CHINONSO OKEHIE
Jersey City, NJ 443-***-**** **********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
. BA in Accounting and Management; MBA with a focus in Taxation
. Six years of experience working in the field of Tax Operations with
expertise in Tax Compliance and Documentation
. Series 7 Licensed
. Firm understanding and knowledge of IRS tax rules and codes (including
FATCA), as well as KYC and AML regulations
. Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, Spoolview and ADP systems
Professional Experience
E*TRADE Financial, Jersey City, NJ
Tax Operations Analyst 02/11- Present
. Process bank, brokerage, and state reconciliations and make daily,
weekly and monthly tax withholding payments.
. Process Reversals of tax withholding and make journal entries in ADP
. Research any issues pertaining to clients' tax statuses and make any
necessary updates to accounts.
. Update tax reports daily with new data and statistics
. Document and enhance tax process procedures
. Perform quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity
of data in preparation of FATCA
. Process Transfer Statements for Cost Basis Reporting
. Create and distribute the 1099s, 1042S forms, and tax packages
Bank of New York Mellon New York, NY
Tax Documentation Consultant 01/11- 02/11
. Review, validate and process all tax documents
. Investigate and resolve client documentation issues
. Perform data and tax package analysis as well as year-end controls and
verification
. Analyze transactional activity for consistency and accuracy;
investigate and resolve any discrepancies
Morgan Stanley Baltimore, MD
Business-Tax Analyst 01/07-09/10
. Implement various IT systems (REVOLVER) in compliance with IRS for
accurate tax withholding
. Resolve tax withholding errors on Clients' tax documents using
REVOLVER system
. Report on Tax Withholding for various incomes such as Dividends and
Capital gains
. Create accounts and sub-accounts with different tiers for clients
using MAINFRAME system
. Index and validate tax documentation including W-9, W-8, W-8IMY, W-
8EXP and account attributes into GDS operational system
. Complete daily reports and metrics for error detections and status
updates on Tax Withholding issues.
. Create and reviewed tax returns such as 2439, 1040, 1042s for year end
reporting
. Process tax reversals and journal entries using MAINFRAME system.
Education
MBA- Merrick School of Business, Baltimore MD 2012. Cum. GPA: 3.9
BA- Accounting and Management; University of Notre Dame, Baltimore MD 2007
Cum. GPA: 3.5
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS
. Summa Cum Laude graduate of University of Baltimore Maryland, 2012
. Member of International Business Honor Society, Beta Gama Sigma,
2011
. Volunteer Income Tax Assistant; Baltimore, MD 2010
. Certificate for Outstanding Public Service by the Department of
Treasury, IRS, 2010
. Program Leader for the Living Classroom Crossroads Mentoring
Program 2009-2010
. Dean's List Student University of Notre Dame 2003-2007
. Student Senate President for the College of Notre Dame in Maryland
2005-2006
. Student Rep to the Board of Trustees for the University of Notre
Dame in Maryland 2005-2006