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lawrence uguta

@lawrenceuguta

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I am an experienced financial accountant and internal auditor driving accuracy.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, inclusive organization where I can apply accounting and audit expertise to strengthen controls, drive cost savings, mentor teams, and support scalable financial reporting and process improvements.

I am an energetic professional with a meticulous approach and a team-oriented mindset, serving as a financial accountant and senior internal auditor. I leverage QuickBooks, Xero and inventory management systems to drive financial accuracy, boost sales by 70% and reduce costs by 20%, and I train staff to increase efficiency by 30%.

Since 2018 I have prepared risk and audit reports, improved internal controls, and performed audits across departments and facilities while also managing multi-currency payments, tax filing, payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting for multiple partner companies. I hold an M.Sc. in Monetary Economics and certifications including QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, FMVA, Data Analyst training and Xero Advisor, and I focus on strengthening controls, compliance and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Accountant

Current

Regio and Son Investments Limited

May 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Manage daily accounting processes and prepare management financial reports using QuickBooks; implemented inventory controls that boosted sales 70% and reduced costs 20%, and trained staff to increase efficiency by 30%.

Quickbooks Online Quickbooks Inventory Management Financial Reporting Staff Training

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Senior Internal Auditor

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Nigerian Railway Corporation

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations across hospitals, train stations, and stores and prepared risk and audit reports with recommendations to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.

Internal Audit Internal Controls Compliance Financial Auditing Report Writing

Financial Accountant

Go University European Business Park Ltd

May 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Processed multi-currency payments and prepared tax returns and financial reports for seven partner companies; managed cash functions, reconciliations, payroll, and collaborated with external auditors to strengthen internal controls.

Quickbooks Reconciliations Payroll Financial Reporting External Audit Liaison Budgeting