Adewale Abbas Busari

Adewale Abbas Busari MBA, CPA, CNA, FCCSA (USA), PhD (Candidate)

I am a Chartered Accountant, astute Project Operations Specialist, Office and Grants Administrator. I hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA, Finance Management) at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State Nigeria and presently a Doctorate Degree candidate (PhD Financial Management). I have 20 years post-graduation work experience that spread across project’s Financial Management, Operations, Grants Management, Budgeting, Administration, Auditing, Logistics, Information Technology, and Procurement.

I am quite conversant with all aspects of projects operations and financial management beginning from budget formulation stage to the implementation and review stages. My previous job with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has tremendously helped to increase my analytical, judgmental and expository abilities. I am able to lead on the procurement of goods and services in accordance with procurement policy and best practice value for money; ensure that all high value tenders, go through the appropriate process with adequate timing for a competitive process which includes obtaining competitive quotations, completing bid analysis for supplier selection, completing business cases as well as establishing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that all the necessary paperwork is completed adequately, accurately and on a timely basis; ensure Consultant Terms of Reference (TORs) are adequate and that feedback forms are completed on the conclusion of their work before final payment is made; maintain the records of all procurement processes for audit trail purposes and be able to provide an update of all outstanding procurement at any one time for commitment & budget management purposes; able to proactively manage the transport needs of all staff in accordance with the office policy; provide logistical support to overseas visitors including help with visas, transport and accommodation bookings and travel advice; oversee and manage logistical support for events and workshops with support of other staff; update the Telephone Emergency Numbers as and when required based on new staff / visitors to the office distributing to the Team; establish strong networks with security companies; arrange risk assessments of Marker Hotels/Accommodation for visitors to confirm they meet basic security requirements; provide security briefing for visitors on arrival to Nigeria; ensures staff comply with Office’s Safeguarding policy; ensure the staff absence trackers are maintained and updated on a regular basis; ensure staff medical scheme details is updated as required and renewed on a timely basis; ensure all personnel files are maintained confidentially with appropriate records filed in line with the checklist; facilitate the process of recruitment for in country positions, partnering with external suppliers; facilitate the onboarding and off boarding of staff and ensure detailed induction plans are prepared for all new team members, liaising with the wider team where relevant; ensure office supplies are procured and managed effectively; ensure office equipment is fully functional; oversee and manage office Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, including management of any Service Level Agreements (SLA), and ensure best practice by all staff on data protection and IT security; maintain the new IT Problem Log ensuring problems are addressed effectively, monitoring repeats and identifying on- going problem areas for solution; oversee car hire service and driver and renew contract when required and ensure the visitors and staff movement tracker is updated as and when staff travel; manage and maintain the asset / inventory register ensuring all new assets are recorded in the register, provided with an asset code and are physically labeled; safeguard all office physical assets ensuring high value items are secured daily and physical verification spot checks are carried out monthly with full asset verification quarterly; ensure assets are functional and if not take appropriate action to repair the item or record same on the damaged asset format; review and ensure adequate asset, risk and cash insurance is in place for office; manage the Operational Budget with effective forecasting and expenditure; work with the programme leads on contracts and procurement; negotiating with consultants/service providers to ensure good value for money; ensure proper electronic (Dropbox) and paper filing and archiving; participate in all strategic planning, quarterly planning, budget reforecasting, training, team building and related activities of a Team and contribute to the overall development of an organization.
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I am quite familiar with conducting pre-award assessments prior to administration of grants. I am able to review payment requests, determine the propriety and accuracy of expenditure and documentation, prepare payment vouchers, wire transfers, undertake bank reconciliation and payroll, manage petty-cash imprest, enter data into the computerized system, and prepare financial reports for field office staff to monitor and track obligations and expenditures. I am also familiar with the monitoring of standing advances for operational spend taken by project personnel, and means of ensuring prompt retirement of same to acceptable standards and with the right supporting documentation attached. I am able to maintain adequate accounting records by preparing and inputting data at all stages of the accounting cycle, and am quite conversant with the use of computerized financial packages. My working experience both as Finance, Administrative and Logistics Assistant has helped to adequately develop my accounting, organizational, managerial and administrative skills. In my previous job with the Legislative Advocacy Coalition on Violence Against Women (LACVAW); a network of about 60 CSOs, NGOs, and FBOs, I was responsible for the smooth operation of the office support work, routinely provided research support and utilized all relevant computer software to retrieve, maintain and manipulate data as needed, coordinated the day-to-day activities of the office, managed the operating budget, expenses and capital purchases and overseen wide variety of financial reporting [in general ledger(GL)] and reviewing in relation to the project, kept adequate financial records in general ledger(GL) and administered the grants from Mac-Arthur Foundation for the project on “promoting/protecting the bodily integrity of women and girl-child in Nigeria” in partnership with Global Rights, Washington D.C., U.S.A. I also assisted the Coordinator in finalizing correspondence on a range of topics, organized meetings and consultations, developed and analyzed budgets, prepared annual work-plan and drafted contract agreement document between the Coalition and partner organizations. Also as Administrative/Finance Assistant/Officer with the UNDP/UNEAD, I usually ensured performance of routine administrative duties and supervision of Administrative and Client Support (ACS) staffs such as Office Assistants and Drivers.

I am able to relate financial activities to financial plans and budgets; and prepare local bank reconciliation and request replenishment of bank account and also able to manage and provide guidance in the preparation of sub-agreement budgets and contracts. Worked on the project “HIV Prevention Project for Vulnerable Youths in Northern Nigeria”, I assisted in providing financial accounting and management services oversight to the office, which included preparation of monthly office expense reports in accordance with the Population Council’s formats and timetable and other financial reports. In my past job with International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES); in coordination with the Country Director, I oversaw and managed IFES Nigeria field office finances and also provided technical assistance to local partners on financial management and planning. I was also responsible for providing grant administration and financial management trainings to staffs and Sub-Grantees staffs by giving periodic training and capacity building on development and management of monthly and quarterly financial reports as well as providing basic accounting training.

I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and so I am able to relate with and get the best out of partner organizations. I also work well under pressure and am not averse to working occasionally longer hours when operational needs demand. My writing skills and verbal fluency in English I dare say are exceptional. I am very versatile in the use of computer applications especially Excel, which I use on a daily basis for varying needs.

Further details about me are contained in the attached resume. I look forward to being invited for an interview soon to further discuss my suitability for the post.

Sincerely, AdewaleAbbasBusari(Signed)

Wale Busari (Mr.)