Experience

SANA GROUP

• Nigeria
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  *Oversees Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. *Recruits and hires Accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations. *Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff. *Oversees the system of internal controls over Accounting functions to minimize risk. *Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy. *Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report. *Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards. *Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit. *Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets. *Coordinates the preparation of the corporate tax return. *Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. *Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements. *Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures. *Performs other related duties as assigned. *Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances *Preparing financial statements *Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas *Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses *Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management *Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules Show less



Samstar Nigeria Limited

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Senior Accountant

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2020

  *Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable *Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results *Analyze financial information and summarize financial status *Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending *Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant *Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures *Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers *Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process *Provide input into department’s goal setting process *Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule *Assist with tax audits and tax returns *Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance *Plan, assign and review staff’s work *Support month-end and year-end close process *Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls *Ensure compliance with GAAP principles *Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures Show less



Prime Standard Chemical & Project Limited

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Finance Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2016

  *Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions *Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants *Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary *Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement *Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company *Research and analyze financial reports and market trends *Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making *Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports *Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings *Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes *Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company *Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation Show less



Purechem Industries Limited

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Officer/Plant Cashier

  • May 2003 - Aug 2011

  *Maintaining financial records. *Handling accounts payable and receivable. *Checking invoices. *Resolving accounts to the general ledger. *Contacting clients about transactions and invoices. *Handling queries related to accounts. *Creating and processing invoices *Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy *Managing a company’s accounts payable and receivable *Sending bills and invoices to clients *Tracking organization expenses *Processing refunds *Working with collection agencies on overdue payments *Communicating with clients regarding billing and payments Show less