Destiny Hope Uzogbe
Port Harcourt
Summary
Highly skilled in both Payable accounting and Receivable Accounting, with broad experience managing financial records,and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong analytical skills to evaluate data accuracy and integrity, coupled with proficiency in SAP accounting software. Successfully improved financial reporting processes in previous roles, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability of financial information.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Officer
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt
10.2022 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledger accounts and prepared journal entries to correct discrepancies.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets by providing input on historical performance and future projections.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary information and documentation.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions relating to accounts receivable and payable activities.
- Verified vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to processing payments.
- Processed vendor payments accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support for Accounts Payable and Receivable staff when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and analysis.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for accounts payable and receivable activities.
Accounts Clerk
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.
- Prepared journal entries for month-end close process.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable transactions using accounting software.
- Performed special projects as assigned by management team.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Provided support during the annual audit process by preparing necessary documents.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
Industrial Trainee
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing.
- Researched discrepancies on invoices, purchase orders, contracts.
- Filed documents in an organized manner for easy retrieval when needed.
- Responded to inquiries from vendors regarding payment status or account information.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Provided support during the annual audit process by preparing necessary documents.
Industrial Trainee
Ministry of finance, Rivers state Government
Port Harcourt
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Organized and maintained records of employee training programs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss operational updates and changes.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to 5S principles.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary team to learn and develop practical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Enugu State University Of Technology
Enugu State,Nigeria10-2023
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria11-2019
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic
Rivers State,Nigeria10-2016
First School Leaving Certificate -
Virgitab Educational Centre
Port Harcourt, Nigeria07-2013
Skills
- Expense Tracking
- Payment Collection
- Year-end closing
- AP and AR management
- GL entry verification
- Budget Management
- Payment Processing
- Accounts payable management
- Invoicing
- Month-end closing
- Invoice Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Purchase Order Management
- Internal Controls
Certification
- Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria-ACA (In View)
Timeline
Accounting Officer
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
10.2022 - Current
Accounts Clerk
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
03.2018 - 09.2022
Industrial Trainee
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
Industrial Trainee
Ministry of finance, Rivers state Government
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria-ACA (In View)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Enugu State University Of Technology
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic
First School Leaving Certificate -
Virgitab Educational Centre
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