Business Development Senior Accountant

CHRISTIAN IKECHUKWU OGU

Abuja, Nigeria 070******** 090******** *********@*****.***

PROFILE SUMMARY

Senior Accountant and Associate Chartered Accountant with over 12+ years of experience in financial advisory, business development, administrative management, and account management. Has a broad range of experience in finance operations and business development, recognized for keeping reliable financial statements in accordance with regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting standards. Proven track record of solving complex business problems by designing and implementing effective financial modelling to reduce business risks and generate revenue. Strategic planner with extensive experience in procurement management and the ability to lead business transformation. Finance Expert with the ability to implement business strategies, provide financial support, manage stakeholders, and optimize customers' experience. Currently seeking finance, accounting positions, and management positions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Budget Management.

Cost Accounting

Account Reconciliation.

Procurement.

Financial Advisory.

Operations Improvement.

Cost Management.

Business Development.

Auditing.

Capacity Development.

Administrative Skills.

Project Management.

Financial Analysis.

Inventory Management.

Analytical Skills.

Quality Control.

Clients Management.

Resource Mobilisation.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Ability to consistently provide quality control, financial transactions, and financial reporting activities to maintain compliance.

Possess the ability to maximize by motivating and developing sales, operations, and administration teams.

Reliable leadership skills with a focus on developing capability and high-performance culture in the business.

Possess an in-depth understanding of financial management, cost analysis, and process improvements.

Ability to make sound business decisions, develop sales pipeline, manage clients’ expectations, and improve stock management.

Business savvy with a good understanding of costs/budgets and expenditure.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Snr. Management Accountant – Pandagric Novum Limited, Nasarawa 2018 – date

Improved the firm’s account management processes by over 35% through regular account reconciliations and analysis activities.

Grew the company’s revenue through the implementation of financial management strategies that optimized sales and prioritizes clients’ needs.

Tracked the firm’s financial health by overseeing all transactions and ensuring adequate records are kept.

Reduced bad debts by auditing the company’s finances to enhance financial transparency.

Reduced costs through the management of all procurement activities and effective vendor management.

Improved financial accuracy by providing detailed reports and completing database backup.

Manage all expenditures, budgets, assets, liability, and revenue through regular analysis of account.

Cost Accountant – Novum Agric Industries, Nasarawa 2015 – Feb 2018

Reduced costs by over 40% by monitoring and tracking production in all factories.

Achieved over 55% improvement in the firm’s account and financial system through proper record management.

Enhanced inventory control and stock management through effective operational strategies targeted at documenting procurement activities and proper record control.

Tracked profit maximized, and the capital injected into projects from inception to completion.

Oversaw all productions, consumables, overhead expenditure, and labor costs activities.

Supported the production team with financial data, inventory analysis, and reports concerning production efficiencies and KPI's.

Branch Manager – Chester Fries Ltd, Abuja 2011 – Mar 2015

Facilitated branch operations through the implementation of customer-centric activities that improved the branch’s customer service management system.

Surpassed sales targets by developing innovative sales and marketing strategies to drive product visibility.

Managed all day-to-day operations and ensured tasks are assigned to the right workers.

Improved business strategy by preparing an annual budget and providing the monthly operational reports.

Developed strong internal control measures to reduce production waste and grow the company’s revenue.

Oversaw quality assurance processes to preserve perishable goods like food and reduced waste.

Improved production activities through solid training to improve workforce productivity.

Corp Member – Kaduna State College Of Education, Gidan- Waya 2010 – 2011

Assisted senior lecturers by carrying out research to support academic activities.

Served as an invigilator and ensured all examination rules and regulations are duly followed.

Graded scripts and ensured all students’ continuous assessment and examination scripts are recorded.

Mentored students and offered guidance on academic issues.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Office Assistance – Joint Federal Staff Loan, Thrift & Cooperative Society. Garki – Abuja 2006 – 2007

Intern – Office of the Accountant General of the Federation 2005 – 2006

EDUCATION

MBA Finance in View Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

B.sc Accounting 2023 Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Higher National Diploma (HND) Accounting (upper credit) 2009 Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State

National Diploma (ND) Accounting 2005 Abuja School of Accountancy & Computer – Studies Bwari – Abuja

CERTIFICATION

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) 2019 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member 2019 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

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