Victoria Ojo

Detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and portfolio management. Adept at maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Known for reliability, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within finance and operations teams. Currently advancing professional qualifications through ICAN.

Accounts Officer (Finance/Operations) - Watershed Capital Limited - Lagos

(2024-10)

• Performed financial analysis, bank reconciliations, and portfolio/client account reconciliations, resulting in improved financial accuracy.
• Ensured accurate transaction posting with 100% error-free rate, maintaining integrity of financial records.
• Prepared quarterly financial and portfolio performance reports, providing key insights that informed strategic decision making.
• Assisted with preparation of SEC returns, management accounts, and financial statements.
• Proactively managed portfolio and asset management activities to drive business growth and maximize returns.
• Managed regulatory licenses, renewals, and documentation, ensuring full compliance and minimizing risk exposure.
• Reviewed client onboarding files and investment certificates for accuracy and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Managed LIRS, PENSION and NSITF remittances, including tax filings (VAT, WHT, PAYE).
• Enforced adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards, thereby mitigating compliance risk and upholding operational integrity.
• Managed cash flow, expense documentation and financial files for audit readiness.
• Processed vendor payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Collaborated with the finance and compliance teams to drive successful audits and mitigate operational risks.
• Managed petty cash, ensuring accurate disbursement, documentation and timely reconciliation of transactions.
• Ensured proper cash management practices across daily operations, safeguarding company funds and minimizing discrepancies.
• Performed administrative duties including record-keeping and coordination of office activities.
• Identified and flagged areas for improvement in the customer portfolio-viewing software, contributing to better client experience.
• Proposed the introduction of a client information update feature, streamlining how customer records are maintained.
• Recognized for speed and accuracy in transaction postings, maintaining a 100% error-free record.
• Fostered strong departmental teamwork and collaboration in support of shared team and organizational goals.
• Proactively identified and resolved problems arising within my area of duty, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Bulk Teller - First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

(2019-11 - 2020-12)

• Processed an average of 500 daily cash transactions with 99.9% accuracy.
• Reduced cash handling errors by 25 percent within 6 months.
• Achieved a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating.
• Trained four new bulk tellers, increasing team efficiency by 20 percent.
• Implemented a cash management system that reduced discrepancies by 30 percent.
• Supported the audit team, contributing to a 100 percent audit success rate.

Cashier - Evans Brothers Publishing Ltd. - Ibadan

(2019-01 - 2019-10)

• Handled cash and electronic payments for sales transactions.
• Maintained accurate cash register balances and sales records.
• Processed refunds and exchanges while delivering excellent customer service.
• Supported inventory management and bank deposit processes.
• Ensured confidentiality of financial and customer records.

Teacher - Glorious Destiny Academy - Ibadan

(2017-02 - 2018-12)

• Delivered instructional content and assessed student performance.
• Managed classrooms and supported school-wide academic initiatives.
• Communicated learning progress to parents and school leadership.

B.Sc. - Accounting - Olabisi Onabanjo University (2021 - 2024)

National Diploma (ND) - Accounting - The Polytechnic Ibadan (2016 - 2018)