Cynthia Ayoka
Chartered Accountant
Surulere, Lagos
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
IO Materials Services Ltd
Lagos
01.2021 - Current
- Created detailed financial reports based on financial statuses and data.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised financial and compliance audits with regulatory bodies such as Federal Internal Revenue Services (FIRS) and Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll, budgeting, and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
Qualified Trainee
Amedu Onekpe and Co
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Planned, coordinated and supervised financial and compliance audits for NICOM insurance facilities in response to stamp duty act.
- Developed training materials used in training over 10 client staff in managing accounting and bookkeeping systems and fraud analysis.
- Reviewed the data requires aspect of a teams project for NIRSAL.
- Reviewed a written technical proposal for a bid contract with NIRSAL and NEITI. We won the bid out of 12 companies that participated for the Bid contract.
- Reviewed written reports on field works of company staff.
Senior Financial Planner
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
FCT, Abuja
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervised training for new staff members.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Assessed operational efficiencies and made recommendations for improvement.
Bookkeeper
Printing and Publishing Company, Imo State
Owerri, IMO
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Customer Service Agent
Guaranty Trust Bank
FCT, Abuja
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Youth Corp
Federal Civil Service Commission –National Youth Service Corp, SKILLS GAINED
FCT, Abuja
05.2015 - 04.2016
Education
Master of Science - Technology
Federal University of Technology (FUTO)
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 09.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Madonna University
Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria 10.2010 - 05.2014
Redeemer Nursery And Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2004
School Leaving Certificate -
Community Secondary School
09.2004 - 09.2010
Skills
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Budgeting
Administrative support
Financial Management
MS Office Suite
Financial statements expertise
Account reconciliation processes
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Technical proposal to NEITI.
- Achieved project completion through effectively helping with Management Support Services with NIRSAL.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria 8th May 2019
Timeline
Accountant
IO Materials Services Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Qualified Trainee
Amedu Onekpe and Co
10.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Financial Planner
Cornerstone Insurance Plc
09.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Technology
Federal University of Technology (FUTO)
09.2016 - 09.2018
Bookkeeper
Printing and Publishing Company, Imo State
09.2016 - 09.2018
Customer Service Agent
Guaranty Trust Bank
06.2016 - 06.2016
Youth Corp
Federal Civil Service Commission –National Youth Service Corp, SKILLS GAINED
05.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Madonna University
10.2010 - 05.2014
School Leaving Certificate -
Community Secondary School
09.2004 - 09.2010
Redeemer Nursery And Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2004