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Lilian Chinwe Odey
Finance Professional
Abuja ,FCT
Summary
Results-driven Finance Professional with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develop and implement financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Ike Foundation For Autism
Abuja, Fct
10.2019 - Current
- Prepare annual budgets and also coordinate all units of the organization towards consolidating the budgets.
- Ensure the timely invoicing of clients and tracking of invoices to ensure settlement.
- Ensure all bank reconciliations are up to date.
- Ensures all activities of the organization align with policies as set out in various approved documents.
- Prepare monthly journal entries to help postings for the month.
- Review all advance accounts with project accounts to ensure proper reconciliation.
- Prepare of monthly project reports.
- Ensure financial statements are audited in due time and aligned with statutory expectations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly business reports.
- Manage monthly liquidity to ensure funds are available to meet obligations.
- Ensure compliance with various statutory obligations with respect to PAYE, Pensions, NHF, VAT, Withholding tax.
- Review all finance-related contracts or sections of contracts with external parties.
- Establish a good tracking system for advances and ensure that advances are cleared on timely basis
- Post all payment and ensure that expenditures on purchase order, purchase request and payment vouchers are correctly coded
- Design and implement financial management policies, practices and procedures
- Ensure all cash and bank payments are processed on time, duly authorized with supporting documents
- Manage strong relationship with bankers, auditors and tax authorities
- Manage fixed Assets
Finance Officer
Amen Rice Ltd
Abuja, Fct
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Championed process improvements that led to significant time savings in monthly close procedures without compromising data integrity or accuracy.
- Assisted executive leadership in making informed decisions by providing reliable financial forecasts based on rigorous analyses.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepare and monitor the company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures
- Ensure good internal control procedures are adhered to
- Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the operations
- Advises on good risk management strategy
- Ensure timely preparation of invoice, deposit slip and do direct bank transfer into clients bank accounts
- Keep of records vendor payment transaction with acknowledgement
- Prepare and present monthly management account
- Prepare payrolls for staff salaries
- Timely basis preparation of invoices for client
- Prepare all staff leave settlement and allowances
- Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential
- Computation of timesheet to ensure timely payment of staff
- Maintains easy access to financial records by properly coding all financial transactions
Finance Officer
Edgard Security Ltd
Abuja, Fct
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepare and monitor the company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures
- Analyse data to assist with decision making
- Ensure timely preparation of invoice, deposit slip and do direct bank transfer into clients bank accounts
- Carry out Bank reconciliation statement and appropriate filing
- Submit VAT returns
- Prepare and present monthly management account
- Prepare payrolls for staff salaries
- Timely basis preparation of invoices for client
- Prepare all staff leave settlement and allowances
- Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential
- Computation of time sheet to ensure timely payment of staff
- Maintains easy access to financial records by properly coding all financial transactions
- Maintain and update fixed asset record
- Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record
- Keep records of all the transactions made in petty cash
- Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Finance Intern
Partners For Developement
Abuja, Fct
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Ensures timely payment by processing cheque payment requests from all departments
- Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries
- Process staff travel request, expenses and retirement benefits.
- Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures
- Ensures the correctness of bank recognition statement and appropriate filing
- Timely processing and recording of all administrative payments and reimbursement request
- Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries
- Reduce administrative cost by negotiating prices with vendors to ensure we get the best prices and get good payment terms
- Enter financial information into Quick book package
- Maintains company’s asset register by ensuring all assets are well coded and serially numbered
- Reduce receivables by following up on the advances payments and pending payment from customers
- Keep records of all the transactions made in petty cash
Accountant
Earthwarkz Nigeria Ltd
Abuja, Fct
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Maintains financial records by analysing balance sheets and general ledger accounts
- Prepare and monitor the company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures
- Maintain internal control by getting necessary approvals from departmental heads
- Process staff travel request and leave settlement
- Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record
- Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential
- Act as a liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies
- Prepare and file local compliance reporting as necessary
- Reduce receivables by following up on the advances payments and pending payment from customers
Finance Intern
Widows And Orphan Empowerment Organization
Abuja, Fct
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Maintain trail of information by entry of project beneficiaries details into the database
- Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential
- Deposit all vendors and partners checks into their bank accounts
- Ensures proper custody, inventory and management of the organization documents/properties
- Timely processing and recording of all administrative payments and reimbursement request
- Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record
- Take office memo and maintain files
- Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries
Education
Bsc - Accounting
Abia State University
Uturu 10.2005 - 01.2010
Waec -
Onicha Ngwanu Community Secondary School
Abia State 09.1999 - 06.2005
Skills
Budget Forecasting
Financial Management
Internal Controls
Cash Flow Management
Variance Analysis
Financial Budgeting
Project finance
Tax Compliance
Financial Analysis
Interpersonal and communication skill
Integrity
Strong attention to details
Team player
Financial Modelling
Accomplishments
- I instructed ACCA Advanced Audit and Assurance for five sessions, achieving a 100% pass rate.
- Possessing robust interpersonal and communication abilities, I effectively clarified complex financial policies and procedures for individuals lacking expertise.
- I led accounting projects, consistently delivering accurate results within tight deadlines, earning commendation.
- As the primary contact for internal cash management inquiries, I was trusted and skilled.
- I proficiently reviewed and resolved exception reports and handled invoice payment transactions.
- I consistently submitted reports ahead of schedule, distinguishing myself as one of the top-performing employees.
Software
Certification
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
Referee
Name: Mr Brian Okwuogu
Tel: 08031550305
Email: brianokwuogu@gmail.com
Name: Kelechi Nnana
Tel: 08055000264
Email: knnana@yahoo.co.uk
Name: Ayodeji Omomo
Tel: 08082398475
Email: ayodejiomomo@gmail.com
Timeline
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
05-2023
Finance Manager
Ike Foundation For Autism
10.2019 - Current
Finance Officer
Amen Rice Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
Finance Officer
Edgard Security Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2018
Finance Intern
Partners For Developement
02.2015 - 12.2016
Accountant
Earthwarkz Nigeria Ltd
10.2012 - 12.2014
Finance Intern
Widows And Orphan Empowerment Organization
11.2011 - 08.2012
Bsc - Accounting
Abia State University
10.2005 - 01.2010
Waec -
Onicha Ngwanu Community Secondary School
09.1999 - 06.2005