Ogheneruemu Okoro

Results-driven Accountant with over 12 years of experience in financial reporting, audit support, cost control, budgeting and strategic planning. Adept at developing and implementing effective financial processes that ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving business growth. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management with proven record to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve profitability.

Strengthening internal controls, and delivering accurate financial reporting to support executive decision-making and seeking to contribute to organizational growth in a dynamic finance role.

Account Manager/Finance Manager - Lasmall Hotels and Resort Ltd - Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

(2025-12 - 2026-05)

• Handling and managing all financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, processing invoices, tracking card and cash payments.
• Managing account payables and receivables
• Preparing monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
• Analyzing financial data's
• Preparing staff payroll
• Implementing internal control and monitoring to safeguard company assets
• Communicating financial information to the CEO/MD and other management staffs
• Daily Inventory valuation and stock inventory
• Timely processing of bills and payments to vendors and suppliers
• Preparing and managing budgets
• Preparing monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheet and financial summaries.
• Filing tax returns and carrying out departmental audits
• Bank statements reconciliation etc

Account/Finance Manager - O & COMPANY Nigeria Ltd - Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria

(2013-04 - 2025-12)

Loans, Marketers, Rental Services, Oil Field Services, Sales of Petroleum Products and General Contractors.

• Monthly inventory valuation of stock and daily stock inventory count at company warehouses.
• Implementing internal control measures to track fraudulent warehouses stock activities.
• Managing and preparing payroll, filing tax returns, and maintaining company fixed asset registers.
• Managing accounts payables and receivables
• Preparing and managing budgets
• Filing tax returns and carrying out departmental audits whenever required
• Timely processing of bills and payments to our vendors and suppliers
• Communicating financial information to my Managing Director and the General Manager.
• Reconciling bank statements with payment vouchers etc.
• Verifying company assets and financial records.
• Providing investment advisory to clients, supporting clients with sound financial plans.
• Facilitating debt recovery initiatives, and reducing client's outstanding liabilities.
• Guiding corporate clients in making profitable investment decisions, etc.
• Identifying business growth opportunities and developing new sales strategies.
• Analyzing financial data to drive revenue optimization.
• Managing client relations, contract negotiations, and market research.
• Monitoring competitor activities and implementing strategies to stay ahead etc.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT – ACCA) - Accounting - ACCA, UK (2005 - 2006)

ACCA Levels 1 & 2 – BSc (Associate Degrees) - Accounting - Williams College, London, UK (2005 - 2007)

ACCA Level 3-MSc (Associate Degree) - Accounting - London School of Accountancy & Management, UK (2007 - 2008)

National Diploma - Accounting & Finance - Goldsmith International Business School, London, UK (2008 - 2009)

Senior Secondary Certificate (WAEC) - Ugbowo College, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria (1993 - 1998)