Professional Profile

Pro-active, analytical and results-oriented accounting professional with broad experience in accounting, auditing and financial operations. Combine solid organizational skills, Multi-tasking and strong problem solving skills to analyze process and compile financial data. Proven success in financial statement preparation/analysis, payment processing and general ledger. Strong analytical, communication and time management skills. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of accounting functions. Fast learner, able to quickly adapt to new professional settings. Skilled in business administration/development, operations management, risk management and regulatory compliance. Additional core competencies include:

Research & Analysis

Reporting/Documentation

Cash Flow Management

Microsoft Office

ACL. Audit Control Language

General Ledger

Financial Management

Account Payable/Receivable

Cash Receipts & Deposits

Fmis R*Stars/Apics

General Accounting

Inventory Control

Bank Reconciliations

Auditing Procedures

Professional Experience

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Performs annual assessments and mini-audits of federally and state funded sub-grants of Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines and standards by conducting on-site reviews, performing audit tests, and preparing written reports of findings.

Reviews Annual Area Plan Budget submitted by each Area Agency and completes and submits Annual Area Plan Update Sheet in accordance with office procedures for Area Plan review.

Testing of Internal Control.

Provides technical assistance to AAA to enable them to meet state and federal accounting, reporting and budget submission requirements by providing phone consultations, written correspondence and on-site consultation.

Ensures that assigned special projects are completed by their due date.

Assists in the preparation of MDoA’s annual budget documents and financial reports to ensure agency compliance with state and federal requirements.

Generates monthly financial statements for receivables; prepared monthly and quarterly sales tax returns.

Responsible for the calculation, preparation and entry of various month-end journal entries into the General Ledger.

Responsible for the verification and posting of all daily activities; including deposits, receivables, receipts and liabilities.

Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations; maintains cash flow analysis.

Audits inventory transactions and reconcile general ledger accounts at month-end.

Interfaces effectively with auditors regarding auditing procedures.

Conducts audit according to regulations and specifications.

Skilled in risk management, research and analysis and financial reporting.

Extensive experience in monitoring financial records/reporting; utilize information to identify proper financial plan.

In-depth knowledge of forecasting, market trends, financial products/services, risk analysis and financial analysis.

Operations/Management

Managed operational processes and controls to ensure organizational integrity and relevance.

Conducted/facilitated staff meetings to ensure high standard of customer services/satisfaction and performance.

Skilled in monitoring staff performance and implementing appropriate action as needed.

Profound knowledge of banking, retails, FMCG, Government and Financial Services industries; able to enforce compliance with industry guidelines and regulations as well as maintain relevance by keeping up with trends.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Senior Internal Auditor: July 2015 – Sept 2015.

State of Maryland, Controller of Maryland-revenue administration tax under project WYNNE processing,

Job Description

Preparation of clear, concise work papers that have definitive conclusions and follow documentation standards.

Preparation of meaningful and well written recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence and the audit file.

Application of accounting principles and auditing procedures to client engagements.

Effectively communicate with client personnel and co-workers.

Provide staff support in a fast paced work environment with travel to multiple client sites.

Exercise good judgement in a variety of situations with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Thorough understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) budgeting principles and practices as they apply to nonprofit organizations, government grant regulations (2 CFR, OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, A-133) Ability to research federal regulations and accounting guidelines.

Maintain client and firm confidentiality and have the ability to follow regulations and professional ethics of the American institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Demonstrate the ability to thoughtfully evaluate audit evidence according to audit standards.

Formulate an appropriate decision and document that process in audit work papers.

Demonstrate the ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems.

Internal Auditor: Sept 2012 – June 2015

State of Maryland, Department of Aging and Fiscal

Job Description:

Modifies and implements manual and automated systems to meet the specific fiscal requirements of the agency;

Interprets and applies pertinent laws and regulations to fiscal and accounting operations;

Develops and revises accounting policies to improve accounting controls and efficiency;

Testing of Internal Control.

Formulates internal controls to ensure the reliability and security of funds and records;

Reviews and authorizes financial transaction records for submission to fiscal control agencies;

Performs reconciliations of entire accounts by determining the materiality of exceptions, selecting the proper accounting treatment, gauging the effect of adjustments on the entire system and maintaining documentation for audit trails;

Prepares financial reports and statements by ensuring that accounting records provide a reliable and adequate basis for required reports, developing and implementing procedures for producing reports and analyzing and interpreting the reports;

Assists with close-out by ensuring that items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end;

Advises management on the status of agency accounts and recommends alternatives to improve the agency's financial position;

Participates in the audit process of agency fiscal operations by providing auditors with explanations of accounting procedures, providing documentation of fiscal transactions, and assisting in the formulation and implementation of corrective action plans precipitated by audit exceptions;

Performs annual assessments and mini-audits of federally and state funded sub-grants of Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines and standards by conducting on-site reviews, performing audit tests, and preparing written reports of findings.

Reviews Annual Area Plan Budget submitted by each Area Agency and completes and submits Annual Area Plan Update Sheet in accordance with office procedures for Area Plan review.

Provides technical assistance to AAA to enable them to meet state and federal accounting, reporting and budget submission requirements by providing phone consultations, written correspondence and on-site consultation.

Ensures that assigned special projects are completed by their due date.

Assists in the preparation of MDoA’s annual budget documents and financial reports to ensure agency compliance with state and federal requirements.

Follow-up with the employers regarding the compliance audits and making sure that every audit is in accordance with the established auditing standards.

Review processing of vendor invoices and AAA payment request.

Review accounting classification in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Process request for payment, including data entry.

Responsible for the calculation, preparation and entry of various month-end journal entries into the General Ledger.

Correctional Officer / Accounting Officer: April 2007 –Sept2012

State of Maryland

Job Description:

Monitored the conduct of inmates in the housing units, during work or recreational activities according to established policies, regulations and procedures, to prevent escape or violence. Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates of correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes. Conducted head counts to ensure that all inmates are accounted for. Responsible for the verification and posting of all daily activities; including deposits, receivables, receipts and liabilities.

Tax Specialist 2004- Feb2007

H&R BLOCK

Job Description:

Reviewed and prepared work papers and tax returns supporting US and non-US investments.

Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.

Computed taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers and completed entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Used all appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.

Consulted tax law handbooks or bulletins in order to determine procedures for preparation of a typical return in complex cases.

Assistant Banking Operations Manager July 1996 - Dec 2003

Wema Bank PLC, Lagos-Nigeria

Job Description:

Assumed the role of Acting Manager in the banking center in the absence of the manager.

Managed operational processes and controls to ensure the banking center maintained a high level of quality as it relates to customer information and compliance standards.

Conducted sales meetings.

Processed and established new account applications to expand bank customer base.

Followed through on all referrals and also referred business to other areas of the bank.

Served as backup and performed all duties assigned to a Personal Banker.

Appraised loans and advances for customers.

Audited and reconciled the branch’s book of accounts.

Assistant Accountant. 1995 - 1996

Hotel Support Services Ltd, Lagos - Nigeria

Job Description:

Processed Payroll of employees

Prepared Profit and loss Accounts and Financial Statements

Analyzed customer requirements and recommended accounting systems to customers.

Prepared daily bank control and balance sheet

Reconciled account books for month end closing

Ensured clients maintained good record keeping and prepared all financial statements

Accounting Specialist 1993 - 1995

Guinness Nigeria PLC, Lagos -Nigeria

Job Description:

Prepared daily bank control and balance sheet

Balancing of daily general ledgers and Journals

Reconciled accounts for month end closing

Maintained and kept accounting system and books up to date

External Auditor Trainee 1992 - 1993

Deloitte Adetona Isichei & co chartered accountant firm

Job Description:

Conducted overall assessments of organizations to enhance understanding of entity’s environment. Based on results of overall risk assessments performed, identified the key control risk areas and created and implemented audit programs to test internal controls and account balances.

Reviewed and evaluated internal control to determine its effectiveness and capability to provide financial information and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Traced and agreed the general ledger account balances per the reconciliation to the appropriate general ledger accounts.

Auditor Trainee 1988 - 1989

owoseni & co chartered accountants

Job Description:

Audited financial accounts of clients

Balancing books of accounts

Reconciled accounts

Reviewed audits procedures and other assignments carried out by other audit staff.

Ensure that the books audited show true and fair view

Visitation to clients for follow –up

Report any fraudulent act detected during and at the end of audit.

Education

Associate Member. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners May, 2014.

Master of Business Administration, Finance Strayer University, MD, USA Mar, 2012

Bookkeeping Certification Stratford Career Institute, MD, USA Aug 2007

Post Graduate Diploma, Management Studies University of Calabar, Nigeria June 2001

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria July 1992

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