ASSAN JALLOW

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Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Tel#: 920-***-****

Email: ac6397@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To utilize my vast experience and knowledge of international business, economics, finance, quality assurance, supply chain, compliance and risk management.

SKILLS:

a.Quantitative, regulatory compliance, audit, financial management, risk analysis and regulatory management, analytical, supervisory and problem-solving skills

b.Advanced management, accounting, business, financial, tax and management knowledge background

c.Economic and tax policy development, corporate finance, tax preparation and planning capabilities

d.Compliance tracking systems

e.Code coverage & defect analysis

f.Defect/Bug Management and Test Management Skills

g.Agile Development & Tests

h.X-ray, Case and Metal Detector Application and understanding skills

i.General management, supervisory roles and HR management procedures and experience

j.Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people internal and external to the organization

k.Proficient with PC and IT applications including: word processing, spreadsheet, database management and windows software, power point, SAP, SPSS, EVIEW and STATA with skills in operating computerized cash registers and receipts, scanners and affiliated POS System

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

OSI Inc., 1200 Industrial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Assistant QA Supervisor: 11/29/2016 - Current

Assists Quality Assurance Manager in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the HACCP, SSOP, EV, GMP and other Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs to assure safe food handling practices, quality products, and regulatory compliance.

Provides necessary technical resources and information to all Plant Department Managers and report all quality deviations to appropriate staff.

Performs and/or oversee HACCP and GMP audits of the process as well as employee training in these areas as needed.

Provides analysis in coordination of data creation, utilization and exchange of information

Utilize SPC and other statistical tools to improve areas within the QA function.

Assists in overseeing the execution of all microbiological and chemical sampling, submission to third party lab and review and reporting of results.

Acts as plant representative to USDA personnel as needed.

Cover duties in the absence of QA Supervisor; Trained crew leaders to assume supervisory position in the event of absence or promotion.

Assists in the preparation for and execution of customer, corporate, and third party audits.

Produced and distributed reports analyzing QA, Food Safety and Microbiological data and trends of raw materials and finished products. Provide recommendations to management where unacceptable QA or Food Safety results have been identified.

Provides technical assistance on projects and in the execution of specialized product tests.

Administer/coordinate training for new hire-orientation, facilitate. conduct and coordinate monthly ALCHEMY training and coaching for employed staff

Perform and/or oversee HACCP and GMP audits of the process as well as employee training in these areas as needed.

Utilize SPC and other statistical tools to improve areas within the QA function.

Compiling and reporting customer complaints to Management

Performs product checks to ensure specifications are met and issue assigned reports

Develops and implements test strategies

Performs special projects as assigned and cover duties in the absence, vacation and call-in of QA Supervisors

Performs other duties as assigned.

Gambia Revenue Authority – GRA

Senior Compliance Strategist: 2007–2014

i.Assisted the Deputy Director in developing a Taxpayer Compliance Strategy

ii.Managed the taxpayer education services;

iii.Developed clear systems, procedures and indicators for compliance plan;

iv.Provided data collection and analysis on Customs and Tax Compliance;

v.Provide technical advice on compliance rate, tax avoidance and evasion;

vi.Monitored the achievements of operational units against compliance plans;

vii.Devised and supervise a programme for the exchange of information relevant to compliance operations;

viii.Supervised the production of taxpayer education materials;

ix.Provided technical advice on Audit, Investigation and Enforcement procedures;

x.Managed the Central debt account and monitor the GRA debt management activities and ensure that appropriate enforcement measures are taken by operational units;

xi.Undertook compliance and taxpayer awareness campaigns to ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations and policies;

xii.Provided advice on penalties and other sanctions for tax transgressors or defaulters;

xiii.Produced a risk-based customs enforcement plan (specifying performance targets and selection criteria for enforcement operations);

Senior Taxation Officer, Central Revenue Dept. Income Tax Division, Ministry of Finance, the Quadrangle, Banjul, The Gambia July 2001- October 2007

Issued Pay-in slips to taxpayers for payment to the cashiers

Filed taxpayers’ tax receipts and records for tax purposes

Reviewed taxpayers’ files and records

Issued tax clearance certificates to taxpayers’

Raised tax assessments and Best of Judgement (BoJs) Assessments of taxpayers’ annually for employees and quarterly for self-employed, businesses and trusts

Conduct tax and sales tax desk and filed audits on businesses, corporate and Medium and Small-Scale Businesses (MSMEs)

ACCOIMPLISHMENTS

Improved filing, payment and enforcement compliance from 49% - 79%.

Developed the GRA Risk and Enforcement Management Strategy

Initiated the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) Staff Welfare Credit Purchase Scheme, and served as the First Chairperson, briefly;

Developed the GRA Compliance Strategic Plan and Policies

Implemented the GRA Compliance Strategic Improvement Plan (CSIP)

Designed the Debt Management Database and Debt/Tax Arrears Specimen Account

Designed the Compliance and Debt Management Strategy

Developed the Gambia Revenue Authority Taxpayer’s Charter of Rights

Initiated coordinated the GRA’s Maiden Radio Taxpayer Education Programme

Developed the activity plan of actions and programme of the Maiden GRA Radio Taxpayer Education Programme

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1.Most Hardworking and Resourceful Staff of the Year, Gambia Revenue Authority, 2014

2.Reviewer and Member of the Editorial Board of the Independent Journal of Management and Production (IJMP), Brazil

MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATIONS

Member of the Global Academy of Finance and Management, 2017

Chartered Economists (ChE), 2017: Global Academy of Finance and Management- GAFM

Global Goodwill Ambassador - GGA

EDUCATION

Graduate Studies

Master of Business Administration – International Business, Jaipur National University, India, 2016

Master of Commerce (MCOM), Mahatma Gandhi University, India, December 2013

Master of Business Administration – Business Economics; Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India, 2012

Undergraduate Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, India, 2010

Professional Diplomas

Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) Saint Stephen Institute of Technology, The Gambia Jan –December 2004

Graduate Diploma in Financial Management, Saint Stephen Institute of Technology, The Gambia 2003

Advanced Diploma in Financial Management, Saint Stephen Institute of Technology, The Gambia, 2002

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