Barnabas Famous

BARNABAS FAMOUS LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barnabas-famous-8322a7179 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented Administrative Professional with 4+ years of progressive experience in financial administration, office management, and customer service. Proven expertise in daily financial reconciliation, documentation management, transaction processing, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, workflow automation, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring compliance. Strong communicator with demonstrated ability to support executive operations, manage schedules, and enhance operational efficiency. CORE COMPETENCIES Financial Record Management • Office Administration • Data Entry & Analysis Customer Service Excellence • Documentation & Filing • Calendar Management Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) • Transaction Reconciliation • Vendor Coordination Report Preparation • Quality Control Review • Meeting Minutes Documentation Payment Processing • Team Coordination • Problem Resolution PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Account Office Assistant / Unit Cashier Covenant University Consultancy Services Limited – Strategic Business Unit Aug 2022 – Sep 2025 • Maintained daily sales records using Excel and manual documentation systems, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting. • Prepared and formatted business documents using Microsoft Word with quality control review and error analysis before submission to the audit department. • Processed daily cash and POS transactions, reconciling accounts and reporting to the Unit Manager and • • • • • • • • • • • Accountant. Coordinated with the company's microfinance bank for daily cash lodgment and reconciliation of sales revenue. Managed monthly reimbursement processes for restaurant operations and monitored weekly catering unit expenses. Documented cash advance payments for maintenance, repairs, and purchases outside annual budget allocations. Processed supplier payments, contractor invoices, and inter-unit transactions to meet payment deadlines. Compiled monthly transaction reports including cash sales, POS sales, operational expenses, and float reconciliation. Collaborated with the audit department to ensure accuracy and clarity of financial records and business transactions. Created and managed student meal plan accounts, providing budget counseling and maintaining expense documentation. Organized weekly staff work schedules with designated responsibilities and duties. Coordinated staff attendance records for payroll processing and obtained necessary authorizations for salary payments. Resolved customer complaints regarding products and services, providing actionable feedback to management for quality improvement. Provided technical support for POS terminal issues and assisted customers during network downtimes. Ticket and POS Attendant Covenant University Consultancy Services Limited – Strategic Business Unit Jul 2021 – Jul 2022 • • • • • Processed ticket sales and maintained accurate documentation for customer transactions. Reconciled daily ticket sales transactions and ensured accurate remittance of company cash inflows. Calculated daily cash and inventory equivalents to maintain clear and accurate account records. Verified weekly stock receipts from the Account Office under internal audit supervision. Communicated product availability to customers, ensuring high satisfaction levels. Personal Assistant Eagle Fountain Nigeria Limited Aug 2020 – Apr 2021 • Created and organized investor receipts with accurate tracking of ROI payment schedules. • Managed the CEO's personal and corporate calendar, scheduling meetings and providing timely reminders. • Documented meeting minutes and prepared agendas for strategic planning and goal-setting sessions. Retail Sales Executive Spectranet Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 • • • • Provided detailed product information to customers, enabling informed purchasing decisions. Collaborated with sales, marketing, and management teams to achieve shared objectives. Updated clients on current promotions and sales information to drive customer engagement. Compiled and analyzed sales reports to develop performance enhancement strategies. Casual Worker Dominion Bookstores, Canaan Land Nov 2018 – Dec 2018 • Managed inventory restocking to prevent stock-outs and ensure product availability. • Coordinated delivery of stock items to designated sales outlets as scheduled. • Prepared stock reports for accurate inventory tracking and ordering. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS BSc Ed Chemistry Education Lagos State University West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Prime International School | 2014 Professional Certifications • Excel Data Analysis – European Open University (2025) • Workflow Automation (Zapier) – Multiple Certifications (2025) • Basic Proofreading and Copyediting Techniques – Alison (2025) • Financial Accounting Basics – Alison.com (2023) • Corporate Finance Overview – Alison.com (2023) • SEO Foundations – LinkedIn Learning, CPE Credits: 6.20 (2020) • Content Writing – African Development Bank, Microsoft & MCanderson Institute (2020) • Microsoft Office Tools and CorelDraw – SKY IT (2018) Leadership Development • Leadership Diploma Course – Word of Faith Bible Institute (2018) • Breakthrough in Business – Word of Faith Bible Institute (2020) TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Financial Software & POS Systems Data Entry & Database Management • Workflow Automation Tools (Zapier) Digital Design (Canva) • Content Writing & Editing • Video Editing Report Writing & Analysis • Document Proofreading ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: English (Fluent) Availability: Immediate