GEATRUDE IFEYINWA UGOEZE
Accountant
Lagos
Summary
Dedicated Account professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager Financial Services
Cakasa (Nig.) Company Limited
5 2019 - Current
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Prepares annual financial report and monthly management report.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Manager Financial Services
Cakasa (Nig) Company Limited
06.2013 - 04.2019
- Provides project financing strategies and fund sourcing to bridge the gap in project financing.
- Project reporting and variance analysis using Primavera P6 software.
- Maintain a clean report of account receivables with zero tolerance for errors.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Accountant
Cakasa (Nig) Company Limited
02.2007 - 05.2013
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner through a robust account payable process, and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 200 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Accounts Officer
Milan Nigeria Limited
02.2002 - 01.2007
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors to facilitate smooth transaction processing on behalf of the company.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets, and maintaining a high level of professional integrity.
- Collaborated with the purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Education
Fellow Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Nigeria 04.2001 -
International Financial Reporting Standard Cert - International Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Nigeria 04.2001 -
MBA - Business Management
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Resource Allocation
Data Analytics
Cross-Functional Communication
Documentation And Reporting
Data-driven decision-making
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Time Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Multitasking
Analytical Thinking
Cost Control
Budget Management
Computer Skills
Administration and Reporting
Attention to Detail
Certification
Primavera P6 Training
Timeline
Primavera P6 Training
09-2024
Manager Financial Services
Cakasa (Nig) Company Limited
06.2013 - 04.2019
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Training
03-2011
Project Control Management Training
03-2007
Accountant
Cakasa (Nig) Company Limited
02.2007 - 05.2013
Accounts Officer
Milan Nigeria Limited
02.2002 - 01.2007
Fellow Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
04.2001 -
International Financial Reporting Standard Cert - International Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
04.2001 -
MBA - Business Management
University of Nigeria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
University of Nigeria
04.2001 -
Senior Manager Financial Services
Cakasa (Nig.) Company Limited
5 2019 - Current
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