Blessing Edet
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced professional Accountant (CNA) with several years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fundraising Representative
Canadian Cancer Society (TNI)
Ottawa, Ontario
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Responded promptly to inquiries from donors regarding their contributions or involvement with the organization.
- Cultivated relationships with existing donors through frequent communication via phone calls, emails, letters.
- Organized meetings with potential donors to discuss their interests in supporting the organization.
- Developed and implemented fundraising plans to raise awareness and financial support for the organization.
- Collaborated with other staff members on various aspects of fundraising initiatives such as proposal writing or event planning.
- Raised funds by coordinating events.
- Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing campaigns.
Cashier
Farm boy
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Senior Accountant
Ministry of Defence
Abuja, FCT
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
Accounting Clerk
Ministry of Defence
Abuja, FCT
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
- Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
- Tracked prepaid expenses ensuring they are amortized properly over their useful life span.
- Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
- Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Nassarawa State University
Keffi, Nigeria12-2020
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nigeria College of Accountancy
Kwalls ,Jos08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Enugu State of Science And Technology
Nigeria08-2013
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Auditing and compliance
- Tax preparation and planning
- Financial management and control
- Accounting Software proficiency
- Journal entry posting
- Database Management
- Database Administrations
- Government Accounting
- Communication and Collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Account Reconciliation
- MS Office
- Data Entry
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified National Accountant
- Association of National Accountant of Nigeria
- IFAC
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Implemented a new expense tracking system, reducing errors by 20% and improving overall efficiency. Received recognition for outstanding performance in financial analysis, leading to a recommendation for promotion.
Affiliations
- Sports and Fitness: I enjoy staying active through running, yoga, going to the gym and participating in team sports, which fosters my teamwork and resilience.
- Volunteer Work: I volunteered as an activity organizer in the Ephphata school for the deaf in Lome, Togo.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fundraising Representative
Canadian Cancer Society (TNI)
03.2024 - 06.2024
Cashier
Farm boy
11.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Accountant
Ministry of Defence
08.2019 - 06.2023
Accounting Clerk
Ministry of Defence
06.2012 - 01.2019
MBA - Accounting
Nassarawa State University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Nigeria College of Accountancy
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Enugu State of Science And Technology
- Certified National Accountant
- Association of National Accountant of Nigeria
- IFAC
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