Well-qualified accounting professional specializing in AP leadership. Knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles and Banking practices. Well-versed in managing purchase orders, vendor files and internal records.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
LAGOS, LAGOS STATE
05.2017 - Current
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Processed check disbursements on daily bases and reconciled related ledger.
Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
LAGOS, LAGOS STATE
03.2006 - 04.2017
Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
Prepared bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits and credits.
Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
FUNDS TRANSFER OFFICER
STANDARD TRUST BANK PLC
LAGOS, LAGOS STATE
02.2000 - 02.2006
Trained new tellers in processes and procedures for financial institution, answering questions and providing guidance.
Properly processed deposits, withdrawals and payments for average of 150 customers daily.
Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
Examined financial statements and records to collect important details and verify calculations.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - ADVANCED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
09.2023
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
LAGOS
05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
KWARA STATE
07.1997
Skills
Employee Timesheet Processing
Record Reconciliation
Handling Discrepancies
Customer Satisfaction
Staff Training
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Critical Thinking
Report Preparation and Analysis
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
05.2017 - Current
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
03.2006 - 04.2017
FUNDS TRANSFER OFFICER
STANDARD TRUST BANK PLC
02.2000 - 02.2006
Post-Degree Certificate - ADVANCED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Winnipeg
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
Associate of Applied Science - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS