Joy

JOY OKONKWO Lagos, Nigeria ||-| - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-okonkwo/ PROFILE SUMMARY • 3+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, financial operations, and reconciliation. • Expertise in financial accuracy, automation of payment workflows, and compliance. • Advanced ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI skills for reporting and analysis. • Track record of driving process improvements to boost efficiency. • Detail-oriented in invoice and expense report reviews. • Strong vendor management and commitment to financial integrity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FINANCE & ACCOUNTS OFFICER|AFRICAN REINSURANCE CORPORATION Aug 2022 - Present • Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, purchase order matching, and expense report management. • Reduced outstanding payables by restructuring the invoice approval process and implementing automated reminders for due payments. • Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with IFRS and regulatory standards. • Managed interoffice transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation across regional accounts through detailed tracking and automated journal entries. • Tracked and verified inter-office transactions, resolving discrepancies and maintaining audit trails. • Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely reporting to management and external auditors. • Utilized ERP systems and advanced Excel techniques (Pivot tables & Vlookup) for data management and reporting. • Acted as a liaison with auditors, regulators, and banking partners to support financial reviews and audits. • Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading initiatives to automate reporting and streamline operations. Notable Achievements: Processed up to 500+ invoices per month while maintaining a 98% accuracy rate, achieved through rigorous three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and delivery confirmation) Save 15% in vendor payment processing time by introducing batch payment scheduling and digital approvals via QuickBooks and Oracle EBS. Strengthened compliance and audit readiness by maintaining a transparent and well-documented interoffice reconciliation process. Increased efficiency in interoffice journal processing by introducing an automated approval workflow using ERP systems. Minimised transaction discrepancies by enforcing standardised data validation procedures. Enhanced reporting accuracy by 20%, integrating Power BI dashboards for real-time tracking of interoffice fund transfers. Ensured 100% compliance with internal financial policies and external audit regulations by maintaining comprehensive documentation. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor| INTUIT Data Analytics| QUANTUM ANALYTICS - PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/WORKSHOP Power BI Projects|Quantum Analytics November 2024 – February 2025 • Designed user-friendly and interactive dashboards that enhanced decision-making for various key industries. • Developed custom DAX formulas to enable deeper financial analysis and trend forecasting. Volunteer Opportunity|SkilledUp Life November 2024 – March 2025 • Identified and connected with potential volunteers by leveraging targeted email outreach and virtual meetings, ensuring alignment between their skills and available roles. • Developed structured screening processes to assess candidates efficiently, collaborating with team members to refine recruitment workflows. • Implemented clear onboarding guidelines, reducing placement time and enhancing the volunteer experience by ensuring a seamless transition into their roles. JOY OKONKWO Lagos, Nigeria ||-| - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-okonkwo/ EDUCATION BSc, Insurance & Actuarial Science| Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria 2019 SKILLS -Excellent written and communication skills -Proficient in QuickBooks, Oracle EBS & ERP systems -Proficiency in the use of Data Analytics and Reporting tools(Power BI, SQL) -Robust analytical and conceptual skills -Competence in Workflow and collaboration tools (Zapier, Expensify, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Office, etc.) -Critical thinking -Strong interpersonal relationship skills with colleagues & senior management -Negotiation and problem-solving skills -Customer service orientation -Excellent reporting and presentation skills -Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment -Competence in Microsoft Office Suites REFERENCES Available on request.