Virtual AccountantVirtual Accountant

Key Achievements:

• Student fee collection. Collected fees, generated fee statements and ensured timely follow ups on pending payments. • Petty cash & requisitions. Monitored petty cash and ensured requisitions are supported with proper documentation. • Banking and reconciliations. Prepared and submitted bank reconciliation statements and also entered deposits and withdrawals across institutional accounts. • Payroll processing. Prepared salary schedules, assisted in payroll processing, and ensured statutory deductions are properly captured. • Financial reporting. Assisted in the preparation of monthly income, expenditure summaries and also generated financial reports for internal use. • Budgeting and forecasting. Assisted in preparing monthly and semester based budget estimates and forecasted financial projections of the college for proper financial planning. • Audits and compliance. Assisted with internal and external audit preparation and ensured all records are audit ready to support compliance. Key Achievements • Improved revenue collection efficiency by streamlining student fee tracking and follow-up processes, resulting in improved timeliness of fee payments and reduced outstanding balances by 35% within one month. • Improved accuracy of financial records by preparing timely and error-free bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies across multiple institutional accounts. • Played a key role in financial planning for graduation ceremony by supporting the development of budget estimates and financial forecasts, improving cost control and resource allocation.

Key Achievements:

• Maintained the accuracy and completeness of day books to maintain the integrity of financial records and prepared weekly and monthly cash and bank reconciliations to facilitate precise financial reporting. • Supported the accounting team to process payrolls and disburse payments to service providers • Prepared financial statements, including income statements and cash flow statements, that can support informed decision-making. • Handled accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments and invoices, reconciled bank statements and maintained detailed and organized financial records. • Prepared and processed invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports and assisted in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts. • Conducted financial analysis, provided reports to support strategic decision-making, and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. • Assisted in preparing and coordinating financial audits, responding to auditor inquiries as needed and monitoring and managed cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations. Key Achievements • Improved the company's monthly cash flows by 42% between 2020 and 2021 by improving collections processes and renegotiating payment terms with advertisers, resulting in improved liquidity and reduced borrowing costs • Successfully reduced the time taken to complete month-end payroll processing and payment to service providers by 60% from 5 days before joining the company to 2 days by implementing a financial accounting software solution that automated data collection and consolidation.

Key Achievements:

• Coordinated day-to-day administrative support for the Director and creative team, ensuring smooth execution of advertising campaigns and internal operations. • Improved filing and documentation systems by introducing structured digital record-keeping, enhancing efficiency and retrieval of campaign information. • Managed end-to-end logistics for client meetings, campaign briefings, and internal creative reviews, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking. • Prepared and formatted client presentations, proposals, and campaign reports, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and visually consistent documentation. • Maintained and prioritized the Director’s calendar, coordinating meetings with clients, media partners, and internal teams while managing deadlines across multiple campaigns. • Acted as a liaison between clients, creative teams, media buyers, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and timely project delivery. • Supported basic financial administration, including tracking campaign budgets, processing invoices, and assisting with reconciliation of client accounts. Key Achievements • Streamlined administrative support for the Director and creative team, improving overall workflow efficiency and reducing task turnaround time by 25%. • Coordinated logistics for 50+ client meetings, campaign briefings, and internal reviews annually, ensuring 100% on-time execution and seamless stakeholder engagement. • Optimized the Director’s calendar and scheduling processes, reducing conflicts and missed appointments by 30% while improving time utilization.