Onyekwelu Obiora

, ONYEKWELU KENNETH OBIORA (B.Sc., ACA) Contact Address: 13, Adetayo Shode Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. Tel: +234 - E-Mail:-CAREER OBJECTIVE: To invest in work with enduring legacy, offer first class services that will facilitate the accomplishment of my company’s goals, and to develop my skills for maximum input while enjoying job satisfaction. PERSONAL DATA: Gender: Marital Status: Religion: Nationality: Date of birth: Male Single Christian Nigerian 13th February 1986 WORK EXPERIENCE ORGANIZATION: Zitra Investments Limited Period: Position: Responsibilities: July 2021 – till date Head, Finance and Operations • • • • • • • Improve efficiency by driving cost savings and optimizing processes Guide the organization’s finance strategy and align the numbers and ratios with the global strategy Provide optimal liquidity management strategy for the company Ensure that all regulatory requirements are completed on time and prevent sanctions Preparation of month end reports (Income statements, balance sheets) and other relevant reports Manage customer accounts and ensure payments and inflows are updated Perform direct supervisory duties for the reconciliation department ORGANIZATION: Eatongate Capital Limited Period: Position: Responsibilities: January 2018 – July 2021 Head, Finance and Operations • • • • • • • • • • • • • Develop financial and operational policies and procedures for operational efficiency Process direct debits in relation to activities income collections, preparing and submitting files for collection Approve third party payments through accurate reconciliation of financial records Act as the main point of contact for addressing any inquiries and questions related to financial operations Supervise the daily operational tasks of the credit and collections team. Prompt booking of Deposits brought into the organization Perform direct supervisory duties for the reconciliation department Checking daily banking transactions and reconciling bank accounts Ensure cost savings through effective and efficient processes Ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as per the standards set by the company. Manage account payables and receivables activities Preparation of monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and reports Ensuring financial accounts follow Accounting Standards ORGANIZATION: Page International Financial Services Period: Position: Responsibilities: December 2015 – January 2018 Assistant Banking Officer (Finance and Operations) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Prompt posting and reconciliation of customer account daily Process direct debits in relation to activities income collections, preparing and submitting files for collection Accurate and timely processing of Salaries Processing customers’ requests for debit cards (instant issuance) Risk analysis and loan underwriting Prompt posting of customer payment to update account Prompt booking of Deposits brought into the organization Perform direct supervisory duties for the reconciliation department Checking daily banking transactions and reconciling bank accounts Resolve complaints received from clients Ensure cost savings through effective and efficient processes Ensuring vendor invoices are raised as at when due Prepare and enter journal entries and adjustments into the accounting system Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and reports ORGANIZATION: BenGerard Credit Limited Period: Position: Responsibilities: September 2015 – December 2015 Finance and Operations Manager • • • • • • • • Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions. Overseeing monitoring activities of Account receivables and payable Monthly reconciliation of bank account Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures. ORGANIZATION: AppZone Limited Period: Position: Responsibilities: October 2014 – September 2015 Core Banking Application Consultant/Client Relationship Manager • • • • • • • • • Core banking support and consulting for clients Respond to client queries (and provide guidance) on usage of application features via telephone, email or internet messenger Reconciliation of clients’ accounts on the banking software Troubleshooting and resolution of errors and discrepancies encountered by clients during day-to-day application usage Respond to requests for ad-hoc reports required by clients during day-to-day banking operations Escalate and track second/third level support issues to resolutions Respond to general clients’ enquiries and requests for additional services General user support interactions with clients to ensure client satisfaction in line with the company’s business goals Active engagements in the achievement of goals and objectives in line with the company’s mission, vision, and values relevant to the responsibilities granted to you which may be amended from time to time. Period: Position: Responsibilities: • • • • • • • May 2014 – September 2014 Bank Implementation Partner Migration of financial institution’s customer data and financial data from the old application to Bankone application Creation of the financial institution on Bankone application (institution set up and system configuration) Validating all savings and current accounts, loan accounts and all fixed deposit accounts of the financial institution Preparation of loan repayment schedule Creation of the necessary general ledger (GL) accounts for the institution Preparation of the trial balance after the migration Training the users(staff) on the use of Bankone application Projects: Successful migration of Imodi Imosan Microfinance Bank, with a customer data of 10,500, from recent banker application to Bankone application ORGANIZATION: Period: Position: Responsibilities: • • • • NYSC / St Marks Commercial high school, Osogbo, Osun state. July 2012 – June 2013 Economics teacher and Admin Officer Teaching Economics to Senior students Preparation of documents, proper filing and safe keeping Setting and marking of examination questions Participating in other school activities to the growth of the school. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OBTAINED WITH DATES 2011 - University of Benin, Ugbowo Road, Benin City. Department of Economics and Statistics B.Sc. (Hons) Economics and Statistics Second Class Tonia International College. WASSCE Princeton Junior School, Surulere Lagos First School Leaving Certificate PROFFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Association of Chartered Accountant (ACA) Associate of Accounting Technicians (AAT) AfriHUB Nigeria Limited Certificate of Proficiency (word, excel) PERSONAL QUALITIES: Good interpersonal skills, transparency, and integrity, energetic and a good team player with excellent communication skills. SKILLS: • • • • • • • Proficient in Microsoft application (MS Word and Excel) Internet research Professionalism and confident Adaptability Able to work in a dynamic environment Attention to details and accuracy Analysis and interpretation of data Time management INTEREST: Reading, Listing to Music & Meeting People REFERENCE: Furnish on request.