Julius Ekannou

Growth-oriented accounting professional with over six years of experience in financial accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow reporting, tax compliance, inventory management and financial controls. Experienced in managing daily accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable, bank transactions, financial records and management reporting. Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, cost control and operational efficiency.

ACCOUNTANT at KNOX PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED (2023-05 – Present)

• Manage daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial transactions.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to support timely payments and collections.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets and cash flow reports.
• Implemented and manage Zoho Books to improve financial reporting and accounting record-keeping.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) requirements and support external audit processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with accounting standards and company policies.
• Monitor operational expenses, project budgets, inventory records and payment schedules to support cost control.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER at AGRIFA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (2020-01 – 2023-04)

• Managed bookkeeping, general ledger activities and accounting data entry using QuickBooks Online.
• Managed company bank accounts and processed bank transfers and other financial transactions while monitoring for unauthorized expenses.
• Built and routinely updated a three-statement operating model projecting company performance over five years.
• Collaborated with departments to prepare weekly and monthly operating budgets aligned with the operating plan and monitored implementation.
• Assessed actual financial performance against stated objectives to support management decision-making.
• Managed relationships with regulatory authorities, external auditors, banking officials, tax authorities, government officials, contractors and consultants.

ACCOUNTANT at ARUBAH SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, CALABAR (2018-11 – 2019-12)

• Reconciled and verified the accuracy of sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Calculated PAYE tax and CIT to support regulatory compliance.
• Generated comprehensive monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Resolved billing issues with clients.
• Handled and supervised weekly budgeted expenses.

MBA – MIVA OPEN UNIVERSITY

B.Sc. in Accountancy – ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU (2011-09 – 2015-09)

SSCE (WAEC) – GLORIOUS VISION SEMINARY (2010-05 – 2010-06)