Samuel Ekwerike

Experience

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  New Covenant Church, Oyo State

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  Financial Secretary

  • Enhanced financial transparency, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records. • Managed team with 0 errors in monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports. • Optimised budget allocation, improving resource utilisation efficiency by 20%. • Led fundraising, exceeding revenue target by over N500,000 in the year 2017. • Facilitated strategic financial planning, aligning budgets with organisational goals. • Implemented internal controls, reducing financial risks and ensuring compliance. Show less

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  CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANCY STUDENT AUDITORS AND CONSULTANTS (CASAC)

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Director of Research and Professional Development

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Member

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2022
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  NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES ACCOUNTING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (NUASA) UNN CHAPTER

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  Academic Board Chairman
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  God’s Solid International School, Oyo State

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  Accountant

  • Identified over N50,000 in potential spending cuts through budget analysis. • Negotiated vendor contracts, securing ₦1,000,000 in cost savings in 2 years. • Spearheaded transition to automated accounting, improving efficiency by 30%.• Developed a financial reporting system, providing management with insights. • Reduced receivables by 15% through stricter credit policies and customer outreach. • Enhanced financial transparency, facilitating informed decision-making processes. Show less

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  Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State,

  Jul 2023 - now

  Account Intern

  • Identified & reported 50+ accounting errors, preventing N5,000,000 in losses. • Ensured 100% compliance and transparency in financial statement preparation. • Supported administrative functions, boosting office operational efficiency by 90%• Developed a training manual for new interns, reducing onboarding time by 1 week. • Detected and rectified accounting discrepancies, slashing error rate significantly.• Orchestrated mail processing, handling 100+ daily, ensuring precision & efficiency. • Facilitated seamless filing system, maintaining meticulous records for easy retrieval. • Collaborated with the bursar, optimising financial workflow for better outcomes. Show less