General Ledger Financial Analysis

Wakil M. Fakoya

Houston, Tx *****

346-***-****, ***.******@*****.***

Summary:

A seasoned professional with over 15 years of auditing and accounting experience. A Chartered Accountant currently working towards the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and process optimization to contribute to the financial success and operational efficiency of a dynamic organization. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in all financial operations. Work Experience:

Bankole, Okoye & Associates PC, Houston, Texas. October 2023 – May 2024 Auditor

• Experienced in professional services. (Public accounting, financial and compliance audits.)

• Maintained client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules.

• Financial reporting: Assisted with the preparation, delivery, reporting, and evaluation of audit engagement results.

• Compliance Management: Ensured adherence to auditing standards and tax policies, handling (Form 990) tax payments and returns, ensure compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and company policies. Stay informed about changes in regulations and assess their impact on the organization's financial practices.

• Client interaction: Meeting with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues and providing guidance.

• General ledger management: Posted transactions and categorizing records in the general ledger.

• Analytical review of critical business processes, evaluating internal controls' design and operational effectiveness, and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.

• Documentation - Maintain thorough and organized documentation of audit procedures, workpapers, and supporting evidence. Ensured compliance with audit standards and internal documentation requirements.

• Assisted with reconciling general ledger accounts, bank statements, and fixed assets.

• Risk Assessment - participated in risk assessment processes to identify potential risks that could impact the organization's financial stability or compliance. Assessed various risks and exposures of key business processes in the preparation of audit plans and programs.

• Posted, reviewed, and verified the accuracy of journal entries. Analyzes general ledger accounts and records to ensure compliance with GAAP.

Hbsy Properties LLC, Oklahoma, USA Feb 2020 to Oct. 2023 Accountant. (Part Time)

• Created, maintained and analyzed annual revenue and expense budgets & periodic forecast updates.

• Conducted variance analysis to understand business drivers and recommend corrective actions.

• Held monthly, quarterly, and yearly reviews with management to explain financial performance while focusing on cost reduction.

• Assisted with reconciling general ledger accounts, bank statements, and fixed assets.

• Assessed various risks and exposures of key business processes in the preparation of audit plans and programs.

• Bank account reconciliations, accurate tracking, and recording of various income and expense activity.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reviews with Operations Managers through detailed cost analysis while focusing on cost reduction.

• Posts, reviews, and verifies the accuracy of journal entries. Analyzes general ledger accounts and records to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Periodic in-depth customer financial analysis and industry comparative analysis as well as vendor risk analysis

• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and analyzing annual budgets & identifying key differences throughout the budget cycle.

Amazon Com Services LLC April 2020 – October 2023

Lead Associate (Full Time)

• Team Leadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise team of associates to achieve daily and weekly operational goals, ensured associates adhere to company policies and procedures, provided training, coaching, and development to team members to enhance their skills and performance.

• Operational Management: Oversee daily operational activities for efficient workflow and productivity, monitored and managed key performance indicators (KPIs)/metrics to ensure targets are met or exceeded, coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that arise.

• Quality Control: Ensured all processes are carried out according to quality standards, Implemented and maintained quality assurance protocols to minimize errors and defects, conducted regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards.

• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Identified and resolved operational problems promptly and effectively, used analytical skills to assess situations and implement appropriate solutions., escalated issues to higher management when necessary.

• Communication: Served as a primary point of contact between associates and management, facilitated effective communication within the team and across departments, provided regular updates to management on team performance and operational status.

• Inventory and Resource Management: Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and supply of materials, optimized the use of resources to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, coordinated with procurement and supply chain teams to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Safety and Compliance: Promoted and enforced a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and protocols, conducted safety training and ensure associates follow safety guidelines, ensured compliance with all company policies, local laws, and industry regulations.

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepared and maintained accurate records of operational activities and performance metrics, generated reports for management review and decision-making, documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and update them as necessary.

• Customer Focus: Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards of service and quality, addressed customer inquiries and concerns in a timely and effective manner, strived to meet or exceed customer expectations through operational excellence.

Globacom Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria July 2008 to Feb 2020 Internal Auditor

• Oversee the validation/verification of all payable bills ensuring necessary bonds, documentation, and bank guarantees are in place, Investigation of fraud allegations on Postpaid bills.

• Prepare high-quality draft audit reports and present conclusions/recommendations to management.

• Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments, and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.

• Identified and reported audit issues; reviewed conformity of financial statements with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.

• Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.

• Periodical review of SOP and Internal Control processes, documented recommendations to improve internal controls.

• Investigated discrepancies discovered during the auditing process.

• Produced audit reports which comprised evaluation of internal control. Skills:

• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• QuickBooks Online Proficiency

• FX Engagement (CCH Engagement)

• Data Analytics for Lean six sigma

• Tableau Dashboard Visualization

• Excellent Communication

• IT General Controls (ITGC)

• Financial Records and Processing

Education:

Houston Community College

• Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination, E.S.C

• Data Analytics in Accounting & Taxation. E.S.C

University of Lagos, Nigeria

• M.Sc. (Organizational Behavior)

• B.Sc. in Accounting.

Professional Qualification:

• Certification in Data Analytics – Correlation One (USA)

• Member Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)

• AICPA/TSBPA eligibility attained; certification (CPA In Progress)

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