I was excited to see the opening for the role of Local Tax Consultant. I am confident that my background and abilities is an excellent match for the job.

I hold a professional certification as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria and student member of Chartered Professional Accountant and I also have a B.SC in Business with over 6 years experience as an accountant and customer representative.

In addition to my professional experience, I have had the opportunity to work as junior accountant in Access links property and Co limited and as well as team lead for several years.

This managerial experience has allowed me to enhance my communication, problem solving, organizational and team building skills. I was awarded the title of best accounting Manager for year 2017 and 2018 respectively by generating $25million revenue increase back to back

I am looking forward to the possibility of bringing my skills and abilities to join your organization and also an opportunity to meet you and the team to discuss further the ways that my expertise may be utilized to the benefit of the organization.

Finally, I’m willing to relocate to and stay committed to the job if given the opportunity and work resourcefully so as to deliver exceedingly well if considered for this job position.

Yours Sincerely,

Idris Abidoye.

Idris Abidoye, ACA

1010 Muzyka Road, Saskatoon, SK S7W0G4

639-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Professional Accountant with more than Six (6) years experience in bookkeeping, Financial accounting and Office Management.

Successfully completed two years accounting diploma and bachelor degree in business.

Experienced with financial reporting for private entities

Self-starter and ability to work autonomously.

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Ability to multi-task and thrive on team spirit

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to plan and prioritize the task

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Highly detailed oriented with proven ability to effectively manage the resources.

Can effectively handle tasks independently and in support of team members.

Grounded experience in full cycle accounting and working knowledge of IFRS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Data base software Sage, Quick Book.

Extremely organized and a team player with excellent verbal and written communication.

Integrating knowledge ideas and skills to solve project specific problem.

Skills Summary

Accounting Skills

Kept proper record of all daily transactions into a ledger

Filled annual return of the company’s record six months after the accounting year.

Calculated PST and GST to be remitted to the Federal government and State Government.

Create and Analyze in detail two years’ income statement and financial position in line with Accounting standards for private entities (ASPE)

Professional Experience

Accounting Clerk Jan 2020 – Present

Afro Caribbean Stores, Saskatoon

Processing an average of 1000 daily sales transaction into the ledger and post to trial balance.

Create invoice as obligation to pay from the buyer

Prepare the bi-weekly payroll for 25 staff including journal entries for payroll.

Prepare analysis of account receivables, performing reconciliation of account receivables, payables sub ledger accounts, inter company’s receivables transaction.

Prepare journal entries, review/audit, and purchasing card/account payable transaction ensuring appropriate accounts is charged.

Process check for payroll and account payable

Provided excellent, time efficient customer services, maintained acceptable talk time of 4 minutes

Providing advice to customer on the purchase of product or services.

Followed up with the client to ensure highest quality services and achieved 80% customer relation

Review and analyze the monthly general ledger for reasonableness and accuracy of information and complies with generally acceptable accounting principles and company’s policies.

Prepare weekly bank reconciliation statement to analyze the disagreement between cashbook and bank statement.

Prepare month-ends account receivable statements for customers and calculates Corporate and personal tax and applicable tax rebates on diesel fuel and submit the statement to the government agencies concerned.

Provided daily administrative and clerical support to staff for copying, faxing and large scale mailing

Junior Accountant Sep 2017 - Nov 2019

Access Link Property And Co Limited, Lagos

Coordinated accounting functions and report directly to Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

I was responsible for monthly closing of the GL

Interfaced with the Corporate on reporting matters

Monthly Business Units Reporting –P & L accounts per business unit and review of the performance.

Oversees general accounting functions- fixed assets, stock control, treasury, accounts payable and receivable, taxes, prepayment and ensuring adequate provision & accruals are booked.

Keeping proper accounting record to establish, maintain and balance various account using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Maintain core accounting information (standard costs and fixed asset records for example).

Assisted in completing audit working paper and created detailed financial statement for external auditor

Assisted in monitoring the revenue and expenses contract to ensure that obligation are met.

Analyze performance (margins and profitability for example)

Assist CFO in carrying out Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Rolling Forecast (RF) and submission of same to the corporate.

Project Controlling: Supervised project controlling. Monitor project profitability. Review actual profitability with planned profitability and investigate variances thereon.

Monthly analysis of Support Function Costs (SFC) and recommendation of cost control measures to CFO.

Account Payable Clerk Dec 2015–Aug 2017

Access links Property and Co Limited.

Managed collection processes to ensure proper sending of follow up inquires, negotiating with past due accounts.

Reconciled accounts payable for creditors and reviewed invoices for accuracy

Prepared payment from client for collection of invoices

Matched invoices to purchase orders and posted each invoice into the ledger

Liaised with various location to ensure that all invoices are captured in the system and paid for when due

Reviewed, code and enter high volume of invoices

Communicated with vendor to ensure proper reconciliation of vendor accounts

Issued cheque for payments including bonuses, vacation, incentives and retroactive pay and provided assistance to employees to resolve payroll issues

Identified discrepancies between invoice and purchase orders, resolved the issue, and reconciled the vendor’s statement when received.

Account Receivable Jul 2013– Nov 2015

Access-links Property and Co limited

Recommended and implemented appropriate accounts receivable procedures dealing with the processing of overdue accounts, payments, and collections

Maintaining an up-to-date accounts receivable information system.

Preparing, reconciling, and monitoring all general ledger entries.

Reconciling of intercompany balances and reporting on intercompany transactions

Processing, analyzing and allocating operating costs

Keeps department heads and Cost Centre designees informed of delinquent accounts, raises the necessary invoices and coordinates the recoverable processes to retrieve outstanding balances

Took appropriate collection actions on all delinquent accounts when necessary

Maintains and updates accounts receivable systems on a daily basis and ensures an accurate and credible information data base to facilitate collection.

Maintains an efficient and up-to-date accounts receivable filing system for delinquent customers to facilitate an efficient correspondence process.

Customer Service Representative Aug2011-Jun2013

Zenith Bank Plc, Lagos, Nigeria

Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions

Politely assisted 50 customers daily in person and via telephone increasing sales by 30%

Promoted the business as a superior provider committed to efficiency and accuracy when engaging with customers

Effective communication with the client about the experiences with product and services

Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems on the spot

Education History

Chartered professional Accountant (CPA), Saskatchewan 2020

Student member

Canadian Payroll Association 2020

Payroll Compliance Legislation (In View)

H & R Block 2020

(Tax Training Course)

Open Door Society, Saskatoon 2020

Customer Service Best Workshop

Institute of the Chartered Accountant of Nigeria 2016

Associate Chartered Accountant

Ekiti State University 2010

Business Education (Accounting Option)

(Equivalent as Canadian bachelor degree as verified by world evaluation service)

Osun State Polytechnic 2004

Diploma in Accountancy

References Available Upon Request

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