Bola Samuel is a chartered accountant with memberships of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He also holds a B.A (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance as well as a Master’s Degree (MSc) with Merit in Accounting with Finance, both from the London South Bank University.
He has over 15 years of experience in Public Sector Accounting working for the London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority. His key strengths include: Budgeting and Forecasting, Statutory Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Auditing, Financial Systems and Staff Management.
Bola has a passion for teaching and learning. He is currently a sessional lecturer with London South Bank University where he facilitates undergraduate students’ learning and he is also a free-lance training consultant. He facilitates learning in both Financial Reporting, International
Financial Reporting & Analysis and Audit and Assurance Services modules. As a Training Consultant, he has facilitated quality trainings to both individuals and groups in Accounting and Finance issues and best practices. He has held numerous international training sessions on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adoption and implementation.
He has expertise in the area of database driven financial systems development using tools like Microsoft visual studio suite of tools, Sybase PowerBuilder, java. He has to his credit some of the following software:
• Transaction Point Banking Software used for running microfinance bank.
• Budget Automation System for unity bank plc.
• Performance Management System for Unity Bank Plc.
DETAILED PROFILE
Bola is a Consultant with Periscope Consulting Limited. He is also a sessional lecturer with London South Bank University.
Background
Bola is a Chartered Accountant with a B.A (Hons) Degree in Accounting and finance. He also has
a Masters Degree (MSc) with Merit in Accounting with Finance, both from the London South Bank University, United Kingdom.
He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Career
Bola has over 15 years of experience in Public Sector Accounting working for the London Fire &
Emergency Planning Authority.
He is currently a sessional lecturer with London South Bank University where he facilitates
undergraduate students’ in both Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting & Analysis and Audit and Assurance Services modules.
He is also a freelance Training Consultant, facilitating quality training to both individuals and groups in accounting and finance issues and best practices. He has held several international
training sessions on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
His key strengths include: Budgeting and Forecasting, Statutory Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Auditing, Financial Systems and Staff Management.
He has expertise in the area of database driven financial systems development using tools like Microsoft visual studio suite of tools, Sybase PowerBuilder, java. He has to his credit some of the following software: Transaction Point Banking Software used for running microfinance bank; Budget Automation System for unity bank plc.; Performance Management System for Unity Bank Plc.