ELIZABETH EFFIONG JOSHUA
Summary
My objective is to support an organization to achieve its corporate goals more effectively and efficiently, using skills and knowledge in accounting and finance to make valuable contributions to the organization by working with the finance and other team members to deliver on the organization’s objectives. Financial Analyst with at least 5 years of progressive experience in the financial industry across auditing, financial controls, budgeting, financial and cost accounting and tax specialities. Proven ability to evaluate business processes and develop strategic recommendations to reduce expenses and improve efficiency. Strong team leader with excellent motivation and communication skills to build and manage high-performance teams.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Specialist – Payable/Receivable
ZOOMLION HEAVY INDUSTRY NIGERIA CO. LTD.
Arepo, Ogun State
05.2026 - Current
- Remitted staff PAYE punctually, ensuring compliance with state government regulations.
- Preparation and management of staff payroll.
- Timely reconciliation of bank statement.
- Timely conclusion of end of month processes
- Executed journal entries to maintain accurate financial records for monthly adjustment entries.
- Collaborated with supervisor on timely preparation of management accounts, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Regulatory compliance with PENCOM, NRS, NSITF, ITF, etc.
- Relating with Auditors and Tax Consultants for compliance purposes.
- Reviewing and ensuring updated customers ledger
- Reviewing and ensuring updated vendors ledger
- Managed and maintained inventory effectively to support operational needs.
- Worked with my boss for the review of the annual budget
Head of Accounts
LIGHTBULB ENGINEERING LTD
Ifako, Gbagada, Lagos
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared management accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Implemented budgetary control measures, optimising production processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Planned and reviewed production budgets to ensure alignment with operational goals.
- Conducted regular reviews of accounts receivable and payable for financial integrity.
- Ensured compliance with Nigerian Revenue Service and other regulatory bodies.
- Supported external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Processed applications for overdraft facilities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Managed and prepared payroll for staff, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Monitored and supervised general factory operations, ensuring efficiency and safety.
- Led monthly stock take initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and control.
- Sourced and acquired raw materials to facilitate uninterrupted production processes.
- Maintained the fixed asset register to ensure accurate tracking of company assets.
Accountant
VACCIPHARM LTD
Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared and maintained rolling cash forecast to optimise working capital management.
- To maintain accurate and timely daily cash forecast to meet operational expenses.
- Cash management: management of petty cash, disbursement, replenishment, reconciliation.
- Ensure bank facilities are carried out to meet business needs at the least cost to the organisation.
- Monitoring bank charges to ensure accurate charges are deducted and where inaccurate charges were addressed.
- Relate with bank account officers to process Bank guarantees
- Posting payments made to vendors on a timely basis to show the company’s financial standing with its creditors.
- Preparing ageing analysis of vendors payments that will be due.
- Ensuring accounts are funded to accommodate payments to vendors.
- Invoicing and billing customers’ orders.
- Managed credit control processes, achieving timely payments from customers.
- Customer account/ledger reconciliation.
- Facilitated debt recovery by preparing weekly reports on customer debts and ageing analysis.
- Tracking of withholding taxes deductions by customers.
- Cash management - the issue of receipts and disbursement of cash.
- Raise main cash and cheque vouchers.
- Post Expense retirement by staff.
- Receipting of bank inflows.
- Posting of cheque vouchers on tally accounting software.
- Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
- Budgetary control under the supervision of the Head of Accounts.
- (Specialist in Cold Chain Management)
Staff Auditor
ADE, ADEBAMBO ADELALU & CO.
Omole Phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted audit of financial records from January to June 2021, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Contributed to manual conversion of accounting system from desktop QuickBooks to QuickBooks Online by inputting financial records and transactions from January to July 2021.
- (Chartered Accountants)
Volunteer - Kingdom Advancement Endeavors
Living Faith Church
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted outreach activities to share the Gospel message in various locations.
- Facilitated spiritual intercession to enhance outreach for salvation of souls.
- Participated in prayer initiatives aimed at fostering the growth of God's Kingdom.
- Invited individuals to connect with Jesus through Church gatherings.
- Studied spiritual literature and audio messages to strengthen personal faith and understanding.
Staff Auditor
ADE, ADEBAMBO ADELALU & CO.
Omole Phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducted pre-tax audits for clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Audited clients’ records and books of accounts for compliance and accuracy
- Conducted forensic investigation of bank charges on client’s account to identify discrepancies
- Prepared financial statements for clients under supervision, ensuring adherence to standards
- Reconciliation of Withholding tax deductions on behalf of clients
- Responding to Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and Lagos State Internal Revenue Services (LIRS) correspondences on client’s behalf
- (Chartered Accountants)
Education
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Nigeria01-2024
Certificate - HSE 1, 2 & 3
Prime International Risk and Safety Management
Bauchi, Bauchi State01-2017
BSc. - Accounting
University of Uyo
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria01-2016
Diploma - Secretarial Studies and Desktop Publishing
FBA Computer College
Orelope-Egbeda, Lagos State01-2005
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) -
Rev. Job Memorial High School
Ijegun, Lagos State01-2005
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Methodist Primary School
Apapa, Lagos State01-1998
Skills
- Zoho and QuickBooks Online
- Sage Pastel Evolution
- Tally software
- Accounting principles
- Research and analysis
- Data management
- Report preparation
- Financial statements
- Record keeping
- Expense analysis
- Sales income analysis
- Account record maintenance
- Detailed reporting
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Planning and coordination
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to training
- Self-development initiatives
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
- Innovative thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Attention to detail
- Resourcefulness in problem solving
- Creative solutions development
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions
- Pivot table expertise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Deadline management
- Multi-tasking capabilities
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Strategic thinking skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Cash management
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
Custom
This is available on request.
Personal Information
Local Government Area: Ibiono LGA
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Praying, Studying Gods word, Swimming, Reading
Timeline
Financial Specialist – Payable/Receivable
ZOOMLION HEAVY INDUSTRY NIGERIA CO. LTD.
05.2026 - Current
Head of Accounts
LIGHTBULB ENGINEERING LTD
08.2025 - 04.2026
Accountant
VACCIPHARM LTD
05.2022 - 08.2025
Staff Auditor
ADE, ADEBAMBO ADELALU & CO.
07.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer - Kingdom Advancement Endeavors
Living Faith Church
10.2019 - 06.2021
Staff Auditor
ADE, ADEBAMBO ADELALU & CO.
10.2018 - 09.2019
Associate Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Certificate - HSE 1, 2 & 3
Prime International Risk and Safety Management
BSc. - Accounting
University of Uyo
Diploma - Secretarial Studies and Desktop Publishing
FBA Computer College
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) -
Rev. Job Memorial High School
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -
Methodist Primary School