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SURPLUS LUCKY ADOLE OKWORI

NEWARK

Summary

Professional accountant with comprehensive knowledge in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance. Skilled in managing financial records, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving business needs while consistently achieving results. Recognized for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective communication.

Finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance management, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Expertise in financial reconciliation, budget management, and financial analysis.

Skilled Accounting Assistant skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from [Type] training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking and GAAP.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief Accountant

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
01.2007 - Current
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks by implementing automation tools.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with regulations.
  • Supported budgeting process with detailed variance analysis and forecasting, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
  • Mentored junior accounting staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
  • Improved internal controls by updating accounting policies and providing guidance to staff members.
  • Provided ad-hoc financial analysis support to senior management for strategic decision making.
  • Maintained an organized fixed asset system, facilitating accurate depreciation calculations for financial statement purposes.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and procedures.
  • Strengthened financial data integrity by performing regular account reviews and resolving discrepancies proactively.
  • Participated in software implementation projects to enhance accounting systems efficiency.

Chief Accountant

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
06.2009 - 01.2024
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure smooth interactions and compliance.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
  • Safeguarded company''s financial health by implementing robust internal controls and risk mitigation measures across various departments.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.

Special Assistant on Staff Matters to the Director General

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Improved office efficiency with streamlined filing systems, digital archiving solutions, and effective task prioritization methods.
  • Contributed to a positive office environment by maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, and fostering collaboration among team members.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams on various initiatives to drive company-wide improvements.
  • Assisted in the development of organizational policies and procedures by conducting research and analyzing best practices.
  • Delivered exceptional support for executive calendar management by scheduling appointments promptly and resolving conflicts proactively.
  • Supported executive leadership with timely research, data analysis, and strategic planning for informed decision making.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless itineraries and efficient time management during trips.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing efficient communication strategies.

Accountant

Secomac Engineering Limited
03.2007 - 04.2009
  • Oversaw financial operations, inventory management, and contractor relations across office and site functions.
  • Conducted financial evaluations, depreciation assessments, and ensured accurate project accounting.
  • Managed site coordination, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
  • Ensured timely payment of salaries and managed relations with contractors.

Economics Tutor

Santa Maria High School – National Youth Service
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that covered a wide range of topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
  • Enhanced student performance by providing personalized tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs and learning styles.
  • Provided guidance on research projects, assisting students with data analysis techniques and helping them interpret their findings accurately.
  • Increased overall student satisfaction by regularly seeking feedback and implementing necessary changes to tutoring strategies.
  • Facilitated group study sessions, promoting collaborative learning and fostering a sense of community among economics students.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental curricula by offering insights based on my practical experience in teaching various economic concepts.
  • Utilized technology effectively to deliver lessons remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity of education for students.
  • Improved student understanding of complex economic theories by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics

Nigerian Defence Academy
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Management Sciences

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcoiurt,Nigeria
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

University of Abuja
Abuja,Nigeria
01.2005

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Cash flow management
  • Credit analysis
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Nonprofit accounting
  • IFRS expertise
  • Debt management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Expense tracking
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Grant accounting
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Associate Chartered Certified Fraud Examiner (ACCFE) USA
  • Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP)
  • Certified National Accountant (CNA)
  • Chartered Member of Loan and Risk Management (CMLRM)
  • Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered

Timeline

Special Assistant on Staff Matters to the Director General

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
01.2014 - 01.2019

Chief Accountant

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
06.2009 - 01.2024

Accountant

Secomac Engineering Limited
03.2007 - 04.2009

Assistant Chief Accountant

National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
01.2007 - Current

Economics Tutor

Santa Maria High School – National Youth Service
02.2006 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics

Nigerian Defence Academy

Bachelor of Science - Management Sciences

University of Port Harcourt

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

University of Abuja

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