Emem Ede
Leeds
Summary
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project support officer
Spread Ur Wings Foundation
Thornton Heath, London United Kingdom
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with project managers to ensure seamless execution of developmental projects aimed at youth empowerment and community engagement.
- Managed logistics and coordinated resources, facilitating the smooth implementation of various initiatives within budget and timeline constraints.
- Conducted comprehensive project documentation and reporting, enhancing transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
- Supported the development and delivery of training materials and workshops, increasing participant engagement and knowledge retention.
- Liaised with community leaders and external partners to foster relationships and enhance project outreach and impact.
- Supported management of project budgets up to20,000.
Project Officer (Volunteer)
Afrikindness
Leeds, West Yorkshire
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Accounts Officer
Tots Academy
Federal capital territory
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Process journal entries, Online transfers and payment
- Perform Account receivables and Account payables duties
- Process payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustment
- Liaising with tax consultants & Pension fund administrator
- Prepare calendar year-end tax document
- Facilitated organisation's process for tax clearance certificates
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of 45 employees
- Reported on company debtor balances and exposures to inform stakeholders
- Assisted senior management with ad hoc finance projects
- Mitigated accounting risks by identifying and improving process inefficiencies
- Carried out routine bank reconciliation and confirmed all clients' remittances/payments and confirmed company's account
- Safekeeping of funds and deposits to bank.
Accountant
Fastlane Express International
Federal Capital Territory
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 97% accuracy
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports
- Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions
- Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards
- Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
Finance Assistant
Intercommunity Development Social Organization
Federal Capital Terrotory
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepared bi-weekly invoices, promptly sending out bills for 250 customers
- Compiled various reports relating to budgets, expenses and payroll for review
- Interacted and built collaborative relationships with marketing, sales and operations staff
- Observed strict confidentiality policies to maintain data integrity
- Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls
- Interpreted and applied accounting policies, rules and regulations to confirm compliance with applicable standards
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
Audit Assistant
Nnachi Okpara & Co (Chartered accountant)
Federal Capital Territory
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers
- Used professional judgment and GAAP knowledge to determine the materiality of transactions within financial statements
- Liaised with FCT Tax Authority to facilitate preparation of 17 corporation tax returns and computations
- Collaborated with a more comprehensive department to deliver high-quality client service
- Helped company to meet cash collection targets through billing and fee recovery
- Built and maintained effective relationships with internal and external clients for solid client satisfaction ratings
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
Tax Accountant Assistant
Dimeji Olatubosun & Co (Chartered accountant)
Federal Capiital Territory
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Checked accounting data and financial reports and pinpointed omissions and potential issues
- Supported implementation of tax policies to simplify return filing and payment
- Helped with researching tax issues and documenting conclusions for reference purposes
- Advised management teams on tax-related matters to facilitate decision-making efforts
- Fielded tax-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Reconciled tax accounts with balance sheets and tracked pending taxes against submitted payments
- Reconciled taxes and declarations to general ledgers for audit purposes
- Managed documentation to support tax reporting activities
- Collaborated with outsourcing firms to review tax returns and resolve over 97% of detected problems.
Sales Representative
Eyivicad Nigeria Enterprises
Fedral Capital Territory
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Presented latest merchandise to prospective buyers
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service
- Maximised business potential by providing excellent customer service and ensuring 99.99% client retention
- Increased revenue by acquiring new customers and determining need to offer relevant products
- Developed new business by networking with valuable customers
- Accounted for all inventory and ordered new stock
- Utilised various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales
- Meet with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information
- Completed customer searches to generate new leads
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
Education
Master of Science: Project management - Construction
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom 01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science: Accountancy - Honours - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University
Kaduna, Nigeria 11.2010 - 12.2014
Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Project Management -
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - 10.2023
Project Initiation: Starting A Successful Project: Project Management - undefined
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - undefined
Foundations of Project Management: Project Management - undefined
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - undefined
Skills
- Training and development
- Analytical problem solving
- Project planning and development
- Logistics Management
- Project Management
- Change Control Processes
- Technical Support
- Project estimation and bidding
- Strategic planning
- Financial administration
- Compliance understanding
Websites
Affiliations
- Associate Member of APM
- CSCS Card
- Health & Safety Training
Languages
English
German
Custom
Travelling, Reading, Music, and Writing
Certification
Associate Member
Association for Project Management (APM)
Green Card Health and Safety on Sites
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Card)
Timeline
Project support officer
Spread Ur Wings Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Project Officer (Volunteer)
Afrikindness
02.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science: Project management - Construction
Leeds Beckett University
01.2023 - 04.2024
Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Project Management -
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - 10.2023
Project Initiation: Starting A Successful Project: Project Management - undefined
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - undefined
Foundations of Project Management: Project Management - undefined
Coursera | Online
10.2022 - undefined
Accounts Officer
Tots Academy
11.2019 - 12.2022
Accountant
Fastlane Express International
01.2018 - 10.2019
Finance Assistant
Intercommunity Development Social Organization
04.2017 - 12.2017
Audit Assistant
Nnachi Okpara & Co (Chartered accountant)
12.2016 - 03.2017
Tax Accountant Assistant
Dimeji Olatubosun & Co (Chartered accountant)
01.2016 - 10.2016
Sales Representative
Eyivicad Nigeria Enterprises
09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science: Accountancy - Honours - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University
11.2010 - 12.2014
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