Odalo Osaze Charles

ODALO OSAZE CHARLES -, --E265B, Kurudu, Behind Kurudu Police Station, Kurudu, F.C.T. Abuja. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ______________________________________________________________________________Odalo Osaze Charles has experience in administration, accounting and office management. This has given him an edge to champion and also take part in organizing several conferences, seminars, and workshops across various states of the federation. Charles is a passionate person; looking for more opportunities to demonstrate his passion and utilize his skills and experiences in improving the sustainability, profitability, and socio-economic activities of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners. His keen eye for detail and creative-thinking skills enables him to craft compelling visual stories that effectively communicate complex concepts. He is a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work closely with clients and colleagues to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality. Overall, Charles thrives in a fast-paced environment and can multitask effectively, juggling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. WORK EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________________________ Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Corporate Head Office, NITP Bawa Bwari House, Plot 2047, Michael Okpara Street, Wuse Zone 5, P.M.B. 7012, Abuja, Nigeria. 2019 – Till Date Job Title: Assistant Programme Executive (Accounts) ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Update of cashbook for the Accountant to prepare the Institute’s budget. Reconciliation of cash and bank statements of all the Institute banks. Prepare cheque book report on all expenses carried out by the Institute. Update payment vouchers on all payments that have been approved by the Institute’s National President and written cheques for the National President to sign. Writing of cheques as instructed by the accountant for payments that have been approved by the Institute’s National President. Preparing reports with the Institute’s Accountant in preparation for audit checks. Sending out cheques to specific National officers who are signatories to the Institute’s account for signing and also making sure all checks are duly signed. Submit cheque requisition forms on time to the Institute’s respective banks to ensure the Institute does not run out of cheque booklet at any point in time. Collection of bank statements as instructed by the Institute’s Accountant. Ensure that approved and duly signed cheques are given out to the right recipient or paid directly into the recipients account on request and keeping records of these transactions. Handle the Institute’s imprest. Updating membership data that capture the dues for members and fellows of the Institute. Preparing and sending hard and soft copy demand notice (Financial obligation of members) for all the states and the FCT. Writing and issuing receipts to elected members that paid annual dues. Writing and issuing of receipts to elected members, non-members and invited guests that paid to attend the Institute’s Annual Conferences /Annual General Meetings, Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programmes (MCPDP), Nigerian Green Cities Summit, etc. Generate current financial information on files to be treated by the ______________________________________________________________________________ Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Corporate Head Office, NITP Bawa Bwari House, Plot 2047, Michael Okpara Street, Wuse Zone 5, P.M.B. 7012, Abuja, Nigeria. 2014 – 2019 Assistant Programme Executive (Internal Audit) ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Review the accounting system and related internal controls. Implementation of the accounting System. Examination of financial statement and operating information for Management. Reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operation. Reviewing the implementation of corporate policy, plan and procedures. Undertakes stock verification. Conducts physical verification of the Institute’s assets. Vets local purchase orders and contract awards before approval to ensure compliance with the financial regulations of the Institute. Checks salary schedule before payment to ensure that there are no mistakes. Checks vote book and cashbook to ensure compliance with the budgetary allocation. Raises audit alarm when put on an enquiry and investigates books and records when directed by the National President. Prepares quarterly internal audit report to the Council through the Management Committee. Carrying out special investigation such as fraud, mismanagement, etc. Carrying out test of transaction and balance. Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned by the National President, National Secretary and Executive Secretary. ______________________________________________________________________________ WE’R IT Global, 2nd Floor Suite C 306 Garki Mall, Opp Garki International Market, Garki II, Abuja, Nigeria. 2013 – 2014 Business Development Officer ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan the sales target to achieve management’s goal. Generate lead and prospects and coordinate sales team. Update proper strategic plan for sales enhancement. Ensure that the annual planning process is crucified in due course. Establish and maintain current client and prospective client/data. Communicate new product and services to clients especially interaction, development and feedbacks. _______________________________________________________________________________ Nikofas Global Resources Limited, Block D5, 9 Zaria Street, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. 2012 – 2013 Account Officer _______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Posting of daily income and expenditure. Reconciling income and expenditure accounts. Keeping daily records of the company’s petty cash book. Disbursement and payment of cash to staff. Preparation of the company’s staff payroll. Payment of Staff Salaries. ______________________________________________________________________________Applied Logic Nigeria Limited, 4 Alkhums Close, Off Lingu Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria. 2011 – 2012 Client Service Officer (Data Analytics) _______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Collation of financial information on the companies to be covered by the website. Transcription of annual reports of companies listed in The Nigerian Stock Exchange market. Maintain and update database of company annual reports in order to be able to track reports that are required and reports that have been collected. Review daily publication to identify when companies annual general meetings (AGMs) are taking place and through that establish contacts for collection of annual reports to be transcribed to the website. Download data necessary for the update of bonds. Daily transcription of bonds Searching and collection of outstanding annual reports of various companies that are yet to be transcribed. ______________________________________________________________________________CEDRA NIGERIA LIMITED, 321A Akin Ogunlewe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. 2009 Account Officer ______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Disbursement and payment of cash to staff. Keeping daily records of the organization’s petty cash book. Assisted in the preparation of contractors payment schedule. Writing of contractors and utility cheques for payment. Preparing travel advances for every staff embarking on official trip to sites. Assist in making copies of all documents used for the month, for the department’s monthly report. Posting of daily income and expenditure. Reconciling income and expenditure accounts. ______________________________________________________________________________Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Corporate Head Office, Central Business District, P.M.B 0187, Garki. Abuja. (NYSC) 2008 – 2009 Administrative Officer _______________________________________________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: Raising internal memos for management use. Co-ordinating Travels of Auditors to several locations in the country. Disbursement of estacode/duty tour allowance. Day to Day planning and organization of departmental meetings in the Head Office, Abuja. Maintaining the Head Office stationery and stores. Procurement of fuel/managing of Departmental Drivers and Vehicle Fleet. Preparing weekly reports for management meetings. Journalizing transactions. Raising internal memos for management use. ______________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________________________ HND Accountancy 2005 – 2007 Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Bauchi State. Post Graduate Diploma 2023 – 2024 Business Administration & Management Nasarawa State University, Keffi MBA – General Management 2024 – In View Nasarawa State University, Keffi _______________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS ______________________________________________________________________________ Creativity Leadership, Team Management, and Interpersonal Skills Microsoft Office, Windows Operating System, PC User, and Internet Skills, Effective communicator Good Time management Good inter-personal relation Flexibility _____________________________________________________________________________VOLUNTEER WORK ______________________________________________________________________________Society for Family Health (SFH), Nigeria. 2011 • I volunteered to work with SFH and was posted to Delta State on an assignment to check the compliance rate on the administration of the latest Anti-Malaria drugs sent to them as at then from vendors (Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centres and Pharmacies) in Oghara, Sapele, Ughelli and Warri. To collect accurate data on the way the medicines were being administered, whether it was administered correctly or not, what was left in stock, if there were complaints and gave a feedback to SFH. ______________________________________________________________________________REFERENCE ______________________________________________________________________________Available upon request