OTOKPA ODAGBOYI JAMES

Ebute Metta, Lagos

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/odagboyi-james-otokpa-053889139 PROFILE

A graduate of Banking and finance with relevant experience in administration, finance, sales and customer service, seeking to work in a challenging environment where I can put my best effort and knowledge to achieve stated goals and objectives. EXPERIENCE

Hotpack Industries Limited, Ikoyi, Lagos – Nigeria. 2020 – 2021 Sales Representative

• Present, promote and sell products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.

• Carrying out cost benefit and needs analysis of existing/ prospective customers to meet their demands.

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business relationships with customers.

• Coordinated sales / marketing strategies.

• Carrying out stock inventory.

• Processed sales and retail activities using Vend application. ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully set the roadmap for sales operations as the store was a new opening and achieved sales target in the second month of operations.

Sterling Property Development Company Limited, Ikoyi. Lagos- Nigeria. 2018 - 2020 Administrative Officer

• Consulted with health management organizations (HMO) on behalf of management.

• Transcribed reports by various departments and presenting to top management.

• Scrutinized and enforced request made by various departments.

• Documented detailed stock inventory and preparation of requisition vouchers.

• Accurate filing of documents.

• Carried out periodic market survey and prepared detailed reports on various projects.

• Kept track of all office stationery.

• Drafting and dispatch of official correspondence.

• General logistics and clerical duties.

Account Officer

• Formulating and updating of project spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel.

• Keeping track of cheque books and making request to the bank when necessary.

• Negotiating of contract with vendors.

• Provided 40% source document needed for internal and external audit.

• Co-authored bank reconciliation statements and payroll computation. ACHIEVEMENTS

• Slashed payroll, administrative and operations cost by 20% by negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services.

• Successfully managed & retired petty cash while identifying and eliminating sundry expenses by 25%.

• Facilitated and led a team that overhauled the warehouse, thereby ensuring easy access and product identification in a timely fashion.

• Modified and integrated the waybill system through electronic means thereby mitigating cost and saving time.

• Led the transition to a paperless invoicing practice by implementing an electronic system which was faster and more accurate.

• Won the employee of the month on three occasions. National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Headquarters. FCT Abuja – Nigeria. 2017 - 2018 Pension Desk Officer (NYSC)

• Computed monthly pension remittance schedule.

• Liaised with Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) on issues relating to staff Retirement Savings Account (RSA).

• Attended to staff request on pension matters and escalating issues when necessary.

• Drafted official memos and attending to correspondence.

• Filing of documents and carrying out all clerical duties.

• Enrolment of staff into the pension scheme.

Crown Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Nigeria Limited. Nasarawa- Nigeria. 2010- 2012 Sales representative / Store keeper

• Maintaining and building customer relationship.

• Collation of sales report.

• Carrying out stock inventory using the FIFO and LIFO technique.

• Inspecting products for possible defects, store and disburse of products.

• Accurate book keeping.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

University of Abuja. 2012 - 2016

BSc. Banking and Finance

St. Peter’s College Garaku, Nasarawa State. 2004 - 2010 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

● Investigative ● Proficient on the use of Vend accounting software

● Organized ● Debt & equity financing overview

● Capital market overview ● Creative ● Analytical and investigative

● Microsoft word, Microsoft excel and Microsoft power point proficient INTEREST / HOBBIES

Chess game, art & nature, traveling, reading, research and astronomy.

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