienced in financial analysis for informed decision-making

Financial Accountant – IFRS 16 Leases               September 2021 – April 2022

Ocado – Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

• Managed IFRS 16-related month-end activities, including depreciation and interest charges, intercompany sublease journals, and eliminations 

• Performed balance sheet reconciliations for Right of Use/Lease Liability 

• Updated lease accounting system with new contracts using Oracle Fusion ERP 

• Handled leased property rent management and provided ad-hoc reports for decision-making 

• Managed multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD) 

• Supported process governance and effectiveness measurement initiatives 

• Collaborated in external audit processes

• Worked closely with senior management to align financial plans with business objectives.

European Management Accountant                  February 2021 – September 2021

Loma Systems (an Illinois Tool Works Company) – Farnborough, Hampshire.

• Prepared monthly management accounts, focusing on reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and reporting 

• Handled multi-currency transactions (Euros, GBP, and USD) 

• Established strong internal and external partnerships, collaborating with auditors in France and Germany and gaining a basic tax understanding 

• Managed and assisted a team of transactional accountants  

• Submitted accurate EC Sales and VAT returns for multiple European entities 

• Managed monthly payroll and maintained strong relationships with external auditors.

• Utilised Microsoft D365 ERP System for efficient financial management in a manufacturing environment with a $14 billion parent company

Assistant Management Accountant   October 2020 – February 2021

Cwm Taf NHS Trust – Cardiff

• Performed reconciliations and management accounts reporting 

• Improved departmental processes 

• Prepared accrual, pre-payment, and deferred income journals 

• Delivered financial reports and supported audit liaison efforts

Fixed Asset Accountant – Graduate Programme                      September 2018 – October 2020

Speedy Services – Bristol, Brislington

• Maintained accurate fixed asset register 

• Utilised Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and SQL for analytics 

• Managed Dynamics AX tasks: reconciliations, month-end journals, fixed assets, depreciation 

• Conducted financial forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis 

• Reduced telemetry software costs by 57% via risk and investment analysis 

• Analysed key data for financial forecasting and variance analysis, supporting informed decisions

• Cardiff University, Master MSc: Finance, 2021

• Kaplan, CIMA, 2019-2024

• Cardiff Metropolitan University, BSc Business Economics (First-class honours), 2018