Patience Ushie
@patienceushie
Accountant | Finance & Accounting Specialist | Tech & Data Enthusiast
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Finance and Accounting professional with over 6 years of experience spanning Hospitality, Agriculture, International NGOs, Oil & Gas Servicing, Manufacturing, and FinTech. I bring strong technical expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and analysis, with a proven ability to streamline processes and support strategic decision-making.
I specialize in helping businesses set up efficient financial systems, stay compliant, and maintain clear, actionable insights into their performance. Whether you need help with full-cycle bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, or process improvement, I can deliver accurate, timely, and practical solutions tailored to your business needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Pagatech Limited
Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)
Managed monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Generated sales invoices and supported revenue recognition, collections, and audit documentation. Filed and remitted VAT, WHT, PAYE, and liaised with tax consultants on statutory matters.
Accounts Payable Officer
Pagatech Limited
May 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Implemented a structured vendor payment process, cutting complaints by 40%. Oversaw vendor payments and ensured compliance with procurement and contract terms. Co-developed the company's procurement policy and procedures.
Accounts Officer
Dangote Cement Plc
May 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)
Processed vendor invoices and payments, managed GL reviews, and supported monthly close. Reconciled accounts and resolved AP/AR issues in collaboration with internal departments.
Accounts Officer
Emval Nigeria Limited
Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Managed monthly payables and receivables of over 23 million Naira, ensuring timely settlement. Strengthened internal control processes, improving reporting accuracy and reducing expense leakages.
Accountant
AVAMCU Ltd.
Nov 2018 - Sep 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Maintained accurate grant accounting, tracking donor fund use and preparing reports for review. Handled bank reconciliations, petty cash, asset register updates, and procurement documentation. Prepared complete financial statements for 3 years, resolving prior gaps in records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Chartered Accountant, Accounting
2021 - 2025
Pursued professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Developed advanced expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
Caritas University
B.Sc. Accounting, Accounting
2012 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, achieving a Second Class Upper classification. Gained a strong foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and economic analysis.
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