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Anthony Chikaodiri Oko

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

A contemporary accountant with over 10 years professional experience in management, accounting, research, finance and financial statement analyses, data and data analyses roles and responsibilities. A resilient, committed, and transparent communicator, team manager and initiative but diligent payroll expert. Ever ready to learn and improve while contributing to development and growth of any employer.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Accountant

Divine 24/7 Recruitment
Sheffield, Sheffield
10.2021 - Current
  • Analyses monthly reporting to reconcile operations and general ledger.
  • Introduced automated client deduction reconciliation for HMRC and payslip validation.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualization.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
  • Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of payment schedule and payslip.

Account and Business Development Manager

Landum Aluminum
Jalingo , Taraba State
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Maintained company account and introduced automated, computerized remote account monitoring.
  • Identified, created and closed new business opportunities through strategic networking, enhancing valuable client bases.
  • Oversaw full sales lifecycle from prospecting clients to closing deals, recorded over £500,000 deals in 6 weeks.
  • Drew on understanding of key markets to push development of business strategies.
  • Managed budgets and inventory to minimize costs and maximise profits.
  • Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account penetration and development.

Assistant Lecturer

Taraba State University
Jalingo , Taraba State
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Worked with graduate students and teaching assistants on the development of classroom material and teaching practicums.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered statistics and research writing,
  • Provided guidance and support to students through tutorials and extra classes to facilitate academic excellence.
  • Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into an online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
  • Supervised complex academic research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results.
  • Designed, led, conducted and published the first university student-staff evaluation report and assessment.
  • Lead 6 special projects such as assessment and evaluation to expand students' academic learning opportunities.

Accountant

Chu Jah Nig. Ltd
Afikpo, Ebonyi
07.2012 - 02.2018
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using SAP to secure payment traceability.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 98% accuracy.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information using QuickBooks.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2021 - 08.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Education

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Kaduna, Nigeria
04.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Michael Okpara University Umudike
Umuahia, Nigeria
11.2013 - 08.2016

National Diploma - Accounting

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana
Afikpo, Nigeria
10.2010 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Tax accounting specialization
  • Payroll processing
  • SAP expertise
  • Sage Accounts
  • Financial reporting specialist
  • MS Office Suite
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
  • SPSS/STATA/SAS software proficient
  • Financial statements expertise
  • V-lookups
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Process optimization
  • Strong communication
  • Budget analysis
  • Statutory reporting
  • ERP software
  • Account reconciliation
  • Pivot tables
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Flow analysis

Languages

English
Native
Latin
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Certification


  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) License - 2019
  • Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered 2018
  • International Strategic Management Institute (ISMI) 2018
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (Partly Qualified) 2022
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)- Member 2021
  • Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) FMVA and BIDA Training - 2022

Timeline

Payroll Accountant

Divine 24/7 Recruitment
10.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

Nottingham Trent University
09.2021 - 08.2023

Account and Business Development Manager

Landum Aluminum
02.2020 - 08.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Education

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
04.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Lecturer

Taraba State University
04.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Michael Okpara University Umudike
11.2013 - 08.2016

Accountant

Chu Jah Nig. Ltd
07.2012 - 02.2018

National Diploma - Accounting

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana
10.2010 - 07.2012

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