Dickson Felix Opone B.Sc., CertTF, ICAN (In-view)
9 Tonga Street, Arab Road. Kubwa. FCT-Abuja. Nigeria.
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I am an accounting and financial and banking expert with 15 years of experience in corporate financing; highly proficient in budget development, financial compliance principles and financial reporting. I have mastered the acts of both capital and revenue expenditure management with solid years of experience in the banking sector. Over the years i have supported firms, national organisations in contractual terms in financial follow-up analysis with computations of Budgets vs Actuals. I am also a credit risk manager with solid background in customer/consumer satisfactions management.
I possess deep-seated knowledge of accounting/financial systems and knowledgeable data analyst. I am currently aspiring a career trajectory towards the humanitarian sector, born out of self principles and career prospects.
Skill Highlights
Numerate, Creative and Innovative
Team player
Data Analysis
Result oriented
Flexibility and adaptability
Time management
Communication and Public speaking
Prioritization and Organization
Work ethic
Budget development and management
Excel, Microsoft Applications, flexcube, paydirect, finacle
Work Experience
Financial Operations ManagerFebruary 2021 – To date
Polaris Bank Limited; Abuja, Nigeria
Lead and manage the operations unit; implementing smooth, efficient service delivery with respect to financial security and logistical oversight
Adapt financial integrity practice to all account postings into financial institution core application system
Oversee administration of General Ledger, making requisite accounting adjustments, reconciliations and balancing ensuring quality presentation of figures
Asset management, Annual Budget preparation, Vendor monitoring, and Expenditure administration
Lead on external correspondents from both public and private institutions and support external private organization financial management applications
Interacts with other units in income generating activities to include Investment Booking, International Payments and settlements, Travel Allowances, Credit and Risk Asset generation, Portfolio Management among others.
Periodic rendition on service and financial related deliverables for management strategic decision-making and Balance Score Card rating.
Coordinate and lead internal review meetings for improved future performance
Supervised human resource and administrative functions at the Branch level
Finance and Cash OfficerOctober 2013 – January 2021
Polaris Bank Limited; Abuja, Nigeria
Supervise the Cash operating unit responsible for processing Cash/Cheque deposits and payments, money transfer, vendor payment platforms among others.
Reviews and verifies the correctness of entries made by teams, and authorize transactions
Periodically, organize training sessions that are based on the job demands and institutions policy direction, lead on capacity development plans of team members
Manages the branch cash holding level to ensure an optimal level is maintained at all times to avoid scenario of over or under cash level while putting into cognizance management approved insurance limit
Function as the branch contact person for ATM replenishment, management and daily reconciliation of entries to address the usual disputes arising thereon
Perform end of day balancing of related unit transactions and update of the Banks cash book records
Responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services
Prepare monthly financial reporting/ budgets, and manage data entries into excel spreadsheets
Cash Officer- Vault CustodianJune 2009 – September 2013
First City Monument Bank Plc
Supervise and coordinate all teller activities within the institution framework of policy and procedures
Implement cash payment and deposit in accordance with the Bank’s procedure and agreed TAT
Ensure transaction authorization not excluding draft issuance and NIP transactions within set limit
Supervises the processing of daily operational transactions and specialized payments
Assist to ensure proper balancing of the branch’s cash ledger on daily basis as well as branch’s GL integrity
Assist with ATM administration in the branch (cash loading, availability of the branch’s ATM and first level support on ATM issue resolution
Ensures proper and accurate records and documentations of cash transactions
Functions as joint vault custodian in the branch and stand in for the Head of Operations where necessary.
Accounts AssistantMarch 2008 – April 2009
Health System (USAID Funded Program)
Maintain and respect cash management protocol and policies
Raise cheques approved by relevant budget holders/finance and taking them to approved signatories for signing
Maintains daily bookkeeping according to the project financial cashbook
Scanning and uploading of posted vouchers to create a backup for audit purposes
Support in the payments of participants and other beneficiaries.
Assist in the remittance of statutory payments (Pension, NHF, NSITF, WHT, PAYE) on/before the due date
Requesting and Collection of Finance unit office stationery and consumables from the Administration office for day-to-day business activities
Reconciling and matching of transactions on the system on a weekly basis and support financial reports writing
Education
Graduate Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF)-2017
Association of Corporate Treasurers, United Kingdom
Certificate of National Service -2007
National Youth Service Corps
Bachelor of Science Accounting -2006
Delta State University, Abraka. Nigeria
Certifications
Financial Management for Development Professionals- Humentum
Accounting Foundations: Understanding the GAAP - Linkedln
(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Excel in Data Intelligence Training- Havron eLearning Hub
Governance and Health- USAID Global Health
Human Resources for Health: Principles and Practices- USAID Global Health
Logistics for Health Commodities- USAID Global Health
Microsoft Applications Certification- Synergy Hub, Abuja
Academic Writing Strategies- University Canada West
Languages
English (Professional Proficiency)
Yoruba (Professional Proficiency)
Igbo (Professional Proficiency)
Kwale (Mother Tongue)
Hausa (Beginner)
References
Elijah Udoh CHARLES
Field Coordinator Central Region
Premiere Urgence Internationale -France
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Abia Antigha
Regional Branch Coordinator-Abuja
Polaris Bank Limited- Nigeria
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