CHIDI SOLOMON

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chidisolomon/ SUMMARY

Professional Accountant Virtual Assistance Tech Enthusiast I am a versatile Professional Accountant with 10 years of experience in Finance Reporting, Budgeting, Business Management & Administration, and other accounting areas. I excel in financial reporting and business management, and am skilled in data analysis, documentation, and the use of accounting software and MS Office. I possess excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and organization skills, and am a flexible team manager. I am also a tech enthusiast who integrates technology into accounting practices to optimize results. KEY SKILLS

Data analysis and financial reporting Documentation and attention to detail Business administration and team management Proficient in accounting software and MS Office Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong time management and organizational skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) – Finance and Compliance Lead October 2021. – Till date.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare financial statements and reports

Analyze account information and reconcile discrepancies

Provide financial information and advice to management

Analyze business operations, trends, and costs, and recommend actions

Coordinate accounting activities and guide clerical staff

Maintain accounting controls and policies in compliance with regulations

Secure and maintain confidentiality of financial information

Verify documentation and request payments

Liaise with auditors and manage external consultants, including tax consultants

Ensure compliance with tax requirements.

Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) – Accounts Officer. April 2017. – September 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

Process cheques, bank payments, and petty cash/imprest

Record and maintain an accurate accounting of all transactions

Manage fixed assets and provide investment and liquidity advice

Prepare monthly financial reports and monitor bank account transactions

Create an annual budget and obtain payment authorization approvals

Deduct and remit applicable WHT payments

Ensure proper filing of relevant documents and liaise with auditors

Analyze business operations, trends, and costs, and provide financial advice to management

Manage external financial consultants, including tax consultants. Laterna Ventures Limited - Inventory Officer April 2014. – March 2017. Key Responsibilities:

Ensure availability of all warehouse products for display on the shop floor

Receive foreign and local supplies and make bibles and business books available for display

Identify and list defective products for possible disposal

Coordinate and supervise yearly stock count exercise and other inventory management activities

Document and arrange inventory in warehouses

Provide monthly inventory reports

Manage casual workers and request/retire their wages on a daily basis Ayeteju Comprehensive College, Ekiti - Teacher (NYSC) March 2013. – February 2014. Key Responsibilities:

Teach financial accounting and business studies, assess and record student performance

Provide individualized support and maintain positive classroom environment

Coordinate and manage corps members in community, facilitate training sessions

Collaborate with administration and parents for progress updates

Stay up-to-date with developments in field and incorporate into teaching practices. Laterna Ventures Limited - Store Keeper December 2012. – February 2013. Key Responsibilities:

Counting and managing stock for sales

Issuing products to internal customers

Daily bookkeeping

Recording inventory using DAC easy and Navision accounting software

Managing payments for casual workers on a daily basis

Receiving and counting stock from local and foreign publishers

Organizing and arranging the store.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

EDUCATION

• PGD, Business Administration, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) 2023 -2024

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)- (ACA) - 2022

• HND Accounting and Finance, Yaba College of Technology Yaba, Lagos - 2012

• ND Accounting, Grace Polytechnic Surulere, Lagos - 2008

• Senior Secondary School Certificate, Omatseye Tuedor College, Ejigbo, Lagos - 2006 TRAINING AND COURSES ATTENDED

• Facilitation of Executive Management & Leadership Program in Kigali, Rwanda 2023

• Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel Proficiency Course 2018

• Certificate in Computer Engineering 2005

• Certificate in Server & Database Administration: Solaris & Oracle (NIIT) Oracle 10g Database

(OCA)2009

REFEREES

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