Sarah Achebe AAT, ACA

Head Of Finance at Grey

Sarah Achebe AAT, ACA has a diverse range of work experience in finance and accounting roles. Sarah is currently serving as the Finance Lead at Grey (YCombinator W'22), where they have implemented the company's financial structure, including accounting systems, payroll systems, and expense management software. Sarah oversees the work of the Finance team, handling a high volume of transactions. Sarah has also implemented Saasant, a centralized platform for managing daily transactions and reducing manual errors.

Prior to their current role, Sarah worked as a Partner at ACCRUFY, a professional accounting firm that leverages modern technology, offering accounting and bookkeeping services through the QuickBooks online platform.

Sarah also served as a Senior Finance Officer at Groove Platforms, where they successfully developed and implemented the Quickbooks Accounting Software. Sarah also pioneered a revenue recognition policy and devised an efficient payment and expense system that reduced costs within a month.

Earlier in their career, Sarah worked as an Accounts Officer at Warehouse Network Resources Limited, where they achieved numerous accomplishments, including carrying out pension and VAT registrations, implementing cost control measures, and implementing the e-petty cash system. Sarah was also responsible for budget preparation for the company.

Sarah's work experience also includes a role as an Accountant at Akaraiwe and Associates, where they managed accounts receivables and payables, prepared monthly reports, and processed receipts and payments.

Overall, Sarah Achebe AAT, ACA has demonstrated their expertise and proficiency in finance and accounting through their various roles and achievements in different organizations.

Sarah Achebe AAT, ACA completed their formal education at Madonna University from 2013 to 2017, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. In addition to their degree, Sarah obtained the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) certification in June 2016. Sarah further expanded their knowledge and skills in accounting by obtaining the QuickBooks Certification from QuickBooks Online Professional in March 2022. Sarah also achieved the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in November 2022. Recently, in March 2023, Sarah completed the Accounting Fundamentals course offered by the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).

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Timeline

  • Head Of Finance

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Finance Lead

    January, 2022