chikamso okafor
About Me
I am a skilled accountant with a passion for precision and financial management. With a background in product design and web development, I bring a unique perspective to financial analysis, combining creativity and technical expertise to solve complex financial challenges. My diverse skill set allows me to bridge the gap between creative innovation and financial integrity, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making for businesses.
Education
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam
The foundation of all my success story started here from being the 21st Executive Treasurer; Nigerian Universities Accounting Students Association (NUASA) COOU Chapter, in a team of over 25 work force and over 800 members.
Work & Experience
Account Officer
HOBARK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
Certainly, here's a brief description of how I, as an Account Officer, utilized my Microsoft Office skills, bookkeeping expertise, and SAP skills to contribute to the organization: Data Management with Microsoft Excel: I proficiently used Microsoft Excel to manage large volumes of financial data. This included creating complex spreadsheets for budgeting, expense tracking, and financial analysis. I employed advanced functions and formulas to automate calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Bookkeeping and Financial Record Maintenance: Leveraging my bookkeeping skills, I maintained accurate and organized financial records. This involved recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring that all financial data complied with accounting standards and company policies. Invoice and Payment Processing: I managed the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring that invoices were accurately recorded in SAP, payments were processed on time, and outstanding balances were followed up effectively to maintain healthy cash flow. Audit Preparation: I played a key role in preparing for internal and external audits by organizing financial documents, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. My proficiency with SAP facilitated the retrieval of necessary audit trails and documentation. Problem Solving and Process Improvement: I proactively identified process inefficiencies and proposed improvements, using my expertise to streamline financial workflows in SAP and enhance data accuracy and reporting speed. In summary, my combination of Microsoft Office, bookkeeping, and SAP skills allowed me to contribute significantly to the organization's financial health and operational efficiency. I played a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, providing meaningful financial insights, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.
Account Intern
HOBARK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
As an accounting intern, I leveraged my Microsoft Office skills and bookkeeping knowledge to provide valuable support to the organization. Here's a brief description of how I contributed: Data Entry and Record Keeping: I proficiently used Microsoft Excel to input and manage financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in record-keeping. This included updating spreadsheets, ledgers, and databases with transactions, invoices, and receipts. Documentation and Filing: I organized and maintained both physical and digital records of financial documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, and bank statements. This helped streamline the audit process and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements. Problem Solving: I applied my bookkeeping knowledge to reconcile discrepancies in financial records, identify errors, and propose corrective actions. This helped maintain the accuracy of financial information. Collaboration: I collaborated effectively with team members and departments, sharing financial insights and assisting in cross-functional projects that required financial data analysis. Adherence to Regulations: I ensured that financial records and transactions followed accounting principles, tax regulations, and company policies, contributing to the organization's compliance efforts. Overall, my combination of Microsoft Office skills and bookkeeping expertise allowed me to make meaningful contributions to the organization's financial operations, contributing to its efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial standards.
