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ARINZECHUKWU OKAFOR

@arinzechukwuokafor

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Chartered Accountant driving profitable growth through accurate reporting and strategy.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead accounting teams, improve reporting through analytics, standardize processes, and contribute to strategic financial planning in a collaborative, growth-focused company.

I am a Chartered Accountant with over 17 years delivering accurate financial reporting, operational improvements, and actionable financial counsel across retail, manufacturing, and corporate groups.

I've led consolidation of multi-branch accounts, reduced reporting time by 30%, cut tax-penalty risk by 50%, and implemented cost and stock controls that improved cashflow and reduced raw material waiting time by 50%.

I combine technical accounting expertise (ICAN/ACA) with data and analytics training (Google, WorldQuant, UPenn) to modernize reporting, build dashboards, standardize practices, and mentor teams to achieve business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Accounts

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Supersaver Supermarket

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Consolidated financial reports for six outlets, reducing reporting time by 30% and standardised accounting practices while ensuring tax compliance that cut penalty risk by 50%. Led accounting teams, coordinated annual statutory audits, and contributed to financial strategy.

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Team Leadership Retailman ERP Budgeting

Corporate Services Manager

C3V Holdings Limited

Nov 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Prepared group management accounts and budgets, presented group reports to the Board, negotiated supplier contracts and loans, and supervised feed mill setup including stock management templates and cost calculations.

Budgeting Contract Negotiation Cost Stakeholder Management Stock Management Financial Strategy Supplier Management

Company Accountant

Adima Foods and Beverages Limited

Nov 2011 - Nov 2017 (6 years)

Designed the accounting system and unit production costing, improved cash flows by reducing raw material waiting time 50%, cut debt assets by 20%, managed financial statements, reconciliations and payroll, and acted as factory manager when required.

Accounting Systems Cost Accounting Cash Management Reconciliations Payroll Financial Statements Inventory Management Process Improvement

Accounts and Research Officer

Global Integrated Education Volunteers Association

Jan 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 5 months)

Established the research arm generating 5% of funding, managed cashbooks and bank reconciliations, maintained stock records, and authored funding proposals for donor agencies.

Financial Management Bank Reconciliation Research & Development Stock Records Donor Reporting Proposal Writing

Accounts Officer

Uniben Enterprises

Apr 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 8 months)

Managed accounts receivable, reconciled bank statements, prepared salary schedules and processed supplier payments to maintain accurate unit costing and cashflow operations.

Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation