Funke Awojide, Accountant

Funke Awojide

Accountant

Child Early Intervention Medical Center

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Accountant at Child Early Intervention Medical Center
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2014

• Served as Junior Accountant initially and got promoted to Accountant
• Oversee and ensure daily generation of invoice for over 100 clients using the CRM Module and QuickBooks.
• Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly financial reports, month-end financial statements, cash flow statements and year-end audit.
• Support the Finance Manager in driving the annual budget and planning process
• Ensure that account books and CRM systems are up to date
• Ensure internal financial control procedures and policies are followed and improved across the company
• Manage the reconciliation of accounts receivables, accounts payables and bank reconciliation
• Manage the monthly payroll of over 90 employees
• Ensure cash and card payments are recorded in QuickBooks
• Ensure that daily Petty cash transactions are balanced
• Process vendor payments on a monthly basis
• Experience in preparation of journal entries, handling of accounts receivables and payables.
• Proficient in relevant accounting software QuickBooks and CRM module Management

ACHIEVEMENTS
 Key player of the team that made the implementation of the switch from manually invoicing on QuickBooks to using the CRM Module.
 Recognized for accurate and timely preparation invoices, sending invoices out to clients on time, reducing the accounts receivables collection period to a maximum of 30 days as opposed to 45-60days
 Developed the expertise needed in payroll processing errors to ensure salaries get released on time
 Made a significant contribution in the improvement of the accounting policies and procedures for the company

Team Leader and Coordinator(Volunteer Role) at Livewire Fellowship of the emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2014 to November 2015

• I am part of the leadership team that runs the children’s ministry at Fellowship of the Emirates. I manage a team of over 40 volunteers. Responsibilities include attending monthly leadership meeting to discuss the progress and need of the ministry
• I am part of the team that teach at the children’s ministry at Fellowship of the Emirates.
• Monthly preparation of schedules for the teachers and assistants
• Coordinating and supervising the volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the program for the children on Fridays, sending lesson plans and communications to the volunteers
• Acting as a sub-teacher as and when needed
• Regularly updating data base record, monitoring inventory, stock taking and ordering supplies as necessary

Accountant at Strategic Nigeria Investments Limited
  • Nigeria
  • October 2010 to December 2011

Supported the business by producing accurate financial and management accounting information on which financial decisions are based. Involved in compiling financial report and analysis while working to meet strict deadlines
• Monitoring and recording company expenses and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations
• Preparing company account and tax returns for audit and filing of VAT returns for the company
• Coordinating monthly payroll functions for employees,
• Preparing of invoices for services rendered to clients
• Meeting with clients and briefing them on the company’s services
• Coordinating and organizing seminars with clients

ACHIEVEMENTS
 Setting up an accounting system for the company and handling all financial transactions
 Supported the Managing Director in cost estimation for projects and helping the company minimize cost and maximize profits in key projects

Reconciliation Officer at Central Bank of Nigeria, F.C.T, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Nigeria
  • March 2009 to February 2010

RECONCILIATION OFFICER
• Calling Over and Reconciliation of RTGS Current and Settlement accounts
• Performed bank reconciliations and extensive account analysis for some of the accounts managed
• Part of the team that organized and coordinated the Payment Systems Conference for year 2009 and 2010
• Performing general administration duties which include but not limited to managing correspondent and minute taking for divisional meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
  • November 2008

➲ Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting (2nd Class Upper) Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria 2004 - 2008

High school or equivalent, 9 subjects including English and Mathematics
  • at Mayflower School Ikenne Ogun State, Nigeria
  • January 2002

➲ West Africa Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate Mayflower School Ikenne Ogun State, Nigeria (Course includes: 9 subjects including English and Mathematics) 1996 - 2002

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Diligent
Team Player
Organised
ACCOUNTANT
DISCUSSING WITH CLIENTS
Good analytical skill
RECONCILIATION
SECRETARY
Good interpersonal Skill

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants(ACCA)
  • Student Member
  • June 2010