Blessing D.

Experience

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  NIFES, UYO ZONE

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Accountant/Project Assistant

  Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivityCreate specific strategies for easier and effective execution of projectsHelp discern requirements and assign tasks to team membersCollaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycleOrganize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are metSupervise project workers and ensure that they stick to project specification and guidelinesReport updates verbally and in written form to managementMonitor budget and help ensure resources are used efficientlyComplete any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and emailPrepare basic books of account monthly Show less

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  Nigerian Ports Authority

  Dec 2015 - Sept 2016

  Accountant

  Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors. Research, track, and resolve accounting problems. Compile and sort invoices and checks. Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system. Record charges and refunds. Support accounting personnel. Input type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records. File and tally deposits. Work with adding machines, calculators, databases and bank accounts. Match invoices to work orders. Process bills for payment. Open mail and match payments to invoices. Utilize computer systems to run databases, pay bills and order supplies. Show less

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  AIICO INSURANCE PLC

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  Investment Advisor

  Understand the company’s insurance policies and products and be able to tell whether a policy covers a type of loss or not. Ensure that customers make buying decisions armed with the right amount of information. Record all conversations with clients with details of inquiries or complaints and action steps that were taken. Communicate changes or adjustment in policies to clients. Send newsletters, mails, and other forms of correspondences to customers. Forward all filed claims to the appropriate department for handling and investigation. Assist in soliciting sales of new products and policies. Show less

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  Eat'n'Go Ltd

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Acting as the point of contact between the HODs and MD/Directors• Visit and inspect sites of new projects.• Update and keep records of Assets for all stores and the Head Office• Observe, identify and ensure fitting of any malfunctioning equipment in the Head Office• Screening and directing phone calls and distribute MD’s correspondence • Handling requests and queries directed to MD appropriately• Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments• Take dictation, minutes, Produce reports, presentations and briefs• Source office supplies, devise and maintain office filing system• Attend to Director’s or MD’s visitors and Follow-up on monthly Newsletter Show less

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  Airtel Nigeria

  Oct 2018 - May 2021

  CHANNEL ACCOUNTANT/RECONCILIATION SPECIALIST

  • Ensure daily reconciliation, using the company’s financial platform (PRETUPS & SnD).• National sales variance analysis. • Prepare daily revenue/reconciliation report, showing the revenue status of the organization, generated from sales in all outlets nation-wide.• Ensure 100% reconciliation of Business accounts in compliance with internal controls.• Ensure that all cheques deposited at the shops are lodge and value given.• Research and reconciled differences for all accounts, resolving outstanding issues within two business days.• Processed all accounts payable and receivable transactions daily.• Communicate with Airtel banks on bank reconciliation issues and ensure timely resolution.• Escalate issues pending beyond 3 days to finance Manager.• Supporting the month end process.• Generating month end reports.• Liaise with members of sales team nationwide. Show less

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  Zenith Bank Plc

  May 2021 - Nov 2023

  Economic Research Assistant

  - Perform research on economic issues, analyzing the effect it will have on the bank and its operations.- Conduct economic research for policy memos from the Federal Government, Central bank, World Bank, IMF etc.- Advise on the review of internal policies, to align with federal policies.- Gather daily federal economic decisions/reports of all sectors in the economy, analyzing its effect on the banking sector.- Research on current economic trends, analyzing its overall effect on the economy and its spillover effect on the bank.- Improve knowledge and subject matter expertise on all economic issues. Show less

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  Quantum Fund Management Ltd

  Jun 2023 - now

  Finance Associate