Accounting Software

Ndemikwa Lema

Work

experience January **** - May 2009

Ernst & Young LLP Detroit, Michigan

Tax Services Staff

. Prepare U.S. federal, state and local tax returns for

individuals including high net-worth individuals, trusts,

and business entities (Partnerships).

. Prepare complex expatriate and foreign nationals tax

returns. Complete more than 200 US tax returns during

annual tax season - exceeded target goal by 60%.

. Prepare and analyze clients financial and tax records

and reports.

. Compute tax owed in compliance to prescribed tax rates,

laws, and regulations.

. Prepare tax refund claims.

. Compute tax Equalization claims for expatriates and

foreign nationals.

. Ensure clients comply with rules and regulations set

forth by tax authority regarding tax payments and

information reporting.

. Advise clients regarding effects of business activities

on taxes and strategies for minimizing tax liability.

. Compute tax owed in compliance to prescribed tax rates,

laws, and regulations.

. Conduct meetings with clients to inform regarding U.S

tax authority regulations and tax filing requirements.

May 2006 - December 2006

MPI Research, Inc. (Non-Clinical Research Company)

Mattawan, Michigan

Accountant Staff 1

. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare

routine journal entries.

. Perform monthly reviews and reconciliation of financial

statements

. Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements

. Assist in monthly cost-revenue review, analysis, and

record results.

Education

September, 2006 - April, 2008

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Masters of Science in Accountancy

GPA: 3.4/ 4.0 Scale

Dean's List - Fall, 2007

September, 2004 - April, 2006

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Bachelors of Business Administration, Major in

Accountancy

GPA: 3.3/ 4.0 Scale

Dean's List - Spring, 2006

Summary of

Skills & . Familiar with FIN 48 - Accounting for uncertainty in

Qualification income taxes.

s . Familiar with FAS 109 - Accounting for income taxes.

. Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

. Outstanding work ethics and interpersonal skills.

. High degree of analytical and research skills.

. Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

. Strong Attention to details.

. Highly flexible and adaptive to changes.

. Outstanding problem-solving skills.

. Resourceful team player.

. Very honest and reliable.

. Broad Accounting, Taxation experience.

. CPA track.

Computer

Skills Computer Proficiency:

Operating Systems:

. Windows XP; Windows NT; Windows ME; Windows 2000

. Mac OSX; Mac OS8.6

Software/Applications:

. Microsoft Office XP; Microsoft Office 2000

. MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel

. PowerPoint

. Adobe PDF; Adobe Photoshop

. Internet Explorer; Firefox

. Tax Software: GoSystem; BNA; Turbo Tax

. QuickBooks; SAP

Interests and

activities . ?ember of Western Michigan University Mu Omicron Chapter

of Alpha Kappa MU (AKM-National Honor Society).

. ?ember of NABA - National Association of Black

Accountants.

. Volunteer at Corner Stone Elementary School in the city

of Detroit - Leadership training.

. Volunteer in community assistance involvement (e.g.

Youth Inner City Programs).

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