Uchechimere Victoria Emmanuel

UCHECHIMERE EMMANUEL (ACA) Navy Estate, Karshi, Abuja - - A detail-oriented and adaptable Chartered Accountant with over three years of experience in international NGOs, specializing in compliance, financial reporting, and risk management. Proficient in subaward management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to donor regulations and organizational policies. Skilled in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Navigator, with a strong analytical approach to identifying risks and providing actionable solutions. Dedicated to promoting a culture of compliance and driving operational excellence in line with organizational goals. ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Conducted pre-award assessments and budget reviews for over 30 subgrantees, ensuring adherence to financial standards.  Assisted in transitioning from QuickBooks to Navigator accounting software, enhancing financial management efficiency.  Managed all accounting duties, ensuring compliance with organizational rules and regulations and successfully implementing audit recommendations. CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCE  Subaward Management: Comprehensive knowledge of subaward management systems and compliance requirements.  Financial Reporting: Strong skills in financial documentation, budgeting, and reporting.  Training and Capacity Building: Experience in developing and delivering financial training and capacity-building plans.  Adaptability: Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to various situations, and forecast effectively.  Technology Proficiency: Skilled in using QuickBooks, Navigator and Microsoft Office Suite, with a capability to use online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.). WORK HISTORY |OCTOBER 2022 – TILL DATE| SUB AWARD AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT MercyCorps Nigeria  Ensure compliance with organizational and donor regulations related to subgrant issuance, management, and monitoring.  Participate in the development and implementation of risk management strategies for subgrantee operations.  Support capacity-building sessions for partners, ensuring understanding and adherence to compliance standards.  Review financial and program reports, providing guidance on compliance best practices.  Facilitate kickoff and closeout meetings, aligning partner processes with organizational policies.  Conduct monitoring visits, closeout activities, and asset verification for partners.  Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews and provide feedback to partners to ensure timely processing of funds and reports.  Set up and ensure subgrant files are up to date and compliant with organizational standards.  Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews and provide feedback to partners to ensure timely processing of funds and reports.  Conduct budget reviews for potential partners and ensure that the expenditures of onboarded partners align with the approved budget.  Assist partners in obtaining their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) via sam.gov.  Provide logistical support to the sub-award and program teams. FINANCE INTERN |December 2020 – OCTOBER 2022| Christoffel Blinden Mission International  Posted transactions using QuickBooks.  Assisted with daily accounting functions in compliance with financial policy.  Assisted in internal audits and conducted compliance checks on financial documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with donor regulations  Processed payments for field activities and vendors.  Reconciled advances and ensured the accuracy of supporting documents.  Assisted with month-end closings and preparation of journal entries.  Maintained proper filing systems for financial records and assisted during audits.  Liaised with statutory officers and managed tax filings and remittances.  Provided logistical support for program activities and followed up on approvals for vouchers and cheques. TECHNOLOGY/SYSTEM SKILLS  QuickBooks  Navigator  Microsoft Word  Microsoft Excel and  Power Point.  Internet EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING  MBA Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in view  Associate Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria 2024  BSc (Accounting)  O/LEVEL Caritas University Enugu Federal Government Girls’ College Bwari, Abuja -