COCajetan Okere
@cajetanokere
Experienced financial accountant skilled in tax, reconciliation, and financial controls.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced financial accountant with extensive hands-on experience in reconciliation, tax administration, and financial reporting across oil & gas and ICT sectors.
I hold a B.Sc. in Accountancy and an MBA (in view), with additional data processing training and ongoing ICAN professional qualification. I am proficient with Peachtree, Navision and Microsoft Office applications.
My career highlights include implementing accounting computerization, establishing SOPs and KPIs, managing tax compliance and audits, and preparing timely management reports and cash/bank positions to support decision making.
I deliver accurate journalizing, robust cash and payable/receivable management, and strong vendor and bank reconciliations while maintaining quality service and control-focused finance operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Accountant
Mainland Oil & Gas Co. Ltd
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Manage station account reconciliations with regulatory bodies, prepare station profit & loss accounts and PEF payment schedules, and authorize batch processing to ensure timely payments and accurate financial reporting.
Accounts Officer
Swift Networks Ltd
Jan 2005 - Jul 2018 (13 years 6 months)
Prepared tax schedules and filings (WHT, PAYE, VAT), managed payables/receivables and daily cash/bank positions, coordinated annual tax audits, and produced weekly financial reports for management.
Accounts Officer
Adesemi Nigeria Ltd
Feb 2003 - May 2004 (1 year 3 months)
Posted cheque payments, maintained and reconciled asset/stock registers, processed petty cash reimbursements, and prepared schedules and bank reconciliations to support accurate month-end accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brain & Spanner Computer College
Certificate in Data Processing, Data Processing
2002 - 2002
Completed a Certificate in Data Processing at Brain & Spanner Computer College in 2002.
ETEnugu State University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
1996 - 2000
Grade: Second Class Lower
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Second Class Lower) from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, completed in 2000.
Emii Secondary Technical School, Owerri
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level), Secondary Education
1977 - 1982
Attended Emii Secondary Technical School, Owerri and completed secondary education with G.C.E. O-Level qualifications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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