OKORIE GODSWILL OBINNA

Chartered Accountant
Kaduna, NG.

About

Results-driven Chartered Accountant with over three years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and compliance. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, maintain accurate records, and provide strategic insights that support critical business decisions. Adept at developing robust internal controls and streamlining financial operations, committed to minimizing risk and enhancing efficiency in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Work

SULAIMON AND COMPANY (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
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Audit Senior

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive audit engagements, improving operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance for diverse clients within the financial services sector.

Highlights

Improved operational efficiency by 20% through the development and implementation of robust internal controls, enhancing governance and compliance.

Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing timelines by 30% and facilitating more informed executive decision-making.

Ensured strict compliance with regulatory requirements, significantly minimizing regulatory risk and potential penalties for clients.

Designed and implemented improved documentation methods, enhancing transparency and overall efficiency of audit procedures.

SULAIMON AND COMPANY (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
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Audit Associate

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported senior auditors in conducting detailed financial reviews and drafting comprehensive audit reports, contributing to risk mitigation and improved client recommendations.

Highlights

Supported senior auditors in identifying and minimizing financial risks, successfully reducing audit errors by 10% through meticulous analysis.

Conducted detailed reviews of financial records and reconciled complex discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial statements.

Assisted in drafting comprehensive audit reports, summarizing key findings and proposing actionable recommendations that enhanced client financial health.

PALMPAY LIMITED
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Agent Supervisor

Kwanawa, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed and expanded a network of merchants and agents, driving mobile payment solution adoption and ensuring operational efficiency.

Highlights

Managed a network of merchants and agents, focusing on acquiring, registering, and training them on mobile payment solutions to expand market reach.

Ensured smooth operations and compliance with company policies, promoting product adoption while maintaining high service standards.

Met and exceeded performance targets, demonstrating strong organizational and analytical skills in managing financial processes and operational efficiency.

Government Day Secondary School (GDSS)
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Economics Teacher (NYSC)

Kwanawa, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Summary

Educated over 150 students in economic principles, enhancing their understanding through adaptive teaching practices and fostering critical thinking skills.

Highlights

Enhanced student learning of economic principles through data-informed and adaptive teaching practices, improving comprehension and engagement.

Fostered an improved understanding of Economics among 150+ students, preparing them for advanced studies and real-world applications.

Developed strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, directly transferable to financial analysis and decision-making roles.

Education

Kaduna State University
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

BSc

Economics

Grade: Second Class Upper

Federal Government College Kaduna
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

SSCE

Secondary Education

Certificates

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Issued By

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Skills

Financial Skills

Financial Reporting, Corporate Reporting, Auditing, Investigation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Double Entry Accounting, Research, Ledger Management, Asset Management, Accounting, IFRS, Financial Analysis, Provisioning.

Analytical Skills

Time Management, Analytical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking.

Collaboration Skills

Team Collaboration, Team Player, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint Presentation, CaseWare, QuickBooks, Financial Tools.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Risk Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Compliance.

References

References

Available upon request