Christabel Okundia, ACA.
Deputy Manager Finance at Opticom Finance Limited- Claim this Profile
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Abigail Okwuonu
Christabel Okundia was the group accountant at Abottmax Group from April 2022 to November 2023. She managed close to 5 different accounts for all the business units with minimal supervision. When a new FMCG unit was created, Christabel came up with the idea of a stock and financial tracking database which is still in use till date. Christabel, is a smart, highly intelligent young lady with a sharp eye for hidden details. She is a great team player and an indispensable asset to any organization. I highly recommend her to your organization.
Abigail Okwuonu
Christabel Okundia was the group accountant at Abottmax Group from April 2022 to November 2023. She managed close to 5 different accounts for all the business units with minimal supervision. When a new FMCG unit was created, Christabel came up with the idea of a stock and financial tracking database which is still in use till date. Christabel, is a smart, highly intelligent young lady with a sharp eye for hidden details. She is a great team player and an indispensable asset to any organization. I highly recommend her to your organization.
Abigail Okwuonu
Christabel Okundia was the group accountant at Abottmax Group from April 2022 to November 2023. She managed close to 5 different accounts for all the business units with minimal supervision. When a new FMCG unit was created, Christabel came up with the idea of a stock and financial tracking database which is still in use till date. Christabel, is a smart, highly intelligent young lady with a sharp eye for hidden details. She is a great team player and an indispensable asset to any organization. I highly recommend her to your organization.
Abigail Okwuonu
Christabel Okundia was the group accountant at Abottmax Group from April 2022 to November 2023. She managed close to 5 different accounts for all the business units with minimal supervision. When a new FMCG unit was created, Christabel came up with the idea of a stock and financial tracking database which is still in use till date. Christabel, is a smart, highly intelligent young lady with a sharp eye for hidden details. She is a great team player and an indispensable asset to any organization. I highly recommend her to your organization.
Credentials
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Project Management
High Impact CareersApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Excel macros and VBA expert
UdemySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Continuing Professional Development CPD
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
Experience
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Opticom Finance Limited
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Nigeria
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Manager Finance
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Dec 2022 - Present
• Managed financial transactions posted onto the company's ERP accounting software and transaction systems, including disbursements, repayments, investments and other inflows. • Supervised the finance staff in monthly closing, posting of transactions, ensuring compliance with protocol, and proper filing of records in the department. • Prepared monthly Tax returns, Pension remittance schedules and ensured timely remittances, while reconciling bank statements monthly to identify and correct any posting errors. • Supported the Head of Finance with the preparation of Management Accounts, Budget, Filing of CBN Returns and other financial reports. • Liaised with Auditors or tax personnel on tax and other financial matters. Show less
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High Impact Careers
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United Kingdom
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Business Skills Training
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100 - 200 Employee
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Junior Project Manager
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
• Manage all phases of the project life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing to achieve key performance metrics and on time delivery. • Effectively lead the team's efforts on securing resources including budget preparation, development of budget reports, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of expenditures, to ensure expenditures remain within budget. • Review project results, relevant documents and reports, to identify problems, recommend & track progress on corrective actions. • Develop and manage a comprehensive project charter and project plan, describing exactly how the job is to be done. • Conduct weekly status meeting with stakeholders to track the implementation process and project milestones. • Serve as a central communication hub between stakeholders, team members, and management. • Precisely define project goals, develop benchmarks to gauge progress, and create RACI matrix to define project roles. • Facilitate scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Show less
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Abottmax Group
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Lagos, Nigeria
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Accountant
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Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
• Consolidated financial reports and presented detailed analyses for organizational decision-making. • Compiled and submitted all group statutory reports, ensuring accurate and timely compliance with relevant regulations. • Prepared annual budgets and quarterly forecasts on cost and revenue inflows, enabling proactive decision-making and business planning. • Maintained up-to-date records that strictly comply with all relevant laws and regulations. • Generated group revenue projections and implemented measures to optimize revenue collections. • Produced monthly revenue assurance reports that detail collections and highlight areas of potential improvement. • Prepared debt profile reports for all clients and accurately analysed reasons for default. • Maintained impeccable records of the general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and job cost. • Organized accounting files, conducted monthly closings, and assembled various reports, financial forms, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders. Show less
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Sabrina Properties Ltd
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Nigeria
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
• Prepared and set targets for various departments and branches by creating the company’s budget.• Evaluated company needs and managed company accounts, including collecting and analyzing financial data.• Managed funds by monitoring inflow and outflow, and prepared financial reports such as monthly reconciliation, staff payroll, pension, compensation and employee benefits.• Ensured that all statutory documents were up to date and filed proper tax and other legal documents, such as PAYE, annual returns, pension, petty cash disbursement and compliance to other state laws.• Advised on cost reduction and profit increase strategies.• Ensured compliance with laws and regulations by working with auditors to maintain proper financial records and statements.• Issued receipts and generated invoices for real estate occupancy payments from tenants.• Facilitated all staff travel, accommodation, and related requests to ensure a smooth operation across all locations. Show less
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Finance and Account Assistant
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May 2018 - Jan 2021
• Ensured all the organization and client’s facilities comply with all applicable regulations and standards. • Facilitated the daily running and maintenance of all the facilities of the organization and client’s property, and ensured that all equipment and other facility resources are functioning appropriately. • Established, reviewed and executed facility management policies and frameworks that promote the goals, culture and standards of the organization. • Collected rents from tenants and ensured accurate disbursement to clients. • Ensured proper documentation, filing and update of tenant’s payment history and property detail. • Prepared monthly staff payroll and ensured proper tax filing/PAYE and petty cash disbursement. • Generated invoice and issued receipts to tenants that make payments for their real estate occupancy. • Responsible for general and scheduled routine maintenance of real estate properties in the company’s portfolio. • Managed tenant’s complaints, violations and other issues related to the properties.• Responded to emails and telephone calls giving adequate response and forwarding emails to clients/tenants. • Prepared and updated weekly and monthly situation reports on the status of the estates and tenants. • Effectively served as the major liaison between clients and the organization on issues relating to meetings, estate and other client related matters Show less
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Account and Head Of Operations
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
• Reorganized the electronic filing system and procedures for up-to-date documentation, record keeping and easy retrieval. • Managed collection and analysis of the company’s financial income and expenses while ensuring tax compliance. • Evaluated the company’s budget needs and maintained confidential documents, records, and training of management staff. • Coordinated interviews, eventual hiring and training of new employees. • Oversaw the daily operations of all departments and branches of the company. • Developed policies, procedures and systems to ensure productive and efficient office operation to establish short term and long-term goals.• Managed employer – employee relations to create an excellent work environment. • Directed ad-hoc operations staff members and vendors such as cleaners, drivers, etc.• Coordinated and organized meetings, incoming and outgoing messages/packages for the office.• Managed smooth functioning of the office support systems including quality assurance and negotiation with vendors and other service providers in the most cost-effective manner. • Provided an efficient system of managing all the office equipment and resources of the company, across all locations. • Conducted routine checks and followed up with staff expenses, inflow and daily activities in the head office and across branches and ensure commitment to weekly and monthly reports and budget. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Madonna University Nigeria
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA)
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