Marian Smart, ACA
Finance and Account lead at SOSO CARE- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Financial modeling and Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Jul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Financial Accounting
MIT MicroMasters Program in FinanceJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Associate chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) PlatformOct, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SOSO CARE
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Nigeria
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance and Account lead
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Jul 2022 - Present
Provided financial support and produce quarterly financial reports for a GSMA-funded project with over 80% compliance with donor financial policies and procedures. Implemented financial and administrative policies to strengthen organization accounting systems, by training and mentoring staff on the need to comply with the policies while enforcing compliance. Successfully introduced and implemented a digital accounting system to increase efficiency as well as accuracy and security of all financial records of the organisation. I have successfully instituted a streamlined process to ensure tax and other statutory compliance to enhance our organization's adherence to tax regulations and other statutory requirements, minimizing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties Show less
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Initiative for Community Development
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Finance and Administration Manager
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
Provided financial support to a USAID funded project (SHARING THE GREEN GRASS) from planning to project close out with less than 10% budget variation and I also maintained and prepared the financial report of a European-Union funded Project (ATTAINMENT OF SOCIAECONOMIC WELLBEING AND NATIONAL TARGETS ON WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE) with 86% Expenditure verification from an Independent Auditor. Provided oversight to ensure financial transparency and accountability of the finance committees for each of the 13 host communities under the SPDC GMOU Mentoring Contract, as well as built their capacity on records keeping, and basic financial report writing Show less
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Lead Accountant
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Aug 2016 - May 2018
• Successfully introduced and implemented new digital accounting system to manage the association’s national membership subscriptions and databases. • Oversaw the biannual analysis of organizational financial records, reports and statements to determine profitability and areas of fund leakages. • Took oversight on the planning, budgetary and implementation responsibilities during the execution of workshops, seminars and meetings. • Introduce tables of accounts, and accurately assign entries to proper accounts. • Prepare, review and manage revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents, ensuring complete compliance to both internal and external regulatory requirements. • Report to management regarding the finances of Association and advise accordingly based on professional position. Show less
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ASSISTANT ACCOUNT OFFICER
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
• Effectively managed the reconciliation of a vast number of customers and suppliers accounts through the use of a dedicated database. • Managed the confirmation and verification of product delivery quantities and quality especially during festive seasons. • Oversaw the disbursement and re-imbursement of petty cash funds in such a manner as to slash all cases of irregularities to less than 2%. • Worked closely with HR and Administration to prepare, track and implement personnel remuneration schedules. • Effective posting of the organizations financial and accounting transactions on the organizations accounting system. Show less
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Education
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TANSIAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Accounting -
Asaba Girls Grammar school Asaba
Senior Secondary school Certificate, Social Sciences