Olutayo Williams
About Olutayo Williams
Olutayo Williams is the Month-End Close Coordinator for Upstream Business Services at ExxonMobil in Lagos, Nigeria, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Olutayo Williams currently holds the position of Month-End Close Coordinator in the Upstream Business Services at ExxonMobil. In this role, he coordinates financial statement reporting for eight reporting units in Nigeria. Additionally, he provides accounting support to various groups including Corporate Reporting Stewardship and Analysis, Inter-company, Treasurer’s, and External Auditors. His responsibilities also encompass liaising between business lines and the IT Skills Center on issues pertaining to SAP.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Olutayo Williams served in various capacities at ExxonMobil. He was a Venture Bank Account (VBA) Analyst from 2014 to 2015, and earlier in 2014, he worked in Balance Sheet Account Management (BSAM) for 10 months. These roles were essential in honing his expertise in financial analysis and account management, preparing him for his current responsibilities.
Experience at IRM Professionals and KOVAUK Global Concept Limited
Olutayo Williams has also worked at IRM Professionals, a management consulting firm, as a Team Member in Finance from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a Team Lead in Finance at KOVAUK Global Concept Limited from 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed significantly to his managerial and financial acumen, further enhancing his capability in financial operations and team leadership.
Early Career at UBA Group
Earlier in his career, from 2009 to 2011, Olutayo Williams was part of the Trade Operations team at UBA Group. During his two years here, he gained valuable experience in trade operations and financial services, laying a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the finance industry.
Educational Background
Olutayo Williams studied Accounting at Covenant University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provided a solid grounding in accounting principles, which he has effectively applied throughout his career across various financial and accounting roles.