Sylvester Dickson Emokiniovo
Financial And Administration Specialist
Port Harcourt,Rivers
Summary
CIMA Qualified Accountant. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 17 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. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
BUA Ports & Terminals Limited
Lagos
2009.09 - 2023.07
- Manage a finance team of five staff that comprises of deputy finance manager, assistant finance manager, finance officers and finance assistance
- Assembled, led and transformed finance department during period of rapid growth
- Manage multiple financial transformation initiatives.
- Play key role in capital investment decision making commercial feasibility analysis of berth development of company jetty for business and revenue expansion
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Led digitization of business, implementing enhanced financial system and reporting capability by ensuring smooth migration from excel to Quick Books accounting software
- Prepare financial analysis to underpin business decision making and developed financial models and business cases around several new business propositions
- Periodic analyzes of financial data and constant monitoring of internal control systems
- Co-ordination audit process
- Preparation of Feasibility reports and Business Strategic Plans
- Advising Management on financial and economic matters / issues
- Management of Payroll , Pension scheme, National Housing Fund, NSITF , Employee Compensation scheme ,Staff PAYE
- Handlings of IFRS 9 Risk Assessments and ECL model , and IFRS 16 Lease Agreement Accounting
- Management of company assets and assets accounting.
- Preparation and management of Company Revenue policy IFRS 15.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- 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.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed reporting capability to underpin business decisions and ensure profitability is improved by 10%.
Part of teams that led cost rationalization programme to reduced cost and increase profitability.
Reviewed financial process and reduced management reporting from 2 weeks to 4days.
Manage and ensures reductions of monthly budget base expenses of 25 million naira to between 12 million naira and 15 million naira monthly.
Champion implementation and progress of Crossing Organization Boundaries and Reinforcing Alignment Programme (COBRA) which improved work efficiency and effectiveness within BUA Group Entity.
Lead, ensure smooth transition and success progress from excel accounting system to Quick books accounting system and also, ensures it’s further smooth transitioning to Online SOP Process Approvals. This Process enables Key staff and management to have access to have to company’s books, records and performs transactions and task Real time on line.
Part of Revenue Review Committee members that review company’s revenue, that resulted to 10% increase of revenue between 2021 and 2022.
Part of Team members that developed company’s Business Strategic Plans for company’s Berth Development that cost about USD31million and also ensure it’s implementations in 2013.
Handled Preparations, Process. Reconciliations and Negotiations of Company’s Tax Liabilities with relevant Tax authorities. Most especially, I was able to handled negotiation and reduction of Company income tax liability by about 500 million naira due to Tax Investigation carried out by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Nigeria of special crime and investigations department.
Accountant
Ringo / Office Devices Limited
Lagos
2007.11 - 2009.08
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Accountant
Open Ended Ventures African Limited / Fiat International Limited
Ibadan
2004.03 - 2007.10
- Manage full budget / forecasting process for direct cost and indirect cost.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Worked with MD and engineers for bidding contracts process
- Worked with engineers in process of raising work completion certificate for payment of jobs completed
- Manages financial and management reporting of organization.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Accountant
Eagle Track Nigeria Ltd (Haulage Firm)
2003.01 - 2004.02
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Audit Staff
Ade Esan & Co .Chartered Accountant
1997.01 - 1999.01
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
Education
Associate Members - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant- CIMA
2011.05 - 2012.12
Professional Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State Nigeria 2006.06 - 2007.12
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
Akwa Ibom State , Nigeria 2000.01 - 2002.05
Accounting Technician Scheme 1 & 2 - Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Nigeria 1996.09 - 1999.09
Senior Secondary School Certificates / Testimonial - Commercial
Polytechnic High School Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 1989.07 - 1994.06
Skills
Business and Financial Strategyundefined
Interests
Football, Reading and Travelling
Professional Highlights
- BUA Ports & Terminal Limited. As a finance manager, my functions include transformation to deliver a high performing trusted service for the business, engage with senior management to understand planning and analysis needs ,re-engineering financial process and controls, improved systems one reporting capability but financial relationship with key stakeholders. Improving internal approval rating, internal control systems, risks managements , ensure financial statement are audited on time, ensure management goals and objective are achieved.
- Ring/Office Devices Nigeria Limited, as an accountant I ensures that my records are up to date, works under little supervision. Reconciles customers sale ledger accounts and Bank reconciliations account, work with the management team to ensure the growth of the organization.
- Open Ended Ventures African Ltd /Fiat International Ltd (Located at 9th Floor Cocoa House, Dugbe Ibadan), as the accountant. I manage a staff strength 25 persons. I organized and set up the accounts department. I build up the department to ensure that the organization financial work capital is well presentable when bidding for contract as a construction firm. I carry out debt drive and ensure they are recovered within the receivable day’s deadline without affecting the relationship with the customers.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ibadan
- Place of Birth: Delta
- Religion: Christianity
- Date of Birth: 07/10/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Marital Status: Married
Computer Literate
- Microsoft Packages
- Quick Books Accountant Edition
- Peach Tree Accounting
- Sage Accounting
- SAP - Accounting
References
Will be provided on request.
Timeline
Associate Members - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant- CIMA
2011.05 - 2012.12
Finance Manager
BUA Ports & Terminals Limited
2009.09 - 2023.07
Accountant
Ringo / Office Devices Limited
2007.11 - 2009.08
Professional Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2006.06 - 2007.12
Accountant
Open Ended Ventures African Limited / Fiat International Limited
2004.03 - 2007.10
Accountant
Eagle Track Nigeria Ltd (Haulage Firm)
2003.01 - 2004.02
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
2000.01 - 2002.05
Audit Staff
Ade Esan & Co .Chartered Accountant
1997.01 - 1999.01
Accounting Technician Scheme 1 & 2 - Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
1996.09 - 1999.09
Senior Secondary School Certificates / Testimonial - Commercial
Polytechnic High School Ibadan
1989.07 - 1994.06
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