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Financial accountant

Location:
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Posted:
July 06, 2025

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DOMINIC ONOME OJIH

Phone: +234**********, +*** 803-***-****, Email: *******.****@*****.*** Address: 19, Abdulramon sani street, AIT Estate kola Alagbado, Lagos Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a detail-oriented accounting professional with over a decade of experience in banking, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. I specialize in financial reporting, internal controls, budget management, and audit compliance. My strong analytical ability, technical competence, and dedication have contributed to achieving organizational financial accuracy and stability. I bring value through hands-on experience with accounts reconciliation, fund management, and ledger entries. My career reflects integrity, consistency, and leadership in delivering results across dynamic work environments. I aim to continuously support growth through my skills and contribute to financial strategy development in any organization I serve. WORK EXPERIENCE

Admin/Marketer

Zuma Total Care Hospital, Suleja, Niger State

2021 – 2024

Prepared monthly financial reports and ensured alignment with budget targets and accounting policies.

Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies through coordinated investigation and timely action.

Ensured timely billing, invoicing, and documentation of services provided to clients and suppliers.

Collaborated with external auditors for annual audits and financial compliance reviews.

Monitored account receivables and payables to maintain healthy cash flow and timely settlements.

Coordinated hospital marketing efforts and liaised with vendors to boost service awareness.

Supervised procurement of consumables and ensured stock availability within approved financial limits.

Financial Accountant

Top Notch Hotel & Garden, Ado-Ekiti

2018 – 2020

Managed daily revenue collection and generated income reports for hotel management analysis.

Oversaw petty cash and conducted surprise checks to prevent fraudulent practices.

Ensured compliance with hospitality industry tax regulations and statutory deductions.

Prepared monthly payroll and reconciled staff deductions with payment records.

Audited financial transactions to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

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EDUCATION

B.Sc. Accounting

Nasarawa State University, Keffi,

Nasarawa State — 2012–2016

National Diploma (ND)

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Ondo State

— 2004–2006

SSCE

Rockland College, Jos, Plateau State

— 1996–2002

First School Leaving Certificate

Angwan Primary School, Kaduna —

1990–1996

SKILLS

Hard Skills:

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Budget Analysis

Tax Compliance

Ledger Posting

Account Auditing

Cash Handling

Data Entry

Soft Skills:

Strong Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving and Critical

Thinking

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time Management and

Efficiency

Adaptability in High-Pressure

Environments

Effective Communication Skills

Commitment to Workplace

Safety

LANGUAGE(S)

English: Fluent

Hausa

Yoruba

Tracked hotel expenses against budget estimates to control overspending.

Implemented accounting software usage and trained junior finance staff on basic accounting practices.

Internal Auditor (NYSC)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

2017 – 2018

Conducted reviews of internal control systems and suggested areas for process improvement.

Verified supporting documents for university departmental expenditures and flagged irregularities.

Participated in audit committee meetings and provided reports on audit findings.

Assisted in compliance checks across departments with university’s financial regulations.

Supported internal audits for bursary and student affairs departments.

Maintained audit files and tracked implementation of previous audit recommendations.

Evaluated risk indicators and helped in risk-based audit planning. Assistant Accountant

Living Faith Church, Keffi, Nasarawa State

2011 – 2012

Assisted with church budget preparation and ensured proper documentation of funds disbursed.

Posted transactions into ledgers and maintained accurate accounting records.

Supported weekly income reconciliation from offerings and tithes.

Prepared donation and tithe reports for pastoral oversight and audit.

Helped coordinate payment to vendors and maintained purchase records.

Monitored cash flow and bank balances for service continuity.

Participated in church project financial planning and documentation. Bulk Teller

First Bank Plc, Plateau State

2009 – 2011

Handled bulk cash deposits and ensured customer satisfaction through quick transaction processing.

Reconciled end-of-day till balances and corrected discrepancies on time.

Escalated suspicious deposits as per anti-money laundering protocols.

Provided cash management advice to corporate clients.

Verified bulk deposit documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Supported internal audit queries on daily transactions.

Guided new tellers on bulk deposit procedures and customer handling.

Bulk Teller

Oceanic Bank Plc, Plateau State

2007 – 2009

Received corporate bulk deposits and processed high-volume transactions.

Reported unusual transactions for compliance review.

Assisted in vault cash balancing at end of banking hours. HOBBIE(S)

Playing Football

Researching

Travelling

REFERENCES

Mr. Litkwal Abubakar Musa

Federal Ministry of Education,

Internal Audit Department

********@*****.***

080********

Mr. Nanshaka Danyaro Gideon

Ministry of Lands Survey and Town

Planning, Jos, Plateau State

***************@*****.***

070********

Ensured accurate data entry of deposit slips into the system.

Liaised with cash-in-transit officers for safe deposit delivery.

Resolved client issues related to bulk deposit errors.

Ensured customer identity verification for every transaction. Technical Personnel

Nigeria Mobile Telecommunication (M-TEL), Plateau State 2003 – 2006

Maintained power supply systems including generators and electrical connections.

Conducted regular system inspections and reported technical faults.

Ensured uninterrupted power during call transmission operations.

Replaced faulty fuses, relays, and lighting units.

Monitored fuel levels and generator usage logs.

Supported routine servicing of telecom infrastructure power backups.

Maintained compliance with telecom equipment safety guidelines.



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