Chioma Ejikeme

I am a chartered accountant (ACA) with experience in regulatory reporting, tax management, financial reporting, and reconciliations. Skilled at coordinating complex regulatory reporting processes, supporting management reporting, interpreting evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring the integrity of financial information and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate statutory returns to key stakeholders. Recognized for strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across functions to resolve reporting and financial challenges and support sound financial governance.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis, with a commitment to improving processes, increasing reporting efficiency, and providing valuable insights that contribute to informed decision-making and overall business performance.

Regulatory Reporting and Tax Management Officer at Keystone Bank Limited (2024-05 – Present)

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely submission of statutory and regulatory returns to CBN, NDIC, FIRS and other Regulators in line with statutory deadlines and compliance standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data gathering, seamless reporting, and strong regulatory relationships
• Manage tax-related processes including VAT, WHT, CIT schedules, and TIN verifications to support accurate filings and regulatory alignment
• Support fixed asset management activities, including maintaining the fixed asset register, monitoring asset additions and disposals, and ensuring proper documentation
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial schedules to facilitate accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues, provide clarifications, and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Played a key role during audit cycles by coordinating and delivering critical regulatory and tax schedules, ensuring accurate, timely responses that facilitated a smooth and compliant audit process
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency and strengthening internal controls

Junior Reconciliation Analyst at GUO Transport (2023-12 – 2024-04)

• Performed daily reconciliation of transport revenue, ticket sales, driver remittances, and bank deposits
• Reviewed fleet payment records and ensured accurate posting of transactions into accounting systems
• Identified revenue leakages and resolved payment discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assisted in maintaining general ledger accuracy and supporting monthly financial close activities
• Prepared reconciliation schedules and financial summaries for the finance manager
• Improved transaction tracking and reporting efficiency using Excel tools and automated templates
• Account management (using accounting applications like Busy and Simple for accounting entries)

Account Intern (NYSC COMPLETED) at GUO Transport (2023-03 – 2023-11)

• Liaise with branch office to ensure prompt remittance of P.A.Y.E
• Filing of P.A.Y.E remittance monthly
• Daily preparation of journal entries

B.SC in Accounting – Babcock University (2018 – 2022)

Senior Secondary School Certificate – Anglican High School

First School Leaving Certificate – Divine Favor Nursery and Primary School