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CHIDERA OGUERI

Lagos

Summary

Seasoned Accountant and Project Manager with a proven track record at SAED INTEGRATED SERVICES, adept in financial reporting and risk assessment. Excelled in enhancing financial processes and project management, achieving over 30% efficiency improvement. Skilled in QuickBooks and fostering cross-functional team collaboration, I bring innovative solutions and strategic financial oversight to drive profitability and compliance. Analytical finance professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial reporting, tax planning, and compliance auditing. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all accounting processes. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

BLANCHE AIGLE COMMUNICATIONS
Lagos, NIGERIA
02.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Blanche Aigle Communications is a Pan-African PR agency specialized in public relations, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and brand storytelling.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
  • Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
  • Compiled statistical data from various sources for analysis.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for executive staff and visiting clients.
  • Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
  • Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.

Accountant

SAED INTEGRATED SERVICES
Lagos
02.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: SAED INTEGRATED LIMITED is specialized in IT consulting and advisory services.
  • Provided accounting services to various clients, including tax preparation, financial statement analysis, and audit support.
  • Conducted financial statement analysis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Assisted with audit support.
  • Guided other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
  • Complied with GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
  • Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Accountant

Netow Solutions
Lagos
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: Netow Solution is a quality assurance and software testing outsourcing company providing automation testing, QA training, and consulting services.
  • Processed journals and compiled supporting documentation to review to maintain quality control standards.
  • Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for processing on a monthly, quarterly basis, ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
  • Provided financial performance reports as part of monthly reporting, monitoring data, and information.
  • Prepared information, forms, and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
  • Developed through forecasting and cash flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports, and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Analyzed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Tracked tax, invoicing, and budget information accurately using Wave and QuickBooks.
  • Complied with GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Project Manager

WEB INTERIOR DESIGN
Lagos
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: WEB INTERIOR DESIGN is an interior design company.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Education

ACCA -

ACCA
LAGOS, NIGERIA
03-2024

Bachleor of Science - Business Administration

University of Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA
12.2021

WAEC -

BEDROCK COLLEGE
LAGOS,NIGERIA
07-2015

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Payroll processing
  • Budgetary governance
  • MS office suite
  • Budget forecasting
  • General ledger management
  • Cost accounting
  • Budget analysis
  • Finance
  • Liquid asset testing
  • Financial analysis
  • Accounting recordkeeping
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Risk assessment
  • Variance analysis

ACHIEVEMENT

  • Financial Analysis, Developed financial reports leading to a 20% reduction in operating costs.
  • Process Improvement, Identified inefficiencies in accounting processes and implemented solutions leading to a 30% increase in efficiency.
  • Attention to Detail, Ensured accuracy in financial statements leading to successful completion of internal and external audits.
  • Making sure the companies complied with the tax rules and regulations of FIrs and Lirs.
  • Ensured that from every budget created we made an 5%- 10% additional profit.
  • Assited and made sure other departments got maximum support from the account department.

Timeline

Accountant

BLANCHE AIGLE COMMUNICATIONS
02.2025 - Current

Accountant

SAED INTEGRATED SERVICES
02.2024 - Current

Accountant

Netow Solutions
12.2021 - 02.2024

Project Manager

WEB INTERIOR DESIGN
06.2020 - 01.2021

ACCA -

ACCA

Bachleor of Science - Business Administration

University of Lagos

WAEC -

BEDROCK COLLEGE
CHIDERA OGUERI