Doris Abiodun
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
An accomplished accounting professional with more than 10 years of experience, known for precision and a keen ability to handle financial tasks with accuracy. Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless coordination and adherence to financial regulations. Skilled in analysing and maintaining accurate financial records, with a strong emphasis on meeting disclosure standards. Recognized for efficient multitasking, effective time management, and a proactive approach to achieving objectives both independently and within teams. Proficient in utilizing various accounting software to optimize processes and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Project Support Officer
Nottingham University Hospitals
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, fostering strong relationships.
- Supported clinical and non-clinical staff morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on inventory management, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement.d staff engagement.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
- Cultivated work environment focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
- Facilitated communication between project stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Managed organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes.
- Achieved desired results by monitoring project progress, anticipating potential bottlenecks and implementing preventative action.
- Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve project success.
- Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimise project delays and cost overruns.
- Analysed project outcomes and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in future initiatives.
- Coordinated strategic plans for administrative services management and optimisation to best use available resources.
- Communicated arrangements clearly and concisely to confirm all personnel fully understood and could deliver to exceptional standards.
- Set accurate budgets based on historical data and forecasted trends to keep operations financially sound.
- Directed daily operation of procurement and inventory management processes, and flexed with changing demands to consistently meet objectives.
- Acquired thorough understanding of key stakeholders needs, and requirements to provide accurate project scope.
- Oversaw work of administrative staff, supporting clinical operations and facilitated key cross-functional collaboration in terms of stock availibility and maintaining ordering levels.
- Facilitated communication between project teams and other departments to support smooth project execution.
- Deputised for PM in meetings during their absence, leading staff on the agenda.
- Implemented quality control processes to maintain high standards and compliance throughout implementation of the INGENICA system project phases.
- Updated and managed all data entry for Suppliers, Products, Patients, Supply Chain and Finance team database using Ingenica Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business software.
- Took meeting minutes, distributed agenda and produced action points following all meetings.
- Provided detailed trainining and thorough project administration management to clinical and non Clinical Staff and project colleagues.
- Facilitated project audit processes, compiling findings for review to improve project outcomes and efficiency.
- Prepared and delivered regular project updates and reports to senior management for strategic review and decision-making.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed, promoting a culture of teamwork and cooperation.
- Coordinated project schedules, resources, equipment and information to support project delivery within timeframes.
- Conducted post-project evaluation to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements for future improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with the coordination of external vendors, procurement team and contract team to ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports for effective project tracking and management.
- Organised meetings, including venue and calendar invites for all staff.
- Managed project databases and utilised project management software tools to keep track of all project activities
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to gather project feedback, provide further training where required and encourage collaborative environment.
- Tracked and analysed project performance, expenditures, and procurement to adhere to budgetary constraints.
- Organised and attended stakeholder meetings, taking minutes and keeping all participants informed of project developments.
- Liaised with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives for enhanced satisfaction.
- Monitored project progress, and handled any issues that arose, acting as the point of contact to communicate project status and ensure compliance.
Data Analyst
The IT Skills
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Led an end-to-end project for a client expanding into a new country, conducting a comprehensive analysis that identified the viability of online versus offline business models, resulting in a 25% increase in projected market share for the online model.
- Initiated the project by segregating and preparing data using SQL, achieving a 98% data accuracy rate, which ensured reliability for subsequent analyses.
- Executed Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes using Talend Open Studio, reducing data integration time by 40%, improving data quality, and enhancing usability for future analytical tasks.
- Utilized Power BI to visualize insights, developing an interactive dashboard that decreased reporting time by 50%, providing stakeholders with real-time, actionable insights into the feasibility of business expansion.
Financial Services Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained a 99% accuracy rate in invoice and credit note registration, ensuring minimal errors and financial discrepancies.
- Increased OCR processing speed by 20%, reducing manual data entry time and improving overall efficiency.
- Achieved a 100% accuracy rate in invoice coding and VAT application, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and preventing financial penalties. Accurate processing of all valid, duly authorised invoices for payment run and reconciliation of statements.
- Resolved 95% of invoice and credit note cancellation requests within 24 hours, demonstrating timely and efficient problem-solving.
- Responded to 98% of supplier inquiries within 24 hours, providing timely and accurate information and maintaining positive relationships. Processing of supplier's remittance and individual BACS payment.
Payroll Assistant
Pay packet Ltd.
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse client base, achieving 100% on-time payroll submissions.
- Improved payroll accuracy by 25% by generating and filing pre- and post-update reports, ensuring financial transparency.
- Ensured full compliance with tax regulations by applying HMRC tax code changes and reducing payroll discrepancies by 15%.
- Achieved 100% compliance with pension regulations by setting up and uploading employee pension data to the appropriate pension boards.
- Enhanced payroll efficiency by 20% by generating and updating pension letter codes, PAYE references, and HMRC authorization codes.
- Successfully completed and submitted Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS), maintaining accurate payroll records.
Final Accounts Trainee
Future Connect Accountants
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Boosted tax filing efficiency by 30% by precisely calculating corporate taxes, managing year-end journal entries, and ensuring timely submissions to HMRC.
- Achieved full compliance with HMRC tax regulations by preparing Final Accounts, CT600, and consistently meeting submission deadlines.
- Enhanced month-end reporting efficiency by 15% through meticulous Excel-based journal entries and a solid grasp of key accounting principles, including reversals.
- Improved client data accuracy by 20% by processing financial information and updating accounts in Sage Line 50, utilizing both current and comparative figures.
- Processed payroll, generated pay slips, handled Maternity & Statutory pay, forms P45 and P60, RTI submissions, and managed Pension Schemes using Sage Payroll 50.
- Increased client satisfaction by 10% by offering strategic financial advice, aiding clients in making informed business decisions.
- Reduced accounting discrepancies by 25% through rigorous record-keeping and strict adherence to financial standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Chartered Accountants Firm
Payroll Assistant
Gregory Priestly and Stewart Chartered Accountants
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Achieved 100% on-time payroll processing for a diverse client base by efficiently managing end-to-end payroll tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by applying HMRC tax code changes, reducing payroll discrepancies by 15%.
- Improved statutory deduction accuracy by 20% through precise calculation and processing of SMP, SSP, SPP, and Holiday Pay.
- Achieved a 100% accuracy rate in leave tracking by maintaining detailed records of employee holidays and absences.
- Consistently met payroll submission deadlines by completing and submitting FPS and EPS, maintaining compliance with reporting requirements.
- Achieved full compliance with pension regulations by accurately uploading employee pension data to the relevant pension boards.
- Ensured seamless payroll distribution by preparing and issuing pay slips and other payroll documents to employees on time.
- Processed payroll for multiple clients, managing 4 to 7 payrolls (each with an average of 25 staff) within tight deadlines, achieving 100% client satisfaction.
Accounts Manager/Financial Analyst
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2022
- Provided strategic financial guidance to the board, ensuring informed decision-making on all financial matters.
- Improved budget adherence by 20% through effective monitoring and analysis of organizational spending.
- Achieved a 100% audit compliance rate by consistently addressing and resolving internal and external audit queries.
- Developed comprehensive TORs for state office managers, standardizing roles and responsibilities across all locations.
- Increased productivity by 15% by setting and managing monthly performance targets for all state offices.
- Strengthened organizational alignment by actively participating in management meetings, driving key financial and operational decisions.
Chief Accountant
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Improved cash flow management by 20% by efficiently overseeing payables and receivables across the organization.
- Streamlined financial operations by supervising all accounting activities for both the head office and state offices, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Enhanced financial reporting efficiency by 30% by collating and analyzing comprehensive reports from state offices.
- Increased document management efficiency by 25% through the systematic organization of finance-related documents.
- Achieved timely financial insights by preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, supporting strategic decision-making.
Accounts Assistant
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2014
- Improved financial tracking accuracy by 20% by recording all daily cash expenditures, including revenue and cash transactions.
- Enhanced cash flow management by preparing precise cash reconciliations from state offices and consolidating cash reports for the head office.
- Increased financial transparency by producing accurate monthly financial statements, reflecting actual balances and supporting informed decision-making.
Education
MSc. - Accounting & Finance
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham01.2023
MSc. - Accounting
Benson Idahosa University
Edo state, Nigeria01.2019
BSc. - Accounting
University of Benin
Benin, Edo, Nigeria01.2007
Diploma in Accounting -
University of Benin
Benin, Edo, Nigeria01.2003
General Certificate of Education -
OCCSS Anyava
Okene, Kogi state, Nigeria01.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Sage Accounts Production Advance
- Sage 50 Accounts
- Sage Payroll
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- SQL
- Python
- Tableau
- Power Bi
- RStudio
- Employee Records
- Payments and Deduction
- Basic Pension Schemes
- Pay Elements & Company Reports
- Statutory Payments
- Generating Payslips
- Production of Year-End Accounts
- Corporation Tax
- Payroll Administration
- Time Management
- Meet Deadlines
- Client Relationship Management
- Administrative Tasks
- Machine Learning
- Data Analysis and Manipulation
- Snowflake
- ETL/ELT Process with Talend Studio
Certification
- ACA, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), 2024-01-01
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), 2023-01-01
- ICAN intensive training on 'IFRS for SMEs', 2013-01-01
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2012-01-01
- Technology Competence Initiative (Use of Accounting packages) Module 1, 2012-01-01
- Technology Competence Initiative (Use of Accounting packages) Module 2, 2012-01-01
- Accounting Education & Nigeria's Economic Development, 2009-01-01
- SERVICOM University of Maiduguri (NYSC Module), 2008-01-01
- National Youth Service Corps, 2008-01-01
References
Available upon request
Projects
- Weather Prediction, Developed a weather prediction project with xgboost, achieving 76.8% initial accuracy, improved to 80.9% through grid search cv hyper parameter optimization.
- Store Sales Dashboard, Performed data cleaning to handle missing values, remove duplicates, and standardize formats, improving data accuracy by 25%.
Timeline
Project Support Officer
Nottingham University Hospitals
06.2025 - Current
Financial Services Assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS
09.2024 - 06.2025
Data Analyst
The IT Skills
05.2024 - 01.2026
Payroll Assistant
Pay packet Ltd.
03.2024 - 05.2024
Payroll Assistant
Gregory Priestly and Stewart Chartered Accountants
08.2023 - 09.2023
Final Accounts Trainee
Future Connect Accountants
04.2023 - 02.2024
Accounts Manager/Financial Analyst
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2022
Chief Accountant
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
03.2014 - 03.2016
Accounts Assistant
Eagle Transport Company Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2014
MSc. - Accounting & Finance
Nottingham Trent University
MSc. - Accounting
Benson Idahosa University
BSc. - Accounting
University of Benin
Diploma in Accounting -
University of Benin
General Certificate of Education -
OCCSS Anyava