prince linus upa
@princelinusupa1
Results-driven senior accountant skilled in financial management and compliance.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-focused senior accountant with extensive experience in public and private sector financial management, auditing, and budgetary control. I hold an M.Sc. in Accounting and am pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration.
My career includes senior accounting roles where I prepared final accounts, managed payroll, performed audits, conducted financial forecasting and risk analysis, and implemented cost-reduction strategies. I have supervised day-to-day operations and led teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.
I maintain professional certifications and memberships in accounting and related institutes, and I have completed numerous IPSAS and public-sector accounting trainings. I emphasize ethics, fraud prevention, and compliance in all financial processes.
I am dependable, analytical, and motivated to support organizational growth by improving financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and driving efficient budgetary practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
National Hydroelectric Power Producing Area Development Comm
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Prepared accounts and tax returns, monitored budgets and financial performance, and led financial forecasting and risk analysis to reduce cost and strengthen controls. Supervised daily operations and implemented fraud prevention measures across units.
Accountant
Office of the Accountant General of the Federation
Nov 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Supervised final accounts preparation, pre-listed payment vouchers, and audited paid vouchers while codifying and classifying assets to ensure compliance with budget and accounting standards.
Acting Service Manager
Vandon International Group of Companies Ltd
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Prepared quarterly budgetary controls, monitored program budgets and procurement compliance, and developed financial reports while overseeing budget projections and donor/home office procedures.
Accounts and Administrative Assistant
Grand Towers PLC
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)
Managed payroll, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, stock and asset management, and imprest/petty cash while handling recruitment, staff onboarding, and administrative support for expatriate staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ILIbrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration
2025 -
Enrolled in PhD Business Administration program at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, ongoing since 2025.
African Institute of Science Administration and Commercial Studies
Master of Science, Accounting
2021 - 2023
Completed M.Sc. in Accounting at the African Institute of Science Administration and Commercial Studies from 2021 to 2023.
BUBenue State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2009 - 2013
Grade: Second Class Division
Graduated with a B.Sc. in Accounting (Second Class Division) from Benue State University in 2013.
Ahmadiya Community Secondary School, Nassarawa
West African Senior School Certificate, Secondary Education
2003 - 2009
Attained the West African Senior School Certificate at Ahmadiya Community Secondary School, Nassarawa (2003–2009).
LGEA Primary School, NAF Base Makurdi
Primary School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1997 - 2002
Completed Primary School Leaving Certificate at LGEA Primary School, NAF Base Makurdi (1997–2002).
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