CHIKA CHARITY UMEH
Lagos ,Ajeromi-Ifelodu
Summary
Seasoned professional in finance and accounting industry. Can streamline financial operations and improve financial health of any organisation through strategic planning, financial analysis, and cost control. Set apart by deep understanding of modern accounting software and commitment to regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant
Bliss Enterprise
Lagos, Nigeria
2020.02 - Current
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Assisted with strategic planning efforts leading to sustained growth.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Assisting in conducting financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
NYSC Accounting Intern
Nigerian Ports Authority
Lagos , Nigeria
2018.11 - 2019.11
- Worked closely with other departments resolving account discrepancies promptly.
- Processed financial transactions and posted revenue to oracle and excel systems.
- maintained ledgers and reconciled financial records to ensure data accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing financial report and documentation for departmental audits.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements for accurate record keeping.
- Reviewed invoices and billing procedures for accuracy and consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
IMO State University
Owerri, NigeriaSenior secondary school certificate - Commercial
Patjoe High School
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Sales ledger handling
- Credit control techniques
- Debt recovery measures
- Cash book reconciliation
- Management accounting competence
- Taxation knowledge
- Cost allocation
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Balance sheet competency
- Payroll administration
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Excel
- Communication and interpersonal skill
- Precision in data input
Certification
- Certified virtual assistant
- Bsc Accountancy
- SSCE
Accomplishments
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable efficiently.
- Reduced invoice processing time by 20% through improved record organisation.
- Assisted in reconciling 50+ bank transactions weekly.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained accurate financial records with a high level of attention to detail.
- Processed over 200 invoices per month with a high level of accuracy.
Reference
Mrs Blessing Nwaku
+234 703 3389 736
Importwithbliss@gmail.com
Timeline
Accountant
Bliss Enterprise
2020.02 - Current
NYSC Accounting Intern
Nigerian Ports Authority
2018.11 - 2019.11
Senior secondary school certificate - Commercial
Patjoe High School
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
IMO State University