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SYLVIA MANAAN DAYIL

Summary

Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements. Dedicate Accounting professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Assistant

Mercy Corps Nigeria
02.2023 - Current
  • Assist the manager to enhance the efficiency of the existing control system and ensure any identified compliance gaps are corrected.
  • Enter all transactions into the accounting software accurately.(Navigator)
  • Assist in the Preparation of Monthly Payroll , making sure all supporting documents are complete and correct and all adjustments are correctly made.
  • Prepare Monthly Payroll related statutory remittances (PAYE, Pensions, NHF, NSITF & WHT)
  • Pre-review of documents to make sure all invoices attached and captured correctly on the payment request and withholding tax has been deducted accordingly,and all supporting documents are attached base on MC policy and procedures
  • Sorting and reviewing timesheets for coding, leave, holidays, etc.
  • Support audits (donor, internal, external, statutory)
  • Prepare Amortizations of prepaid expenses and tracking of prepaid benefits for compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Prepare Monthly Month end account reconciliations for Naira and USD Accounts.
  • Coordinate with all field offices to collect HQ Monthly, Quarterly, and annual packages for onward submission to HQ.
  • Make sure all income taxes, withholding taxes, and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly.

Finance and Accounting Manager

DOTMAC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
12.2018 - 10.2022
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
  • Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers
  • Bolstered revenues by creating codes for accounting tasks, cost estimation and revenue generation
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
  • Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation
  • Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures
  • Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with [4]-person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Review, record and track expenses daily by reviewing supporting documents
  • Handle cash and payment disbursement through vouchers, prepare Monthly payroll, Withholdings and remittances of PAYE and Pension
  • Solve all clients issues with financial queries
  • Compute, Prepare and remit all Taxes due-VAT, WHT, CIT
  • Lead in improvement of business processes by periodically reviewing and introducing cost reduction system for the company on major expenses
  • Conduct call over of posting in accounting software to ensure accuracy.

Account Manager/Marketing Executive

SMARTERGRID INTERNATIONAL
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors
  • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand
  • Developed pipeline to monitor sales progress and boost company revenue
  • Analyzed account details such as usage, sales data and client comments to enhance understanding of effectiveness and client needs
  • Managed book of business to maintain positive relationships and make effective financial or client-related decisions.

Accountant/Receptionist

STUDIO XPLICIT LIMITED
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.

Account Intern

FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION, TREASURY
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
  • Recorded incoming and outgoing files from and to other offices
  • Raised and booked vouchers
  • Inputted payment and retirement vouchers.

Education

Masters in Public Sector Accounting - PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING

Nasarawa State University - Keffi
08.2022

B.SC. - ACCOUNTING

Bingham University - Karu
08.2014

Skills

  • Creative thinking skill
  • Ability to lead/coach
  • Innovative
  • Problem solving skills
  • Financial reporting
  • Technology proficient
  • Budget management
  • Data management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Proficient in QuickBooks, Zoho books etc
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Accounting solutions integration
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE (Excel, PowerPoint, word)

Certification

  • Institute of chartered Accountants(ICAN), 2023
  • Certified National Accountant, Association of National Accountants Nigeria(ANAN), 2021
  • Financial Modelling and Value Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute, 2022
  • National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, 2015
  • Nysc/Mdgs War Against Poverty Programme, 2015
  • Agro-Allied Training And Livestock Management, 2015

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hausa
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Finance Assistant

Mercy Corps Nigeria
02.2023 - Current

Finance and Accounting Manager

DOTMAC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
12.2018 - 10.2022

Account Manager/Marketing Executive

SMARTERGRID INTERNATIONAL
08.2017 - 11.2018

Accountant/Receptionist

STUDIO XPLICIT LIMITED
02.2016 - 10.2016

Account Intern

FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION, TREASURY
12.2014 - 10.2015

Masters in Public Sector Accounting - PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING

Nasarawa State University - Keffi

B.SC. - ACCOUNTING

Bingham University - Karu

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