Jerry Augustine

JERRY AUGUSTINE Address · N0 56, Hamza Abdullahi Street, Asokoro, gazape district. Phone:- Email :-LinkedIn Profile · Babarisgahjay Professional Summary I am Jerry, a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, tax preparation, and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations. Seeking to leverage strong technical and analytical skills in a challenging accounting role to contribute to organizational financial integrity and growth. Financial Skills & Competencies • • • • • • • • • • Financial Reporting & Analysis General Ledger Management Month-End & Year-End Close Tax Preparation & Compliance Audit Support & Internal Controls Budgeting & Forecasting ERP & Accounting Software GAAP & IFRS Compliance Account Reconciliations Process Improvement Technical Skills • • • • • • Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Zoho, Xero Advanced Excel: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Data Visualization ERP Systems: SAP ERP, Oracle Financials, Microsoft Dynamics Tax Software: QuickBooks Reporting Tools: Power BI, Tableau Payroll Systems: QuickBooks Payroll, Professional Experience Senior Accountant: La pace Group Ltd, Abuja, Aug 2022 – Present • Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), ensuring compliance with GAAP. • Managed the full cycle of month-end and year-end closing processes, reducing closing time by 15%. • • • • Reconciled balance sheet accounts and investigated discrepancies, improving accuracy by 20%. Forecasting, budget preparation and variance analysis, providing insights for costsaving opportunities. Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely provision of requested documentation. Processed journal entries, accruals, and prepayments, maintaining integrity of the general ledger. Junior Accountant: SKYHEIGHT ESTATE: Abuja, Nigeria | Jan 2019 – July 2022. • Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments. • Assisted in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements. • Performed bank and credit card reconciliations. • Prepared and filed sales tax and VAT returns. • Maintained fixed asset and depreciation schedules. Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting: University of Maiduguri – Bornu, Nigeria – 2014 Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Managerial Accounting. Certifications • Institutes of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) – In Progress Key Achievements • • • • Process Efficiency: Implemented automated reporting tools that reduced manual data entry time by 30%. Cost Reduction: Identified tax savings opportunities resulting in a 15% reduction in annual tax liability. Audit Preparedness: Led the preparation for internal and external audits, resulting in zero major findings for two consecutive years. Financial Accuracy: Improved account reconciliation accuracy to 99.5% through the introduction of a double-check system. Languages • English Language. REFERENCES AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST. 2