Chidiebere Blessing Ihuoma

CHIDIEBERE BLESSING IHUOMA Accountant/Bookkeeper Lagos State, Nigeria * -, -*-_____________________________________________________________________________ EXPERIENCE Head of Finance and Accounting (Hybrid) May 2022 – Feb 2024 PROMOPRINT VENTURES LTD Lagos State, Nigeria ● Managed all aspects of the accounts receivable & payable process including collections, billing, reconciliations, verifying 50+ invoices per month averaging ₦6 million and cash applications. ● Slashed costs by 25% by exploring new vendors. ● Managed the payroll process, including processing payroll, verifying payroll data, And ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees as well as staff pensions. ● Spearheaded collections strategies to minimize over 30 outstanding balances from 44% to 10%. ● Ensured tax compliance by computing, filing, and remitting VAT and PAYE. ● Conducted monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy. ● Facilitated training and supervised accounting staff on company accounting software. Accounts Officer/Inventory Officer Nov 2020 - May 2022 UPPERROOM PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES COMPANY Lagos State, Nigeria ● Processed 100+ invoices per month with 99.9% accuracy. ● Automated data entry and reporting through spreadsheet management, enhancing efficiency. ● Manage the payroll process, including processing payroll, verifying payroll data, and ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees. ● Maintained less than 5% outstanding receivables over 60 days. ● Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, by verifying vendor invoices And customer payments, performing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. ● Monitored inventory levels and conducted weekly stocktaking to ensure accurate inventory levels. ● Set up and improve accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations. ● Established and maintained 14+ strong vendor and customer relationships. Audit Assistant Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 SABINUS OKONKWO & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) Lagos State, Nigeria ● Due follow-up with client companies to ensure compliance with various tax regulations and also ensure that previous years' audit recommendations are implemented. ● Maintained confidential client files and documents with meticulous attention to detail. ● Classified and analyzed bank statements of clients. ● Provided bookkeeping services and financial analysis for clients, strengthening their business operations. ● Established and maintained 20+ strong client relationships. Accounts Payable Officer Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 S.G ADIYA FARMS LTD Sokoto State, Nigeria ● Maintained petty cash, negotiated with vendors regarding product prices and available discounts. ● Monitored all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, account statements, decreasing errors by 23% through organized digital and paper files. ● Verified the accuracy and completeness of invoices, researched invoice discrepancies, reconciled invoices to ensure 100% accuracy and comparing system reports to balances and ensuring prompt application of payments. ● Resolved payment issues and followed up on vendor inquiries to bring the company 100% up-to-date with all bills. ● Managed payroll for 8 departments and 50+ employees and verified expense reports and requests from employees. Data Entry Clerk (Internship) Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Lagos State, Nigeria ● Transferred data of all airports in Nigeria into Microsoft Excel and validated information from 80+ monthly applications and related source documents following specified guidelines. ● Created physical case folders & labeling files of all airports in Nigeria to increase office efficiency by 26%. ● Digitized data of all airports in Nigeria from paper files and performed regular backups to ensure data preservation. _______________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION B.SC - Accounting and Finance (Second Class Honors, Upper Division) Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Nigeria. 2014 – 2018 ____________________________________________________________________ SKILLS  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.   Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and Xero. Accounting: Account reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Financial reporting, Payroll Administration, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable. Data Entry. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team and prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to learn and acquire new skills quickly. Openness to change and ability to manage change and complexities.       CERTIFICATIONS Data Entry Academy Accounting hub 2022