Lola Akande
About Lola Akande
Lola Akande is a Finance Associate currently working at Interpublic Group (IPG) in New York, New York, and has extensive experience in financial analysis and management. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Interpublic Group
Lola Akande serves as a Finance Associate at Interpublic Group (IPG) in New York, New York. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the financial operations of the organization. Her responsibilities include managing the Accounts Payable inbox to ensure timely payments and prevent late fees. Akande's role at IPG is part of her broader career in finance, where she applies her skills in financial management and analysis.
Experience at Bloomberg LP
Prior to her current position, Lola Akande worked as a Junior Financial Analyst at Bloomberg LP in Princeton, New Jersey, starting in 2019. During her five years in this role, she spearheaded a project to enhance the management of goods receipted by generating an SAP system report of invoices. This initiative reflects her ability to streamline processes and improve financial reporting.
Educational Background
Lola Akande holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Project Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. This educational foundation supports her expertise in finance and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Lola Akande has a diverse work history that includes various roles in finance and sales. She worked as a Retail Sales Associate at Pacific Sunwear for three months in 2013 and held positions as a Sales Representative at Vivint and a Junior Accountant at ELS Educational Services, Inc. Additionally, she interned at Foresters Financial and Sothes Group, gaining valuable experience in financial operations and customer service.
Key Achievements in Finance
Throughout her career, Lola Akande has achieved significant results in financial management. She successfully decreased outstanding payments by $94,000 through improved invoice processing and reduced the atrium invoice report by 50% within a month by collaborating with finance and project managers. Akande also created a payment schedule using MS Excel to ensure timely payments, demonstrating her commitment to efficiency in financial operations.