Christabel Dakyen Gwani

GWANI CHRISTABEL Address: Kaduna State, Nigeria.|Phone No. - |Email:-LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/christabel-gwani-ph-d-ms-c-bs-c-acca-fmva-5ba3bb20 FINANCE PROFESISONAL | CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT CORE COMPETENCIES ! Journal Entries, Budgeting ! Business Strategy, Fixed Assets ! Tax Preparation, Data Analysis ! Internal Controls, Finance ! Account Receivables (AR) ! Financial Accounting ! Financial Forecasting ! Financial Planning ! Financial Analysis ! Financial Modeling ! Valuation Analysis ! Cost Accounting, Cash Flow ! Internal Audits, Balance Sheet ! Accrual Accounting, SAP ! Auditing, General Ledger ! Profit-Loss Statement ! Budget Management, Journal EDUCATION Ph.D. – Business Management. CAREER SUMMARY ! Chartered Accountant with a background in spearheading budgeting, tax payments, statutory deductions, tax remittance, and strategy development. ! Proficient in making financial decisions, performing audits & analysing data and computing taxes. Familiar with IFRS, financial processes, and computer operations. Skilled in conducting costs & revenue analysis and statements. ACHIEVEMENTS HIGHLIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Implemented centralised accounting, which reduced expenses by 34%. Developed 3+ long-term financial strategies, saving $38,987 in 1 year+. Identified & resolved 2+ financial issues, which saved $1,982 in returns. Established 2+ journal entries that revised income statements, saving $12,377 in costs. Commended for high productivity & resourcefulness. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Accountant Jan 2021 – Date. Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). ! ! ! ! ! ! Manage statutory tax deductions; prepare payroll & financial statements. Record 50+ transactions in the ERP system and prepare financial reports. Evaluate/manage financial risk and analyse financial data and reporting. Prepare and track budgets and assist with financial analysis and planning. Maintain fixed assets records & resolve queries on ledger with the auditor Prepared annual compliance audit reports with feasible recommendations to address areas of weaknesses and potential loss to the business unit. University of Salford, Manchester. 2017. M.Sc – Business Management University of Leeds, UK. 2011. B.Sc – Accounting “2.1” Madonna University, Nigeria. 2008. CERTIFICATION Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst Corporate Finance Institute (ALX). 2022 – Date. Chartered Accountant Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2016 – Date. Accountant Feb 2018 – Jan 2021. Department of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria. ! ! ! ! ! ! Led 2+ accounting teams to achieve projections & managed their delivery. Experience in bookkeeping, accounting payables principles, and finance. Maintained and updated account database & managed electronic ledger. Reviewed expense reports, reconciled ledger, & contributed to forecasting. Handled financial statements, audits, & regulatory reporting documents. Prepared cash flow forecasts & streamlined financial accounting functions VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Volunteer (Accounting/Operations) Jan 2018 – July 2018. Rescuers Canadian Nigerian Orphanage Foundation, Nigeria. ! Executed managerial and accounting functions and provided support. ! Administered accounting operations, program files, and meeting minutes. ! Sourced funds for the foundations and monitored students' performance. OTHER EXPERIENCE ! Research Assistant/Student Ambassador University of Salford, UK. Feb 2013 – Dec 2017. MEMBERSHIP FMVA (Graduate) Corporate Finance Institute (ALX). 2022 – Date. Fellow Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2016 – Date. OTHER EXPERIENCE ! Banking Officer Mar 2010 – Sept 2010. Diamond Bank of Nigeria. ! Accountant Assistant Mar 2009 – Feb 2010. Bayelsa State Judiciary, Nigeria. OTHER EXPERIENCE ! Accrual Basis IPSAS Masterclass 2022. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. SOFT SKILLS " Verbal Communication " Time Management " Planning & Organizational " Prioritization, Dexterity " Math, Critical Thinking " Interpersonal, Teamwork " Problem-Solving " Decision Making " Analytical & Leadership ! Financial Analysis, Planning, Cost Control Department of Petroleum Resources. 2021. ! Microsoft 365 Green Circle Energy. 2020. ! Office Management and Effective Administrative skills. Carmel and Goddard Training Institute. 2019.