UOUgochukwu Okoye
@ugochukwuokoye
Dedicated accountant with 6+ years' experience in financial management, reporting, and billing process improvement.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented accountant with over six years of progressive experience in financial management, billing, receivables, and statutory reporting. I have a strong track record of improving collections, reducing invoicing errors, and standardizing processes in line with IFRS.
In my recent roles I led billing and receivable functions, contributed to automation projects, prepared management accounts, VAT and PAYE remittances, and produced actionable aging receivables and subscriber reports for regulatory submission. I hold professional accounting qualifications and certifications in financial modelling and Excel.
I bring strong analytical skills, proficiency with accounting software/ERP and Microsoft Office/Google Sheets, effective cross-team collaboration, and a commitment to accurate, timely financial reporting and continuous process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Partner / Consultant
IJM Global Limited
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Prepare management accounts, VAT and PAYE remittances, aging receivables and financial reports while reviewing budget vs actuals to support management decision-making.
Billing Supervisor
IpNX Nigeria Limited
May 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Led billing team automation and process improvements that reduced invoicing errors by 30% and improved debt collection by 20%, while preparing quarterly subscribers reports for NCC.
Billing & Receivable Officer
IpNX Nigeria Limited
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Managed corporate customer invoicing, collections, credit notes, VAT schedules, bank reconciliations and aging receivables reporting to support cashflow and account accuracy.
Senior Account Officer
The Bazaar Farms and Stores Limited
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)
Maintained daily financial records, reconciled bank and POS transactions, managed receivables processes and statutory payments, and investigated bank discrepancies to ensure accurate cash reporting.
Assistant Accountant
Gil Group
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Recorded daily transactions, prepared payroll and tax remittance schedules, filed VAT/WHT/PAYE/NSITF returns, prepared invoices and interfaced with auditors to support month-end close.
Corper Accountant
Impressed Press Limited
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Recorded income and expenses, performed inventory counts, computed payroll and handled statutory remittances to support daily accounting operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NCNational Youth Service Corps
National Youth Service Corps, National Service
2019 - 2019
Completed mandatory national youth service year under the NYSC programme in 2019.
NUNnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Grade: Second Class: Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Second Class Upper division.
Great Learners Academy
West African Senior School Certificate Examination, Secondary Education
Completed West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Great Learners Academy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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