Chibike Azor
No.4 Chelsea Chibuzor street, Abuja | (- |-|
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chibike-azor-4a-/ |
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a versatile and highly motivated professional with over 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, HR, and
business administration. With a solid understanding of financial principles and a knack for analyzing data, I excel in
making informed decisions. My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive
in fast-paced environments. I am also proficient in HR tasks, executive assistance, and bookkeeping, making me a
well-rounded candidate for various administrative and financial roles.
DUTUM COMPANY LIMITED | Maitama, Abuja Nigeria | Onsite |
September 2023 - Presently
HR/Financial Specialist
· Created & Consolidated weekly invoices from all sites with 100% accuracy and uploaded them efficiently to Sage.
· Managed and processed 50+ daily financial transactions using Excel and Sage, ensuring organization of records.
· Facilitated weekly finance department meetings on Microsoft Teams to ensure 100% effective communication.
· Orchestrated and executed successful corporate and social events with proficiency and attention to detail.
· I collaborated with the finance and business development teams to prepare and submit tenders.
· Generated financial reports from statements, delivering actionable insights to senior management.
· Reduced artisan weekly payment costs by 15%, saving the company significant expenses.
· I support the financial executive manager in budget preparation and Cash flow management.
· Reconciled accounts, conducted internal audits, and prepared tax documents to meet regulatory requirements.
· I represent the company at tender opening events and effectively communicate the company's capabilities.
· I author informative and persuasive articles for the company profile and bids.
· Collaborated with HR to recruit and onboard new talent, boosting retention rate by 90%.
· Improved employee performance by 75% through training, evaluations, and payroll management.
SKILLEDUP LIFE | Daresbury, England, United Kingdom | Contract based. Remote| September 2023 – January
2024
Sales and Customer Acquisition
· Identified and contacted decision-makers at prospective tech Startups.
· Communicated ideas and solutions to maintain positive, ongoing business relationships and customer service.
· Documented activities and provided timely updates and reports to Team Leads.
· I pitched products and services to customers and maintained positive business relationships
· Engaged with customers throughout the sales process and answered any questions they had about the product.
· I captured 55 sales leads that met our Ideal customer persona.
· Populated HubSpot with sales leads and additional contact information of prospective clients.
Euro Exim Bank | Los Angeles County, California, United States | Contract Based. Remote | February 2023January 2024
Trade finance consultant
· Structured and provided finance solutions such as LCs, SBLCs, and Bank Guarantees for international trade
transactions.
· Advised clients on appropriate trade finance products to support import and export activities.
· Drafted and issued trade finance instruments such as Performance Bonds and Proof of Funds Letters.
· I identified suspicious funds and referred them for blocking (Blocked Funds Services).
· Created Bank Comfort Letters and Willing and Able Letters for specific financial transactions.
· I created and handled Merchant Accounts (Eximwave-Payment Gateway) for clients.
· Prepared and reviewed trade finance documents to ensure they meet international standards and regulations.
· I monitored trade finance transactions to ensure smooth operations and timely payments.
· Maintianed strong relationships with clients, banks, and other financial institutions to facilitate trade operations.
· Negotiated terms of trade finance instruments with banks and financial institutions on behalf of clients.
· I conducted market research to stay updated on trends, regulatory changes, and new trade finance products.
INSTANT IN-FLIGHT CATERING SERVICES NIGERIA LTD | Remote |
April 2020 – May 2023
Accountant
· I was in charge of recording, tracking, and managing the financial data of the company all the outflow and inflow.
· Maintained accurate records of suppliers, vendors, and customers, documenting transactions and handled tax
returns using Sage 360 and QuickBooks ensuring accuracy.
· I Fact-checked accounting data against invoices, prepared budget forecasts, ensured timely payments.
· I was also responsible for Preparing budget forecasts, ensuring timely bank payments, preparing tax returns,
Publishing financial statements on time, and Handling monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
EMMATEX HONGKONG PLAZA | Nigeria | Onsite |
February 2013 – January 2017
Financial Officer/Personal Assistant to the CEO
· Recorded all inventories and ensured accurate import orders via invoice verification.
· Prepared and managed timely payment lists for suppliers and recorded all transactions of sales and expenses.
· Ensured proper office management, every employee carried out the duties and maintained good client relations.
· Prepared and presented weekly activity reports to the CEO and reported on duties carried out by employees.
· Monitored the CEO's email, responded when needed, scheduled meetings, and managed his Calendar.
· Conducted market research, and organized travel and accommodation reservations.
· I made sure employees delivered their duties on time to keep us on track and manage time.
EDUCATION
IBN Tofail University, Kenitra Morocco.
Major: Accounting.
Minor: Economics, Accounting, and Management.
GPA: 4.3
Award: Best in Economics and Accounting by Nigerian Student Association in Morocco (NISAM). From 2020 -2022.
CERTIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
· Advanced Financial Reporting
· Financial Analysis - Skills for Success Specialization
COURSERA:
May 2024
May 2024
· Creating Financial Statement Using Microsoft Excel
JOBBERMAN:
June 2022
· Jobberman Soft-Skills Training
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
· Accounting & Budgeting
· project management
· QuickBooks, Xero, Oracle, Sage and MYOB
· Google sheet
· Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook,
SharePoint, Power BI, Teams, PowerPoint)
· Asana, Time Doctor and Trello
· Canva
· Calendly and Google Calendar
· Hubspot
· Skype and Slack
· Zendesk
· Zoom
· Adobe Acrobat
PERSONAL SKILLS
· I have good Leadership skill
· I am Poised under pressure
· I am good in Time Management
· I gave good Adaptability skill
· I am a good Communicator
· I have good organizational skill
· I pay good Attention to detail
· I am a good Teamwork
· I have the ability to Critically think
· I am good in Multitasking
· I am a good Problem Solver
· I am Confidential and a person of Integrity
· I have Ability to manage good relation with clients
and team members
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