Joyce
Obiakor

• Founded Midastouch Analytics, providing accounting, tax management, and Fractional CFO services to SMBs.
• Built financial structures for multiple SMEs to enable informed financial decision making.
• Implemented financial dashboards and KPIs for clients, improving reporting accuracy.
• Advises on business transformation projects, including restructuring and cost optimization.
• Business structuring and financial process improvement.
• Tax management and compliance for businesses

• Led the finance and operations division of a fast-growing financing company, driving strategic financial planning and operational alignment.
• Achieved 34% revenue growth through cost optimization and strategic initiatives, partnering with management on financing projects and daily operations activities.
• Ensured compliance with various tax types (VAT, WHT, CIT) and liaised with tax regulators on regulatory matters.
• Oversaw a full cleanup and reconciliation of transactions on QuickBooks, restoring clarity and accuracy for financial reporting.
• Trained accounting staff on proper accounting journal entries, ensuring correct entries, journal postings, and compliance.
• Prepared comprehensive financial reports and unit economics analyses for partnership programs and the loans business to guide management strategy.
• Recovered 34% of overdue loans, improving liquidity and strengthening credit management.

• Managed accounting cleanup and tax preparation for multiple client accounts using QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US reporting standards.
• Reviewed, corrected, and reconciled historical financial records to deliver clean, reliable financial statements for client decision-making.
• Prepared and analyzed Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports, identifying discrepancies and resolving reporting issues.
• Provided clients with financial clarity and advisory support, translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines and maintain high service quality across multiple engagements.
• Ensured all financial reports were audit-ready and aligned with tax preparation requirements.

Oversaw finance and operations at GrowAfrica — the AU, NEPAD & World Economic Forum initiative accelerating agricultural-led economic growth across Africa. Managed financial reporting and multi-stakeholder operational controls.

• Managed full-cycle accounting and reconciliations across 4 currencies (USD, CAD, EUR, NGN).
• Processed payroll and ensured tax/pension compliance with FIRS, LIRS, and PFAs.
• Registered Nigerian subsidiary for statutory tax obligations and filings.
• Handled intercompany transactions and FX rate integration in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Reconciled EQA inventory programs via Microsoft Dynamics GP, achieving 100% accuracy.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and streamline operations.
• Managed foreign currency transactions and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards.

• Reconciled digital asset sales across platforms (Paystack, Flutterwave), resolving discrepancies within 24 hours.
• Partnered with tech teams to integrate payment dashboards, ensuring seamless data flow to financial systems.
• Supported external audits, providing accurate documentation for the timely completion of audited statements.
• Prepared and processed staff payrolls seamlessly.
• Filed monthly and annual tax remittances via TaxProMax (including VAT, WHT, and CIT).
• Prepared monthly management financial reports to guide strategic decision-making.

• Audited financial statements for 20+ clients in public and private sectors, identifying cost-saving opportunities through process gaps.
• Evaluated internal controls for multiple companies, enhancing data integrity and audit readiness.
• Led tax audits for Lagos State Revenue Service, ensuring 100% adherence to regulations.
• Supported External Audit team for Federal Government Institutions