Edric Okungbowa
London, UK
Summary
Motivated and driven finance professional with over two years' experience managing purchase and sales ledgers within a growing design management company. Through my role, I have developed strong attention to detail, accountability and an understanding of financial processes that support accurate reporting and month-end activities. Currently studying AAT Level 2, I am eager to continue building on my foundations and take on greater responsibility within a broader accounting role that encourages continuous learning and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Assistant
Plan A Consultants
London
08.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end purchase ledger processing, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting ahead of month-end cut off.
- Generated and reviewed aged payable/receivable reports in Xero to facilitate month-end close and deliver reporting insights to Head of Finance.
- Independently reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Oversaw sales ledger activities, tracked aged receivables, and proactively engaged clients and internal stakeholders to enhance cash flow visibility.
- Improved company credit card control process by shifting reconciliations from monthly to weekly review, strengthening compliance and reducing month-end pressure.
- Process and reconcile internal expense claims, ensuring supporting documentation compliance and accurate financial records.
- Acted as key liaison between finance, project managers, and clients to resolve billing queries and clarify payment timelines.
- Systems: Xero | Excel (formulas, reconciliations, reporting extracts)
Waiting Staff
Gig Recruitment
London
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Ensured efficient service and maintained high standards through strong work ethic.
- Assisted in operations at renowned restaurants and hotels in London.
Admissions Assistant
South Essex College
Grays
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Facilitated college admissions processes through effective data management, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of records.
- Coordinated with teachers to offer tailored guidance to prospective students, enhancing their understanding of admission requirements.
- Executed data entry and updates for student records, maintaining integrity and compliance with institutional standards.
- Organised and scheduled meetings to support admissions activities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Pharmacy
Medway School of Pharmacy
Chatham, KentA-Levels -
All Saints Catholic School Sixth Form
Dagenham, LondonCertificate in Financial Studies -
All Saints Catholic School
Dagenham, LondonAAT -
E-Careers
LondonGCSEs -
All Saints Catholic School
Dagenham, LondonSkills
- Purchase and sales ledger management
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Month-end close support
- Financial reporting and ageing analysis
- Expense and corporate card reconciliation
- Process improvement and internal controls
- Stakeholder communication (clients, suppliers and internal teams)
- Accountability and ownership of financial processes
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Plan A Consultants
08.2023 - Current
Admissions Assistant
South Essex College
08.2021 - 09.2021
Waiting Staff
Gig Recruitment
06.2021 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Pharmacy
Medway School of Pharmacy
A-Levels -
All Saints Catholic School Sixth Form
Certificate in Financial Studies -
All Saints Catholic School
AAT -
E-Careers
GCSEs -
All Saints Catholic School