Sales Management

TOSIN AKIN-TEWE

Atlanta, GA ~ 678-***-**** 770-***-**** ~ ********@*****.***

Seasoned Accountant acknowledged for sound decision making abilities,

analytical and problem solving skills. Enjoy opportunities to think

"outside the box", deriving new solutions to old problems through

information gathering, data collection and comprehensive scrutiny. Concise

communicator, experienced in coaching subordinates for greater

understanding and responsibility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract - Staff Accountant

2010 - date

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Reconciliation of all bank, funds, commissions, account payable, accounts

receivable and cash suspense accounts.

Staff Accountant 2006-2008

Phoenix Metals, Inc -Norcross, GA

A subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co; is one of the largest metals

service companies in the United States. Through a network of 10 locations,

the company provides value-added metals processing services and creates a

bridge between metal producers and consumers.

Support the CFO and Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the

Finance / Accounting Department; Financial Statement preparation and

analysis, Budgeting and Variance Analysis.

. Maintained the Fixed Assets and associated depreciation schedules on

the FAS System.

. Managed all operating leases, including file updates for amendments to

contracts, additions, retirements, and amortization schedules; posted

related journal entries; prepared quarterly lease review reports for

CFO.

. Assisted in preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying

schedules, worksheets and narratives, including variance reports.

. Prepared monthly Gross Profit and other key balance sheet items

reconciliations; communicated reconciliation issues with

departments/branches, and followed up to ensure that all outstanding

items are cleared by month-end.

. Prepared and posted journal entries (accruals, items in transit,

interbranch eliminating items, cost of sales adjustments, lease

amortization, depreciation, write offs, provisions, bank charges

e.t.c), as part of month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, while

ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX.

. Prepared and file Sales and Use tax returns for the different States,

clarified and implemented updates to tax laws; processed refund claims

and maintained the sales and use tax system.

. Reviewed and processed vendor invoices and check requests; maintained

the accounts payable system/paper records, and, closed/reconciled the

AS400 accounts payable module to general ledger on a monthly basis.

. Managed the petty cash system and AMEX account.

. Annual Audit: prepared all schedules requested by the external

auditors, posted journal entries implementing audit adjustments.

Followed up on audit queries with the department/branch managers and

compiled responses to the management letter.

. Attended, in secretarial capacity, monthly management review meetings,

prepared minutes of each meeting and forwarded copies to every

participant.

Selected Accomplishments:

~My original assignment at Phoenix was a 3-month contract to clear accounts

payable backlog; 2 months into my assignment, I received commendation from

management for my impressive capabilities. At the end of my contract, I was

offered a position as Staff Accountant

~Initiated and prepared a comprehensive documentation of (1) activities

(including time frame) necessary to ensure a smooth and timely month-end

closing. (2) Job functions of staff accountant, including deadlines,

necessary for the effectiveness and efficiency of the Accounting

department.

Bookkeeper 2005-2006

Ganny Enterprises Ltd - Lawrenceville, GA

A family owned, small-sized company primarily engaged in the wholesale

distribution of tropical groceries and other related products.

Developed, implemented and managed full charge computerized bookkeeping

functions while overseeing office administration procedures.

. Introduced and implemented QuickBooks for billings.

. Initiated and set-up payroll processing service with company's

bankers.

. Established and maintained a computerized human resources-related

employee files reflecting personal data, terms of employment, salary

increases, deductions, garnishments, and W-2 withholdings, exercising

a high level of confidentiality.

. Negotiated and enforced collections to expedite the clearance on

delinquent accounts.

. Realized 50% savings by securing new cable/phone/internet service

provider.

Manager - Operations Support/Financial Reporting 1997-

2004

Afribank Plc -Lagos, Nigeria

The 4th largest financial institution in the commercial and investment

banking sector in Nigeria, with 345 branches, over 4000 employees and $344

million in annual revenue.

. Managed corporate level accounting activities involving accounts

payable, fixed assets/ inventory management, capital assets

expenditures/analysis, regulatory compliance, expense variance

analysis, month-end close, annual reporting, working with statutory

/other regulatory auditors, general ledger accounting, sinking fund

a/c management

. Directed all activities for the annual financial statements

consolidation of "The Afribank Group" which comprise Afribank Plc, six

local subsidiary companies and one foreign subsidiary (ANP

International Finance, Dublin).

Selected Accomplishments:

~Enhanced productivity and cost reduction by developing and implementing

an automated system for preparing regulatory returns.

~Spearheaded a team to re-structure the accounting department of a fully

owned subsidiary, and re-engineer its accounting processes.

~Key member of ERP conversion, from design through training and

implementation.

Audit Senior 1993-

1997

Arthur Andersen -Lagos, Nigeria

Formerly one of the "Big Five" accounting firms, providing auditing, tax,

and consulting services to large corporations

. Planned, organized and conducted interim / annual audits for private

and publicly held companies, including risk assessments and system

review for both old and existing clients.

. Prepared reports of audit findings and discussed issues with clients.

. Assisted with training auditors new to the department as well as lower

level auditors.

Selected Accomplishment:

~ Detected the fraudulent use of the inter-branch central journal system

at a client's location.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) ~ BA, Accounting, University of

Technology, Lagos.

**Currently working on CPA certification

Systems Experience

QuickBooks Pro, PeopleSoft, SAP, J.D. Edwards, Globus, IBM AS400, Great

Plains, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access and Power Point), Lotus

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