Austin Odion
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional with 2+ years of experience in accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. Proven ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations, streamline accounting processes, and improve data accuracy. Seeking a challenging role in a fast-paced environment where I can contribute my skills to optimize financial operations and support organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Big Wheel Burger
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Chopped vegetables, created sauces and prepared garnishes for common recipes
- Prepared fresh ingredients to meet anticipated service demand
- Minimized waste by adhering to kitchen procedure
- Followed proper sanitation practices to maximize safety and prevent cross-contamination
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Front-End Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with customer service team members to give exceptional service throughout the entire shopping and purchasing experience for customers
- Built customer's confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
- Aid cashiers in performing their duties
- Keep the front-end area clean and safe up to the standard of the company's regulations
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and promotions to provide accurate information to customers.
Assistant Manager
Emmanuel Water Ventures
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations
- Packaged and labeled products
- Ensuring stock levels are managed and controlled effectively
- Checking all production goods and then reporting mistakes and damaged items
- In charge of office cashflow
- Uphold brand image by maintaining branch cleanliness, approachability and service
- Supported recruiting, training, and professional development efforts
- Maintained operational performance with skillful execution of opening and closing procedures
- Delegated tasks to appropriate staff members for optimum productivity
- Handled escalating problems to improve customer relations, maintain brand loyalty and recapture lost revenue opportunities
- Assisted with hiring, training, and evaluating new staff members
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, including opening and closing registers, making bank deposits, and reconciling daily sales reports
- Monitored store cleanliness and presentation, addressing any areas in need of improvement immediately
- Resolved customer complaints or issues in timely manner
Account Clerk
Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Collected and arranged information and entered details into the computer database
- Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff
- Completed daily accounting tasks such as tracking funds, preparing deposits, and reconciling accounts
- Updated the general ledger with the latest transaction details
- Raising of GRN for foreign goods received
- Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents
- Generated sales invoices based on approved pricing agreements with clients
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions
- Updated and maintained vendor files in accounting software
- Assisted auditors during annual audit process by providing necessary documentation
- Performed month-end closing tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger accounts
- Prepared bank deposits, compiled data, verified receipts and sent payments to banks
Intern
Veetek Maritime Services Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Supported the departmental staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails
- Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
- Kept meticulous records of all customer shipping requirements if the logs needed to be reviewed
- Made travel arrangements for management and executive staff
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing, and file management
Assistant Production Supervisor
Emmanuel Water Ventures
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations
- Packaged and labeled products
- Ensuring stock levels are managed and controlled effectively
- Checking all production goods and then reporting mistakes and damaged items
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
Education
Master Global Management - Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
Nigeria 06.2017
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good people skills
- Payroll Administration
- Data inputting
- Account Reconciliation
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- Teamwork Abilities
- Accounting Software Proficiency
Languages
Timeline
Line Cook
Big Wheel Burger
04.2023 - 08.2024
Front-End Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
07.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Emmanuel Water Ventures
07.2020 - 01.2022
Account Clerk
Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited
06.2018 - 05.2020
Intern
Veetek Maritime Services Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant Production Supervisor
Emmanuel Water Ventures
06.2017 - 12.2017
Master Global Management - Management
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Babcock University
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