Vivian Nwabueze
House 16, 69 Road, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Operations
SOCIAL WELFARE NETWORK INITIATIVE
Abuja, FCT
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Highlight: Lead, coach and motivate the team in accomplishing the task and also the report writing.
- Designed the table that make data reporting easier.
- Developed and ensure the effective management of the organization.
- Development, implementation and interpretation of human resource strategies, polices, procedures and system that are consistent.
- Management of staff life cycle- recruitment, selection, contract management on boarding and exits.
- Development and regular review and update an appropriate Risk register for finance and integrate it into CP’s overall risk matrix
- Active participant in SMT and contribute to strategic decision making and the overall development of SWNI
- Participate in international meetings/workshops or network with regard to finance, Admin and security both within and outside North East
- Coordinate with sponsorship department and produce annual forecasts of sponsorship income for next cycle
- Participate in and/ or facilitate partner NGOs/CBOs organizational and capacity assessment and development
- Assess the financial ability of potential partners including their internal control systems, documentation and capacity to report on expenditures.
- Any other task as assigned by the country director
Account Assistant
ADAM SMITH OPERATIONS WEST AFRICA
Abuja - FCT
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Verifying accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents
- Preparation of the accounts documents for SOLAR, MAFITA and NIAF (3 Arms of Adam smith International)
- Checking and verifying invoice and payment vouchers before payment.
- Maintain ongoing oversight over company’s compliance with regulatory, legislative, contractual and risk management
- Conduct internal audits and support improvement on processes implementation
- Handled the organization forex
- Filling and retrieving of administrative and financial information
- Collecting receipts from reimbursable expenses for consultants
- Maintain a comprehensive inventory for all the company assets
- Manage petty cash transactions
- Assist with bank transactions
- Prepare monthly payrolls and pay slips
- Handle of cash transactions
- Maintaining a database for approved services providers’ details inclusive of fees
- Generate reports detailing various metrics and account information
- Accessed credit records to evaluate customer’s histories
- Established procedures for custody and control of assets records, loan collateral and securities to ensure safekeeping.
Accounts officer
NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY, NIAF, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
Abuja - FCT
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Continuous negotiation on vendor pricing and fees, performed spot-checks, that serves as data for qualitative analysis for monitoring and evaluation
- Establish procedures for custody and control of assets, records and loan collateral and securities to ensure safekeeping
- Maintain integrity of general ledger, including the chart of account
- Analyze and research report issue to improve accounting operations procedures
- Preparing the monthly accounting expenses
- Follow up with the staff loan and also take care of the petty cash at the office
- Oversee the organization forex
- Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information
- Conduct internal audits, and facilitate external audits, to support and implement improvement processes
PAY OFFICER
MALARIA ACTION PROGRAM FOR STATE, Ibadan Oyo State
Ibadan -Oyo State
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Responded to customer request via telephone and email
- Support the Chief operating officer with daily function
- Visits the rural villages and monitored the campaigns
- Supervis both the mobilization and distribution teams
- Disbursement of funds to participants.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Direct Sales Representative
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK Wuse 2 Abuja
Abuja, FCT
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Asked appropriate open-ended questions to discover prospects needs and requirements
- Developed and maintained long-term relationship with the policyholders and small business entities
- Analyzed processes previously used to send products to customers and uncovered a more efficient method that was positively received by all involved parties
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts
- Working as part of the sales team to develop both new and existing markets and evaluating competitor activities and developing appropriate responses
- Sales of personal installment loan, wealth management and SME products to specified companies, NGO’S and individuals and writing accurate & informative sales reports and documentation
- Identified and research for potentials leads and opportunities
- Adhering to the administrative standard check list, aggressive field sales, and submission of market reports.
Assistant Ware House Manager
GRAND PRODUCTS CO. LTD
Abuja, FCT
02.2005 - 04.2011
- Supervise the Shelf attendants and also monitor the flow of goods at the ware house and also take records of the goods expiring dates
- Managed the scheduling for store shifts so that there was proper staffing at all times
- Immediate address problems with customers to promote quick and successful resolution
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window and sales floor
- Monitored security and handled incidents in a calm and professional manner
- Assigned work to team members based on personal strengths and job knowledge
- Cultivated a customer- focus shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner
- Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
- Pricing of the products purchased before the items are shelved
- Make sure all products are properly shelved both in the store and showroom.
Education
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu, Enugu State - Nigeria 10.1997 - 08.2001
Community Girls Secondary School, Umugasi, Aba
Abia State, Nigeria 09.1987 - 07.1994
Skills
Strong negotiating, listening and interpersonal skillsManaging teams and project deliveriesDriving projects to meet aggressive deadlinesData analysisSelf motivatedAdvance proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office ExcelInventory trackingTracking Expenses and sales using a softwareCreating and tracking BudgetsInvoicing using a softwareWilling to attend any training to further develop my skills and knowledgeComprehensive understanding of international economics, especially emerging marketsAbility to work in a time sensitive, market driven environmentProficiency in Excel and graphing softwareAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to make linkages and to use common sense in solving problems and making decisionsDedicated to financial integrity and cost-effectivenessIntellectual curiosity
Additional Information
Additional Training
1. Maxwell Leadership Training
2. Data Entry Training
Personal Information
Marital Status: Single
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: 17th February, 1979
Timeline
Head of Operations
SOCIAL WELFARE NETWORK INITIATIVE
09.2017 - 04.2018
Account Assistant
ADAM SMITH OPERATIONS WEST AFRICA
04.2014 - 12.2016
Accounts officer
NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY, NIAF, ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL
09.2012 - 04.2014
PAY OFFICER
MALARIA ACTION PROGRAM FOR STATE, Ibadan Oyo State
07.2012 - 09.2012
Direct Sales Representative
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK Wuse 2 Abuja
04.2011 - 03.2012
Assistant Ware House Manager
GRAND PRODUCTS CO. LTD
02.2005 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
10.1997 - 08.2001
Community Girls Secondary School, Umugasi, Aba
09.1987 - 07.1994