Category: FINANCE

         FINANCE OFFICE ASSOCIATE       Professional Summary      Detail-oriented, diligent and accuracy-driven individual with a B.sc in accounting and Ms./MBA degree in finance. In the past years, gained vast experience/skills in office operations with top-notch handling of office communications, logistics and records. In the banking and accounting industry, focused on balancing customer needs and relations while ensuring bank security regulatory requirements and protection protocols.        Skills          Communication skills, written & verbal  Office administration (phones, faxing, filing)  Spreadsheet development & management  Microsoft Office Suite  Customer service      Analytical & problem solving  Organizational and follow up skills  Multi tasking & Time management  Invoice Processing- Oracle EBS  Reconciliation            Work History     04/2021   to    Current      Finance Office Associate      Company Name    –    City  ,   State        Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.  Collaborated inter-departmentally to assist with workflow and gather reports and data for Assistant Finance Director.  Managed over 30 vendors and reconciled invoices when necessary.  Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.  Developed and maintained spreadsheets in Excel to track and chart information such as Call center reports and Employee Payroll deductions.  Coordinated efficient calendars for Account Receivable manager and section heads by factoring in schedule availability and load limitations.  Processed invoices and expenses using Oracle EBS to facilitate on-time payment and pass along to Account Payables.  Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.  Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.  Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.        08/2019   to   12/2020     DEAN'S ASSIOCIATE      Company Name    –    City  ,   State         Performed clerical duties, maintain files, and organize documents, photocopy.    Provided accurate information in person or by telephone to students, staff, and public applying knowledge of University programs, policies, and procedures.    Processes various documents; reviews for accuracy and completion; obtains all necessary signatures; routes to appropriate personnel.    Requisitioned supplies, printing, maintenance, equipment, and other services    Operates information systems to produce conventional and unconventional correspondence, reports, and forms.    Decreased office expenditure by 20% by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and standardizing ordering procedures    Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the University.    Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.         01/2017   to   03/2018     ASSISTANT CASH OFFICER      Company Name    –    City  ,   State         Prepared financial reports relating to invoicing bills, account payables and receivables.    Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies.    Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from other departments to ensure proper documentation.    Managed over 50 customer requests via telephone and email per day.    Prioritize and manage own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency (i.e. meet deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities)    Strong knowledge and understanding of cash management products, credit process and pricing philosophy    Demonstrates innovative approaches to business development and meeting client needs    Managed high priority and confidential correspondences (e-mails and phone calls)    Sense of urgency when appropriate with a strong commitment to business ethics and audit requirements         07/2015   to   10/2015     COMMERCIAL BANK INTERN      Company Name    –    City  ,   State         Open and maintain customer accounts by recording information.    Identifying and assessing customers' needs to achieve satisfaction.    Managing incoming calls and customer service inquires.    Used company's accounting software to verify customer identity before withdrawals were made.    Assisted with inter-branch bank reconciliations at the end of each month.    Assisted the accounting department in the preparation of documents for audit.    Process standard teller transactions for customers including servicing client accounts, cashing checks, balancing cash drawers and correcting discrepancies.    Developed research reports and gained experience within the bank's finance, credit risk, commercial lending, consumer lending, mortgage lending, operations, and strategy departments.    Engaged colleagues as an efficient branch operational team, balanced daily work, and studied monthly financials.    Performed teller functions in accordance with established bank policies, procedures and regulations.          Education     12/2020     Master of Science  :   Finance     Webster University   -   City  ,   State          12/2020     MBA       Webster University   -   City  ,   State          07/2016     Bachelor of Science Accounting  :   Accounting And Finance     Afe Babalola University   -   City             Certifications      ORGANIZATION A.S.A – African Students Association Webster University (October 2018 – Present) Position – member    ATSWA- Accounting Technician Scheme West Africa (July 2015- present) Position -member    Certificate in Leadership development – African Leadership Development (April 2017)    ICAN-Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (2018)