Okeke Agatha
Detail-oriented Accountant with over five years of progressive experience
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Detail-oriented Accountant with over five years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable management, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and debt collection. Demonstrated expertise in preparing accurate financial statements, managing statutory deductions (PAYE, VAT, WHT), and supporting budgetary control. Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
Seeking to contribute strong technical and analytical skills in a challenging accounting or finance role.
Experience
Accountant - Clearstream Financial Services Limited - Iju Agege, Lagos State
(2025-01)
- Prepare statements of financial position, income statements, and other financial reports in accordance with legal and company accounting guidelines.
- Post and process journal entries to ensure complete and accurate recording of all business transactions.
- Maintain and update accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash records.
- Manage payroll processing, tax computations, pension accounts, and statutory deductions (PAYE, VAT & WHT).
- Process payment vouchers, cheques, and wire payments.
- Support budgeting and budgetary control activities.
- Reconcile employee advances and related accounts.
Account Officer - Chacha Loan - Ikeja, Lagos State
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Posted customers' payments into their respective settlement accounts accurately and promptly.
- Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
- Ensured timely collections by following up with debtors on outstanding balances.
- Prepared income statements and statements of financial position.
Collection Officer - Dino Century Ltd - Ogba, Lagos State
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Monitored overdue and defaulted loans daily and updated account records in a timely manner.
- Followed up with customers on outstanding payments and identified problematic accounts.
- Handled customer queries and complaints; investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Built constructive relationships with debtors to reduce future collection issues.
Accounts / Store Support - BUA Lasuco Sugar Company - Lafiagi, Kwara State
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Updated bin cards and maintained accurate records of store items on a daily basis.
- Prepared goods received notes and performed daily bookkeeping.
- Compiled and submitted monthly reports to the auditor.
Accounting Clerk (Industrial Training) - Ekiti State University Administration - Ado-Ekiti
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Prepared payment vouchers on a daily basis.
- Prepared month-end commitment reports, age analysis, and gratuity schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting - Ekiti State University (2018)
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - Mary Immaculate Grammar School (2013)
