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KELECHI ANDREW

KELECHI ANDREW

Lagos

Summary

Experience Account Assistant offering 13 years of knowledge in Public corporation. Driven to provide efficient, accurate and high-quality support in payroll operations. Oriented payroll coordinator bringing extensive expertise and successful background to new position with long-term potential and room for advancement. Prepared to offer several years of experience managing payroll operations for up to several employees. Efficient Payroll Officer known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks with precision. Skilled in payroll software, compliance regulations, and financial reconciliation. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth payroll processes and employee satisfaction. Proficient Payroll Coordinator highly effective at managing multiple simultaneous areas in fast-paced environments. Successful at overseeing payroll, documentation, and reporting. Eager to apply knowledge to new position. Seasoned Payroll Officer with background in managing and processing payroll for large organizations. Possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems, tax procedures, and financial documentation. Strengths include accuracy, thorough understanding of compliance guidelines, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Contributed significantly to streamlining processes and improving overall efficiency in previous roles. Detail-oriented payroll clerk offering several years' experience in the accounting in public sector. Outstanding management, communication and organizational skills. Strong data entry and clerical abilities. Detail-oriented payroll clerk with several years of experience in payroll administration. Outstanding mathematics, verbal and written communication skills. Diligent professional proficient in calculating numbers of hours against hourly wage rates. Available several hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Skilled in managing payroll and timekeeping operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments. Possess strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency and resolve discrepancies quickly. Contributed to enhancing team productivity and reducing errors in previous roles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Accountant

NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY
MARINA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
02.2011 - Current
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
  • Generate all payroll reports and reconcile it as well using Oracle applications (EBS)
  • Investigated and resolved variances in digital and physical records to promote record integrity.
  • Help in training new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
  • Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of internal audits by providing clear documentation of all relevant financial transactions related to employee compensation.
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies and deductions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information by adhering to stringent data protection policies and best practices.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Processed payroll for over 500 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Maintained employee records and updated information in the payroll system.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
  • Assisted with the preparation of quarterly tax returns for all states where company had employees.
  • Resolved complex payroll issues including garnishments, retroactive payments.
  • Compiled data from various sources to prepare monthly financial reports relating to payroll costs.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wages and taxes.
  • Assisted with budgeting by providing historical analysis of salary expenses.
  • Tracked employee benefit deductions such as health insurance premiums or 401K contributions.
  • Conducted audits of vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by senior management team.
  • Maintained confidential files containing personnel information such as salaries, benefits enrollments.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining all steps involved in the payroll process.
  • Reviewed payroll processing systems to verify accuracy of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
  • Identified and recommended updates to payroll accounting software, systems and procedures.
  • Facilitated paperwork and processing for new hires, terminations and changes to pay rates.
  • Enforced compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  • Reconciled invoices and vendor statements, researched issues and corrected discrepancies.
  • Reviewed invoices for correct documentation and validated approval prior to releasing payment.
  • Identified problems, researched root causes and implemented solutions.
  • Collaborated with auditors in support of scheduled and unscheduled audits.
  • Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
  • Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
  • Reviewed and approved time cards, vacation requests, overtime hours, insurance deductions and other pay related items.

Education

Higher National Diploma - ACCOUNTANCY

AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC
UWANA
12.2005

Skills

  • Processing Claims
  • Account reconciliation
  • Advanced bookkeeping skills
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Audit coordination
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax law understanding
  • Administrative support
  • Financial management
  • Oracle Application proficiency
  • ERP software
  • Employee benefits administration
  • Payroll System Implementation
  • Payroll journal entries
  • Payroll Processing
  • Tax Compliance
  • Year-end reporting
  • Expense Tracking
  • Payroll Vendor Management
  • Payroll Regulations
  • Tax Liability Calculation
  • Clear Communication
  • Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • General accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounting Software Systems
  • Payroll Management
  • Data Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • MS Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Audit Support
  • Tax Computation
  • Payroll Review
  • Audit Planning
  • Report Preparation

Timeline

Payroll Accountant

NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY
02.2011 - Current

Higher National Diploma - ACCOUNTANCY

AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC
KELECHI ANDREW