Godwin Obu

Accountant

  • Nigeria
  • On Talentta since Sept 2026
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At a glance

About Godwin Obu at a glance

Godwin Obu (Accountant) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Godwin brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable And Receivables and Bank Reconciliation. Godwin studied B.Sc. Accounting at Federal University of Oye Ekiti.

6+
Years experience
14+
Skills
5+
Roles held

About

Meet Godwin

Accounting professional with over 4 years of experience across banking, retail and corporate finance. Proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, payroll and compliance. Strong user of Tally, Excel and MS Office to boost accuracy and efficiency. Currently pursuing ICAN certification (ACA‑in‑view) with solid audit support, internal controls and financial analysis expertise.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

  • - Problem-Solving
  • Accounting Software
  • Accounts Payable And Receivables
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
  • Communications
  • Excel ,Microsoft word
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Internal Control And Compliance
  • Inventory & Record Tracking
  • Ms Office
  • Payroll Management
  • Teamwork

Career

Experience

  1. Accountant

    Robust International Commodities Ltd

    Performed daily and monthly reconciliation of export sales across multiple factory locations; prepared and reviewed payment and receipt vouchers for subsidiaries; conducted bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies; processed supplier invoices, payments and credit notes; supported audits and implemented recommendations; maintained financial and inventory management systems.

  2. Account Officer

    Go to Hostel & Lounge

    Organized and maintained accurate filing systems for financial records; monitored compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements; recorded daily financial transactions in accounting software; prepared daily financial summaries for management; reviewed departmental expenditure for compliance; strengthened internal controls and improved inventory management.

  3. Bank Teller

    United Bank of Africa

    Processed 100+ deposits, payments and withdrawals daily with high accuracy; resolved client inquiries and complaints, boosting customer satisfaction; implemented in‑branch ATM card request system, reducing wait times; collaborated with branch team to meet and exceed quarterly sales targets.

  4. Account Officer

    Provast Nigeria Ltd

    Prepared monthly financial statements and management reports; maintained general ledger and accurate bookkeeping; supported bank and account reconciliations; managed accounts payable and receivable; assisted with audits and compliance checks; processed monthly payroll and staff benefits.

  5. Junior Account Officer

    Sweet Sensation Confectionary

    Maintained accurate AP, AR and GL records; assisted in preparing budgets and forecasts; processed invoices, payments and credit notes; supported financial reporting and internal audits.

Foundations

Education & languages

Federal University of Oye Ekiti

B.Sc. Accounting

Yaba College of Technology

HND Marketing

Quick answers

About Godwin

What does Godwin Obu do?

Godwin Obu (Accountant) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Godwin brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable And Receivables and Bank Reconciliation. Godwin studied B.Sc. Accounting at Federal University of Oye Ekiti.

Where is Godwin Obu based?

Godwin Obu is based in Nigeria.

What are Godwin's top skills?

Godwin's top skills are - Problem-Solving (Intermediate), Accounting Software (Intermediate), Accounts Payable And Receivables (Intermediate), Bank Reconciliation (Intermediate), Budgeting & Financial Forecasting (Intermediate) and Communications (Intermediate).

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