Akaninyene Edem

Edem Akaniyene Offiong Remote Accountant & Bookkeeper | Excel & Sage Expert Professional Summary Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with 4+ years of experience supporting small to medium-sized businesses, NGOs, and audit firms. I specialize in virtual bookkeeping, tax filing, financial reporting, and audit support. Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Sage Accounting, and remote collaboration tools. I deliver accurate financial records, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide actionable insights to help businesses make informed decisions. Core Competencies Remote Bookkeeping & Data Entry Tax Filing (Small & Medium Businesses) Financial Statement Preparation Budgeting & Forecasting Audit Support & Documentation Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Sage Accounting Software Financial Reporting & Analysis Client Communication & Virtual Collaboration Compliance with Financial Regulations Professional Experience Financial Assistant (Remote Capable) - Eduongo Offiong & Co. (Jan 2023 - Sept 2024) - Prepared and managed petty cash book and daily financial statements. - Collaborated with audit teams to sort and analyze documents for large-scale audits. - Used Excel to enter and track financial data with high accuracy. - Participated in client meetings and prepared detailed reports for decision-making. Volunteer Data Entry Clerk - FHI 360 (NGO) (Nov 2020 - Dec 2022) - Entered and maintained program data with 99% accuracy in online systems. - Verified large datasets and generated reports to support program monitoring. Edem Akaniyene Offiong Remote Accountant & Bookkeeper | Excel & Sage Expert - Digitized paper-based records to improve efficiency by 50%. - Worked closely with remote teams to ensure timely reporting and data integrity. Tax Officer - Essien Etim & Associates (Jun 2018 - Oct 2020) - Filed tax returns for SMEs and provided guidance on compliance. - Prepared financial statements and assisted clients in financial planning. - Monitored clients' deadlines and progress to ensure timely filing. Audit Officer - Joseph Inyang & Co. (Jun 2016 - May 2018) - Conducted audits for corporations and reviewed financial statements. - Compiled reports and presented findings to clients. - Used Excel and Word for documentation and working paper preparation. Education BSc (Hons) in Accounting Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State July 2010 - August 2014 Certifications Student Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Technical Skills Microsoft Excel, Sage Accounting, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet Soft Skills Excellent communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, ability to work independently, deadline-focused Languages Edem Akaniyene Offiong Remote Accountant & Bookkeeper | Excel & Sage Expert English (Fluent), Ibibio (Native) Availability Open to part-time or full-time remote opportunities Flexible with time zones and client schedules