Godson Anaba

Anaba, Godson Anyalaisi 36, Adegboyega Street, Agility Mile 12, Lagos State. Male | Nigerian --,- www.linkedin.com/in/godson-anaba PROFILE SUMMARY A proactive and highly resourceful individual with years of relevant experience and deep insight into Financial Management and Administrative Procedures. Well versed in the vicinity of Accounting, Financial Planning, Budget Control, Tax Management, Business Operation, and Staff Coordination with the ability to grasp new concepts swiftly and adapt to changing business. An enthusiast known for achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage by finding new ways to decrease costs and increase efficiency with strong passion for business growth. Upholds and strengthen company’s overall goals through creativity and integrity while displaying confidence in roles which require diligence and strong team work. CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES • • • • • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Enterprise Resource Planning Packages (Peachtree Accounting Software, SAP, Tally Accounting Software) Accounting Entries/Reconciliation and Auditing • Resource Management & Process Improvement Financial Management and Statutory Compliance • Inventory Management and Control Budget Development and Tax Management • Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Fraud Prevention and Deterrence • Team Building and Leadership Development SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS • • • • • • • • • Revamped the accounting system, which brought about an increased efficiency in handling accounting controls Reduced paperwork by 90% converting all accounting procedures to electronic form Expanded the accounting department’s efficiency by 50% through rigorous training of accounting staff Stayed within budget for cash disbursement for nine years Reconciled a complex financial statement within 3 days which had been stuck in the limbo for long Designed a complex online accounting system which increased efficiency by 50% owing to easy access from all locations Implemented corrective measures for ensuring that minor accounting discrepancies do not transpire Reduced backlog of unremitted pension fund to zero Oversaw smooth execution of business contracts, including tax management, building a robust relationship with bankers and other statutory bodies WORK EXPERIENCE SAFARI TELECOMS LTD – 7 Muri Okunola Street Victoria Island Lagos July 2021 – Present Accountant (Safari Telecoms Ltd is into Telecommunication Sector • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial account and report • Monitoring expenditure and profit and providing report • Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget level • Preparation and monitoring of budget • Stock- take variance investigation • Analyse and post complex journals, reconcile data and report and assist with variance analysis • Monitoring of payment to key suppliers • Prepare payment and filling of tax returns • Review month end close report and follow up on issue resolution • Liaise with auditors and other statutory bodies • Capitalization of asset and maintain asset register • Interface with the company’s banking and business partners Page 2 Anaba, Godson Anyalaisi-| - BHARAT VENTURES LTD (Triton Group) – Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Lagos Nov 2007 – July2021 Accountant (Bharat Ventures Ltd is into Fishery and Poultry Products [Consumer Goods]) • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial account and report • Preparation of information management system report (MIS) • Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget level • Preparation and monitoring of budget • Reconcile data/report, resolving discrepancies and collaborating across various finance/non finance • Analyse and post complex journals, reconcile data and report and assist with variance analysis • Monitor and control staff accounts (loans and advances) • Prepare payment and filling of tax returns • Review month end close report and follow up on issue resolution • Liaise with auditors and other statutory bodies • Capitalization of asset and maintain asset register • Interface with the company’s banking and business partners INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY COMPANY – Aba, Abia State Accounts/Administrative Officer (Industrial Construction Property Company is into Construction/Real Estate) • Maintained financial records • Handled accounts payable and receivable • Reconciled accounts with general ledger • Reconciliation of bank statement • Payroll and pension processing and administration • Posted journal entries and month end entries Apr 2006 – Sept 2007 EDUCATION AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY – Ekpoma, Edo State B.Sc – Accounting (Second Class Division) 2002 – 2006 MGBOKO AMAIRI COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL – Aba, Abia State Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) 1988 – 1993 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION & CERTIFICATION • • Student Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (Professional Level) National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate AWARD: • The Best Functional Employee Accounts (Triton Head Office, Mumbai India) 2012 RESEARCH PROJECT • “Dividend Policy in a Public Limited Company” (B.Sc Degree Research Project) REFEREES Mr Friday Okah Loan Workout and Recovery Officer First City Monument Bank Limited Ilupeju Bye-Pass, Off Coker Road, Lagos- Mr Ikpeme Cornelius Etim Procurement Officer National Centre ForTechnology Management 9 Kofo Abayomi Victoria Island, Lagos-