Internal Controls Financial Reporting

LATEEF JIMOH, CPA

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 15 years of experience as a professional accountant. Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex financial operations, and deliver results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REGEN LAB US. NY: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MARCH 2020 – JUNE 2023

●Supported the management of accounting and finance functions for the US subsidiary ($55 million) of a Swiss-based biotechnology manufacturing and distribution company

●Managed and supervised all activities of general accounting _ Review of general ledgers, Account Payable, Account Receivable, Payroll activities using ADP, Fixed assets management and inter-company accounts

●Led monthly and quarterly close processes, ensure the accuracy of all financial statements, and develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

●Led the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and provided financial analysis and insights to senior management

●Supported annual audits with external auditors and facilitated the preparation of audit schedules and documentation

●Provided insight into the company’s business activities through the analysis of relevant operational, investing and financial ratios.

●Joined in coordinated and Prepares budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data

●Supported in developed and documented accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

●Prepared financial statements, sales reports, commission reports, analysis, and other reports on a scheduled basis

MAX FINKELSTEIN INC. NY: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT JANUARY 2019 – MARCH 2020

●Supported in the management of the financial reporting and accounting functions

●Supported in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

●Prepared the initial monthly and quarterly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and provided analysis and insights to senior management

●Coordinated the annual audit with external auditors and ensured timely completion of audit schedules and documentation

●Supervised the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensured timely payment and collections

●Reconciliation, evaluation, and reporting on inventory activities; make a comparison between perpetual and general ledger reports and adjust to correct over or under-reporting of inventory for the period

●Managed fixed assets schedule which include completion of monthly depreciation projections, fixed assets roll-forward (including reconciling all fixed assets sub-ledger accounts to the related general ledger accounts as applicable) and reconciliation of asset additions to cash flow

●Streamline and continuously evaluate the processes that help in the effective management of lease finance equipment of over $18m; this is in addition to recommending changes that enhance controls and improve efficiencies

●Manage the equipment lease loan portfolio to advise on monthly principal, interest, short-term, and long-term portion of each loan contract due for the month. This is in addition to advice on the outstanding lease loan equipment to pay-off when funds are available

●Drives the process for the month-end closing by setting the time, monitoring month-end activities, and providing accounting and analytical support to the controller on month-end activities.

NORTHERN LEASING SYSTEM INC. NJ: ACCOUNTING MANAGER- FIN. REPORTING SEPTEMBER 2014– DECEMBER 2018

●Managed the accounting and finance functions for a leading provider of equipment leasing solutions

●$200 Million Dollar Consolidated Company, with US revenues of $150 Million

●Prepared and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and provided financial insights and recommendations to senior management

●Managed the Northern Leasing System global consolidation and reporting processes, including accounting for the impact of foreign exchange rates and elimination of intercompany balances and investment in subsidiaries.

●Developed and implemented accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

●Managed all aspects of payroll activities using Paychex

●Coordinated annual audits with external auditors and ensured timely completion of audit schedules and documentation

●Performed accounting research, provide recommendations on the application of accounting standards and document the Company’s position with respect to accounting matters

●Worked closely with the finance controller to ensure consistency in the application of corporate accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL: SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (CONSULTANT) JULY 2012 – AUGUST 2014

●Worked on project-based assignments with various clients, by providing accounting and financial analysis support

●Assisted clients in financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes

●Conducted internal audits and identified areas for improvement in accounting processes and internal controls

●Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicated effectively with clients to ensure successful project delivery

●Helped the clients to identify and mitigate financial risks associated with assigned projects

●Ensured that the clients’ financial practices and reporting adhered to their policies and relevant regulations

MUFU SADIKU, CPA. NY: SENIOR AUDITOR AUGUST 2008 – JUNE 2012

●Conducted financial audits and reviews of various clients across multiple industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail

●Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls and identified areas for improvement

●Prepared audit reports and made recommendations to clients on improving their accounting processes and internal controls

●Conducted financial analysis and provided recommendations to clients on optimizing their financial performance

●Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicated effectively with clients to ensure successful audit engagements

Education

West Texas A&M University, TX, 2022

Master of Science (M.S.) – Finance & Economics

Lehman College - CUNY, Bronx NY, 2012

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Accounting

Certification

CPA – Certified Public Accountant, New York, 2015 (Active)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

●Financial Reporting and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Internal Controls and Compliance, Team Management and Leadership, GAAP and Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Excel, and other accounting software

●Advanced Microsoft Excel (Data analysis, conditional, math and financial functions), MAS 500, AS 400, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (ERP), NetSuite ERP, Paychex, & ADP Payroll

●Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

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