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KELVIN OSOBASE

Lagos

Summary

Detail-oriented Zonal Finance Manager with 18 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for Christ Embassy Lagos Zone1. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions which include: Cost management and Cost Control, Payroll functions, financial reporting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Variance Resolution. Works closely with Executive Management on Projects and Acquisition of Assets.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of speed and accuracy.

Willingness to learn new skills and take on well-planned responsibilities to meet team goals without pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Accountant/Finance Executive/ Business Development

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
Lagos, Nigeria
2015.04 - Current
  • Developed terms of reference for group finance managers, establishing clear reporting standards.
  • Performed quarterly performance reviews and annual assessments for finance managers.
  • Prepared and submitted analysed monthly financial reports for offerings, tithes, and special seed, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Prepared monthly documents to remit ministry obligations to OCEO and CECCl.
  • Conducted bi-weekly review meetings with group finance managers.
  • Reviewed weekly finance inflows from groups, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial data collection.
  • Organised quarterly reviews of financial records with zonal director pastors and managers.
  • Liaised with bankers on funds transfers and draft arrangements.
  • Organised special duties officials for zonal meetings and programmes.
  • Monitored full compliance with ministry giving gateways and platforms.
  • Managed zonal office event centre (Grand Crystals events) from 2020 to 2023 profitably.
  • Provided leadership oversight, mentoring, and informal training for 24 group finance managers.
  • Cost control on budgets submitted for programs and projects

Internal Auditor / Cost Control Manager

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
Lagos, Nigeria
2013.01 - 2015.03
  • Prepared zonal office annual budgets, ensuring accurate documentation for financial accountability.
  • Implemented and monitored approved requisition forms and timely responses to requisitions.
  • Processed payments for accrued bills from service providers, facilitating uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures for internal audit processes.
  • Introduced and managed CUG telephone lines across the zone for easier staff communication.
  • Coordinated strategic and bulk purchases among zone groups, achieving significant cost savings on essential supplies.

Finance/Partnership Assistant

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
Lagos, Nigeria
2008.10 - 2012.12
  • Compiled and distributed weekly financial reports from 10 groups, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Carried out monthly account reconciliations and corrected mismatches on records.
  • Logged transactions and deposited partnership cheques into zonal accounts to ensure timely cash management.
  • Executed weekly deposits of service inflows to ensure effective cash management.
  • Updated and maintained partner database records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Sent quarterly partner statements from the zonal office for review.

Admin Assistant/Facility Manager

CE Lagos Zonal Office
Lagos, Nigeria
2006.02 - 2008.10

Ran daily facility operations and handled maintenance until October 2008.

Supervised renovation work on the zonal office facility in 2007.

Organised weekly meetings for pastors under the zonal director's leadership.

Printed and dispatched cell registers across Lagos and churches outside Lagos.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

The Federal Polytechnic Auchi
Edo State, Nigeria
2001.03 - 2005.11

Skills

  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Budgetary planning
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Audit coordination
  • Debtor management
  • Performance measurement
  • Internal controls understanding
  • Team Leadership
  • Financial reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Business acumen
  • Negotiation proficiency
  • Inventory management
  • Cash flow management
  • Double-entry bookkeeping
  • Knowledge of sage 50

Accomplishments

  • Zonal Director Appreciation Awards 2025
  • Collaborative Staff of the Year Category A -2025
  • Innovative Staff of the year category A
  • Staff Merit Awards 2021- 2025

Timeline

Accountant/Finance Executive/ Business Development

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
2015.04 - Current

Internal Auditor / Cost Control Manager

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
2013.01 - 2015.03

Finance/Partnership Assistant

Christ Embassy Lagos Zone 1
2008.10 - 2012.12

Admin Assistant/Facility Manager

CE Lagos Zonal Office
2006.02 - 2008.10

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

The Federal Polytechnic Auchi
2001.03 - 2005.11
KELVIN OSOBASE