HELEN CHIDINMA IFEDILI
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional Bookkeeper & Accountant with 6+ years of experience managing comprehensive financial operations for high-growth companies across multiple industries. Achieved 99.8% reconciliation accuracy while processing 500+ monthly invoices and managing $2.5M+ in monthly transactions. Expert in QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books and cloud-based accounting platforms with proven ability to deliver clean, audit-ready financial statements on time.
Specialized in catch-up bookkeeping, month-end close optimization and financial compliance. Experienced in remote collaboration and virtual team coordination. Known for combining technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Accounting Software & Platforms: QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Xero, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
Core Bookkeeping Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Chart of Accounts Setup, Journal Entries, Financial Statement Preparation, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Catch-Up Bookkeeping, Transaction Coding, Invoice Processing, Expense Tracking, Revenue Recognition
Compliance & Tax: Tax Preparation, Financial Compliance, Audit Readiness, PAYE Remittances, Pension Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Reporting Standards, Internal Controls
Collaboration & Communication: Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Google Meet
Financial Analysis: Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Profitability Analysis, Budget Forecasting,
Professional Attributes: Attention to Detail, Accuracy, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Organization, Remote Collaboration, Virtual Team Coordination, Client Relationship Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Bookkeeper & Virtual Assistant
Upwork & Direct Clients | February 2024 - Present
• Managed comprehensive bookkeeping operations for 10+ clients specializing in catch-up bookkeeping, month-end close processes and financial compliance.
• Orchestrated cloud based accounting implementations using QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
• Compiled financial statements and reconciliation reports for clients across multiple industries, maintaining 99.8%+ accuracy standards.
• Specialized in catch-up bookkeeping for businesses with months and years of backlog, systematizing transactions and establishing proper accounting frameworks.
• Provided remote bookkeeping support to distributed teams, managing virtual collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of financial reports and analysis.
Accountant & Administrative Officer
The JobMag Limited | May 2019 - January 2024
• Orchestrated comprehensive financial operations for 15M+ revenue company, managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration and tax compliance across multiple business units.
• Spearheaded month-end close process optimization, reducing close time from 10 days to 5 days (50% improvement) while maintaining 99.8% reconciliation accuracy and achieving zero audit findings.
• Compiled monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards, consistently delivering reports within 5-day close window.
• Orchestrated accounts payable and receivable management, processing 500+ invoices monthly with 99.8% accuracy and implementing systematic controls to reduce payment errors by 35%. Implemented robust internal control procedures and accounting policies, achieving zero audit findings in annual compliance reviews.
• Oversaw payroll administration and tax remittances (PAYE and Pension), maintaining 100% compliance with tax filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Managed inventory accounting and revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate cost accounting and financial reporting across all operational areas.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance (SECOND CLASS HONOURS)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Achieved 99.8% reconciliation accuracy across all accounts, maintaining zero audit findings in annual compliance reviews
• Reduced month-end close time by 50% (from 10 days to 5 days) through process optimization and workflow improvements
• Processed 500+ invoices monthly with 99.8% accuracy, reducing payment errors by 35% through systematic controls
• Managed $2.5M+ in monthly transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger operations
• Maintained 100% compliance with tax filing deadlines and regulatory requirements across all PAYE and Pension remittances
• Implemented robust internal control procedures resulting in zero audit findings and improved financial accuracy
• Reduced payment errors by 35% through implementation of systematic verification and approval procedures
