FELIX OTU
*****@***.*** Ph: ***- ***- **** *** Grey Stable Lane # 823, Highland Heights, KY 41076
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and talented Accountant/Auditor with 7 years of experience dedicated to providing quality and professional services in Accounting, Auditing, and Compliance services that meet the unique or diverse needs of clients.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
MAcc. - Master of Accounting – May 2019
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Bus. Admin - December 2016
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Internal Auditors Cincinnati, OH Chapter March 2015- Present
Fraud Examiner, Associate Member
EXPERIENCE
Worldpay from FIS, Cincinnati, OH, September 2018- Present
Associate Quality Analyst - Back Office Compliance and Risk Control
Performed General Ledger American Express reconciliations. (Amex) and Settlement
Performed Fifth Third bank representment quality check from TCS
Monitored, evaluated, and supported project related to merchants, FI and Network compliance
Responsible for monthly collection, preparing and analyzing of the Back-Office Anniversary lists including new hires, termination/Resignation and Transfers oversight reports
Performed validation from TCS, Discover QC, Charge Off and PR arbitration and arbitration
Assist in writing SOP and review the existing one’s for Back Office LOB
American Red Cross, Cincinnati, OH Chapter, May -September 2018
Graduate Intern
Created and managed excel spreadsheets to monitor more than 4000 debit cards from US Bank for disaster victims
Assisted in monitoring Revenue and Expenditure accounts of cash donations from individuals and corporations
Reconciled debit cards inventory monthly
Supported the local office finance team in keeping on track of month-end close schedule
Reviewed existing processes of cash and in-kind donations and recommended opportunities to streamline and standardize the process
BB&T ARENA September - December 2016
Undergraduate Intern
Maintained general ledger, review financial statement and prepare financial report
Assisted in maintaining Account payables and receivables
Prepared and reviewed journal entries and completed account reconciliations and balance sheet.
Assisted with payroll, budgeting processes, handling reimbursements and updated the fixed Assets Accounts
LIBERTY TAX SERVICES CINCINNATI, January – April 2018
Tax Preparer
Provided tax compliance, reporting and researching services to individuals and corporations
Assisted in filing individuals and corporate taxes
BECKMAN COULTER HEBRON KENTUCKY, January - September 2017
Confirmation and Quality Checks
GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, Tema, Ghana, January 2002 – February .2005
Acting Internal Auditor
Performed Risk Assessment and system audit to test, review, internal controls, compliance, operational and financial audit.
Responsible for compliance of Authorization for expenditure policies, ensuring all capital expenditure are properly approved, tracked and reported
Supported the internal and external Audit
Monitored approval, capitalization, disposition and other workflows to ensure timely execution.
Assisted in writing and present internal Audit report to management.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Volunteers of America mid States since November 2014
Home Coordinator
Managed group home of six individuals with special needs.
Managed budget of about $850.00 per week for their upkeep
Prepared expense report for record keeping and compliance audit
Directed and implemented training programs for individual clients support plan
Maintained safe, secure and healthy environment for the clients
Trained new employees for the job requirements and practices
SKILLS
Competency in Microsoft Office products, ( Excel, Word, Access, Power Point),ACL, IDEA, Salesforce, web focus, Resolve, SAP, Oracle and Discover IQ and Data Analytics