ELIJAH KALU

HND, ACCA in-view
Lagos, NG.

About

Dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant with over five years of progressive experience in financial management, analytics, and reporting, risk management and data-driven insights for decision making. Expertise in utilizing technology to streamline processes, enhance financial reporting and ensure compliance with global accounting standards. I look forward to a challenging opportunity to improve my skills and ensure organizational growth and sustainability.

Work

BRICKS MURSTEN MATTONI LTD. (MARITIME INDUSTRY)
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Financial Accountant

Highlights

Oversee financial operations including revenue recognition and financial analysis for strategic planning.

Managing daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the general ledger with accuracy and efficiency.

Prepare comprehensive financial reports for management decisions, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliances.

Process payments, track collections, and conduct reconciliations and implement standardized processes.

Conducting month-end closing, processing journal entries, and verifying accuracy of financial data.

Compliance with relevant tax regulations and filings.

TECHNO OIL LTD
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Internal Control/Compliance

Highlights

Designed and implemented internal control guidelines to enhance compliance with government regulations.

Organized, maintained and Monitored inventory and prepared Audit reports.

Ensured effective and efficient control measures, reporting, and advising through recommendations.

Conducted risk assessments and implemented control measures.

Ensured compliance with relevant government regulations.

KKON TECHNOLOGIES LTD, (TELECOMMUNICATION)
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Credit Control Analyst

Highlights

Managed the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, contributing to a 20% reduction in overdue balances through effective credit control strategies.

Monitored and analyzed aging reports to identify high-risk accounts, coordinating with the collections team to reduce outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

Prepared AR reports for actionable insights to optimize cash flow and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).

Developed and implemented a standardized collection process, resulting in a decrease in average collection period.

TREXM OIL AND GAS SERVICES LTD.
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Payable Specialist

Highlights

Managed timely payments to vendors and suppliers, and optimizing cash flow while building strong vendor relationships.

Conducted monthly reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Processed vendors invoices, ensuring accurate matching, and reconciliation of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

Collaborated with the procurement and commercial department to ensure accurate and timely expense reporting and compliance with company policies.

Verified and posted invoices, ensuring correct allocation of expenses to respective cost centers and departments.

Education

Abia State Polytechnic

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Accounting

Abia State Polytechnic

National Diploma (ND)

Accounting

Awards

Collaborated on Project Financing Initiatives, reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency.
Designed a Risk Management Register, facilitating proactive financial risk mitigation.
Optimized financial processes using ERP & Accounting Software (SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Xero, Zoho) to improve efficiency.
Conducted budgeting and budgetary processes and forecasting for an efficient operation
Developed and implemented an Accounting Process Manual and Budgeting System to enhance financial governance.
Led a Fixed Asset Identification & Management Project, improving financial oversight.

Certificates

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Data Analytics

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

Driving Profitability through Strategic Cost Management

Issued By

Lagos Business School (LBS)

IFRS Compliance

Issued By

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)

Skills

Accounting Principles and Standards (GAAP)
Financial management & reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
Bookkeeping & reconciliation
Fixed Asset management
Risk management & compliance
Accounting Software (ERP, Odoo, QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho,)
Team Collaboration & Leadership
Internal Control & Microsoft office