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JOAN AMIKHE

Sunderland,Tyne & Wear

Summary

Meticulous accounting graduate with a strong background in financial reporting, payroll processing, and accounts receivable/accounts payable management. Skilled in QuickBooks, Xero, SAGE, and advanced Excel functionalities, with a solid grounding in posting journal entries and maintaining records. Exhibits outstanding numerical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and effective time management to enhance client relationships and improve operational efficiency. Dedicated to utilizing interpersonal communication skills to advance organizational objectives and ensure financial precision.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accounts Officer

Golden Tulip Hotels
Ibadan, Jericho GRA
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Streamlined invoice process, reducing errors significantly over time.
  • Maintained confidential records, ensuring data privacy and integrity.
  • Assisted in payroll management ensuring timely payment to employees.
  • Assisted in annual audits resulting in accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepared journal entries, providing detailed record keeping.
  • Assisted senior accountants, contributing to smooth operation of department.
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.
  • Followed bookkeeping regulations and tax legislation to maximise external compliance.

Accounting Clerk

Skype Energy Limited
Lekki, Lagos State
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Liaised with clients to resolve receivable issues promptly.
  • Managed invoice disputes to ensure prompt resolution.
  • Kept track of all transactions and bills to maintain organised records.
  • Utilised accounting software to optimise bookkeeping tasks.
  • Generated regular reports on payables and receivables for management review.
  • Processed employee expenses, ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.
  • Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
  • Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy

University of Sunderland
10.2024 - 07.2025

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Auchi Polytechnic Auchi
02.2015 - 08.2017

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Client relations
  • Experience with Quickbook
  • Proficient in Xero
  • Advanced excel use
  • Journal entries posting
  • Experience with SAGE
  • Numeracy skills
  • AR and AP expertise
  • Payroll administration
  • Financial reporting

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy

University of Sunderland
10.2024 - 07.2025

Accounts Officer

Golden Tulip Hotels
09.2021 - 05.2024

Accounting Clerk

Skype Energy Limited
02.2018 - 03.2019

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Auchi Polytechnic Auchi
02.2015 - 08.2017
JOAN AMIKHE