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Work History
Education
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Software
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Sefiat Abutu

Sefiat Abutu

House Keeper
Edinburgh

Summary

Energetic and proactive houdsekeeper with a friendly demeanour and a knack for problem-solving. Seeking a position in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where i can utilise my skills to effectively clean and maintain various areas, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents, guests, or employees.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Housekeeper

NIC Cleaning Services
Stirling
04.2023 - Current
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Verified cleanliness and organisation of storage areas and carts.
  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices, and other commercial buildings.

Finance Officer

Accion Microfinance Bank
lagos
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Analysed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.

Finance Assistant

Alert Microfinance Bank
Lagos
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Microsoft Excel.
  • Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
  • Organised and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Organised and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
  • Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
  • Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
  • Minimised risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
  • Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
12.2014 - 09.2018

Skills

    Account Reconciliation

Financial administration

Cost control and reduction

Reporting familiarity

Financial analysis and reporting

FHA loan process background

GAAP

Safe chemical handling

Deep cleaning abilities

Equipment monitoring

Equipment operation

Facilities maintenance

Housekeeping skills

Multitasking Abilities

Good Telephone Etiquette

Attention to Detail

Software

Microsoft office

Sage

Quickbooks

Timeline

Housekeeper - NIC Cleaning Services
04.2023 - Current
Finance Officer - Accion Microfinance Bank
05.2022 - 01.2023
Finance Assistant - Alert Microfinance Bank
08.2021 - 05.2022
University of Lagos - Bachelor of Science, Finance
12.2014 - 09.2018
Sefiat AbutuHouse Keeper