SYLVIA MANAAN DAYIL
Abuja
Summary
Dynamic financial systems leader with a proven track record in optimizing internal accounting processes and enhancing system performance. Expertise encompasses all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget management, payroll oversight and Grant management . Demonstrated ability to work and Contribute to high-performing teams in high-volume environments, ensuring compliance and accuracy in operations. Committed to leveraging skills to tackle new challenges and drive organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Payroll Officer
Mercy Corps Nigeria
07.2024 - Current
- Payroll Management: Oversee and process payroll for national staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, tax regulations, and labor laws.
- Manage employee deductions, including pension, taxes, and insurance contributions, ensuring all remittances are completed on time.
- Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for NGN and USD to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded, identifying and rectifying discrepancies.
- Invoicing & Accounts Payable: Issue invoices and ensure timely collection of payments, liaising with vendors and clients to resolve any billing issues.
- Maintain and track accounts payable to ensure proper documentation and timely payments.
- Amortization: Manage amortization schedules for expenses, ensuring accurate allocation over the relevant periods.
- Month-End Processes: Assist in month-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported, and review timesheets and allocations.
- Prepare financial reports for review by senior management, ensuring that all reports comply with both internal and donor requirements.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed financial reports, including payroll summaries, tax reports, amortization records, and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps' internal policies, local labor laws, and donor regulations related to payroll and finance.
- Assist in the preparation for external and internal audits, providing supporting documentation as needed.
- Expense Tracking and Budgeting: Support budget monitoring by tracking expenses and ensuring they align with the approved budget.
- Help prepare financial forecasts, and assist with budget adjustments when necessary.
- Ensure sub-grant files are complete and up to date, as per the policy sub-grant file checklist.
- Process Improvement: Continuously work to streamline payroll and financial processes, improving efficiency, and reducing the potential for errors.
Finance Assistant
Mercy Corps Nigeria
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the preparation and processing of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Supported budgeting and financial forecasting efforts, contributing to the development of department-specific financial reports.
- Coordinated the preparation of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Worked closely with senior finance staff to monitor and analyze expenditures, helping to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Managed petty cash and handled disbursement requests, ensuring all transactions were properly documented.
- Assisted in the reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring the accuracy of the organization’s financial records.
- Supported in the preparation of donor reports, and maintained documentation for financial audits.
- Ensure All finance Documents are Complete and properly Archived
- Collaborated with program and administrative teams to ensure that financial practices aligned with Mercy Corps’ standards and donor requirements.
Finance and Accounting Manager
Dotmac Technologies Limited
Abuja
12.2018 - 10.2022
- Prepare monthly Budgets and Variance analysis
- Led banking reconciliations and prepared monthly balance sheet statements
- Managed tax statements, journal entries, payments, and transfers to reduce liabilities
- Created accounting codes for cost estimation and revenue generation to increase company revenues
- Organized and tracked budgets, expenses, and ensured tight business controls
- Provided forecasting and financial guidance to the accounting team for annual budget preparation
- Oversaw a 4-person team in executing high-volume accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll, budgeting)
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements
- Managed payroll processing, withholdings, and remittances for PAYE and pension
- Resolved financial queries, computed, and remitted VAT, WHT, and CIT taxes
- Introduced cost-reduction processes to improve business efficiency and reduce major expenses
Account Manager/Marketing Executive
Smartergrid International
Abuja
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Delivered compelling presentations and built strong customer relationships to secure high-value accounts
- Identified client needs and proposed effective solutions to increase customer engagement
- Monitored sales progress through pipeline development, driving revenue growth
- Analyzed usage, sales data, and client feedback to improve services and customer satisfaction
- Maintained positive relationships with clients and made informed decisions regarding accounts
Accountant/Receptionist
Studio Xplicit Limited
Lifecamp
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Strengthened financial controls and transparency, leveraging accounting knowledge
- Managed daily accounting functions including payroll, wage allocations, and cash management
- Reconciled accounts, reviewed expense data, and ensured financial accuracy
- Developed budgets and forecasts for the management group, ensuring timely accounting deadlines
- Implemented systems to detect and correct errors, preventing recurring issues
Account Intern
Federal Capital Territory Administration
Abuja
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports using accounting software
- Maintained accurate and organized financial documentation for filing purposes
- Processed vouchers and tracked incoming/outgoing files across departments
Education
Masters - Public Sector Accounting
Nasarawa State University
Keffi01.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting
Bingham University
Karu01.2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budget and Expense Management
- Technology Proficient (Microsoft Dynamics,SAP(prosource), QuickBooks, Zoho Books, MS Office)
- Documentation requirements
- Compliance
- Payroll and Withholdings Management
- Creative Problem Solving and Innovation
- Leadership and Team Coaching
- Data Management and Forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Tax law knowledge
- Multi-tasking and time management
Certification
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2023
- Certified National Accountant (ANAN), 2021
- Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute, 2022
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), 2015
- MDGs War Against Poverty Programme (NYSC), 2015
- Agro-Allied Training & Livestock Management, 2015
Languages
- English, Native
- Hausa, Elementary (A2)
Additional Notes
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Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance and Payroll Officer
Mercy Corps Nigeria
07.2024 - Current
Finance Assistant
Mercy Corps Nigeria
02.2023 - 07.2024
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
12.2014 - 10.2015
Masters - Public Sector Accounting
Nasarawa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting
Bingham University
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