Patrick John

Detail-oriented accounting graduate with hands-on experience in audit, tax administration, bookkeeping, and administrative support. Proven ability to manage full-cycle tax and audit functions, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in data entry and financial analysis, with a strong capability to organize and interpret complex information to support strategic decisions.

Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong work ethic, and effectiveness both independently and in collaborative team environments.

Cinema Accountant - Box Office Cinema Limited - Port Harcourt

(2024-09)

• Managed daily revenue streams. Daily reconciliation of cash, POS, and online payments. Oversaw cash handling and coordinated timely bank deposits.
• Conducted regular reconciliations of sales reports, bank statements, POS receipts, inventory, and safes. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records and inventory counts.
• Ensured timely remittance of taxes, pensions, and statutory deductions. Maintained compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies through accurate reporting and documentation.
• Supported internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation. Identified and reported control weaknesses or suspected fraud, and worked with management to implement corrective measures.
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports

Inventory Officer - 15 On Herbert, Old G.R.A - Port Harcourt - Port Harcourt

(2023-12 - 2024-07)

• Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock records and optimal availability.
• Conduct regular physical counts and reconciled discrepancies with system data.
• Maintained detailed records of stock movements, including receipts, adjustments, and dispatches.
• Generated and analyzed inventory reports to forecast demand and support decision-making.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to manage orders and resolve inventory issues.
• Implemented process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and reduce costs.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Administrative Support/HR - Portland Resort Hotel - Port Harcourt

(2022-12 - 2023-11)

• Handle payroll
• Processing Accounts payable.
• Ledger entries and journal posting in accounting application (Sage50/PMS Hotel solution)
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records and HR-related matters.
• Coordinate HR projects, meetings, training seminars and new employee orientation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and POS statements.
• Perform general office tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related documents, including policies, memos, and announcements.
• Manage company's email correspondence and respond to inquiries promptly.

Audit Assistant - Nduka Dike & Co. (Chartered Accountants) - Port Harcourt

(2021-02 - 2021-12)

• Review of Receivables and Payables
• Verification and Review of Assets Register
• Vouching of Income records to bank
• Review of movement in inventories
• Vouching, casting and analyzing of Expenses (Cash & Bank)
• Facilitate in the preparation of Final Accounts.
• Answering queries and drafting letters of report to the Managing Partner

Audit Associate - Babatunde Ibitoye & Co. (Chartered Accountants) - Port Harcourt

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

• Work with external bodies (FIRS & RIRS) on reconciliation and other Tax related matters.
• Computation of PAYE (Pay as you earn)
• Filing monthly WHT, VAT and Annual Tax Returns
• Processing of Individual & Company Tax Clearance
• Analyse clients bank statement
• Participate in fieldwork and Desk Review (Tax&Audit)
• Draft audit working papers
• Assist in preparing financial statements and audit reports

Audit Trainee II - Babatunde Ibitoye & Co. (Chartered Accountants) - Port Harcourt

(2016-12 - 2017-12)

• Participate in monthly stock counts
• Assist audit teams with basic tasks
• Perform clerical or preparatory audit work (e.g., organizing files, retrieving data)
• Observe and learn auditing procedures

Church Admin - RCCG Victory Centre Parish - Port Harcourt

(2014-12 - 2015-10)

• To ensure that the Church monies and returns are properly remitted
• To ensure that the Church equipment and properties are well maintained
• To ensure effective correspondence between the Pastorate, Ministers and various department
• Keep accurate membership records (new members, new converts, baptisms, wedding e.t.c)
• To supervise Church programs and projects
• Prepare Ministers' monthly routine, memo and publication of the Church upcoming programs
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Pastorate.

Office & Account Assistant - Entertainment & New Technology Solution (E.N.T.S) - Port Harcourt

(2011-12 - 2012-11)

• Work with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers/journals
• Manage petty cash transactions
• Receipt payment from customers
• Setting up gadget, software installation and hardware maintenance
• Involve in monthly stock taking
• Tracked payment and reconciled accounts.
• Handling day to day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy - Federal Polytechnic Nekede (2012-10 - 2014-11)

National Diploma - Accountancy - Federal Polytechnic Nekede (2009-10 - 2011-11)