CYNTHIA IFEOMASINACHI EKEOMA
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Summary
Financial Analyst with over 4 years of progressive work experience in finance, consulting, and accounting roles. Solid planning, budgeting, and forecasting talents and advanced Sage and QuickBooks competency and knowledge of reporting to maintain records and prepare financial and accounting analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Analyst
VGCPORA
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: A financial services company specializing in account management and financial analysis
- Spearhead management of accounts receivable and payable, achieving a 95% on-time collection rate and ensuring timely payments, resulting in optimized cash flow of approximately N50,000,000 over the last fiscal year
- Conduct detailed bank reconciliations monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate in reconciled accounts
- Generate and present financial statements and monthly reports, leading to a 15% reduction in unnecessary expenditures
- Manage tax compliance and reporting, achieving 100% compliance with statutory obligations while reducing filing time by 30%
- Support internal audits with comprehensive review of transactions, ensuring 100% of records align with organizational policies
- Streamline payroll processing for over 100 employees, effectively managing tax deductions and statutory contributions.
Residents Services Manager
VGCPORA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: A managerial position focusing on residents' services and community engagement.
- Efficiently managed resident and visitor admissions, increasing operational efficiency and processing time by over 40%
- Successfully resolved resident complaints with a satisfaction rate of 90%
Financial Controller
GOLDLINK PROPERTIES LIMITED
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: A real estate company focusing on property management and financial oversight
- Oversaw the maintenance of financial databases and ensured timely payroll processing for over 50 employees with 100% accuracy
- Verified financial statements for compliance with regulatory standards with no instances of non-compliance during audits
- Prepared and managed monthly financial reports, enabling a 20% increase in procurement efficiency
Education
B.Sc. - Accounting
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
12.2012
Skills
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Suite
- QuickBooks
- SAGE
- Payroll
- Financial forecasting
- Financial statement analysis
- Debt management
- Financial planning
- Cost accounting
- Investment analysis
- IFRS compliance
Certification
- Data Analysis (In Progress)
- Customer Service Skills
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis and Basic Accounting
- Marketing and Selling Skills
- Management and Account Management
- Peace Building and Capacity Workshops.
Timeline
Finance Analyst
VGCPORA
01.2021 - Current
Residents Services Manager
VGCPORA
01.2019 - 12.2020
Financial Controller
GOLDLINK PROPERTIES LIMITED
01.2015 - 12.2019
B.Sc. - Accounting
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Financial Optimization and Compliance: Achieved a 100% compliance rate in tax reporting and developed strategies that resulted in a significant cash flow optimization
STRENGTHS
- Financial Management: Expert in accounts receivable and payable, payroll administration, tax compliance and reporting with quantifiable success
- Financial Reporting: Proficient in preparing detailed financial statements and conducting financial analysis, contributing to informed business decisions
- Audit and Compliance: Strong background in audit support and establishing effective internal controls to ensure compliance
- Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBooks, and Xero
- Additional Competencies: Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication abilities