INNOCENT IDEGA
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Reliable Finance Coordinator with exceptional talents in processing invoices and working with accounts payable. Strong knowledge of accounting and finance with outstanding follow-up investigation skills and to detect risks. Works independently or as part of supportive team.
Dedicated Finance Coordinator with 12-year track record of providing exceptional time management, organizational and interpersonal traits. Skilled in data analysis, monitoring accounts and risk management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Competent at multitasking and successfully calculating figures and amounts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
Abuja, FCT
07.2021 - Current
- Trained 10 employees in accounting software, leading to timely monthly reporting.
- Performed root cause analysis, resolving invoice discrepancies 95% right-first-time.
- Prepared monthly financial presentations, receiving 100% positive feedback from senior management.
- Introduced new financial filing system, increasing departmental efficiencies by 90%.
Assistant Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee
Yaoundé, Cameroon
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Formulated monthly balance sheet reports for strategic budgeting and forecasting as well as data migration to ERP, INTEGRA for the country program.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Senior Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee
Abuja, FCT
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
- Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
Finance Manager Budgeting and Reporting
International Rescue Committee
Amman, Jordan
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Developed and administered project budgets following periods of strong analysis and reviews.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development to ensure best use of resources and ensuring accountability to both donor and beneficiaries.
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee
Abuja, FCT
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Developed and administered project annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and accountability.
Assistant Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Established timely reporting schedule for monthly report to HQ
- Processed payroll for employees, determining team receive timely payments on or before 25th of every month
- Examined financial reports, analyzing and resolving data discrepancies to reduce expenses.
- Mapped accounts set up, tax compliance and statutory conformance transactions., balance sheet review.
- Prepared tracker for payments, to ensure timely payment of invoices to vendors.
Finance Officer
International Rescue Committee
Abuja, FCT
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Identified discrepancies in bank and cash reconciliations, taking prompt corrective action to maintain data integrity.
- Evaluated factual information to prepare realistic, balanced forecasts to inform sound financial decision-making.
- Efficiently processed monthly payroll for 100 plus staff members within 5 days.
- Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for processing on two days basis, ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
Finance Assistant
International Rescue Committee
Abuja, FCT
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Prepared bi-weekly invoices, promptly sending out bills for at least 20 vendors.
- Evaluated office processes and suggested efficiency improvements that reduced expenditures.
- Interacted and built collaborative relationships with HR, Supply chain and operations staff.
- Compiled various reports relating to budgets, expenses and payroll for review.
Finance and Admin Assistant
Jireh Doo Foundation
Nasarawa Stata, Jenkwe
07.2011 - 09.2015
- Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for staff members.
- Ordered office supplies and researched new deals and suppliers.
- Typed and proofread documents produced by other staff members.
- Prepared, reviewed and submitted team expense reports.
Office Manager
Jireh Doo Foundation
Nasarawa State, Jenkwe
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Oversaw office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
- Managed 10-employee office, supervising workers, enhancing productivity and driving efficiency, along with 150 community volunteers.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and beneficiaries-facing needs.
- Trained and mentored staff to drive performance and target achievement.
Education
Master of Business Administration - FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA
NIGERIA 09.2018 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Benue State University
Nigeria 10.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
- Financial compliance knowledge
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Expenses analysis
- Invoicing and cash collection
- Regulatory compliance
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- ERP Software knowledge
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee
02.2023 - 05.2023
Finance Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
07.2021 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee
07.2019 - 06.2021
Finance Manager Budgeting and Reporting
International Rescue Committee
04.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Business Administration - FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA
09.2018 -
Assistant Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee
06.2018 - 09.2018
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee
04.2016 - 06.2019
Finance Officer
International Rescue Committee
10.2015 - 03.2016
Finance Assistant
International Rescue Committee
04.2015 - 09.2015
Office Manager
Jireh Doo Foundation
10.2013 - 03.2015
Finance and Admin Assistant
Jireh Doo Foundation
07.2011 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Benue State University
10.2006 - 08.2010
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