Data Entry Specialist for Finance Operations

OLUMIDE ODUNIYI

Accountant Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Internal Controls

Lagos, Nigeria 070******** / 081******** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Accountant with 7+ years of progressive experience across financial services, energy, NGO programme work, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Skilled in producing accurate financial statements, driving tax compliance with FIRS and LIRS requirements, and designing internal control frameworks that protect organisational assets. Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear management insights that support strategic decision-making. Combines deep technical proficiency with strong communication skills to build stakeholder confidence and improve operational efficiency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance (NRS/LIRS)

Budgeting & Forecasting

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Bank Reconciliation

Payroll Administration

Internal Controls

Variance Analysis

Management Accounting

Cash Flow Management

Programme Accounting

MS Excel (Advanced)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nigerian Law Publications Limited November 2024 – Present

Account Officer Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Maintains and updates receipts, invoices, and lodgement tellers across all company branches, ensuring records are accurate and audit-ready.

Prepares quarterly management financial reports, providing leadership with timely visibility into financial performance.

Manages the organisation-wide asset register (head office and branches), keeping valuations and disposals current.

Performs monthly bank statement reconciliations and tracks organisational expenses to support cash flow management.

Bulwark Energy & Allied Services Ltd October 2022 – October 2024

Account Officer Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

Processed and cross-checked invoices against payments and expenses, reducing billing discrepancies and improving accounts accuracy.

Managed end-to-end accounts payable and receivable cycles, including client billing, collections, and supplier payments.

Prepared full financial statements and maintained bank reconciliations, supporting compliance and audit readiness.

Coordinated directly with clients on billing queries, maintaining strong commercial relationships and accelerating debt resolution.

Blueprint Community Care Foundation October 2021 – October 2022

Programme Accounting Officer Abuja, Nigeria

Reviewed and approved project budgets, expenses, and cost estimates to ensure alignment with donor requirements and grant terms.

Prepared and analysed programme financial reports — including actual cost, working capital, and tax — for management and donor reporting.

Partnered with auditors and project managers to resolve audit findings and maintain a clean financial filing system.

Generated and collected client invoices, maintaining robust records that supported the foundation's accountability standards.

Ecobank Nigeria Ltd July 2021 – October 2021

Bank Teller (Contract) OAGF Branch, Abuja, Nigeria

Processed daily customer transactions — deposits, withdrawals, foreign exchange — with zero cash discrepancies.

Reconciled cash drawers at day-end and prepared transaction reports, contributing to branch balancing accuracy.

Promoted bank products to walk-in customers, supporting the branch's cross-sell objectives.

EquityTrust Micro-Credit Organisation Ltd June 2017 – January 2019

Internal Control Officer / Accountant Katsina State, Nigeria

Designed, implemented, and monitored a comprehensive internal control framework covering financial reporting, processes, and business operations.

Formulated policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency across the organisation.

Led periodic internal control reviews and delivered timely reports to senior leadership and the audit committee.

Drove automation and standardisation initiatives to enhance control effectiveness and reduce manual error.

Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company March 2014 – February 2016

Sales Representative Katsina State, Nigeria

Promoted and sold pharmaceutical products to existing and prospective customers using needs-based consultative selling.

Conducted cost-benefit and needs analyses to tailor product recommendations and grow the customer base.

Consistently met agreed sales targets, coordinating efforts across team members and departments.

Built and maintained positive customer relationships, resolving complaints swiftly to maximise satisfaction.

VOLUNTEERING

Care About Climate (CAC) January 2026 – Present

Financial Coordinator Youth-led Climate NGO, USA

Oversees programme budgets, prepares financial management reports, and coordinates donor financial documentation for this youth-led climate action NGO.

Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide March 2024 – August 2024

Data Collection Officer

Collected and validated population census data, applying structured data quality checks across assigned enumeration areas.

EDUCATION

Higher National Diploma (HND) — Accounting 2021

Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina State Graduated with Distinction

National Diploma (ND) — Accounting 2017

Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State Graduated with Upper Credit

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

ACCA (Student Member — ID: 5796525)

ICAN Certification in View (Member — ID: 301765)

Training Certificate in Financial Statement: Preparation & Analysis — Rekrut Consulting Ltd, 2025

Certificate in Data Analysis — DSA, 2025

Certificate in Human Resource Management — Clemads Global Consulting Ltd, 2022

Certificate in Financial Management & Budgeting — Clemads Global Consulting Ltd, 2022

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management — The Retail Banking School, 2022

NYSC Certificate, 2022

LANGUAGES

English (Professional) Yoruba (Native) Hausa

TOOLS & SOFTWARE

Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Accounting Software (Sage, QuickBooks)

REFERENCES

Available on request.

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