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Valentine Ndianefo

Financial Analyst
Waterdown,Ontario

Summary

Seasoned finance professional with strong track record of performance in fast-paced work environment. Expertise in data entry, reporting, records and accounts management in varying business sectors. Tech-savvy individual proficient in cutting-edge accounting and reporting technology. Methodical and communicative professional committed to delivering unparalleled business support and exceeding set goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Accounts Coordinator

Lolay Engineering Inc.
1 2024 - Current
  • Work with engineers and project managers in drafting and finalizing business proposals to prospective business clients and partners citing key success factors
  • Prepare invoices, billables, purchase orders to individual and corporate clients for all contracted projects
  • Develop metrics to ascertain cost and activity drivers to improve accurate estimates provided to prospective clients in a fixed fee proposal
  • Review change orders to the scope of work and incorporate add-on(s) costs
  • Set project budgets on signed and approved proposals thereby charging all project expenses against set budget
  • Work with the project managers, engineers, general contractors, owners and/or owner’s authorized representatives to meet set deliverables in line with business commitments
  • Improve cash flow management by proactively monitoring and collecting outstanding client balances.
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare and analyze statements of income, affairs and month end reports
  • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, ensuring timely reporting to management.
  • Facilitate communication between departments, fostering stronger collaboration on financial matters.
  • Maintain and track operational and capital expenses in order to improve bottom line
  • Maintain schedule of account payables and ensure prompt payments as they fall due to foster business relationships
  • HST and corporate tax filing on monthly basis and at year-end
  • All other adhoc tasks as required by the business.

General Accountant

Soletanche Bachy Canada
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained and produced financial statements on a monthly basis and reported this to the VP, Finance & Administration
  • Reviewed and provided for doubtful accounts via active monitoring of AR aging report to the Senior VP, Manufacturing & Sales and VP, Finance & Administration
  • Maintained fixed asset schedules, posted depreciation entries and inventory provisions
  • Prepared manufacturing invoices, applied cash payments and handled AR reconciliations
  • Prepared and posted various month end journal entries (most importantly, maintained back-ups)
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts and executed adjusting journal entries as required
  • Worked with the sales team to improve our DSO for the business which positively impacted our cashflow and cash forecast
  • Prepared and investigated the Sales Margin report on a monthly basis
  • Managed the manufacturing cash file which included but was not limited to cashing check payments into the various business accounts
  • Assisted in the preparation monthly bank reconciliation statements for the SBUs and JVs
  • Assisted with our mid-year audit review, year-end audit and special reports as required
  • Assisted with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances
  • Managed and supported both accounts receivable & payable functions, maintaining accurate records, oversaw timely payments to vendors by ensuring prompt collections on outstanding invoices
  • Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting
  • Spearheaded the transition from manual check payment to an automated payment system, resulting in significant time and cost savings

Staff Accountant

Driven Brands Canada
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared bank reconciliation statements for key company accounts
  • Completed account reconciliations for all assigned accounts
  • Maintained accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and book-keeping activities
  • Assisted in the provision of monthly/quarterly/half year financial statements
  • Furnished, revised and updated internal reports to be more meaningful at finance manager and top management levels
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
  • Supported the team from time to time with outstanding reconciliations in Seattle.

Senior Financial Analyst

Elihaval Investments
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Generated business leads by exploring available business information
  • Prepared financial budgets – monthly, quarterly, yearly and five-year forecasts
  • Collaborated with business unit managers to develop long-range plans, budgets, forecasts, and tracking metrics to monitor performance against set KPIs
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations
  • Assisted the treasury team with choosing and timing investments for optimal returns in the financial market
  • Monitored cost effectiveness of operations and personnel teams to improve bottom line
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, fostering an environment that sought innovative solutions to complex financial challenges
  • Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding
  • Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies

Financial Analyst

Access Bank
07.2015 - 01.2018
  • Provided product performance reports on weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis to business heads
  • Collaborated with IT team to build reporting tools, report portals and performance dashboards for analyzing financial portfolios of business segments to support management decisions
  • Conducted trainings for Relationship Managers to help them understand their budgets, performance and regulatory changes while sharing ideas for business process improvement
  • Strategically planned for expected cash flows (short and long term) and assessed financial performance through periodic tracking of all income drivers and lines
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation
  • Assisted in preparing and presenting the division's financial year budget to the financial control unit
  • Rendered statutory returns report to financial control unit and regulatory authority
  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports, provided financial insights and made recommendations to senior management
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, expense and profitability forecasts
  • Strengthened relationships with external partners such as banks vendors or business initiative partners through timely communication and transparent collaboration

Education

CPA (In View) -

Chartered Professional Accountants Canada

Career Era (PGP) - undefined

Post Graduate Program in Data Science

London Metropolitan Business School (Msc.) - undefined

Master of Science Degree in Business, Economics and Finance

Covenant University (Bsc.) - undefined

Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance

Skills

Cash Flow Management

Affiliations

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

Degrees

  • Bsc.
  • Msc.

Accomplishments

    · Standardize and manage the books of accounts to strengthen record keeping for the business

    · Process improvement on how work-manuals can be used effectively for new hires and business continuity management

    · Assisted the manufacturing business with the migration of its then, check vendor payment system to EFT payment system

    · Managed the manufacturing business without a Controller while closely working with the VP, Finance & Administration

    · Prepared all assigned bank and non-bank reconciliation statements (provided adequate financial notes and summary for unreconciled items/entries in GL and Bank)

    · Built an efficient and cost effective internal reporting system

    · Maintain proper books of accounts resulting to no penal fees on regulatory reporting

    · Grew the inherited corporate accounts base by 138% (to 19 clients from 8).

    · Contributed to an increase in the company's profitability by 382% (to $135k from $28k)

    · Centralised the reporting process for the division in conjunction with the financial control team

    · Modified (rebuilt) the Bank's alternate delivery channels report which measures customer usage of alternate service touchpoints over the use (visit) of bank branches

    · Cost savings initiative that resulted in cost savings in excess $100k

    · Supported the bank’s overall objective of financial inclusion (underbanked and unbanked) by following up on financial projects related to the course and provided weekly reports

    · Cross-sold liability products to retail customers of the bank and increased monthly addition of liability accounts by an average of 5% (being 25 new bank accounts) to the branch

    · Contributed to the branch increase in asset creation by over 30% by taking the initiative to advertise and close on three (3) auto loans to an educational institution within the business area

    · Collaborated and assisted the regional performance reporting officer with preparing and analyzing financial advisors’ performance against set targets to the Group Head

Timeline

General Accountant

Soletanche Bachy Canada
12.2022 - 09.2023

Staff Accountant

Driven Brands Canada
06.2022 - 07.2022

Senior Financial Analyst

Elihaval Investments
01.2018 - 05.2022

Financial Analyst

Access Bank
07.2015 - 01.2018

Accounts Coordinator

Lolay Engineering Inc.
1 2024 - Current

CPA (In View) -

Chartered Professional Accountants Canada

Career Era (PGP) - undefined

Post Graduate Program in Data Science

London Metropolitan Business School (Msc.) - undefined

Master of Science Degree in Business, Economics and Finance

Covenant University (Bsc.) - undefined

Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance

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