Nwagbara Ugochukwu Sylvanus

NWAGBARA UGOSYLVA UGOCHUKWU EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | ACCOUNTANT Enugu, Nigeria |-|- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Executive Assistant and Accountant with 9+ years of extensive experience supporting executive leadership, managing financial operations, and optimizing organizational efficiency. Coordinates high-level administrative functions, streamlining communication, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance executive productivity. Advises leadership on budget planning, expense management, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal accountability and strategic decision-making. Oversees accounts payable, payroll processing, and procurement workflows, integrating automation solutions to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. Leads financial reconciliations, compliance audits, and vendor negotiations, ensuring seamless financial oversight while driving executive priorities. SKILLS Calendar & Schedule Management, AP/AR Management, Corporate Accounting, Executive Communications, Budgeting & Planning, Cash Flow Projections, Cost Analysis, SOX Compliance, Process Improvement, Travel & Expense Management, Analytical Reporting, Meeting Coordination, Account Reconciliation, ERP Implementation, SAP, Financial Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Event Planning & Execution, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Training & Facilitation, Strategic Leadership, Vendor Management, Invoicing, GAAP, IFRS, Payroll Processing, QuickBooks, Yardi, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Procurement & Contract Management, Office Administration, Confidential Data Handling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Document & Records Management, Expense Tracking & Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Implementation. WORK EXPERIENCE Office Administrator and Professional Tutor| Institution of Chartered Secretary and Administrators| 2016 - Present Manage executive calendars and financial operations, overseeing expense reports, invoicing, and budget tracking to support strategic decision-making and compliance with financial policies. Prepare detailed financial reports and reconciliations, analyzing monthly expenses, revenue streams, and operational costs to optimize budget allocations and forecasting. Direct expense management processes, reviewing vendor invoices, procurement requests, and reimbursement claims to ensure accuracy and timely approvals. Own payroll and accounts payable functions, process tuition payments, staff salaries, and operational disbursements, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. Lead financial audits and compliance reviews, verifying financial statements, reconciling discrepancies, and implementing corrective measures to maintain accounting integrity. Support high-level decision-making, preparing financial summaries, risk assessments, and cost-saving recommendations for executives and key stakeholders. Oversaw travel and expense policies, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, reimbursement guidelines, and cost-control initiatives for company-wide operations. Champion automation of financial processes, implementing digital record-keeping systems and accounting software solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors. Managed procurement and vendor contracts, negotiating cost-effective agreements, monitoring expenditures, and streamlining accounts payable workflows for optimal financial performance. Planned and executed corporate events and financial meetings, coordinating budgets, logistics, and reporting metrics to support executive leadership and strategic initiatives. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Associate Member | ICSAN. FMVA Certified |Corporate Financial Institute Virtual Assistant | Alx Africa OND | Science Lab Tech.