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PATRICK EHIMEN
FINANCE MANAGER
NO 25B, REMI-FANI KAYODE, GRA - IKEJA
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Financial Management service, team player mindset and exceptional cash-handling accuracy.
Record of dedication and dependability reinforced by consistent “exceeds expectations” ratings on performance reviews.
Backed by excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service that has been described as “second-to-none” by employers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Finance Manager
Michharry & Co Nig Ltd
Block 58b, Plot 20 Hunponu Wuso Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
09.2007 - Current
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Accountant
Uvwie Micro - Finance Bank Ltd
Effurun - Sapele Road, by Jakpa Junction, Effurun - Warri, Delta State
05.2005 - 08.2007
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Audit Supervisor
Godwin Umusu & Co (Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants)
No 45, NNPC Housing Complex Road, Ekpan, Warri, Delta State
01.2002 - 04.2005
- Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.
- Maintained communication clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Counseled clients on customized improvement plans with targeted suggestions to achieve 85% increased profitability.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
Consultant Intern - NYSC Program
Alpha - Beta Consulting Ltd
Water House, Ijora Way, Lagos
07.2000 - 10.2001
- Tracked detailed hours and expenses for each project.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
Education
Master of Science - Banking & Finance
University of Benin
Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria 01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria 01.1996 - 12.1999
Skills
Financial analysis
undefinedAccomplishments
I have been able to manage an organization balance sheet worth USD$500.0m and it revenue grows at 20-50% per annual from $20.0m to $150.0m per year.
I am able to also demonstrate prudent management of financial resources over the past years. Part of my core assignment are sourcing for funds and utilization of those funds. between 2008 - 2013, a total sum of USD$148.2m was sourced for from HSBC, International Finance Corporation and guaranteed by US Exim Bank towards acquisition of Oil and Gas Equipments. These Loan facilities were successfully managed and fully liquidated by the end of 2018.
Affiliations
Certified National Accountant (CNA) -
Organization - Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) 2018
Fellow, Chartered Certified System Accountants (FCCSA) - Organization - Association of Chartered Certified System Accountants, USA, 2020
Associate -
Organization - The Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, Canada 2016
Associate Chartered Treasurer - (ACT)
Organization - Chartered Institute of Corporate Treasurers, USA, 2015
Associate-
Organization - Institute of Professional Financial Managers, London . 2011
Additional Information
Core Values
My core values that drives me towards perfection.
1. Integrity
2. Team work
3. Accountability
4. Excellence
5. Diligence.
Software
Micro soft Excell, words, power point
Smart GEP
Quickbook Accounting
Sage Accounting
SAP
Certification
Institute of Financial Managers
Interests
Becoming a global financial analyst and Accounting expert
Scrabble game player, foot ball, tennis
Scrabble game is the most most interesting game i played and alo watched experts that plays it.
Football game is also a game i do play to ease out my stress.
Table tennis game is equally my favorite game i watches and play.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Chartered Institute of Corporate Treasurers, USA
05-2015
Institute of Financial Managers
11-2011
Master of Science - Banking & Finance
University of Benin
01.2010 - 12.2011
Finance Manager
Michharry & Co Nig Ltd
09.2007 - Current
Accountant
Uvwie Micro - Finance Bank Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2007
Audit Supervisor
Godwin Umusu & Co (Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants)
01.2002 - 04.2005
Consultant Intern - NYSC Program
Alpha - Beta Consulting Ltd
07.2000 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University
01.1996 - 12.1999
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