Ejike Okafor
@ejikeokafor2
Detail-oriented finance and accounting professional driving accurate reporting and efficient operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance and administrative professional with over five years of hands-on experience across private firms, NGOs, and government settings, specializing in financial reporting, audit support, budgeting, and office administration. I have a proven record of establishing accounting systems from scratch, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency by 40%, and implementing reconciliations and processes that strengthened cash flow and vendor relations.
I excel at streamlining monthly reporting through automation, preparing timely financial statements, and coordinating large-scale project logistics to improve operational compliance and participant satisfaction. I am committed to upholding financial integrity, supporting organizational growth, and delivering timely, precise results under pressure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Charles Ardor CO
Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)
Streamlined monthly reporting via ZohoBooks automation, reducing manual workload and delivering reports 30% faster; reconciled customer accounts to reduce overdue receivables by ~25% and improved vendor satisfaction by 40%.
Accountant
Olclare Facility Management Ltd
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)
Built complete accounting structure from scratch to resolve backlogs and improve reporting speed and audit accuracy by over 40%; generated consolidated financial statements and improved budget tracking by 35%.
Data Clerk
Yiaga Africa
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (1 month)
Performed data entry and clerical tasks to support program operations during a short-term engagement, ensuring accurate and timely data capture for reporting.
Frontline Officer
Access Bank
Sep 2018 - Sep 2018 (0 months)
Served as frontline banking officer handling customer transactions and inquiries, supporting account services and improving customer experience during the engagement period.
Admin Support Officer
Maryland Global Initiative Corporation
May 2018 - Jun 2018 (1 month)
Coordinated logistics and per diem schedules for participant trainings and a pilot survey, improving event flow and participant satisfaction by over 30% and reducing stipend errors by nearly 40%.
Forensic Auditor Trainee
Discovery Cycle Professionals
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 (3 months)
Conducted forensic audit on Top Up Africa 2017, identifying discrepancies that improved reporting accuracy by 35% and prepared training materials that raised team knowledge retention by 40%.
Assistant Accountant
Defence Headquarters
Jun 2016 - Apr 2017 (10 months)
Assisted in recording transactions from vouchers to treasury books and supported daily bookkeeping and reconciliations, improving accuracy of financial records used for budgeting and audits.
Customer Information Officer
Guaranty Trust Bank
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 (8 months)
Managed customer information and service inquiries, maintained accurate client records, and supported branch operations to enhance service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nile University Of Nigeria (Honoris United Universities)
Master of Business Administration, Financial Management
Completed an MBA in Financial Management focusing on advanced financial analysis, management accounting, and strategic financial decision-making.
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting covering financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting.
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