AUGUSTINE OFILI AZUKA HND, ACA In-view
🏠 Ikotun, Lagos ☎- 📧-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustine-ofili
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Performance-driven Accountant with 5+ years of experience in accounts management and financial
systems Supervised and mentored a team of accountants and respective accounting functions. Advised
managerial staff on measures in order to improve overall performance and customer satisfaction.
Developed and implemented 10+ financial strategies that helped reduce errors by 23% within 4 months.
Distinguished track record serving on diverse multi-million naira high net worth accounting and financial
projects. Thrives on healthy challenges and fast-paced environments with a strong focus on collaboration,
driving growth and delivering innovative solutions to fulfil client’s requirements. Professionally certified
and trained in Accounting. Currently seeking to leverage my experience in a management role in healthy
and deadline-driven business environments.
EXPERIENCE
Accountant | Charlie Walsh Nigeria Limited | Ikoyi, Lagos | May 2022 – Present
Proven Success and Impact
✓ Handled month-end and year-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
✓ Performed advance reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare
accurate forecasts
✓ Set up and moved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize
effectiveness of operations
✓ Developed and implemented effective accounting systems
✓ Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records
✓ Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
✓ Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
✓ Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and
reconciliations
✓ Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
✓ Oversee team of 3 accounting staff
✓ Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems
✓ Tracked and documented all expenditures
✓ Established system-wide accounting policies and control procedures to maintain accuracy and
compliance
✓ Delivered financial analysis and reports to convey fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness to
executive team
✓ Integrated financial information into business decision-making, Budgeting, forecasting and
strategic planning processes
✓ Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation
✓ Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting
accuracy
✓ Established complete accounting structures, processes controls to meet business requirements
✓ Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports
✓ Supported budget administration with detailed expenses analyses and report reviews
✓ Delivered superior customer service to clients
Accounts Officer | Tank & Tummy Ventures | Ifelodun, Lagos | June 2021 – April 2022
Performed financial risks assessments, prepared budgets, and processed payments, ensuring the accuracy
of all data.
Proven Success and Impact
✓ Reviewed and analyzed daily cash flows, completed reports and financial statements, and
monitored all cash transfers.
✓ Calculated the profits and losses and worked closely with colleagues in order to maximize revenue
and minimized expenses.
✓ Managed databases, communicated with clients, performed financial market research, and
assisted in fixed assets management.
✓ Recognized by executives for increasing the overall efficiency of all financial operations by 25% in
2021
Accounts/Auditor/Tax Associate (Freelance) | Tax & Booking Service | Lagos | October 2021 – June 2022
Performed full cycle accounts payable duties and processing/vouchering invoices on a weekly basis.
Proven Success and Impact
✓ Assisted with Tax Returns and Audits
✓ Provide basic accounting and bookkeeping support to clients
✓ Monitored and documented travel and client meeting expenses
✓ Kept track of and verified accounts payable and receivable
✓ Processed local and international invoices, including payment through various channels
✓ Supported month-end closing duties assigned by supervisor along with journal entries for various
accounts.
✓ Analyzed vendor correspondence reports and reconciled against discrepancies.
✓ Maintained and reconciled balance sheet accounts- including vouchering including prepaid
expenses, deposits and other asset accounts.
✓ Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all expenses were accounted for.
✓ Conducted accounts payable processes training for new hires on daily and weekly basis.
Accounting Supervisor | Deluxe Farms | Lagos | January 2019 – December 2020
Prepared annual working Budget, Tax Levy, Budget and Appropriation Ordinance.
Proven Success and Impact
✓ Reconciled bank accounts and verified the bank balance with the general ledger.
✓ Developed ad hoc reports and special projects as requested by operating and corporate
accounting departments.
✓ Assisted the management in preparing annual audit and quarterly reviews.
✓ Maintained financial reporting systems to ensure integrity of finances based on sound accounting
procedures and controls.
✓ Ensured completion of regular safety inspections of farm areas and equipment.
✓ Supervised team of accountants and respective accounting functions.
✓ Assured various positions and duties flowing smoothly on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
✓ Analyzed and approved journal entries, analysis and reconciliations.
Account Officer | Standard Generics Limited | Ajao, Lagos | August – December 2018
Filed and maintained records
Proven Success and Impact
✓ Collected sorted distributed or prepared mail messages and courier deliveries
✓ Kept current record of staff members’ whereabouts and availability
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Transmitted information or documents to customers using computer mail and facsimile machine
Scheduled appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars
Scheduled space and equipment for special programs and prepared lists of participants
Took orders for merchandise or materials and sent them to the proper departments to be filled
Contributed to administrative support tasks such as proofreading transcribing handwritten
information, operating calculators or computers to work with pay records invoices balance sheets
✓ Helped with taking care of plants and straightened magazines to maintain lobby or reception area
✓ Prepared daily flash report on a timely basis for daily Management meetings; prepared day end
closing
✓ Organized payments and receipts ensuring that all bills are paid properly
RELATIVE SKILLS
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) | QuickBooks | Financial Policies | Accounts Payable |
Project Execution | Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) | Outstanding
Communication, Presentation and Negotiation | Leadership, Critical Thinking & Emotional Intelligence |
Client Relations | Corporate Strategic Management Ethics | Conflict Resolution | CRM Systems and
Practices Teamwork and Collaboration | Technical Support | Strategic Planning and Implementation |
Quality Control and Process Improvement | System Utilization | Executive Management | Administrative
Management | Auditing | A/R Control | Regulatory Compliance | Financial Accounting | Resource
Management | Financial Accounting and Reporting | Inventory Management | Tax Audits | Payroll
Administration | Business Analysis | Account Management | Business Analysis | Finance
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
The Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo – Higher National Diploma| Accounting | 2016
The Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo – National Diploma| Accounting | 2013
Certifications
✓ The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) – Skills Level, 2019 – Present
✓ Google Fundamental of Digital Marketing, 2019
✓ Poise Graduating Finishing Academy (PGFA), 2018
✓ Post Graduate Diploma Certificate in Customer Relationship Management, 2018
INTERESTS
Account Management | Financial Operations | Tax and Audit | Financial Technology
