EMMANUELA AHAMEFULA
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
Analytical finance professional skilled in Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Sage 50. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a solid foundation in accounting principles and payroll administration. Experienced in balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss analysis, driving strategic growth through financial insights. Strong communicator, fostering collaboration across teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Payable Accountant
Bougainvillea Hotel Limited
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2022.11 - 2025.12
- Managed timely payment runs, ensuring no late payment fees incurred.
- Verified invoices and resolved payment discrepancies to ensure accurate supplier account reconciliations and timely payment schedules, supporting smooth month-end reporting.
- Ensured accurate record keeping with diligent maintenance of accounts payable ledger.
- Developed internal controls over accounts payable, minimising the risk of fraud or error.
Accounts Officer (NYSC)
New Wave Power Ministries
Port Harcourt
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Created detailed financial reports by analysing accounting data.
- Maintained financial records and processed transactions to verify accuracy in reconciled bank accounts and provide effective budgeting and reporting support.
- Resolved discrepancies in accounts, ensured accurate financial records.
- Improved cost-efficiency by implementing new accounting software.
Finance Associate
Coachli Finance Technology
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Managed merchant payment operations, reconciling transactions across Stripe, Flutterwave and Paystack; investigated chargebacks and refunds; interpreted payment policies; prepared legal recovery documentation and debtor schedules; reconciled merchant balances using Xero, QuickBooks Online and Excel; communicated financial findings to cross-functional teams; maintained confidential financial records; recommended improvements to reconciliation and recovery processes.
- Managed complex portfolio of assets, demonstrating strong acumen in investment strategy planning.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to achieve fiscal targets.
- Led team meetings for effective communication of finance related updates and news.
Education
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 2017.11 - 2023.01
Skills
- Xero and QuickBooks Online
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word proficiency - Cash flow management
- Balance reconciliation
- P&L analysis
- Financial literacy
- Accounting principles
- Xero and QuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word proficiency
- Sage 50 accounting
- QuickBooks expertise
- Financial software proficiency
- Payroll administration
- Communication skills
Certification
ATS (ICAN); ACA (In Progress)
Core Competencies
Banking & Payment Operations; Merchant Account Management; Chargeback & Refund Investigation; Payment Dispute Resolution; Financial Policy Interpretation; Account Reconciliation; Debt Recovery; Quality Assurance; Customer Support Resolution; Written Communication.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Travelling
Timeline
Finance Associate
Coachli Finance Technology
2025.11 - 2026.07
Accounts Officer (NYSC)
New Wave Power Ministries
2024.02 - 2024.12
Accounts Payable Accountant
Bougainvillea Hotel Limited
2022.11 - 2025.12
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Port Harcourt
2017.11 - 2023.01