Uchennamee Abara
Summary
I am a financial professional with expertise in QuickBooks, bookkeeping, and financial management, with proven leadership in overseeing financial systems and managing bank relationships. Additionally, I am proficient in account reconciliation, payroll administration, and closing processes, with strong skills in risk assessment and financial analysis. I have demonstrated ability in performance monitoring and audit coordination, complemented by advanced Excel skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Controller
PSA Financial Services Ltd
Leicester, UK
12.2020 - Current
- Manage payroll operations, ensure all queries and payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure timely disbursement of salaries by adhering strictly to payroll schedules.
- Work closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures, to ensure accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
- Record and monitor expenses, income, sales, and purchases to prevent budget overruns.
- Manage bank reconciliations and short-term working capital, including credit control.
- Handle payroll administration to guarantee proper compensation for employees.
- Conduct payroll reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy.
Customer Advisor/Interim Branch Manager
Great Portland Street Post Office
London, UK
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Showcased thorough knowledge of Post Office offerings, assisting customers with product selection.
- Streamlined check-out processes to deliver prompt service at counters.
- Effectively handled customer complaints, preserving brand integrity.
- Created welcoming environments for customers by establishing rapport and identifying needs.
- Executed cash register operations efficiently, managing various payment types.
- Conducted accurate cash counts at shift commencement and conclusion for precision.
- Engaged in collaborative team efforts to foster high levels of employee performance.
Accounts Assistant
Mill Wood Accounting
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Completed financial reports and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Performed bank reconciliations, ledger management, and software data entry.
- Handled business expenses and maintained accurate financial records.
- Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
Accounts Assistant
AIA Accountancy Ltd
Greenwich - London, UK
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Processed client expenses.
- Managed communications with clients via phone and email.
- Assisted in the verification of facts.
- Performed administrative tasks.
- Maintained files and electronic records.
- Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly.
- Inputted sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Kept and updated digital and physical financial records.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Chester
Chester2016
Skills
- Bookkeeping and double-entry accounting
- Payroll administration (PAYE, NI, pensions)
- Bank and account reconciliations
- VAT returns and ledger maintenance
- Month-end and year-end close support
- Profit & loss and balance sheet reporting
- QuickBooks and accounting systems
- Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots)
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
Affiliations
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Timeline
Accounts Controller
PSA Financial Services Ltd
12.2020 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Mill Wood Accounting
11.2019 - 02.2020
Accounts Assistant
AIA Accountancy Ltd
01.2018 - 11.2018
Customer Advisor/Interim Branch Manager
Great Portland Street Post Office
11.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Chester