Accountant - Lagos Travel Inn - Lagos
(2023-01)
- Input vendor payments and update accounts to reflect new balances.
- Ensure timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Reduce discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Enhance financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
- Tracking organization expenses
- Manage organization's accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Manage Payroll
- Reconcile transactions across the general and sub-ledgers with other key account reconciliations such as bank statements, inventory control, Cash e. t. c
- Check expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Manage tax preparation efforts, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing liability exposure.
Accountant - Super Murray Communications Limited - Lagos
(2021-03 - 2023-01)
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Accounted for the Sundry Debtors and Sundry Creditors
- Used advanced software (Business Accounting Software) to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Prepared accurate monthly financial reports for the management.
Accountant & Admin Officer - Optiedge Nigeria Limited - Lagos
(2020-01 - 2021-02)
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate record-keeping for all employees.
- Strengthened internal controls with thorough audits, identifying discrepancies and making corrective actions.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing efficient systems.
- Implemented effective tax strategies to optimize savings while maintaining full compliance with tax laws.
- Ensured data integrity within accounting systems through regular reconciliations and proactive error resolutions.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, conducting interviews and evaluating candidates for suitability in various roles.
- Prepared accurate financial reports for senior management, providing valuable insights into business performance trends.
External Auditor (Internship) - Abiodun Olasoji & Co. Audit Firm - Lagos
(2018-08 - 2019-01)
- Met with clients to understand the specific area that they want to be audited.
- Researched policies, regulations and laws so I understand what to look for.
- Conducted analysis using data provided by the department.
- Coming to conclusions based on the data.
- Presented conclusions to client and my colleagues, and writing up report discussing my work.
