Stella Audu
@stellaaudu
Senior accounting and compliance professional focused on accurate reporting, risk control, and value-driven financial operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Account and Compliance Officer committed to “constant innovation, growth, motivation, and creativity,” helping organizations actualize goals through strategic financial management collaboration. I analyze and present monthly and annual financial reports, oversee budgeting and implementation, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and organizational financial policy. I also manage payroll accounting, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, fixed assets register maintenance, and tax remittance—coordinating accurate documentation for audits and donor/internal control assessments.
Previously, I advanced financial operations as a Finance Coordinator and Finance Officer—strengthening internal controls, conducting bank reconciliations and discrepancy resolution, preparing trial balances, and supporting budgeting processes. I bring a strong operational mindset from administrative and HR roles, with leadership in training, staff support, and reliable document management through “paperless accounting system- e-voucher, Google form” and accounting tools including QuickBooks and Zoho Books.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Account and Compliance Officer
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Analyzed and presented accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, compiling materials across business segments while overseeing financial and project/program controls. Managed invoicing, budgeting, donor reporting and internal control assessments, including risk register monitoring, payroll accounting, fixed assets reconciliation, tax remittances, and audit coordination.
Senior Administrative HR
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)
Managed day-to-day office operations, including scheduling, secure document handling, correspondence, and calendar/meeting coordination. Supported staff training and events, maintained office supplies inventory, handled travel arrangements, and updated employee records and databases.
Finance Coordinator
Aspilos Foundation
Jun 2024 - Apr 2025 (10 months)
Managed accounting operations by compiling and analyzing transaction data to produce balance sheet, profit and loss, budgets and other financial statements. Strengthened internal control mechanisms, reconciled discrepancies, supported payroll and disbursements, and performed forecasting, risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
Finance Officer
Elohim Foundation
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Prepared monthly accounts receivable and payable reports and ensured compliance issues were resolved within required timelines. Performed bank reconciliations, maintained the assets register, supported trial balance preparation, reviewed vouchers/invoices for authorization, and conducted periodic random checks on records and funds.
Education and Bursary Officer
FCT Secondary Education Board
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Prepared lesson notes and delivered instruction while administering continuous assessments and standard examinations. Managed student records and bursary-related payments by verifying tellers, issuing receipts, maintaining payment vouchers/registers, and completing bank reconciliations.
Customer Service Officer
AG Homes Savings and Loans Plc
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Handled customer inquiries, complaints and requests while converting walk-in clients into active customers. Opened and maintained customer accounts and registers, verified account status prior to payments, logged enquiries in the customer relationship system, and supported product marketing including digital channel adoption.
Customer Service Unit
NYSC Eco Bank Nigeria Plc
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Provided customer service by addressing enquiries, complaints and requests and promoting new bank products. Encouraged the use of alternate channels and mobile banking applications while supporting account-related operations and customer onboarding.
Account and Administrative Officer
Rodze International Ltd
Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 5 months)
Coordinated office administration, including supplies inventory checks, vendor coordination, schedules/meetings, and secure filing of records. Managed petty cash, prepared payroll schedules, posted accounting transactions, authorized payments, and maintained invoices and customer/account databases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Abuja
Master of Science in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance
Completed an M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance at the University of Abuja.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Associate Chartered Accountant, Accounting
Earned the Associate Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
National Open University of Nigeria
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Education
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Education at the National Open University of Nigeria.
University of Abuja
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Accounting
Completed a B.Sc. in Accounting at the University of Abuja.
Okota High School
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, Secondary Education
Completed the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination at Okota High School.
L.E.A Primary School
Common Entrance Examination, Primary Education
Completed the Common Entrance Examination at L.E.A Primary School.
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