Patricia Lucia Iyare
Apo,Abuja
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budget Officer
European Union
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed monthly reports on actual revenue performance and compared with budgeted projections.
- Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives.
- Consulted with finance directors to establish procedures in accordance with program changes to facilitate long-term planning.
- Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
Project Accountant
European Union
Abuja , Nigeria
02.2007 - 12.2020
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Conducted financial analysis and research to advise senior management on forecasting decisions.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Analyzed dates, coding, commitment and retainage for completeness prior to submitting to project manager.
- Collaborated with project personnel to set up records with contract status dates and project-specific contact information.
Accounts Officer
European Union
Abuja , Nigeria
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with accounting associates to improve reconciliation processes.
- Improved year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy.
- Optimized employee satisfaction and productivity by developing employee incentive programs.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Mitigated corporate risk by identifying process inefficiencies and errors.
- Maintained current and accurate general ledger with all accounting data in audit-ready format.
Programme Operation Secretary
European Union
Abuja , Nigeria
05.1999 - 01.2004
- Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
- Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
Personal Assistant
French Embassy in Nigeria
Abuja , Nigeria
01.1998 - 05.1999
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
- Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Manager
National Center for women Development
Abuja, Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
Head Teacher
Immaculate Conception College
Abuja , Nigeria
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Budget Officer
NYSC - Nigeria
Abuja , Nigeria
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Administered review of budget department personnel.
- Assisted finance director in analyzing and reconciling proposed expenditures with anticipated revenues.
- Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria - Nigeria07.1999
Skills
- Monitoring Expenditures
- ERP Understanding
- Organizational Management Principles
- GAAP Familiarity
- Budget Forecasting
- Statistical Analysis
- Investigating Variances
- Team Management
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve international success, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Collaborated with team of over 50 people in the development of Financial Implementation.Award Procedures, Sanctions and Fraud Prevention, ABAC, Fiscal Federalism and Economic Development in West Africa.
Certification
- Training in OPSYS- 2020
- Trained in contract dynamics , ECOWAS - 2003-2019
- Debt mitigation - 1997
Timeline
Budget Officer
European Union
01.2021 - Current
Project Accountant
European Union
02.2007 - 12.2020
Accounts Officer
European Union
01.2004 - 01.2007
Programme Operation Secretary
European Union
05.1999 - 01.2004
Personal Assistant
French Embassy in Nigeria
01.1998 - 05.1999
Manager
National Center for women Development
01.1996 - 01.1997
Head Teacher
Immaculate Conception College
01.1995 - 01.1996
Budget Officer
NYSC - Nigeria
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Economics
Ahmadu Bello University
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