Blessing Adigizi

A highly motivated and results-oriented Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial management, reporting, and analysis. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, with a proven track record of driving financial efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Adept at creating and managing budgets, performing detailed financial forecasting, and leveraging data to inform strategic decision-making.

Final Account and Expenditure Accounts - College of Education, Akwanga - Akwanga, Nigeria

(2024-01)

• Ensuring money approved are duly checked and corresponding to amount in figure and in words to ensure smooth financial records and Accounts.
• Ensuring cash records are fully entered and endorsed in the vote book of Account and captured in cash book and financial statements
• Preparation of Budget for Reconciliation of Accounts
• Check and balances of financial statements
• Preparation of yearly budgets
• Analysing data to guide decision making.
• Maintaining financial records, analysing data to guide business decisions, encompassing tasks like processing transactions, budgeting, auditing, payroll, and ensuring regulatory compliance (GAAP/IFRS)
• Maintaining proper financial records, and preparing statements
• Raising of vouchers for payment s of staff salaries and other expenses
• Ensuring proper book of Account

Cashier - Jumia Logistics, Nigeria - Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed daily cash transactions and balanced cash registers, ensuring 100% accuracy in all financial reconciliations.
• Maintained precise records of daily goods and product transactions, providing clear audit trails for all reimbursements and disbursements.
• Handled the timely and accurate disbursement of funds, demonstrating a strong attention to detail in high-volume environments.

Accountant and Managing Director - Gizi Bakes and More - Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Oversaw all financial operations, including managing a six-figure revenue stream and optimizing expense management to drive profitability.
• Implemented and managed a full-cycle accounting system, which improved financial reporting accuracy by 30% and streamlined expense reconciliation from weekly to daily.
• Developed and executed annual budgets, achieving a 15% reduction in operational costs through meticulous forecasting and expense control.
• Collaborated with a marketing consultant to analyse sales data and identify key customer segments, leading to a 10% increase in average order value.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable, reducing the average collection period by 7 days through improved invoice tracking and communication.

Accountant (Finance Department) - Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (NGO), Abuja, Nigeria - Abuja, Nigeria

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed a monthly payroll for over 30 employees, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement and statutory deductions.
• Prepared and reconciled monthly bank statements, identifying and resolving all discrepancies to ensure financial integrity.
• Collaborated with the grants team to create accurate financial reports, which contributed to securing grant funding.
• Streamlined the petty cash reconciliation process, reducing reporting time by 25% and enhancing financial transparency for project expenses.

Sales Executive - United Bank for Africa (UBA), Abuja, Nigeria - Abuja, Nigeria

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Ensured strict compliance with financial regulations by meticulously verifying client data and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Gained experience in financial product appraisal and documentation, which improved understanding of banking operations and internal controls.
• Successfully handled client data and sensitive documents, demonstrating a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Accountant (Finance & Internal Audit) - Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), Abuja, Nigeria - Abuja, Nigeria

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted internal audits every quarter, verifying compliance with internal control laws and procedures.
• Processed and recorded all individual vouchers to the appropriate cashbook, ensuring each voucher was accurately coded and stamped by authorized personnel.
• Executed monthly bank reconciliations, resulting in 100% accuracy in financial records and ensuring all transactions were properly accounted for.
• Verified the appropriate VAT and withholdings on all payment vouchers, ensuring strict adherence to tax regulations.

BSc. - Accounting - Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria (2014-01 - 2018-12)