TOKALEMA N. LEONI
608-***-**** * adgxz3@r.postjobfree.com * LinkedIn Profile
Driven Business Maven Adept at Delivering Optimal Operations Solutions for Organizational Financials
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated, analytical finance and accounting professional adept at delivering support in the areas of bookkeeping, taxes, and collections. Utilizes advanced reporting, risk management, and compliance to facilitate organization-wide financial integrity and soundness. Demonstrates the ability to listen actively, maintain company books, and collaborate with high-level executives. Certified National Bookkeeper with experience in accounts payable and receivable as well as petty cash accounts, QuickBooks, SAP, and database creation. Fluent in French.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Finance and Accounting
* Account Management
* Business Development
* Interpersonal Skills
* Attention to Detail
* Time Management
* Presentation Skills
* Legal Compliance
* Wealth Management
* Professional Networking
* Team Leadership
* Business Relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Improove Inc, Financial District,NY
Financial and HR Manager
01/2020-09/2020
Endorsed the prepared of month end closing, worked closely with the Tax Consultant,
process and tracked accounts payable and purchasing transactions (e.g. invoices, travel
expenses, reimbursements), handle billing, monitor and manage outstanding accounts and collection efforts,process tax returns and tax payments, follow up with Federal and State tax notices, file reports and obtain business licenses, enroll new employees into payroll system, maintain and update employee information in the HRIS, support management in recruiting and onboarding of new employees, organize and coordinate internal events, general office management duties, including purchasing supplies and managing inventory,interface with Improove’s headquarter in Austria and report analysis and findings to management team
Nasary Enterprise, Brooklyn, NY
Executive and Financial Assistant 04/2015 - 10/2019
Saves the executive assistant time by making appointments and travel arrangements, answering inbound and outbound calls, and reconciled employee concerns, and managing travel and meeting arrangements. Assisted in financial organization by creating a database, sales taxes, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks entries. Managed the petty cash account, franchisee fees, and accounts payable and receivable.
ECW, Ouagadougou, BF
Account Assistant 07/2013 - 12/2013
Aided the financial controller with daily operations in the SAGE system such as maintaining ledgers, assisting customers, preparing and distributing checks, handling cash and invoices, making phone calls, and bookkeeping. Ensured work completion before making payments by conducting field visits with technicians.
ITRI/Technology, Marrakech, MA
Personal Assistant and Bookkeeper 10/2010 - 06/2013
Maintained financial soundness by recording transactions and generating reports such as invoices and accounts payable and receivable. Facilitated financial information using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Microsoft Excel, and bank reconciliation. Supported the executive assistant by organizing meetings, taking notes, updating employee information, and assisting in the hiring process.
INTERNSHIPS
Intergovernmental Pan-African Agency, Ouagadougou, BF
Communications Assistant 06/2012 - 08/2012
National Social Security Fund, Ouagadougou, BF
Accounting Assistant 06/2011 - 08/2011
BNP, Ouagadougou, BF
Banking Operation Customer Management Assistant 06/2010 - 08/2010
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, American University of Leadership, Orlando, FL 06/2013