Stanley Ochoma FCCA,ACA

Experience

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  Mebelo Global Ventures Limited

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Accounts and Admin Officer

  • Setting up of financial Operating Systems• Management of Payments to Vendors.• Management of Contractors.• Preparation of Monthly Profit and Loss Statement• Project Budgetary Control and Cash flow Management.• Preparation and remittance PAYE & VAT to tax authority. • Ensure Implementation of Internal Controls, Corporate Governance Policies and Develop Risk Report.• Participate in writing of annual financial statements• Maintaining of all financial books.

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  Calton-Rise Nigeria Limited

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

  Accountant

  • Reporting to General Manager, Management accounts and financial reporting.• Preparing Taxes account for remittances to Tax Authority and liaising with Tax Consultants and Authority.• Prepare and reconciliation of ledger accounts.• Preparation of Monthly Profit and Loss Accounts.

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  International Centre for Advocacy on Rights to Health

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Head,Finance and Admin Unit

  ICARH is an independent initiative registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria for the main purpose of contributing to policy issues affecting the rights of sexual minorities and PLWHA’s in Nigeria, through research, analysis, training, awareness campaign development and advocacy.  Managed $2million financial portfolio of the organization Prepared annual and monthly budget for the organization and individual program activities Managed all donor grants of the organization  Prepared monthly financial and bank reconciliation statements Coordinated petty cash management, including support documentation and documenting replenishments  Planned and facilitated meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions Oversaw office maintenance and proper function and facilitating equipment for fieldwork Maintained fixed asset records including regular physical inspection Managed petty cash, controlled and purchased consumables and equipment, including coordination of IT and office equipment for field work, and ensured proper maintenance  Scheduled and promoted meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions Recruited of finance and administration staff Mostrar menos

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  Heartland Alliance Nigeria

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Accountant

  Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society. Society benefits when all people can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Trained financial officers of 10 nascent organizations on financial and administrative systems Prepared budgets for the meeting and workshops for the project Processed payments to suppliers and vendors after all approvals and documentations Supervised all financial and administrative activities in 4 states offices Reviewed fund requests from 4 state offices and make recommendations for payment Inputted financial transaction on QuickBooks and excel soft ware Prepared monthly financial statement Prepared payroll for staff, deduct and remitted pension and PAYE taxes Coordinated all advances and retirements Reported to the director of finance and administration Mostrar menos

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  Oxford Policy Management-(FOSTER Project)

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Finance Manager

   Received and promptly processed invoices from domestic and international suppliers, consultants and contractors for payment for multiple interventions across several countries with differing processes  Ensured all supporting documents such as invoices, timesheets and approvals are received before processing payment to suppliers and consultants Reviewed posted transactions in the accounting system to ensure accuracy and proper documentation  Adhered strictly to audit standards, and collaborated with auditors as required Prepared service contracts for suppliers and short-term consultants Carried out weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and preparation of periodical financial reports, tracking expenditure against individual Interventions Deducted and remitted statutory tax deductions to ensure compliance to tax laws Facilitated payment of advances to staff and ensured prompt retirements accordingly Managed petty cash, controlled and purchased consumables and equipment, including coordination of IT and office equipment for field work, and ensured proper maintenance  Prepared budgets for different intervention plans and tracked budgets to ensure variances are managed. Managed the procurement process with procurement committee, ensuring an optimum price, lead time and quality check  Prepared payroll process payroll for staff and external consultants Mostrar menos

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  Oxford Policy Management - (GOGIG Project)

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Consultant

   Trained project staff on sub granting , financial reporting and systems and processes. Supported the team in setting up financial and administrative processes including drafting of finance and operation manuals for the project Supported in the development of financial reporting templates

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  Oxford Policy Management-FOSTER project

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2021

  Finance and Grant Manager

  The Facility for Oil Sector Transparency (FOSTER) is a FCDO funded project implemented by Oxford Policy Management which focuses on the transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector which aims to achieve more effective use of Nigeria’s extractive industries to support national development. Trained project staff on sub granting , financial reporting and systems and processes. Supported the team in setting up financial and administrative processes including drafting of finance and operation manuals for the project Supported in the development of financial reporting templates Mostrar menos

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  International Alert

  Sept 2022 - now

  Finance Manager