Felix Nwokogba
Richmond,BC
Summary
Seasoned Finance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in public financial management, donor fund accounting, risk management, and ERP-driven finance operations. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, vouchering, payroll administration, reconciliations, asset management, and compliance, with strong expertise in IPSAS, GAAP, IFRS, and USG Financial Regulations. Proven record of driving financial efficiency by streamlining processes, reducing audit preparation time, and implementing cost-control frameworks that minimize overspending and strengthen budget discipline. Recognized for enhancing internal controls, ensuring audit readiness, managing financial and compliance risks, and mentoring finance teams to achieve high compliance and accuracy. Dedicated to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in financial management systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
United States Agency for International Development
Abuja, Nigeria
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Processed implementing partner vouchers and vendor invoices in compliance with USAID financial policies, U.S. federal acquisition regulations, and local statutory requirements.
- Monitored budgets against expenditures, prepared variance analyses, and maintained financial pipelines to support effective financial oversight and decision-making.
- Managed payroll processing, benefits deductions, and statutory compliance to ensure accurate and timely staff payments.
- Audited and reconciled disbursements, validated vouchers, and identified discrepancies to strengthen internal controls and prevent overpayments.
- Prepared routine accounts payable, cash flow, and expenditure reports to support budgeting, program evaluation, and donor compliance.
- Supported audit preparation and documentation, and worked closely with procurement, HR, and finance teams to resolve issues and maintain process consistency.
Accountant
Blue Seal Energy Group
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Led preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring 100% accuracy and alignment with IFRS and organizational reporting timelines.
- Improved budget execution efficiency by 20% through enhanced tracking and forecasting of operational and project-based expenditures across departments.
- Played a key role in migrating financial records into a new ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and staff training during the transition.
- Enhanced internal audit readiness by initiating quarterly self-assessments, resulting in zero material audit findings in the annual external audit.
- Led end-to-end financial due diligence and risk analysis for large-scale infrastructure and projects, identifying and mitigating key legal, operational, and market risks; contributed to investment decisions that increased project ROI by 12%.
- Directed cross-functional project finance teams and served as primary liaison for government bodies, lenders, and internal stakeholders; ensured full compliance with IFRS, loan covenants, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Account Officer
M-R International (MRsoft)
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and expense tracking, supporting management in data-driven decision-making.
- Managed monthly bank reconciliations across multiple company accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented a cost control framework that strengthened budget discipline across departments and reduced project overspending.
- Liaised directly with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, streamlining the audit process.
- Corrected general ledger postings through reconciliation, expense reclassification, and alignment with approved accounting frameworks, reducing posting errors.
- Maintained vendor master data and asset registers, ensuring accurate acquisition, disposal, and accounting postings using ERP tools.
Accountant
Georges Diagnostic Centre Ltd
Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Reviewed financial data and prepared monthly and annual reports.
- Monitored the day-to-day financial operations of the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.
- Regularly conducted budget analysis and maintained an obligation schedule for the company’s expansion.
- Coordinated with the internal and external auditors during audits of the financial statement.
- Reconciled various general ledger accounts monthly.
- Performed variance analysis and prepared account reconciliations.
Education
Financial Modeling and Valuation Certification -
ALX/Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023
Voucher Examination 1 Training -
USAID
Washington DC01.2023
Financial Management Overview -
USAID
Frankfurt, Germany01.2022
Master’s Degree - Accountancy
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria01.2019
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
01.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Accountancy
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt, Nigeria01.2012
Skills
- Data Entry skills
- Excellent Writing skills
- Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking skills
- Payroll software competence
- Payroll processes and Tax Laws
- Budgeting
- Inventory management
- Account reconciliation
- Voucher examination skills
- Corporate policy compliance
- Financial reporting
- Multiple program coordination
- Highly proficient in using spreadsheet
- Public Financial Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
United States Agency for International Development
05.2022 - 08.2025
Accountant
Blue Seal Energy Group
09.2020 - 04.2022
Account Officer
M-R International (MRsoft)
10.2018 - 08.2020
Accountant
Georges Diagnostic Centre Ltd
02.2015 - 09.2018
Financial Modeling and Valuation Certification -
ALX/Corporate Finance Institute
Voucher Examination 1 Training -
USAID
Financial Management Overview -
USAID
Master’s Degree - Accountancy
Rivers State University
Associate Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Bachelor’s Degree - Accountancy
Rivers State University