Patrick Olikagu
BSc Accounting, Msc Finance, ACIB, POTI
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About
Olikagu Patrick Ugochukwu is a talented young Accountant, capable of handling detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. He is committed to staying ahead of the curve and finding new ways to constantly remain relevant to his employer.
Olikagu Patrick
Ugochukwu wishes to work in a dynamic environment while acquiring skills on the job experience and ethical values of a professional accountant.
Experience
Finance Assistant/Accountant at Hiworth Resources Limited (2025-01 – Present)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with company stakeholders and development partners to enhance company growth within the region
- Daily updates of company's stock of goods in their relevant books of accounts in the system
- Adequate filing system, proper documentation of office documents, confidentials like CAC Registration certificates, company's profile, Bod proposal, tax compliance documents etc and office gadgets
- Maintain proper books of accounts of Hiworth Resources Limited
- Plan and implement performance based annual financial statements
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director
- Timely preparation and presentation of final accounts of Hiworth Resources Limited
- Experienced computer literate with practical knowledge in Microsoft office applications
- Ensure that all the moneys collected from customers are duely accounted for
- Monitor and evaluate implementation of programmes and ensure attainment of targets and goals of the company
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as a team
Fund Manager/Accounts Officer at St. Rita General Contracts Ltd. (2021-01 – 2024-12)
- Preparation and presentation of final accounts of ST. RITA GENERAL CONTRACTS LIMITED
- Maintain proper books of accounting records of the company
- Ensure that all the money's collected from customers are duely accounted for
- Stock identification, planning and control on a daily and weekly basis
- Establish a functional system of internal control
- Ensure that there are adequate safeguards against the occurrence of frauds, embezzlement and carelessness
- Ensure that subordinates officers make good any minor deficiency not caused by theft or fraud in the cash held by them
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as a team
- Experienced computer operator with practical knowledge of Microsoft office applications
- Integrity, resilience and determination are my core professional work ethics at workplace
LASU M.sc Finance Students at Academic HOC/Student Lecturer (2020-01 – 2021-12)
Accountant at St. Rita General Contracts Ltd. (2018-01 – 2022-12)
B.Sc Accounting Department in NOUN at Full Time HOC/Student Lecturer (2013-01 – 2018-12)
Finance Assistant at Bursary Department, CDSS, Ojo Cantonment, Lagos (2022-03 – 2023-12)
I perfected my knowledge in handling computer systems where I practically came in touch with Microsoft office applications. I happenned to be the computer operator, handling all correspondences, mandates for payments, internal memos and other letters. I learnt how to raise vouchers which includes filling of payments voucher, treasury form 1(TF1), Army form p1922 (contractor`s form) army form G1033 (store form) for rendition of accounts.
I also learnt how to effectively and efficiently apply division of labour and specialization as applied to the office environment. I acquired enough knowledge in financial matters and have also contributed in offering financial advice that led to the general advancement of the bursary department as a whole.
Assistant Financial Controller at Nigeria Army Drug Manufacturing Company Ltd (2021-01 – 2022-12)
Assistant Head Teacher at De-New Dimensional Tutorial College (2019-01 – 2021-12)
Education
Ph.D in Finance – Lagos State University
MSc in Finance – Lasu, Ojo (2024-01)
– Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) (2024-01)
BSc in Accounting – National Open University of Nigeria (2018-01)
SSCE – Ilogbo Elegba Senior Grammer School (2012-01)
