Queen Nweke

Experience

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  COSCHARIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Worked closely with the Branch head in creation of the branch's strategy and budgets across all categories.• Provided effective financial management & reporting of branch's activities; Account Receivables, Payables, Reconciliations, Inventory, Bank Position and Credit Control.• Prepared management reports and other ad-hoc reporting. • Supported the corporate office finance team in various finance and administrative functions including treasury operations, inventory costing, reconciliations and filing of tax returns.

  • Branch Accountant

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Finance Intern

    Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Saroafrica International Ltd

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Liaison with operations to implement improved Manufacturing processes and drive efficiency, reviewing Bill of Materials, Product Standard Costs, Routing, Conversion costs and investigating Variances.• Reported on the Profitability of Personal Care Divisions per brands and SKUs, creating scenario analysis for new products.• Implemented efficient Inventory Management processes, Planning, Valuations & other ad-hoc reporting.• Conducted Periodic Forensic Audits & Stock take in depots by identifying risk exposures and proffering recommendations to tighten existing controls.• Was responsible for Procure to Pay processes ensuring 3-way matching, reconciliations of Vendor & Employee sub ledgers. • Liaison with external auditors and tax officials during periodic statutory audits.• Managed Fixed Assets Registers aligning proposed acquisitions with CAPEX budgets.• Managed Payroll & it's related deductions & Accruals.• Supported in preparation of Management reports & overall Budget Planning & Forecasts. Show less • Managed the end-to-end review and reconciliation of GL and other accounting information across the operations, audit of financial data for accuracy and completeness, and supports with monthly / annual closing activities.• Daily supervision of Direct-to-retail Account officers on Inventory & Account Receivable transactions• Reviewing and ensuring timely filing of all Statutory Returns- WHT, VAT & PAYE.• Responsible for Fixed Asset Registers & Account Reconciliations• Preparation and posting of Monthly Accrual and other recurring journals. Show less

  • Cost & Management Accountant

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Finance Officer

    Jun 2017 - May 2018

  • Brand Executive

    Dec 2016 - May 2017
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  Grand Cereals Limited

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

  Strategic Finance Partnering with dual reporting line to the Finance and Commercial Directors on Commercial Activities, Budgeting & Business Planning, Gross Margin Variance Analysis, Budgetary Control, Credit Risks, Business Cases for New Investments and other Ad-hoc Finance Decision Supports Business Partnering with the Commercial, R&D, Supply chain and Project Managers, providing insights that supports business strategies and target delivery.Profitability Protection, Financial Planning & Decision support, Brand Planning and Scenario Modelling, Project Evaluations ensuring proposals are commercially viable, Opportunity Analysis, Budgeting and Expenditure Control, New Product Launches, Pricing and ROI Optimization.

  • Ag. Commercial Finance Controller

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Snr. Finance Business Partner, Commercial

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
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  Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

  Nov 2022 - now

  Commercial Finance Manager