Management Financial

Samson Abu, CISA, CFE, PMP, MBA

**** – ** Avenue SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0V3

780-***-****, *********@*****.***

Experienced in Accounting, Financial Management, internal controls/audit, and project cost control

Highlights of Qualifications/Summary of skills

Master’s degree (MBA – Strategic Financial Management) - University of Derby, UK assessed by IQAS

Bachelor degree (B. Com) Accounting – Athabasca University, Alberta

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Studies – CFE scheduled September 2016

The Institute of Internal Auditors – Passed Part 1 & 2 CIA Exams

14 years of progressive financial experience within a large organization.

Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills for application in a complex financial environment

Effective prioritization and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and lead a financial team

Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with all levels of management

Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems, make decisions and formulate recommendations, as well as being able to communicate these effectively to senior management

Detailed knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles especially as they relate to budgeting and public sector reporting and the ability to discuss complex technical and qualitative issues with a wide range of people including senior management, branch managers, project managers, and other accounting staff at all levels

Work Experience

Jan. 2016– present: Accountant, at JB-Global Canada Ltd, AB

Processed vendor invoices and Created a variety of customer reports as required

Verified and ensured adequate supporting documentation is collected on accounts and maintained

Checked, reviewed, validated and entered information submitted, ensured adequacy of supporting documents for completeness and accuracy as well as compliance with business process requirements and accounting distribution

Completed random audits on selected Corporate Credit Card accounts

Maintained good public relations in the performance of Accounts Payable and Receivable duties

Responded to internal and external customer queries in a timely manner

Developed a high performing team utilizing continuous improvement concepts that maximize employee teamwork contributions, suggestions and decisions

Prepared a variety of management level reports including presentations, graphs, flowcharts and complex analysis

Developed internal controls, oversight and governance on Accounts Payable and Receivable functions

Reviewed, recommended and developed changes to processes, directives, policies to advance current needs and issues

Conducted in-depth analysis, audits and escalation of payable/receivables, cost recoveries and other related third parties

Participated in system development, improvements, integration and automation

May 2011– December 2015: Project Cost Controls Lead, at Cenovus Energy Inc., Foster Creek, AB

Coordinated, prepared and maintained the operating budget including long range financial plans, trend analysis, personnel costing analysis, cash flow and projection updates

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual variance reports, financial reports and financial statements and other ad hoc reports

Assisted in the complete coordination and preparation of the business area year end package(s) for submission to Corporate Reporting

Prepared, researched and managed journal voucher entries, cost center assessments, interdepartmental billing charges, cost allocations and any other related general functions

Provided CMT officials with value added professional advice and guidance in matters pertaining to financial policies, procedures and controls

Prepared the Operating Budget document for the capital projects which is the chief policy document of the CMT that contains the financial plan, operations guide and is a communication device for informing corporate management decision making

Developed and recommended the budget planning processes, including integration with the corporate business plan, CMT business plans and performance measurement framework

Developed and issued Operating Budget guidelines for revenues and expenditures

Ensured alignment with Capital Budget and the impact of the prior year decisions (operating and capital) are included in subsequent budgets.

March 2007 – February 2011: Asst. Finance Manager, at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the Branch's financial accounts

Provided leadership in the preparation of the Branch's annual operating budget, 3-year capital budgets

Performed monthly analytical review to identify potential challenges in the Branch's management of its budget and took advantage of opportunities that presented themselves throughout the year.

Developed and maintained financial models, rate analysis and developed financial policy that support strategic decisions for operation needs and capital projects.

Ensured adherence to the financial requirements in the NHS Act, applying the Public Sector Accounting Board standards, the Foundation Trust's financial policies, procedures for the effectiveness of internal controls throughout various financial processes

Coordinated and directed the preparation of a variety of financial reports and statements for year end.

Consulted with department managers and directors to ensure that the financial information provided meets operational decision making needs.

Provided assistance in the evaluation of the Branch's performance measures, and participated in cost/benefit or business analysis as required.

Performed continuous process reviews and initiating the necessary change management of practices

August 2000 – February 2007: Senior Internal Auditor, at Nat. Agency for Food & Drug Admin. & Control

Developed audit plans for complex audit projects including risk assessments, audit objectives, criteria, project management plans and detailed audit programs that ensure the scope of the audit focuses on key areas of risk.

Collected, analyzed and evaluated information to achieve the project objectives.

Used analytical auditing procedures, including available technological tools (e.g., Excel, ACL, audit management software, etc.), in examining and evaluating information.

Applied professional judgement to obtain and analyze evidence and conclude on findings.

Consulted with clients at appropriate levels during the audit for a common understanding of the facts and the recognition of major observations.

Prepared draft audit reports supported by appropriate evidence and debriefed clients and senior management on audit results.

Follow up and validated the implementation of action plans to address audit recommendations.

Supported the development of the Risk Based Audit Plan.

Lead audit teams and communicated with team members and clients, including supervising and reviewing the work of team members to ensure that high quality project results are provided on a timely basis in accordance with IIA Standards and best practices.

Reviewed the work completed by team members to ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.

Lead the continuous improvement of the internal audit department's guidelines and procedures

Integrated team member results into concise and understandable audit reports

Achievement

Achieved “Excellent” for ALE for 2 years running to successfully meeting tighter annual reporting.

Effectively supporting the Trust to obtained Foundation Trust status.

Initiated, developed and implemented new Services Line Reporting (SLA) benchmark scheme.

Championed and lead in migration from Agresso Financial to Oracle Financial application.

Computer Applications

Proficient in MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PeopleSoft, Simply Accounting, Audit System/2, SQL, ACL, JD Edwards, Enterprise One, Oracle Financial and Agresso.

References: Available on request

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