Seasoned Accountant with 4 years hands-on experience in financial reporting and presentation, book-keeping, reconciling financial discrepancies, payroll scheduling, filing of tax returns, budget forecasting, and cash management. Tech lover, fast learner, self-starter, proactive, detail-oriented with a data - driven mindset. Possess a B.Sc in Accounting with second class uppers and proficient in use of ERP such as Sage accounting software and QuickBooks in preparing financial records of corporate entities.
Areas of Interest
General
ICT
Telecommunication
NGO
Travel
Engineering
Skills
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of QuickBooks and Sage accounting softwa
Financial Reporting
Bank Reconciliation
Focused and excellent team player
Accurate and reliable in preparing financial recor
Work Experience
Accountant
Brand and Stitch Limited
2020 - Present
Lagos, Nigeria
Complete and review financial statements for various departments and records to ensure accuracy of data.
Reconcile financial discrepancies, track and monitor all expenditures.
Analyse financial information to give financial advice.
Work on the constant improvement of existing accounting systems to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
Filing of Tax returns
Track Receivable & Payables.
Administer Payroll.
Control income and expenditure.
Present budget forecasts
Ensure accurate stock count with the stock keeper.
Accounts Assistant
Church of the Messiah, Okota.
2019 - 2019
Lagos, Nigeria
Assisted in monthly preparation & presentation of financial statement.
Reconciled financial discrepancies on a monthly basis.
Cash Management.
Took part in preparing yearly Budget.
Improved from the use of manual recording of information to the use of Excel.
Account Officer
Stoirin Maritime Services Ltd
2018 - 2019
Lagos, Nigeria
Petty Cash management.
Reconciled all accounting ledger discrepancies.
Prepared and sent invoices to clients.
Posted daily transactions into the software.
Followed up debtors for recovery of balances.
Tracked accounts payable and receivables.
Maintained proper records and filing systems.
Computed & Filed tax returns.
Reduced expenditure by getting the lowest bid from different vendors.
Bursar
St.Theresa Primary and Secondary School
2016 - 2018
Funtua, Katsina
Recorded payments and lodged cash payments to the bank.
Processed staff payroll.
Maintained proper stock keeping.
Prepared termly income statement.
Carried out the preparation of yearly budget.
Created and maintained a proper accounting system.
Tracked and recovered outstanding debts from debtors.
Finance Officer
Pulse Nigeria
2020 - Present
Lagos, Nigeria
â— Generating, booking and clearing of invoices accurately for customers using the ERP
â— Ensure timely and accurate booking and realization of revenues
â— Support the management of account receivables
â— Reconciliation of client account statements working closely with the Sales department
â— Ensurethecorrect recording of COGS from all Ad Managers and realize corresponding revenue in real time
â— Compute monthly commissions, variable salaries and bonuses for the Sales department and other Executives
â— Ensures all invoices, purchase orders, tax certificates, contracts and other relevant documentation are compliant according to local tax regulations and uploaded/ referenced in the ERP and Finance Google Drive
â— Support with month closing, ensuring Finance department deadlines are met
â— Support with sales, finance and business intelligence analysis and reporting
â— Work with the Sales and other departments to ensure compliance with business processes.
â— Support in all efforts for timely funds recovery and to minimise bad debt risk â— Ensure a high-level of accuracy, regulatory compliance, initiative and timeliness in performing all tasks â— Actively identify and propose improved processes that can have a positive impact and help to achieve business goals â— Stay up to date with relevant regulatory guidelines and industry best practice â— Support the Sales and Finance department in any and all activities that can help the company to meet revenue and profit targets â— Maintain strong, trusting relationships with all internal collaborators and external stakeholders â— Ensure all activities align with the Company Code of Ethical Conduct
Ameerah Agoro
Oluwayemisi Oladele 
Daniel Nwogbo
SAMUEL EZEKIEL OKWOCHE
Global Services
Ardova PlC
