Lawrence Oriavwote

LAWRENCE ORIAVWOTE 15, Beddome Street, South Ridge, Kimberley. Email:-Phone: - Professional Summary I am a bookkeeper/accountant and business support professional with over 4 years of experience occupying various positions to support business operations and growth. Expert in Sage Accounting software for financial reporting, reconciliation, and generation of management reports for decision-making. I am a personable team player with exceptional organisational and detail-oriented skills. Skills • • • • • • • • • • Accounting Bookkeeping Audit Support Bank Reconciliation Account Reconciliation Balance Sheet Reconciliation Account Payable Reconciliation Account Receivable Reconciliation General Ledger Entry Tax and Regulatory Compliance • • • • • • Sage Accounting Software Record Keeping Client Relationship Management Administration & Operational Support Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Potential to adapt to new job challenges Professional Experience: 1. Accounting / Business Support |Apollo Endeavor Limited |July 2024 – Present (Remote) • • • Supported in setting up Computers and printers in the Platfontein Project under Palms For Life Fund, thereby ensuring the smooth running of official activities. Volunteered in the media and technical team at a local church in setting up and maintaining equipment that allows streaming live services and recordings. Help with installations, updates, troubleshooting, and test runs to ensure they were up to date and functioning at optimal capacity. Management of client’s accounting records, including monthly analysis of expenses into debits and credits, bank reconciliations, payable, and receivable reconciliations, generating monthly, • • • quarterly, or annual income statements, management reports, preparing support documents, finalizing reports, and closing books at the end of each accounting year. Handling administrative duties with ease. Manage the compilation of supporting documents, reconciling accounts, and assisting auditors with the year-end audit process. Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize the effectiveness of operations. 2. Associate Accountant | POA Professional Services |August 2018 – May 2024 (Hybrid) • Management of clients’ accounting cycle, including monthly analysis of expenses into debits and credits, bank reconciliations, payable, and receivable reconciliations, generating monthly, quarterly, or annual income statements, management reports, preparing support documents, finalizing reports, and closing books. • Advises clients on monthly remittances such as Pension, Withholding Tax, VAT, PAYE, etc., and ensures clients remit taxes to the government as due. • Ensure proper deductions of WHT from third-party transactions before payment is made • Ability to use accounting software(Sage) and able to quickly learn other accounting software 3. IT & Operations Support | POA Professional Services | July 2022 – Present (Remote) • • • • • Provided daily administrative support, including office management, record keeping, and correspondence. Provided technology-driven financial reporting solutions to streamline accounting operations. Assisted in database management and system troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operation of financial software and tools. Purchase and periodic maintenance of equipment while keeping a good relationship with vendors. Conducted training sessions for staff and clients on digital tools and financial software usage. 4. Project Supervisor | Retail Festival | May 2017 – July2018 • • • • • • Oversaw project execution, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality control. Managed team coordination and stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth operations. Developed and implemented risk management strategies to mitigate project challenges. Led event planning and vendor coordination, ensuring the successful execution of retail festivals. Coordinated marketing and promotional campaigns to drive event attendance and engagement. Managed client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction Education & Certifications AI Essentials Training – ALX (2024) Professional Virtual Assistant Certifications – ALX & Digital Exchange Academy (2024) BSc. Biology Education – University of Lagos -) Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism (2009) • • • • Languages • English References 1. Mr. A. Oladapo: Chief Executive Officer at Apollo Endeavor Limited • Email:-• Contact: -. Mr. Philip Anabui: Chief Executive Officer at POA Professional Services • Email:-• Contact: -. Mr. Garth Jacobs: Senior Human Resources Practitioner at Department of Roads & Public Works • Email:-• Contact: -