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Samuel John

@samueljohn2

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Results-driven finance and accounting professional skilled in bookkeeping and process optimization.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply bookkeeping and process-improvement skills, work remotely or hybrid, support accurate reporting, and grow into broader finance responsibilities.

I am a results-driven finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll processing, budgeting, and virtual assistance. I am a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor who has improved cash flow efficiency, reduced payroll discrepancies, and implemented process improvements that cut expenses and boosted productivity.

I deliver accurate financial reporting, strong vendor and risk management, and effective team leadership across remote and in-person roles. I consistently pass audits with zero discrepancies, streamline operations with automation, and train teams to improve performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Forex Trader

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Specialized in GBP/USD and GBP/JPY trading using disciplined risk management and backtested strategies, maintaining trade journals and refining strategies via technical and fundamental analysis.

Risk Management Market Analysis GBP

Current

Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant

Current

Akin Fadeyi Foundation

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Managed financial transactions and cash flow, improving cash flow efficiency by 30% and supervising payroll for 40 employees to reduce discrepancies by 40%; implemented cost-saving measures that cut expenses 20%.

Accounts Payable Payroll Processing Bank Reconciliation Quickbooks Online Budgeting Financial Reporting Procurement Process Improvement

Freelance Virtual Assistant

Self-Employed

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 (9 months)

Provided remote administrative support including email and calendar management, data entry, research, social media scheduling, and document preparation to improve client operational efficiency.

Virtual Assistance Google Workspace Trello Scheduling Data Entry Canva client support

Accounting Assistant

Nanoy Homes Ltd

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

Performed bank and account reconciliations reducing reconciliation errors by 25% and identified discrepancies worth $50,000; improved reporting accuracy by 20% through automation and supported budget planning that cut costs 15%.

Bank Reconciliation Journal Entries IFRS Compliance Excel Budgeting Tax Compliance Financial Reporting

Account Intern

Department of Petroleum Resources

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 (4 months)

Maintained and reconciled financial records, prepared periodic financial reports, and supported procurement coordination to ensure timely vendor service delivery for management budget meetings.

Excel Reconciliations Data Entry Financial Reporting Records Management

Finance Intern

Gaiza and Son's Petroleum Ltd

Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)

Assisted month-end close, prepared journal entries and reconciled balance sheet accounts, and contributed to process improvements that streamlined operations and supported timely financial statement preparation.

Month End Close Journal Entries Reconciliations Financial Statement Preparation Excel Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Al-Hikmah University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Event Coordinator; coordinated schedules, vendors, and logistics for a 100+ attendee event.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin with coursework focused on accounting principles and financial reporting.