Rasheedah A. Badru
*** **** *****, ***. **** ( Chicago, Illinois 60613 ( 708-654-
1697
accoe5@r.postjobfree.com
Recent master's degree graduate with seven years of combined experience in
accounting, finance, tax preparation, and relationship management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Accounts payable & Bookkeeping Cash flow analysis
receivable Trial balance Financial reporting
GAAP Accounting Account reconciliation Financial analysis
Internal controls
. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in View.
. Qualified as Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) by Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Nigeria - 2004.
. Strong skills in communicating clearly, building productive interpersonal
relationships, and managing multiple priorities; self-motivated,
analytical, team-oriented.
. Computer Skills:Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Lotus Notes;
Peachtree; QuickBooks
Education
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT / DEVRY UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
master of accounting and financial management August 2012
3.95 GPA (Distinction) ? Alpha Chi Award
Osun State College of Technology Ilesha, Nigeria
bachelor of business administration (evaluated by ece) December 2001
3.5/4.0 GPA ? Major: Accounting ? Minor: Computer Science and
Mathematics
Professional Experience
INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEW (CONTRACT)
JANUARY 2014-TILL DATE
CAPITAL PLUS EXCHANGE (SMALL BUSINESS BANKING NETWORK) Chicago,
Illinois
. Review all Europeans Investment Bank (EIB) Grants and ensure proper
accounting controls.
. Preparation of clear, concise work papers that have definitive
conclusions and follow documentation standards of each contract works.
. Review of Procurement Note, Staffing Costs, Agreed Allocations of
Remaining, and Programs / Projects Reports as relates to approval of
contracts and disbursement of grants.
. Review and recalculates employees Payrolls to ensure accurate days and
rates are corrects with the approved time sheets.
. Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s) and communicate with
contractors and co-workers.
TAX PREPARER (for the year 2011, 2012,2013 & 2014)
February 2014-Till date
LADDERUP (Non-Profit Organization) Volunteer
Chicago, Illinois
. Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
. Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income,
deductible expenses and allowances.
. Reviewed tax payer incomes and expenses record and advise clients on
potential tax liabilities.
INTERNSHIP: Account Assistant
September 2011-October 2011
HILLCREST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lombard, Illinois
. Assisted the book-keeper to prepare annual budgets for various clients'
property.
. Recorded, scanned and reconciled checks into appropriate bank accounts
and ledgers
. Recorded financial transactions, and maintained accounting reports.
SENIOR accountant August 2005 - April 2009
APT Securities & Funds Limited Lagos, Nigeria
Financial services firm that buys/sells company stocks and commodities;
clients include retirees, self-employed, and other individuals interested
in investment opportunities; 150 employees; annual revenues from trade
commissions: $300 million.
. Analyzed multiple quoted trading stocks on stock exchange, their revenue
performance, management structures, how their products/services are
accepted by the general public, etc. - made recommendations to clients
regarding buying or selling those stocks.
. Reconciled three general ledger accounts on a monthly basis (bank
statement, stock exchange daily statement, and cash flow statement).
. Compiled monthly reports on company performance, balance sheets, cash
flow, and daily trading, as well as quarterly profit & loss reports.
. Calculated sales taxes on stock transactions and initiated automatic
payments to regulatory agency.
. Processed monthly payroll for 150 employees, including calculating and
filing withholding taxes.
. Analyzed daily cash flow to determine funds available for stock
transactions; monitored internal control systems and effectively manage
inventory levels of company-owned and traded stocks.
. Researched and reconciled any client account irregularities, such as over-
buying or over-selling stock for a client; made appropriate adjustments
to affected clients' accounts. Interfaced with clients to provide
feedback and advice on their investment accounts.
. Fulfilled SEC requirements by submitting annual regulatory reports on-
time (e.g., renewal forms, active stock broker forms).
staff accountant September 2004 -
July 2005
Dominion Trust Limited Lagos, Nigeria
Stock brokerage firm serving the general public; annual revenues of N100
million (Nigerian currency).
. Coordinated branch activities, marketed financial products, and performed
accounting duties concerning 500 client accounts.
. Posted entries in multiple ledgers each month; calculated value of
clients' stock accounts weekly and notified clients accordingly.
Fulfilled clients' requests for such transactions as transfer of stocks,
crossing of stock order, etc.; researched and responded to clients'
inquiries and concerns.
. Executed marketing strategy by preparing presentation materials for use
in public education sessions initially conducted monthly and then changed
to quarterly as public awareness increased.