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Joy Akpata

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Experienced finance professional with over 13 years in delivering complex analytical support for strategic and operational projects across the oil and gas, real estate, and consulting sectors. Proven expertise in maintaining high-quality standards through exceptional organizational, communication, and technical skills. Seeking to provide advanced solutions to contemporary business and management challenges.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

Grand Motels Limited
02.2018 - Current
  • Oversee daily financial operations, including month-end and year-end processes, accounts payable and receivable, and treasury transactions.
  • Manage budgeting processes and cash forecasting to ensure liquidity and align financial planning with business goals.
  • Supervise and reconcile capital assets, ensuring accuracy in fixed asset transactions and capital asset reporting.
  • Process and monitor check runs, ensuring timely payments and accurate reconciliations.
  • Manage and reconcile general ledger activities, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
  • Analyze accounting data and financial performance, generating reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Maintain and manage fiscal files and records, ensuring accurate documentation of all financial transactions.

Treasury Manager/Supervisor

Cameron Offshore Systems Nigeria Limited
01.2008 - 12.2017
  • Reconciled various bank accounts with discrepancies ensuring all outstanding items were resolved.
  • Resolved discrepancies in petty cash accounts, achieving zero balances and implementing measures for ongoing accuracy and maintenance.
  • Reconciled intercompany receivables and payables with sister companies, ensuring zero imbalance at month-end.
  • Reconciled accounts payable-related general ledger accounts to align with the balance sheet.
  • Provided support to the AP team by troubleshooting issues in the AP general ledger, liaising with vendors, and ensuring timely and accurate input of vendor invoices in SAP/Optimus.
  • Reconciled various foreign exchange bank statements, posting bank charges on a monthly basis.
  • Deployed Citibank’s interface for foreign exchange transactions, negotiating favorable trading rates for company payables.
  • Processed payroll using the Citi Direct Interface, ensuring accurate and timely uploads of payroll files in SAP/Optimus.
  • Managed company loan payables and receivables, negotiated interest rates, and processed them to the balance sheet monthly.
  • Supported finance management in reconciling finance sub-ledgers, posting lease amortizations, and prepaid insurance on a monthly basis.
  • Collaborated with foreign sister companies to process all intercompany income and expenses.
  • Provided month-end support to the finance team on intercompany reconciliation and other related financial processes.
  • Reviewed payroll processes to ensure compliance with company policies, tax rates, and regulations.
  • Calculated staff loan deductions, PAYE, and taxes, ensuring timely remittance to avoid penalties.
  • Reconciled accounts payable-related general ledger accounts with the balance sheet and managed fixed asset procurement and monthly amortization.
  • Managed the disposal of fixed assets, overseeing sales, transfers, and end-of-life processes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

Accountant

Millennium Residence and Company
08.2004 - 12.2007
  • Developed and implemented petty cash retirement schedules, ensuring accurate cash counts and timely reconciliation.
  • Posted daily income and expenses in QuickBooks, and conducted weekly inventory audits to maintain accuracy and accountability.
  • Processed invoices for both walk-in and corporate guests, ensuring proper billing and timely collection.
  • Conducted daily reconciliations of petty cash, including cash counts, to ensure precise tracking and reporting.

Audit Associate

Kewalrams Nigeria Limited
01.2001 - 07.2004
  • Conducted daily reconciliation of petty cash and cash counts, performed weekly bank reconciliations, and posted bank charges.
  • Managed reconciliation of inventory items, conducted stock-taking, and processed vendor invoices and payments.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statements for audits, including compiling accounts from incomplete records.
  • Supported audit activities by gathering evidence, reporting findings, identifying internal control weaknesses, and recommending improvements.
  • Evaluated financial due diligence processes and prepared fixed asset registers for clients.
  • Provided computation and advisory services for PAYE, corporate income tax, capital allowances, VAT, and WHT, including client remittance.
  • Handled various tax-related duties as assigned, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Education

ACCA Membership -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Enugu State University of Science And Technology
01.2000

Skills

  • Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation
  • MS Office and Advanced Excel
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • SAP Optimus
  • Internal Control/Compliance
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Finance and Asset Management

Certification

  • Diploma in Accounting and Business, ACCA, 2021
  • Advanced Leadership Training Course, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014
  • Fixed Asset Coordinator Training Course, Leeds, UK, 2009

Awards

Carve Out Award, Cameron and Schlumberger, 2013

Timeline

Account Manager

Grand Motels Limited
02.2018 - Current

Treasury Manager/Supervisor

Cameron Offshore Systems Nigeria Limited
01.2008 - 12.2017

Accountant

Millennium Residence and Company
08.2004 - 12.2007

Audit Associate

Kewalrams Nigeria Limited
01.2001 - 07.2004

ACCA Membership -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Enugu State University of Science And Technology

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