Patrick Chinedu Chukwu
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced accounting and finance professional with 11 years in credit control, balance sheet management, and financial reporting. Expertise in taxation, regulatory compliance, debt management, and accounts receivable and payable. Specialises in management accounting, cost allocation, cash book reconciliation, and VAT return preparation, driving organisational success through accurate financial operations.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant
Gulf Agency Co. Shj. LTD.
Sharjah, UAE
2015.03 - Current
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Facilitated company-wide budget meetings; achieved consensus on fiscal strategy.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Performed detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.; ensured consistency in records.
- Achieved streamlined operations by implementing efficient accounting systems.
- Executed comprehensive internal audits; highlighted areas requiring action.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Junior accountant
Betacon Construction Company
Onitsha, Nigeria
2013.03 - 2014.12
- Maintained accurate records of all company transactions for future reference.
- Handled payroll duties, guaranteed timely disbursement of wages to employees.
- Compiled annual fiscal reports, contributed towards transparency in financial dealings.
- Identified potential financial risks by meticulously reviewing transaction histories.
- Streamlined budgeting process with innovative cost management techniques.
- Utilised advanced Excel functions for speedy data processing and analysis.
- Simplified complex numerical information into comprehensible formats, assisted non-financial stakeholders in understanding crucial data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Madonna University
Okija Nigeria 2007.09 - 2011.10
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
Nigerian Institute Of Management
Abuja Nigeria 2012.03 - 2013.03
Skills
- Financial reporting expertise
- Management accounting competence
- Accounts receivable maintenance
- Accounts payable expertise
- Cash book reconciliation
- VAT return preparation
- Credit control techniques
- Debt management capabilities
- Balance sheet competency
- Taxation knowledge
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Cost allocation
- Precision in data input
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Accountant
Gulf Agency Co. Shj. LTD.
2015.03 - Current
Junior accountant
Betacon Construction Company
2013.03 - 2014.12
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
Nigerian Institute Of Management
2012.03 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Madonna University
2007.09 - 2011.10