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Grace Azoribe
Senior Finance Officer
Lagos,LA
Summary
Detailed oriented and result -driven Finance Officer with a proven track record at Allpro Technologies Limited, ability to streamline accounting processes, enhancing transparency and improve financial strategies. Also implementing cost-saving measures that reduced expenses by 10%. Expert in financial reporting and management, with a knack for innovative problem-solving and strong client relationship management. Demonstrates keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Finance Officer
Allpro Technologies Limited
05.2024 - Current
- Managed budget preparation process for multiple departments, ensuring timely submission and alignment with corporate goals.
- Prepared detailed financial statements in accordance with GAAP guidelines, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured accurate revenue forecasting by analyzing historical trends, market conditions, pricing strategy adjustments.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and expense /costbtracking.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Filled PAYE,WHT tax returns with 100% accuracy and on time.
- Overseeing Forcasting, budgetting and Financial Strategy
- Implemented costsaving measures that reduced annual operating expense by 10%
- Managed and analysed month-end and year-end Financial Statements ensuring compliance with IFRS and other statutory authorities as well as provide insights that boosted revenue by 10%.
- Reconciled Bank statements, account payables and account receivables, ensuring 100% accuracy.
- Supported external audits by collating financial data and veriying supporting documents.
- Developed innovative sales,marketing strategies and performance management to facilitate business expansion.
Finance Officer
Finex Microfinance Bank
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Compare bank Statements with Intrenal Financial records to identify discrepancies
- Prepare detailed reconciliation reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies in timely manners
- Ensure that all transacting are accurately recorded
- Preparation of Monthly and yearly Financial Statement and other financial reports
- Preparation of Monthly CBN Returns.
- Assist in the Preparation of Management Account.
- Preparation of the bank’s Weekly monthly, quarterly and yearly Performance Report as w
- ell as yearly strategy sessions.
- Maintain Confidentiality of Financial information..
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director or by board including Product development activities, Recruitment activities, Procurement activities, Assets maintenance activities, staff and customer welfare etc.
Loan Monitoring and Administration
Parkway Microfinance Bank
01.2020 - 12.2021
Relationship Manager
United Bank For Africa
06.2013 - 11.2015
Branch Manager
Addosser Microfinance Bank Limited
08.2008 - 03.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics Second Class Upper 2:1
University of Benin, Edo State
Nigeria 05.2001 -
Ordinary National Diploma - Statistics And Mathematics
Institute of Management And Technology
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria 05.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
Nigeria Teachers' Institute
Nigeria 05.2001 -
Skills
Payroll and Pension administration
Reporting skills
Financial reporting
Risk management
Budget development
Capacity for Innovation
Excellent analytical and Problem-solving abilities
Management team leadership
Client Relationship Management
Excellent communication
Keen Attention t details
Planning and coordination
Certification
ICAN , Foundation Passed Skills in View.
Interests
Volunteering
Travelling
Timeline
Senior Finance Officer
Allpro Technologies Limited
05.2024 - Current
Finance Officer
Finex Microfinance Bank
01.2021 - 04.2024
Loan Monitoring and Administration
Parkway Microfinance Bank
01.2020 - 12.2021
Relationship Manager
United Bank For Africa
06.2013 - 11.2015
Branch Manager
Addosser Microfinance Bank Limited
08.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics Second Class Upper 2:1
University of Benin, Edo State
05.2001 -
Ordinary National Diploma - Statistics And Mathematics
Institute of Management And Technology
05.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
Nigeria Teachers' Institute
05.2001 -