Lilian Chinwe Odey

Lilian Chinwe Odey Finance Professional Results-driven Finance Professional with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develop and implement financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Work History 2019-10 Current Contact Finance Officer Address Ike Foundation For Autism , Abuja, Fct Abuja , FCT, 900108 • Prepare annual budgets and also coordinate all units of organization towards consolidating budgets. • Prepare Financial statement for each quarter • Ensure timely invoicing of clients and tracking of invoices to ensure settlement. • Ensure Bank Reconciliation are done accurately and in time Phone- E-mail-LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lilia n-odey-acca-2a20aa1a1 • Ensure all bank reconciliations are up to date. • Ensures all activities of organization align with policies as set out in various approved documents. • Prepare monthly journal entries to help postings for month. • Review all advance accounts with project accounts to ensure proper reconciliation. • Prepare of monthly project reports. • Ensure smooth month end closing process. • Ensure financial statements are audited in due time and aligned with statutory expectations. Skills Budget Forecasting Financial Management Internal Controls Cash Flow Management Variance Analysis Knowledge of • Prepare monthly and quarterly business reports. Accounting Principles • Manage monthly liquidity to ensure funds are and Practice (IFRS) available to meet obligations. • Ensure compliance with various statutory obligations with respect to PAYE, Pensions, NHF, VAT, Withholding tax. • Review all finance-related contracts or sections of contracts with external parties. Financial Budgeting Project finance Tax Compliance Financial Analysis • Establish good tracking system for advances and ensure that advances are cleared on timely basis • Process and Post all payment accurately and ensure that expenditures on purchase order, purchase request and payment vouchers are correctly coded • Design and implement financial management Interpersonal and communication skill Integrity Strong attention to details Team player Financial Modelling policies, practices and procedures • Ensure all cash and bank payments are processed on time, duly authorized with supporting documents Software • Manage strong relationship with bankers, auditors and tax authorities • Reduced theft and spoilage of organization asset by introducing controls and creating register to manage fixed Assets 2018-09 - Finance Officer 2019-08 Afen Rice Ltd, Abuja, Fct • Championed process improvements that led to significant time savings in monthly close procedures without compromising data integrity or accuracy. • Assisted executive leadership in making informed decisions by providing reliable financial forecasts based on rigorous analyses. • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies. • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms. • Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships. • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports. • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth. • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy. • Prepare and monitor the company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures Zoho books, waves, Microsoft office and Excel • Ensure good internal control procedures are adhered to • Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the operations • Advises on good risk management strategy • Ensure timely preparation of invoice, deposit slip and do direct bank transfer into clients bank accounts • Keep of records vendor payment transaction with acknowledgement • Prepare and present monthly management account • Prepare payrolls for staff salaries • Timely basis preparation of invoices for client • Prepare all staff leave settlement and allowances • Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential • Computation of timesheet to ensure timely payment of staff • Maintains easy access to financial records by properly coding all financial transactions 2017-01 - Finance Officer 2018-08 Edgard Security Ltd, Abuja, Fct • Prepare and monitor company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures • Analyze data to assist with decision making • Ensure timely preparation of invoice, deposit slip and do direct bank transfer into clients bank accounts • Carry out Bank reconciliation statement and appropriate filing • Submit VAT returns • Prepare and present monthly management account • Prepare payrolls for staff salaries • Timely basis preparation of invoices for client • Prepare all staff leave settlement and allowances • Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential • Computation of time sheet to ensure timely payment of staff • Maintains easy access to financial records by properly coding all financial transactions • Maintain and update fixed asset record • Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record • Keep records of all transactions made in petty cash • Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance. 2015-02 - Finance Intern 2016-12 Partners For Developement, Abuja, Fct • Ensures timely payment by processing check payment requests from all departments • Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries • Process staff travel request, expenses and retirement benefits. • Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures • Ensures correctness of bank recognition statement and appropriate filing • Timely processing and recording of all administrative payments and reimbursement request • Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries • Reduce administrative cost by negotiating prices with vendors to ensure we get best prices and get good payment terms • Enter financial information into Quick book package • Maintains company's asset register by ensuring all assets are well coded and serially numbered • Reduce receivables by following up on advances payments and pending payment from customers • Keep records of all transactions made in petty cash 2012-10 - Accountant 2014-12 Earthwarkz Nigeria Ltd, Abuja, Fct • Maintains financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts • Prepare and monitor company annual budgets against deviation and expenditures • Maintain internal control by getting necessary approvals from departmental heads • Process staff travel request and leave settlement • Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record • Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential • Act as liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies • Prepare and file local compliance reporting as necessary • Reduce receivables by following up on advances payments and pending payment from customers 2011-11 - Finance Intern 2012-08 Widows And Orphan Empowerment Organization , Abuja, Fct • Maintain trail of information by entry of project beneficiaries details into database • Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential • Deposit all vendors and partners checks into their bank accounts • Ensures proper custody, inventory and management of organization documents/properties • Timely processing and recording of all administrative payments and reimbursement request • Maintains petty cash expenditure and reimbursement record • Take office memo and maintain files • Get quotation from vendors/suppliers for purchase of office equipment and stationeries Education- Bsc: Accounting 1999-09 - Waec 2005-06 Onicha Ngwanu Community Secondary School - Abia Abia State University - Uturu State Accomplishments • I instructed ACCA Advanced Audit and Assurance for five sessions, achieving a 100% pass rate. • Possessing robust interpersonal and communication abilities, I effectively clarified complex financial policies and procedures for individuals lacking expertise. • I led accounting projects, consistently delivering accurate results within tight deadlines, earning commendation. • As the primary contact for internal cash management inquiries, I was trusted and skilled. • I proficiently reviewed and resolved exception reports and handled invoice payment transactions. • I consistently submitted reports ahead of schedule, distinguishing myself as one of the top-performing employees. Certifications 2023-05 Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Referee Name: Mr Brian Okwuogu Tel:- Email:-Name: Kelechi Nnana Tel:- Email:-Name: Ayodeji Omomo Tel:- Email:-