Accounting Financial

Ufuoma Sylvia Doghudje

*** ******* **** ****, *******, AB T3R 0C6

403-***-**** adcihn@r.postjobfree.com

A results-oriented Accountant who demonstrates flexibility and works well under pressure. Adept at time management and attention to detail. Possess a track record of achieving results in Financial and Management Accounting roles with a solid track record of managing accounting functions, including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and payroll, while seeking out improvements in the operational process. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Maintains a flexible approach, with the ability to become accustomed to the ever changing work environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive accounting experience with exposure to areas such as Company (T2) & Personal Income Tax (T1), Account Payables & Receivable (AP/AR), Financial Resources Management-Inventory Analysis, FSCM and HCM

High levels of academic achievement with a B.Sc. in Accounting and MBA in finance; possess Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and ACCA chartered professional.

An unwavering commitment to accounting and financial analysis with the ability to build and establish sound financial systems and models

Excellent interpersonal skills and capable of working with team members; supportive and reliable with the ability to work independently

Superior listening skill in a calm and compassionate way with strong analytical and problem solving skills, creatively use tact and diplomacy to achieve a win-win outcome

Outstanding organizational and writing skills with focus on customer service delivery; proper financial and administrative presentation with ability to keep scheduled time and prioritize

Valid Alberta driver’s license

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

SAP-FICO/QuickBooks Accounting

ACL

Microsoft Dynamics, Pivot Tables and Vlookups

Sage Accounting

WORK EXPERIENCE

Children Support Worker – Winners Chapel, Calgary, Canada. April 2019 – To date

Supervise and monitor the safety of children in our care. Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children, help keep good hygiene for the children. Change the diapers of infants and toddlers,

Organize activities or implement curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests; keep records of children’s progress, routines and interest. Other duties as assigned by department head.

Senior Accountant – Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Ltd, Port-Harcourt, NG August 2017 – December 2018

Prepared financial statements and reviewed expenses, including AR, AP and budgeting; remained responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations, and reviewed and approved payment vouchers and journal entries, and reconciled accrued liabilities. Prepare and examine accounting records, taxes and other financial reports.

Performed full set of accounts cycle and ensure timely/accurate monthly account closure; ensured timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting in accordance to best practices.

Maintained and updated equipment spreadsheets, and reviewed and reconciled fixed asset register and bank statements.

Performed cash flow forecasting, cost tracking/monitoring, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis. Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets.

Assisted Purchasers and Engineers with inquiries on fixed assets purchases and projects; helped with the purchase order coding for fixed assets purchases; executed NAV depreciation for tangible and intangible assets.

Reconciled prepaid expenses and updated continuity schedule for monthly report; provided weekly update of paid invoices to Project Control Supervisor and Project Control Specialists.

Project Accountant – Rhino Construction Company Ltd, Port-Harcourt, NG November 2015 – July 2017

Prepared monthly bank and credit card reconciliation and cash analysis required by management/investors; advised board on short and long term financial objectives and actions.

Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements and reviewed intercompany accounts; received invoices from vendors / contractors, via e-mail and regular mail, and ensured they were coded correctly and Purchase Order.

Verified invoices against rate schedules, contracts, bills of material, change orders and other supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy; maintained fixed asset management and reviewed intercompany transactions.

Documentation and support of settlement and reporting system and processes; day to day execution, on-going support of EFT and reconciliation activities, multiple currency reconciliation and Other duties as assigned.

Reviewed related purchase orders (SAP) to verify available funds to process invoices; informed Project Controls and Project Managers when amounts were close to being exceeded.

Processed cheque requests and coordinated prompt delivery of cheques when required as well as reconcile holdbacks.

Ensured adherence to all applicable department and corporate standards, i.e., Accounting's audit and compliance procedures.

Created Goods Receipts and Service Entry Sheets in SAP, and uploaded verified and approved back-ups; created Purchase Requisitions for materials and services in SAP.

Financial Reporting Analyst – Rateom Investment Ltd, Bonny-Island, NG January 2012 to October 2015

Performed financial forecasting, reporting and operational metric tracking for management; analyzed financial data and reported on financial performance for decision support. Report analysis and findings to management team.

Prepared, processed and reconciled payment transfers; prepared financial analysis and weekly cash positions review.

Prepared payroll, postings and remittances for year-end accounting; performed financial Planning and analysis, financial operations and systems controls.

Reviewed external financial reports and conducted portfolio/index benchmark analysis; supported monthly management reporting process to deliver timely financial information insight to senior leadership team.

Assisted in preparation of financial models, analysis and reporting to assist and support management decisions; ensured adequate operational reporting for strategic business.

Developed dashboards and scorecards at enterprise level and in support of general and administration functions; prepared daily cash reconciliation of transactions. Create new processes to improve financial efficiency.

Supported general and administrative forecast, annual operating planning and long-term projections; managed expenditures/expense receipts for accurate bookkeeping postings.

Led and supported business cases, performed ROI analysis to support general and administrative strategic initiatives/projects; worked with staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and achieve value for money.

Branch Internal Auditor – Access Bank PLC, Lagos, NG June 2008 – December 2011

Ensured proper update of cash book, vault register and other foreign cash registers; called over transactions for cash tickets and monitored branch daily activities via business object. Perform audits, ensure adherence to standard requirements.

Ensured compliance to bank policies and reviewed branch books for monthly control reconciliations; conducted and implemented risk-based audit cycle to manage and mitigate risks.

Examined records and ensured transactions were recorded accurately and complied with company policies and procedures in accordance with best practices-SOX 404, IAS/IFRS, GAAP as required.

Prepared and documented audit files and reported to management on asset utilization and audit results; recommended changes in operations and financial activities.

Inspected, reviewed and updated fixed asset registers; generated data analytics to support branch activities; conducted branch audit and executed mystery shopping function to ensure compliance to policy.

Reviewed branch daily postings to ensure adequate controls were in place to prevent internal and external fraud; performed various adhoc functions and analysis and pragmatic recommendations to management.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATION

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA, UK 2020

MBA in Finance – Obafemi Awolowo University, NG 2012

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), NG 2009

B.Sc. in Accounting – Enugu State University, NG 2003

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