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Accounting Accountant

Location:
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Posted:
June 08, 2020

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Resume:

Plot ***, Kubwa Extension II,

Arab Road, Kubwa,

901101, Abuja

Federal Capital Territory,

9th June 2020.

Dear Hiring Manager,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF AN ACCOUNTANT

I am writing in regard to your job opening of an Accountant. As a candidate with experience in accounting and finance, I am skilled with quick decision making, pay attention to details, great team work ability, sound knowledge of accounting regulations and standards which are my core strengths. The opportunity to join Baobab Initiative for Life Development interests me greatly. As a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a Second Class (Upper Division), I am also an Associate of Accounting Technician (AAT), and I recently completed the stage 2 of professional level examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN). I can competently execute: Reporting on the organization financial health and liquidity, preparation of budget forecast, manage all accounting transactions, reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable, computation of tax returns,manage financial statement. I believe that I would make a valuable asset to your team and I offer my resume for your review. In my experience I have demonstrated the highest levels of service and commitment to the mission of any organization I have worked for. Meanwhile, I am currently working at the Vertias Kapital Assurance Plc CBD, Abuja as an Accountant (NYSC) in the finance and investment department of the Company. I believe that my fresh knowledge, sound academic and accounting education, skills and work experience acquired during my internship/SIWES and current NYSC service will make me a suitable and preferred candidate for this role in your organization if I’m considered for the job. I am eager to learn more about how your organization can benefit from my contribution.

I thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. Regards,

Kehinde Caroline Akogun.

Kehinde Caroline Akogun, B.Sc. Accounting, AAT, ACA

(in view)

C/o Dr. Emmanuel Oladipo Akogun, PhD Plot 593, Solomon Amah Street, Kubwa Extension II, Kubwa, Abuja 090********

Email: addo68@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/Kehinde-akogun-928710181

Seeking for opportunity in accounting and finance to utilize my skills acquired and contribute. Eager to learn and begin my career in all industries. Hard working graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Equipped, through hands-on experience with technical accounting skills and the practical understanding of the application of business and accounting knowledge.

A motivated individual who is committed to a career in the accounting field.

Name: Akogun Kehinde Caroline

Date of Birth: 17th August 1999

Nationality: Nigerian

State of Origin: Kwara State

Local Government Area: Ekiti

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Accounting 2015-2019 University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

(Second Class, upper division)

Senior Secondary School Certificate 2013-2015

Unity High School (UHS)

Phase 4, Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria.

Secondary School 2009-2013

Redeemers International Secondary School,

Ungwar Rimi, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Primary School Leaving Certificate 2004-2009

Covenant International School

Gonin-Gora, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

BIO-DATA

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

I, Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) 2017-2019 Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa (AATWA)-ICAN II, CFA Institute (9362572) 2019-date

Investment Foundation Programs

III, Association of Chartered Accountant 2019-date Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN)

Ms Excel Crash Online Course 2020

(Corporate Finance Institute)

Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls 2020

(YALINETWORK)

Fundamental of Business Expansion 2020

(YALINETWORK)

Nigeria Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2019-Date

Vertias Kapital Assurance Plc,CBD, Abuja

Raising of Journal to correct transaction errors.

Daily posting of claims and non-claims voucher in the Interface (Insurance Enterprise System).

Preparation of monthly claims paid and reconciliation with outstanding claims for previous month.

Writing of Cheques and the payment of Claims and non-claims.

Preparation of reconciliation statement of bank balance with the general ledger in the Interface.

Filing of all claims and non-claims voucher,ensuring it is well maintained and updated. Accounting Intern 2017-2017

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Abuja

Prepare payment vouchers and the verification of vouchers to ensure supporting documents are complete, and all necessary procedures are followed in compliance with the established organizational system before payment is made.

Payment of advances as approved by the National Coordinator as well as ensuring the retirement of such cash advances and maintaining accounting files.

Properly coding of all transactions and maintaining a database of standardized general ledger and cash book transaction for the station and monthly reconciliation.

Ensure processing of payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to employees for all the field activities and ensuring Travel Expense Reports(TERs) and Travel Advances(TAs) are submitted on time and reconciled properly. WORKING EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

COMPLETED TRAININGS/COURSES

Journal posting to balance the cash advance and expenses for the month advance retirement involving the matching of cash advance to its expense and tracking on outstanding advances and ensures timely reconciliation.

Overall Best Graduating Student in Commercial Class 2013 -2015 Unity High School, Kubwa, Abuja,Nigeria.

Second Best Student In Class 2013 – 2014

Unity High School,Kubwa,Abuja,Nigeria.

YALINETWORK 2020

(Member)

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Research Work for Final Year Students 2018-2019

University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

The Impact of Financial Distress on Audit fees

Microsoft Office Suite:

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excellent typing skills

Quick decision making.

Drive for Result

Attention to Details

Good Communication Skill

Team work ability and Networking Skill

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Ability to multitask and work under pressures

Monthly Reconciliation

Time Management

Innovative and Creative

ACADEMIC RESEARCH

ACADEMIC AWARD

CORE COMPETENCES

COMPUTER SKILLS

VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Sound Knowledge on accounting regulations and procedures; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP)

Good Analytical skills

Ms Excel for Financial Modelling

Advanced Ms Excel Formulas

Financial Analysis

Administrative and Secretarial Skills

Traveling

Reading

Gardening

1) Mr. Adenekan (ACA)

Accountant of IITA

080********

2) Prof. Omotesho

Director of Planning,

University of Ilorin

3) Mr D. Bamigbade(ACA)

Lecturer,

University of Ilorin

080********

HOBBIES

REFEREES

SKILLS



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