May 24, 2024

INDIRA HABIBA USMAN

  • Financial Controller
  • 1 Poundfield Close, Headington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX3 9NL
Fixed Term Contract Accounting Finance General Business Management

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated finance professional with over 8 years of experience in management finance and accounting. My expertise lies in profit maximization, cost reduction, and implementing robust financial control systems. I am proficient in various accounting systems such as Sage Accounting, Bloomberg, Xero, and Oracle. With strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, I consistently deliver value-added propositions to enhance revenue and client satisfaction. My achievements include contributing to financial improvements, reducing overhead costs, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. I am driven, ethical, and excel in management accounting, with a strong proficiency in Excel.

Skills

  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving and Critical Analysis
  • Organizational and Administrative Skills
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Technical and Analytical Skills
  • Time and Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Knowledge
  • Risk Management and Control
  • Management Accounting
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Commercial Mindset
  • Relationship Building
  • Attention to Detail

Licenses and certifications

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Awards and achievements

  • Contributed towards the improvement of the financial report of ODS in 2024
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in overhead costs in the 2021 financial year

Work Experience

Finance Assistant
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 Lumensol, Oxford, United Kingdom

An experienced financial professional specializing in assisting organizations in implementing robust financial and accounting control systems. Supported the Oxford City Council in enhancing financial reporting accuracy, reconciling business costs and revenue, budget preparation, and process note development for precise cost allocation.

Finance and Accounting Manager
Jan 2015 - Dec 2022 Salid Agriculture, Abuja, Nigeria

Managed annual and multi-year budgets, facilitated audits, analyzed financial statements, coordinated with auditors, updated Excel models, reconciled bank statements, and ensured compliance with accounting standards. Provided technical inputs to grant bids and financial proposals.

Promotional Venue Executive
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 First Group Real Estate Limited

Maintained client relationships, generated leads, managed promotional venues, created customer value plans, executed real estate strategies, liaised with venue owners, conducted product demonstrations, and advised clients on property investments.

Accounting Assistant
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency

Reviewed finance processes, supported budget development, provided technical accounting support, prepared financial statements, reconciled balance sheets, and managed payment vouchers.

Education

Master of Science in Finance
Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Sep 2007 - Jul 2010 University of Abuja, Nigeria