NAOMI UGBOME

Finance & Accounting Professional
Canada, CA.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven finance professional with an MBA and extensive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger management. Adept at leveraging advanced accounting software and data analysis tools to optimize financial operations, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency. Currently pursuing ACCA/CPA certification, seeking to apply strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills in a dynamic accounting or finance role.

Work

SKIP THE DISH (Just Eat Take Away)
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Accounts Payable Assistant

Canada

Summary

Supported the Corporate Finance Team by verifying invoice accuracy, resolving payment issues, and ensuring timely financial operations for a major food delivery service.

Highlights

Resolved complex payment issues and reconciled vendor accounts, ensuring 100% on-time payment and bringing the company fully up-to-date on all outstanding bills.

Updated and reconciled vendor files and statements monthly, maintaining clear communication with vendors within 1 business day regarding discrepancies.

Assessed and logged all credit owed, ensuring prompt application of payments and approving invoices ahead of deadlines to optimize cash flow.

WUSC (World University Service of Canada)
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Accounts Payable Clerk

Canada

Summary

Processed payment runs, managed staff expense claims, and handled vendor communications for a global non-profit organization.

Highlights

Processed payment runs and staff expense claims efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements.

Coded, matched, and processed a high volume of invoices, maintaining data integrity and compliance.

Conducted thorough investigations and queries, effectively resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate general data entry.

Irish Red Cross
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Finance Administrator

Ireland

Summary

Supported the migration program and overall financial operations, managing financial and administrative duties for a national humanitarian organization.

Highlights

Processed bills and invoices in strict adherence to standard operating procedures, including validation, financial coding, review, and monitoring.

Managed financial processing and recording for the Migration Team's expenses and payment requisitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Prepared routine, periodic, and exceptional reports and spreadsheets, providing critical data analysis for management and stakeholders.

CRH Group Services (Building materials & Construction Industry)
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Accounts Payable Assistant

Ireland

Summary

Served as a front-line contact for suppliers and internal functions, optimizing Accounts Payable processes and supporting month-end close procedures.

Highlights

Acted as the primary contact for suppliers and CRH functions, streamlining AP operations and significantly reducing queries through improved processes.

Redefined the invoice mailbox handling process and reviewed AP Inbox procedures, creating a consistent and transparent approach.

Collaborated cross-functionally and provided critical assistance with month-end procedures, contributing to efficient financial close processes.

Philip Lee Solicitors, Holmet Ventures
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Accounts Payable Assistant

Ireland

Summary

Managed comprehensive accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment runs, and query resolution for a legal firm.

Highlights

Processed an average of 300 invoices per month, effectively managing and clearing invoice backlogs.

Completed payment runs efficiently and utilized Sam5 and Excel for accurate invoice matching, coding, and backlog clearance.

Prepared and posted journals, ran cheque payments, and processed EFT payments, while resolving a high volume of queries from approvers and suppliers.

Melcorpo Commercial Properties
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Accounts and Administration Assistant

Ireland

Summary

Handled bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and administrative support for a commercial property management company.

Highlights

Performed bank reconciliations on Sage50 and managed invoice processing, payment runs, and postings on Qube PM.

Managed property-related correspondence via email, letters, and telephone, ensuring timely communication with vendors.

Maintained stock inventory and ordered office supplies, contributing to efficient administrative operations.

TMF Group
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Accounting Technician

Ireland

Summary

Managed diverse client accounts, providing comprehensive accounting services including invoice processing, VAT returns, and client relationship management.

Highlights

Managed a portfolio of diverse client accounts, delivering end-to-end accounting services including invoice processing and journal postings.

Prepared accurate VAT returns and set up payments, ensuring compliance with tax regulations for multiple clients.

Cultivated strong client relationships through proactive communication and scheduled meetings, consistently achieving high client satisfaction.

SEB Life International
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Trainee Accountant

Ireland

Summary

Executed daily cash applications, multi-currency bank account analysis, and financial operations across European markets, ensuring compliance and timely processing.

Highlights

Performed daily cash applications and comprehensive analysis for multiple multi-currency bank accounts across Europe.

Ensured strict adherence to precise company rules, regulations, and payment policies in all financial operations.

Managed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks, including tax processing in different markets and expense report generation, consistently meeting deadlines.

Education

ACCA

Part Qualified F1 - F9

Accounting

American College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

MBA

Oil and Gas Management

American College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland

BA (Hons)

Business Administration: Accounting and Finance

Languages

English

Skills

Technical Proficiency

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Macros, Pivots, VLOOKUPs, Google Drive Suites (Sheets, Docs), MS Dynamics 365, Quickbooks, Xero, Oracle, EBF, Sage50, Procurify, Blue Yonder, Great Plains, ERP Systems.

Accounting & Finance Operations

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Data Entry, Journal Posting, Invoicing, Payment Runs, Expense Claims Processing, Vendor Management, Bank Reconciliation, VAT Returns, Corporation Tax Returns, Financial Coding, Payment Requisitions, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, Management Accounts.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

Data Analysis, Financial Data Management, Discrepancy Resolution, Query Management, Problem Solving, Reporting, Process Improvement.

Organizational & Communication

Organizational Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Prioritization, Deadline Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration, Client Relationship Management.