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Work History
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Certification
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Chimezie Daniel Okoroafor

Chimezie Daniel Okoroafor

Lagos

Summary

An experienced accountant providing remote/hybrid/on-site book-keeping, accounting and CFO services to small and large scale businesses, with major experience with FMCG, Logistics & Supply Chain, Real Estate and Fintech Industry (financial service provider, crypto-currencies, payment gateway services) skilled on major accounting software such as Sage, Zoho and QuickBooks Accounting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/DATA ANALYST

Jeroid NG Ltd
Surulere, Nigeria
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (such as IAS and IFRS standards) and to agreed timelines
  • Data mining, cleaning, manipulation and analysis of clients payment data from API
  • Reconciliation of all company's crypto-currency transaction
  • Track and update data/metrics for financial models such infrastructure costs, exchanges volumes, revenues
  • Manage and oversee the accounting and credit operations
  • Set up accounting processes, controls and systems
  • Conduct detailed analysis of financial data, identify trends and provide insights for improvement and management of potential risks to financial stability
  • Generate accurate and timely financial reports for management, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
  • Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports and forecasts, and make recommendations to the business on budget expenditures
  • Prepare and process statutory - PAYE, PENSION, VAT, WHT, NSITF etc
  • Preparation of company payroll
  • Computation and preparation of debtor's list, update debt recovery plan
  • Preparing the withholding tax schedule (LIRS/FIRS) for remittance in the prescribed format
  • Conduct reconciliation of accounting ledgers (such as account payable and receivables), financial transactions, resolution of discrepancies and review of accrual reports to ensure the integrity of financial data
  • Responsible for preparing, reviewing and enforcing finance policies and performing routine audits of financial accounting systems and reports to ensure all finance processes and policies are being adhered to
  • Preparing company's fixed asset register for tracking and appropriate depreciation
  • Work closely with customer service to manage financial queries, including matters related to payment inaccuracy and reversal, balance unavailability, overpayment, API error from payment gateway and payment tracking
  • Reviewing and advising on the model and implementation of internal controls and risk assessment, mitigation and management procedures for online transactions
  • Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of master data and customized datasets with utmost accuracy, scalability and reliability
  • Assist in the coordination of internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanation to auditors

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Multimix Academy Limited
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Processing of FORM A and knowledge of Foreign Exchange (FX)
  • Manage all key management reporting activities
  • Ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place
  • Ensure timely payments to vendors are in accordance with the company's contractual obligation to maintain the company's reputation with suppliers
  • Management of key treasury instruments - Overseas supplier payments and foreign currency forwards
  • Preparation and review of workable Expense Budget
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Modelling
  • Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register, Valuation and Acquisition
  • Delivery of accurate and timely Financial Reporting, which is compliant with all relevant Legislation, Accounting Standards (IFRS and other reports tailored for specific company needs)
  • Manage banking relationships
  • Budget and Expenses Reconciliation
  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Preparation of Payroll
  • Generate and issue Purchase orders, quotations and Invoices
  • Bank Statement and Reconciliation
  • Liaising with external auditors during Audit
  • Follow up with clients on receivables and debt collection
  • Filling, timely remittance and documentation of statutory deductions (VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, ITF etc.)

ACCOUNT OFFICER

Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Limited (FMCG)
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Ensure day-to-day accounts payable transaction are timely recorded, documented, reviewed and supported per company policies and controls
  • Prepare monthly Inter-company and bank statement reconciliation
  • Follow up with the respective subsidiaries on all outstanding payables and receivables for timely receipt and payment of funds
  • Actively manage various customers' accounts and prepare invoices on Sage and ERP
  • Monitor and manage inventory and stock ledger maintenance
  • Assessing correctness of claims, review computation of stocks/goods amount and make necessary adjustments
  • Report and advise on stock movement and re-order level on Sage and ERP
  • Preparation of bank charges analysis so as to check for discrepancies in the charges by the bank and for review by Head of Finance
  • Track all bank deposits and payments
  • Develop models to speed up the reconciliation process and provide accuracy
  • Assisting with audits, fact checks and resolving discrepancies especially as it relates to FIRS, external audits and internal control checks
  • Assist on special projects as directed by the Head of Department
  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately per company policy and legal requirements
  • Advance knowledge in accounting entries treatment

Education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) -

02.2021

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting

Michael Okpara University
Umudike
11.2018

West African Examination Council (WAEC) -

Innocent High School
Ijeshatedo
08.2011

Skills

  • Accounting software packages (SAGE 50, Quick-books Online)
  • Proficiency in Magnet ERP
  • Knowledge of online analytic tools (Google Analytics)
  • Proficient with data analysis tools (SQL)
  • Knowledge of Block-chain Explorer and hardware wallet
  • Proficient with data visualization tools (Power-Bi, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures (IFRS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
  • Effective in multi-tasking
  • Resourceful
  • Instrumental in completion of projects
  • Accuracy and attention to details
  • Leadership skills
  • Management skills
  • Adaptability skills
  • Flexibility

Certification

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), In Progress
  • Advanced Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, 2023, Dataleum Academy
  • Google Data Analytics & Advanced Data Analytics, 2023

Acquired Skills

  • Accounting software packages such as SAGE 50, Quick-books Online
  • Proficiency in Magnet ERP
  • Knowledge of online analytic tools (Google Analytics)
  • Proficient with data analysis tools (SQL)
  • Knowledge of Block-chain Explorer and hardware wallet
  • Proficient with data visualization tools (Power-Bi, PowerPoint, Tableau, Excel)
  • Good knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
  • Effective in multi-tasking, resourceful and instrumental in completion of projects
  • Accuracy and attention to details
  • Leadership, management and adaptability skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/DATA ANALYST

Jeroid NG Ltd
06.2023 - Current

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Multimix Academy Limited
05.2022 - 06.2023

ACCOUNT OFFICER

Vixa Pharmaceutical Co. Limited (FMCG)
06.2020 - 05.2022

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) -

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting

Michael Okpara University

West African Examination Council (WAEC) -

Innocent High School

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