OPEYEMI OJO ACCA
Brampton Ontario L*S *B* Cell: 437-***-**** ac3ig1@r.postjobfree.com
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR
A highly motivated and result oriented Chartered Accountant with 9 years’ experience in financial accounting and auditing within the financial services sector. A Self-motivated, determined and confident individual with a strong aptitude for math. Possess excellent problem solving skills, pays attention to details and also has ability to work independently and within a team.
KEY STRENGTHS & SKILLS
Financial Analysis
Business Strategy
Project management
Risk management
Data entry management
Analytical and critical thinking
Data mining and Analytics
Excellent documentation and report-writing skill
General IT knowledge
Excellent problem solving skills
Meticulous attention to details
Computer Skills:
Windows OS Excel (Advanced)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Accountant Skye Bank plc. May 2012 to May 2017
Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Summarized current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Secured financial information by completing data base back ups
Reconciled the banks major Visa and MasterCard account ledgers which saved huge losses during the banks Financial year end audit
Report weekly to management and external auditors on the key audit matters of the credit card portfolio of the bank
Maintained customer confidence by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Answered accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations
Recommended financial action by analyzing account options
Identified areas for cost reduction/avoidance and realization of savings
Key Achievements:
Automated a major accounting process that resulted in time and cost saving for the bank in 2016
Participated in the financial year end account preparation for financial year end 2014,2015 and 2016
Internal auditor (E-business unit) Fidelity Bank Plc June 2008 to May 2012
Determined internal audit scope and developed annual plans
Obtained, analyzed and evaluated accounting documentation report and data
Prepared and presented reports that reflected audit’s result and documentation process
Identified loopholes and recommended risk aversion and cost saving measures
Documented process and prepared audit findings memorandum
Key Achievement:
Performed full cycle audit of the unit which included risk management and control management over the operations’ effectiveness and financial reliability. The report was submitted and approved by management.
Customer Service Officer Fidelity Bank Plc March 2007 to March 2008
Maintained a thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of the bank’s product and services in order to satisfy customer needs and participate in selling in conjunction with those needs
Completed the documentation and performed point of sale processing of all type of accounts.
Monitored and maintained customer relations to ensure continued patronage
Performed general administrative duties and technical support.
Key Achievement:
Was part of the team that developed a key product for the bank called ‘Sweeta account’. The account was introduced for kids to encourage parents to save for the future of their children. The account was a success and generated a great deal of income of the bank.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 2017
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (in view) 2018
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business 2016
Canadian Law and tax Certification 2017
Bachelor of Science: Microbiology (Honors) Obafemi Awolowo University 2006