Accounting Management

JEREMIAH OGBEWU ONAH

*, ******* ***** ***:080********, 080********

Off Babs Jide Otutu Avenue Email: ************@*****.***

Ayobo, Lagos

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A highly organized, detail orientated and dependable professional who has the ability to apply his accounting knowledge and experience to a diverse range of financial, audit and tax issues. Jerry is a hard-working, dedicated and ambitious Accountant who possesses strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. He has a track record of making a direct impact on a company’s success, and has the ability to work within demanding financial accounting, tax and auditing cycles and to month-end closing deadlines. As a superb communicator he is able to get the best out of junior staff, and on personal level he has a desire for continual professional growth. Right now he is looking to work for a company where study support is offered along with career progression opportunities and a good working environment.

CAREER HISTORY

AUDIT OFFICER – January 2013 - present

Olufemi Fajuyi & Co (Chartered Accountants) – 4, Olowu Street, Ikeja, Lagos

I am Involved in working within an audit, accounting and taxation team and responsible for preparing, examining and analysing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.

Duties:

Planning and executing of audit assignments

Preparation and review of audited Financial Statements

Analysing Financial Statements to enable clients make informed investment decision.

Assist clients in preparation of management accounts

Evaluate audit risk for every assignment undertaken

Bank Reconciliation

Liaising with internal auditor as required

Evaluate clients credit control system and offer useful advice through management letter

Ascertaining, documenting and evaluating clients internal control system

Participating in stock taking and cash count

Assist clients in setting up simple, effective and efficient accounting system

Cash flow projection and Budgeting

Computation of Companies Income Tax (CIT) & Pay as you earn (PAYE)

Computation of Capital Allowances for relief purpose

Carrying out Tax Planning, Computation, Management and Filing of VAT, WHT and PAYE Returns with Tax Authorities

Raising Objections to Notice of Assessment from FIRS & SBIR

Review of Tax Audit Requests from various Tax Authorities, Liaising with Tax Consultants and Ensuring Minimal Tax Exposure

Representing our Clients at Tax Audit Review Committee Meeting with FIRS and SBIR

Obtaining Tax Clearance Certificate for our Clients both individuals and corporate entities

Registering Clients with relevant tax authorities.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR September 2012 – January 2013

FBN Life (Now First Bank Insurance Plc.) – 5, Asabi Cole Street, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos

Duties:

Offering financial advice to potential and existing investors

Products presentation

Cash receipt and lodgement on behalf of the clients

Seeking for high net worth Clients

Attending unit meetings and making meaningful contributions

Effective and efficient management of clients for continuous patronage.

PROJECT ACCOUNTS OFFICER January 2002 – June 2005

Deeper Christian Life Ministry Headquarters – I.B.T.C Ayobo, Lagos State

Duties:

Processing of finance requisition for project execution

Receiving, disbursement and retirement of cash

Preparation of payment

Keeping of financial records

Cash handling

Payroll management

Petty cash management

Monitoring of workers attendance to work

Other administrative duties as assigned by Management.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to effectively present financial information both verbally and in written reports

Knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft Excels, Power point, and Peachtree Accounting.

Technical knowledge in global accounting principles.

Ability to perform analytical functions and resolve accounting issues.

Considerable knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.

High degree of accuracy, initiative, and adaptability.

Effective communication skills and strong analytical mind.

Transparency and honesty.

Excellent interpersonal relationship with ability to work in a team

OBJECTIVE

I wish to develop a qualitative career within a distinguished corporate environment, where professionalism, integrity and excellence are the watchwords; and to contribute to the growth of a progressive multicultural organisation with quality services.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Institute of Chartered Accountants Nigeria (Skills Level student) ACA in view

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2006 – 2010 B.Sc. Accounting

Osun State

NYSC 2011 Exempted

Community Grammar School, 1992 - 1998 Senior School Certificate

Ipaja, Lagos State (SSC)

Salvation Army Primary School, 1986 – 1992 First School Leaving

Ayobo, Lagos State Certificate (FSLC)

TRAININGS ATTENDED

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - ( Courtesy: Phellps Hill Consulting)

Audit Standards, Audit Quality and Practice Development (Courtesy: ICAN)

INTEREST

Strong desire to learn and grow

Research and Development

HOBBIES

Reading, Traveling, Singing and Football

PERSONAL PROFILE

Sex: Male

Date of Birth: May 9, 1977

Place of Birth: Benue State

Nationality: Nigeria

Religion: Christianity

Marital Status: Married

State of Origin: Benue

Local Government Area: Oju

Language Spoken: English, Yoruba & Igede

REFEREES

Professor Olu Jegede

Department Of Social Studies Education

Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University

Ile – Ife, Osun State.

Tel: 081********

Email:********@*****.**.**

Mr Tewogbade R. Babatunde (ACA)

Engagement Partner @ Olufemi Fajuyi & Co

4, Olowu Street, Off Awolowo way

Ikeja Lagos.

Tel: 080********

Email: **********@*****.***

Mr Oyinlola Abiodun (FCA)

AB Consulting (Financial & Tax)

Managing Partner

Tel: 080********

Email:*****************@*****.***

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