Nyiutsa Terfa

Detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Professional with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, internal controls, statutory compliance, budget management, and accounting operations. Proven ability to design and implement financial systems that improve accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness. Skilled in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, PAYE and pension administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Track record of delivering results under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, including achieving donor compliance commendation on a UK Government-funded project. ACA (in view, ICAN).

Finance Officer - GoGreen Environmental Health & Sustainability Initiatives - Makurdi, Benue State

(2024-01)

• Designed and implemented a complete internal controls framework — including financial policies, procedures, and approval workflows — from scratch for a start-up organisation, establishing accountability structures that later supported a successful UK Government (FCDO) grant award.
• Managed end-to-end accounting operations using QuickBooks: journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, and monthly financial closures with zero material errors.
• Prepared and submitted accurate financial reports to an international donor (FCDO/UK Government), achieving full compliance with all reporting requirements and earning formal written commendation.
• Administered payroll for all staff, including PAYE computations, pension deductions, and statutory remittances to relevant government agencies in strict compliance with Nigerian tax regulations.
• Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial positions across all accounts.
• Developed and monitored project budgets in collaboration with programme teams, tracking variances and preparing forecasts to ensure resources were deployed within approved limits.
• Maintained an audit-ready filing system for all financial documentation, significantly reducing document retrieval time during donor reviews and internal checks.

Secondary School Teacher (Economics) - Ugo Community Secondary School - Benue State

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered Economics instruction to senior secondary students, demonstrating strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Designed assessments, evaluated student performance, and produced detailed progress reports — reflecting analytical, documentation, and reporting skills applicable to professional finance roles.
• Managed a structured classroom environment, developing planning, organisation, and time-management competencies.

ACA – Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (2016-01)

B.Sc. - Accounting - Benue State University, Makurdi (2016-01 - 2022-12)

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - Federal Government College, Vandeikya (2010-01 - 2016-12)