Chinedu Nwoko. ACCA

Experience

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  Voix Networks ltd

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Accountant

  • Analysed bank statements against the company records to ensure accuracy of company records.• Aided in analyzing and interpreting financial statements for internal decision-making.• Recorded and tracked customer invoices to revenue loss by monitoring receivables in line with company receivables days. • Formulated and implemented credit policies, terms, and procedures to mitigate financial risk and enhance cash flows. This directly decreased our estimate for bad debt provision by 23%• Managed the lifecycle of accounts receivable by encouraging clients to pay, sending invoices and payment reminders, maintaining the control account, and monitoring progress. Show less

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2023

  • Compliance Audits: Design and test controls over financial reports to promote best practices within the organization and mitigate risks.• Financial Reporting: Reconciliation of all general ledgers and carrying out on a monthly and on an ad hoc basis, financial close processes.• Budget Management: Prepare variance analysis and performance report to drive improvement projects and a more accurate annual financial budget process.• Process Improvement: Led knowledge-sharing initiatives to boost knowledge of internal controls and operational processes for non-finance personnel.• Process Mapping: Comparing current and desired processes cycles to identify what needs to be improved and driving improvement projects.• Systems Implementation: Led trainings for over 60 finance and account staff on our accounting system upgrade, resulting in over 80% adoption and usability within 30 days.• Stakeholder Engagement: Led initiatives to improve stakeholder engagement, such as implementing feedback mechanisms, reporting requirements and communication strategies. Show less • Bookkeeping: Utilized WINPACCS accounting software to perform various accounting tasks including journal entries, the preparation of monthly period close accounts and conducting bank reconciliations for GIZ projects/programs ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.• Financial Control: Validated vouchers and receipts submitted by projects/programs, ensuring completeness and accurate account allocation to cost codes.• Inventory Management: Ensuring completeness and accuracy of the asset register by coordinating and performing month end inventory count and maintaining the asset register. • Audit: Meticulously executed internal audits in accordance with GIZ’s internal controlling manual checklist, ensuring strict compliance and accurate financial reporting leading to successful audits and maintaining the organization's integrity. Show less

  • Senior Project Accountant

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2023

  • Project Accountant

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
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  Skanna Security & Investigations

  Nov 2023 - Sept 2024

  Auditor

  Develop and implement comprehensive audit procedure to evaluate the completeness and accuracy of inventory, verifying quantities, product specifications, and proper packaging to maintain high fulfilment standards.

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  Heavy

  Sept 2024 - now

  Project Accountant

  Month end journal entries. Project Set up. Change Order Management. Ensuring progress billing is aligned with contractual milestones. Monitoring collections, and resolving discrepancies to ensure seamless financial operations. Stakeholder Relationship Management. Ensuring operational and financial controls are in place.