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ISIUWE ESEOHE VERA

Okota, Lagos, Vera,Nigeria

Summary

Hands-on Financial Controller skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity. Aligns operations with business objectives for good team progress. Challenges policies and procedures to optimise financial performance.

Work history

HEIRS INSURANCE LIMITED

Financial Controller

02.2021 - Current

Job overview

Preparation of Annual Audited Financial Statement (Achieved two annual approvals from NAICOM without rejection).
Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
Upheld governance standards by monitoring control environment to mitigate risks.
Preparation of monthly financial statement
Monthly and annual performance review
Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis.
Performance report presentation to management and board of directors committee for Finance and Investment
Collate departmental budgets and preparation of full annual budget for board approval
Cost control in line with organisational strategy
Managing all finance system and accounting operations
Liaise with regulatory bodies on financial reporting
Investment management inline with NAICOM prudential guideline
Development of policies and procedural manuals relating to the finance department and annual review
Ensure compliance to policies controlling the organisation strategy and operations
Treasury (Liquidity/cash flow management)
Provided input into short and long-term cashflow forecasts, optimising liquidity management.
Supervise credit control/receivable management inline with NAICOM prudential guideline
Ensuring compliance with internal control and risk management
Managed annual corporation tax computations with accurate, timely tax submissions.
Championed cost management initiatives, fostering fiscal responsibility across departments.
Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Provided valuable insights in monthly and quarterly business planning cycles.
Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
Conducted comprehensive payroll review and input, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.

SIMBA GROUP

Head of Accounts

01.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

Preparation of management account and other financial report
Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants and regulatory bodies such as FIRS, LIRS etc
All revenue Collection monitoring
All Bank Account monitoring
Taxation accounting and reconciliation monitoring
Month end closure monitoring
Daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliation monitoring
Account payables and receivable team monitoring
Debtors / Customers account monitoring
KYC approval for customer creation
Short term investment management
Lease accounting of all properties
Prepaid Account Monitoring
Insurance and Recoverable account Monitoring
Warranty Accounts Monitoring
Inter Company Reconciliation (Six Companies)
Loan Account Monitoring
Suppliers Account Monitoring
Contractor Account Monitoring
Transporters Account Monitoring
Transporters Payment approval
Clearing Agent Account Monitoring
Planning and designing of Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure quality Internal Control
Other oversight functions assigned by the Management

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Financial Controller

01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

Work with directors in developing policies and strategic plans
Perform risk management by analysing the organization's liabilities and investments (projects) appraisal
Investment management and treasury oversight (liquidity / cash flow management)
Raising Finance (loans) and liaising with banks on bank related transactions
Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans
Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operation
Liaise with statutory bodies (FIRS, LIRS, ITF, NSITF, PENCOM)
Manage vendor relationships
Plan budget and forecasting reports
Oversee the company's fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing
Manage the company's accounting software system
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Set up standard operating procedures and ensure compliance to all internal controls
Supervise finance teams.

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Finance manager and Treasurer

01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

Functions:
Project (Investment) appraisal, Business Analysis and Bidding process for construction contracts
Operations Strategy
Financial and Cash Management
Budget Planning and control
Processing of staff salary (pension, tax and other employee benefits)
Processing of Tax related transactions and liaising with Tax officials (LIRS & FIRS)
Raising Finance and liaising with banks on bank related transactions
Monitoring & Control of Budgets on Projects
Preparation of Management Account
Other oversight functions assigned by the Management.

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Finance manager and Treasurer

01.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

Financial and Cash Management
Financial and Business Risk Management
Process loans from financial institutions
Procurement (Liaising with project managers for importation on Construction
Contracts)
Budget Planning
Processing of Tax related transactions (VAT and WHT)
Processing of staff salary (pension, tax and other employee benefits)
Reconciliation of transactions with subcontractors, vendors and clients
Bank Reconciliation Monitoring
Preparation of Management account
Processing of task assigned by my supervisor

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Finance Officer

01.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

Raising of cheques for outgoing payment (vendors, subcontractors, etc)
Posting of daily transaction
Bank reconciliation
Raising of payment vouchers, filing of vouchers
Record keepings of reports and contractual agreements
Assist in budget Planning
Processing of staff salary (pension, tax, and other employee benefits)
Processing of task assigned by my supervisor

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Finance Officer

01.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

Bank account reconciliation
Posting of daily transactions
Payment of vendors and subcontractors
Bureau De Change transactions
Raising and filing of payment vouchers
Account reconciliation for vendors, subcontractors, and clients
Processing of task assigned by my supervisor

NASTON ENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED

Finance Department Officer

01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

Taking Inventory of outgoing and incoming cheques
Filing of vouchers and contract documents
Company representative at fair exhibitions
Processing of task assigned by my supervisor

Overview

years of professional experience

Education

London School of Business and Finance
London

Master of Business Administration (In view)

/2022

ACCA)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

Member

Bayero University

B.Sc. (Hon)

2005

Bayero University

Diploma from Library and Information Science

2000

Federal Government Girls College

WAEC

1997

Skills

Engaging leadership style
Management accounts
Standard operating procedure development

Budget development
Cash flow management
Financial management

Timeline

Financial Controller

HEIRS INSURANCE LIMITED

02.2021 - Current