Gideon Okon

GIDEON OKON CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA - |-| linkedin.com/in/gideon-okon Professional Summary A result-oriented, enthusiastic and skilled professional with knowledge in management and accounting, seeking mid-level position in a fast-paced organization that will allow for progress in terms of expertise, socioeconomic development, innovation through exposure to new ideas for professional growth, expansion in my learning, knowledge and skills as well as fully utilizing my skills and training while making significant contribution to the growth and success of the organization. Assistant Manager Chicken Republic (Calabar, Uyo, Owerri) June 2022 - As an assistant restaurant manager, my responsibilities include but not limited to driving administrative and operational excellence, monitoring budgets, customer service excellence, people management, appraisals, monitoring costs, people development, sales building and ensuring store’s compliance with company’s operational and statutory standards, petty cash management, internal self-audit, equipment and inventory management. I assist the restaurant manager in reviewing financial paperwork, payroll calculations, training and retraining of operations staff, supervising shift managers and assisting the human resources department in recruitment of operational staff. Finance and Admin Officer Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique De L’ouest (ISDAO), Calabar Nov 2021 - May 2022 I was the finance and admin officer of the ISDAO grant project for Initiative for Health and Equality (I-HE), a fast paced non-governmental organization affiliated to Heartland Alliance Limited/GTE. I was responsible for the review of financial paperwork and procedures, preparation of payroll, general account analysis and reconciliations, management of accounts payable and receivables, cash retirements and petty cash management. I also assisted the finance manager in ensuring there were no compliance gaps with tax filings and returns, budgeting and forecasting, audit assistant functions and ensuring the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures. Finance officer FastUniHome.com, Calabar Apr 2021- Oct 2021 I was responsible for the preparation of budgets, managing records and receipts, ensure financial data integrity, updating financial records with recent transactions, payroll administration and also assisted the manager in personnel management. Finance Officer Babsheg Graphics and Consultancy Services, Osogbo Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 As a corps member with the finance officer role, I was responsible for keeping accurate records of daily transactions, processing of invoices, updating internal systems with financial data, track bank deposits and payments. I liaised with the finance manager for budget preparation, review and implementation of financial policies. Accountant/Personnel Manager Aug 2019 – Mar 2020 Baking Solution, PORT HARCOURT I performed accounting functions for the manufacturing company. I realigned financial reporting processes laying strong ground work for future audit filings, inventory management, preparation of payroll and financial statements, internal audit, overseeing procurement, supplies and purchase of materials, personnel management and general office administration. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Accounting August 2019 University of Calabar, Nigeria I was a member of the students' audit team that audited the students' departmental association accounts. SSCE - Commercial Arts Modern Comprehensive College, CALABAR July 2012 SKILLS Expert in: Book keeping, Budgeting, Research, Administration, Interpersonal skills, Time management, Multi-tasking, Communication, Human Resources, Attention to details. Intermediate in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Finance Basic in: Human resources management LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Human Resources Professional Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management - 87496 Associate member Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management 2020 Award of service Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association, University of Calabar Chapter 2018 VOLUNTEER NYSC Parade Band volunteer March 2020 - Feb 2021 Osun State NYSC Parade Band I volunteered to play for schools, individuals and organizations who needed our services within Osun state. HOBBIES Research | Music | Creative writing | Content development| Teaching