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Jephthah Oghwororo

Jephthah Oghwororo

Dubai,Dubayy [Dubai]

Summary

  • Accountant with a history of accurately and efficiently supporting accounting activities for a diverse range of clientele. 3 years of experience in presenting data, analyzing cost control, providing financial reports, Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft dynamics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

Melodica events
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2020 - Current
  • Analysed billing reports to accurately identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Performed reconciliation and preparation of bank accounts on weekly basis to identify and clear transactions.
  • Compiled budget reports, financial spreadsheets and organisational charts to support business governance.
  • Modified customer payment terms, implementing early payment incentives to reduce past due balances.
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts with 100% accuracy.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Addressed billing enquiries to correct errors and answer questions.
  • Followed up on past due accounts to collect outstanding balances.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.

Accounts Payable Accountant

intercontinental hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2018 - 07.2020


  • Trained billing teams to perform accurately under pressure.
  • Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
  • Oversaw up-to-date general ledger documentation for thorough reference.
  • Managed and developed team of 6 accounts payable clerks.
  • Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
  • Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Built positive relationships with stakeholders, strategically managing their expectations.
  • Implemented process improvements to tackle underperforming areas.
  • Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
  • Developed records storage and maintenance for improved audit reliability.
  • Monitored account reconciliation processes for data integrity.
  • Reviewed and approved payments in line with company policies.
  • Served as escalation point of contact for internal and external queries.

Accountant Assistant

Emirate catering services
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting banking and finance

Delta state university , Nigeria
05.2005 - 12.2007

Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy

Auchi polytechnic, Nigeria
05.2002 - 11.2003

Foundation Degree in Science - Data analytics

Coursera, Dubai, UAE
05.2023 -

Skills

  • Journal entry preparation
  • Aged debt reporting
  • MS Excel VLOOKUPS
  • Sage
  • Bank account reconciliation
  • Invoice dispute management
  • Credit control
  • QuickBooks
  • Cost accounting
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Billing analysis
  • SAP
  • Data analysis

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Coursera - Foundation Degree in Science, Data analytics
05.2023 -
Accountant - Melodica events
09.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Accountant - intercontinental hotel
03.2018 - 07.2020
Accountant Assistant - Emirate catering services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Delta state university - Bachelor of Science, Accounting banking and finance
05.2005 - 12.2007
Auchi polytechnic - Diploma of Higher Education, Accountancy
05.2002 - 11.2003
Jephthah Oghwororo