Gloria Ofodu
Lagos
Summary
Accountant with 16 years of experience in financial management, reporting, and auditing. Successfully led a team to reduce operational costs by 15% and improved reporting turnaround time by 40%. Expertise in compliance, budgeting, and financial strategy enhances overall organizational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Manager
Great Fountain Investment Limited
Lagos
03.2020 - Current
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Reduced company expenses by 15% through effective budgeting and cost control
- Saved ₦420,000 annually by optimizing international procurement costs
- Led accounting operations and managed team of 5 staff to enhance operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial regulations and tax requirements
- Improved reporting turnaround time by 40% (2 days faster)
- Reduced slow-moving inventory by 10%, improving cash flow
Senior Accountant
Nett Pharmacy Limited
Ikeja
03.2012 - 04.2020
- Managed month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepared financial statements and ensured accurate reporting
- Coordinated internal and external audit processes, enhancing compliance and accuracy of financial records
- Provided financial advice to management on expansion decisions, supporting strategic growth initiatives
- Reduced operational costs by over ?20 million annually
- Improved operational efficiency by 22%
- Automated invoicing processes, saving 50+ hours weekly
- Supported expansion from 3 branches to 21 branches
Treasury Officer
TFS Finance Limited
Lagos
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed bank reconciliations and treasury functions to ensure accurate cash flow management
- Conducted financial analysis to inform strategic business decisions
- Generated £500,000+ annual savings through financial analysis
- Prepared financial reports, P&L statements, and management accounts
- Increased sales performance by 22% through data-driven insights
Treasury Officer
TFS Finance Limited
Lagos
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Facilitated financial reporting and treasury operations to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround time
- Managed cash flow operations and maintained liquidity for daily transactions.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
- Developed cash forecasting models to support strategic financial planning initiatives.
Audit Assistant
Vincent Ahiwi & Co. Chartered Accountants
Lagos
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Conducted audits and prepared financial reports
- Computed taxes (VAT, PAYE, etc.) to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Guided clients in timely tax reporting to mitigate potential penalties
Financial Assistant (NYSC)
Ekiti State Poverty Reduction Agency
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Managed financial records for World Bank-supported projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Prepared payroll and monitored project funds to support timely disbursements
- Contributed to successful project execution, facilitating World Bank contract renewal
Education
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria01-2004
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Lagos04-2026
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost control and taxation
- Audit and internal controls
- Treasury and cash flow management
- Process improvement and automation
- Team leadership and training
- QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, Peachtree, Ivend Retail
- Advanced Excel skills
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Access database management
- Month-end reporting
- General ledger maintenance
- Purchase order processing
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Accounting software proficiency
- Financial analysis and budget management
- Compliance auditing and report preparation
Certification
- IFRS Training, 2017
- Retail Leaders Conference, 2019
- ICT Proficiency Certification - Afrihub, 2009
- Community Project Implementation Training, 2004
- Maintenance & Sustainability Training, 2014
Languages
- Igbo
- Yoruba
- English, Fluent
- Igbo, Fluent
- Yoruba, Basic
References
Available on request
Microsoft Tools
- Excel (Advanced)
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Access
Accounting Tools
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Tally
- Peachtree
- Ivend Retail
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Great Fountain Investment Limited
03.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
Nett Pharmacy Limited
03.2012 - 04.2020
Treasury Officer
TFS Finance Limited
03.2010 - 03.2012
Treasury Officer
TFS Finance Limited
09.2008 - 02.2010
Audit Assistant
Vincent Ahiwi & Co. Chartered Accountants
09.2007 - 03.2008
Financial Assistant (NYSC)
Ekiti State Poverty Reduction Agency
03.2004 - 03.2005
B.Sc. - Accounting
University of Nigeria
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria