Hi, I’m
Egbera Sarah
Port Harcourt
Summary
Hardworking Account Officer with over Four(4) years of experience working directly with clients to service accounts as a Junior Accountant. Successful at operating in self-directed capacities with little oversight. Expert at communication and applying targeted salesmanship techniques to achieve sales goals, with a proven track records of delivering accurate and timely financial records. Successful at increasing revenue with new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing ones. Pursuing Account Executive role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Looking for new opportunity to apply attention to details and exceptional organizational skills.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
OPEANS NIGERIA LIMITEDPort Harcourt, Nigeria
Junior Accountant
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Followed established guidelines and procedures for maximum regulatory compliance.
- Ensured the integrity of accounting Information and generated bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts.
- Promoted adherence to client requirements and implemented strategies to mitigate delays.
- Established repayment schedules that worked with the client’s financial situation.
- Used persuasive communication skills to get payments from customers, bring credit accounts, and claim balances.
- Reconciled or reported discrepancies identified in records, and taking actions to prevent future incidents.
- Minimized errors and variances with robust reconciliation process.
- Efficient management of the vendor payment process.
- Obtained and evaluated credit information on new customers to establish credit limits and terms.
- Reviewed and ensured Withholding Tax (WHT) are deducted correctly from vendor Invoices and subsequently remitted promptly to the respective tax authority accordingly.
- Assisted external Auditors with conducting full and thorough reviews of AR systems and control.
- Cultivated and maintained strong business relationship with new and existing accounts.
- Collected payments, updated accounts and notified customers of additional responsibilities.
- Turned over account to attorneys to help them pursue customers who failed to respond to collection process
- Notify customers of payment obligations via telephone calls, professional mailings and personal visits
- Worked with external Auditors during audit period
- Identified, recommends and ensures that the required periodic statutory remittances, including VAT, WH, NCD, pension, business premise fees, development fees for staff, and PAYE are collated and payments made to statutory agencies based on scheduled timelines.
- Prepared and coordinated tasks for audit activities, including statutory audit and tax audit.
OPEANS NIGERIA LIMITEDPort Harcourt, Nigeria
Accounting Intern
01.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Prepared bi-weekly invoices, promptly sending out bills to customers.
- Observed confidentiality rules in job duties to improve overall data integrity and meet regulations.
- Observed strict confidentiality policies to maintain data integrity.
- Supported special accounting projects by coordinating files, preparing deliverables and updating tracking spreadsheets.
- Interacted and built collaborative relationships with marketing, sales and operations staff.
- Check invoices for inaccuracies in reporting before receiving or sending out.
- Handled general account queries and processed funds for customers.
- Contacted clients about invoices that are past due.
- Send emails, receives and forward phone calls
- Maintained current administrative records with personal and financial data for each accounts.
- Worked with different people to address challenges and solve problems collaboratively.
- Volunteered for and tackled new assignments and task to ease staff member burden.
- Worked with credit departments to coordinate merchandise repossessions.
- Generated reports using Microsoft Excel to track budget expenditures versus actual costs.
- Collaborated with other team members on special projects when needed.
- Processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Developed strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling forging of successful relationships.
- Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking developed from working on different tasks and projects.
NENS MEDICAL LABORATORYPort Harcourt, Nigeria
Administrative Clerk /Customer Service Representative
02.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments and managing incoming calls.
- Organized and maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.
- Prepared and processed documents such as invoices, reports, memos and correspondence.
- Handled general book keeping, receipts and petty cash invoices.
- Scheduling confirming and rescheduling patient’s appointments
- Proper labeling of samples and ensuring efficient records.
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Answering of phone calls, emails and costumer query.
- Performed data entry duties to update client information in databases.
- Provided assistance to other departments when needed.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for meetings, conferences and other events.
- Answered inquiries from customers regarding services or products offered by the company.
- Created purchase orders for various vendors in accordance with company procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
- Monitored logs and work records to track and manage reports, inventory and supplies.
- Collaborated with management staff in meetings, took meticulous notes and distributed minutes to attendees.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Developed organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.
- Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.
- Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
Education
National Open University of NigeriaNigeria
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
01.2022
A-Z International School
01.2014
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software ( Quickbooks, Sage 50) and microsoft Excel
- Professional certificates ( BSc in Accounting, Chartered Accountant( in view)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote work environment
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
- Understanding of basic Accounting principles and financial analysis techniques
- Attention to details, ability to find inaccuracies in reports
- Great analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve financial issues
- Knowledge of tax regulations and experience in preparing tax returns
Certification
- B.Sc in Accounting
- Chartered Accountant ( In view)
- Jobberman Softskill
Languages
English
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
REFERENCE
Mrs NWANNE ONWUKA
Head of Research & Strategy at Global Mediation Services Ltd
07037941235
MRS CHIOMA EKEKE
Human Resource Manager/ Finance Supervisor ( OPEANS NIG LTD)
08095586542
Timeline
Junior Accountant
OPEANS NIGERIA LIMITED
10.2021 - Current
Accounting Intern
OPEANS NIGERIA LIMITED
01.2019 - 09.2021
Administrative Clerk /Customer Service Representative
NENS MEDICAL LABORATORY
02.2016 - 01.2018
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Accounting