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Patience Ushie

@patienceushie

Accountant | Finance & Accounting Specialist | Tech & Data Enthusiast

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and values teamwork.

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

PL

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.

DP

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.

EL

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.

AL

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

II

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.

CU

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.

Tech stack

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