Manager Financial
Resume:
ALFRED SHOWUNMI, MSc Finance
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Summary
Efficient and proactive Staff Accountant with over ten years’ experience in managing complex business accounts. Well-versed in accounting regulations standard practices and confidentiality issues. Consummate professional who leaves no stone unturned to ensure completely accurate and compliant records.
Highlights
Project coordination
Financial Statements
GAAP compliance
QuickBooks
Cost point 7
Microsoft Excel
Netsuite
Drake
SOX compliance
General ledger accounting
Reporting and analysis
Tax law understanding
Audit Reviews
Reconciliations
Financial Reporting & Analysis
State & Federal Tax Codes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAX HUB SOLUTIONS Waldorf, MD
Tax Associate December 2019- to date
Plan and Perform tax duties
Prepare tax returns
Handling taxation matters
Answer and respond to clients’ inquiries on their tax problems
Schedule and organize tax works and assignments
Organize and manage all tax reports, statements and documents relating to clients
Maintain strict client confidentiality relating to their tax matters
Adhere to tax professional standards and ethics
Assist and support audit team in their tasks of tax audits.
SHARF POINTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES Lanham, MD
Head of Financial Operations January 2018-November 2019
Managed AP, AR, Collections, Reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger in compliance with all federal, state, and industry requirements
Monitored unapplied receipts and followed set procedures for such receipts
Submitted various invoices through customer online invoices portals
Prepared general ledger account analyses and reconciliations for various accounts
Reviewed and verified customer credits terms
Prepared and analyzed detailed financial analysis reports including annual budgets, cash flow and making significant recommendations and follow through with senior management
Led the cross-functional teams of Sharf pointers other businesses including special audits and tax prep
Created proposals, invoices, cost tracking and analysis leading to a 20% greater efficiency and error reduction in the finance department
Provided consulting, auditing and financial services to assigned clients
ABRESS CONSULTS & TRAINING PROFESSIONALS LTD
Account Payable Specialist January2014 to September2017
Processed all vendor invoices (high volume) in a timely manner. Supports daily invoice routing and scanning.
Performs critical daily file upload process, reconciliation and issue resolution.
Resolves invoice processing issues.
Verified/Obtained approvals for invoices.
Assisted in employee expense report auditing and processing.
Assisted with check batching process to generate vendor payments.
Analyzes current processes and procedures and recommends new systems or standard operating procedures to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of the Accounts Payable department.
Assisted with other projects when necessary.
TOKABO CONSULTING & INVESTMENT PTY LTD Pretoria, South Africa
Financial Advisor June 2014 to December 2016
Researched and presented 15 buyout deals
Coordinated hedge fund accounts
Prepared comprehensive income statements, cash flow, financial position IFRS & GAAP compliance, profitability ratio, return on investment and efficiency ratio
Reviewed derivative hedge funds, long and short hedge funds and made recommendations
Assessed business operations and developed the internal control system of the company
PRETORIA PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL Pretoria, South Africa
Treasurer March 2014 to October 2017
Filed yearly tax returns
Managed financial planning and budgeting to create better controls
Managed the cash inflows and outflows of the school
Trained the school accountant
Increased financial controls and working capital by 25% over a 3 year period
JINTEK VARSITY COLLEGE Pretoria, South Africa
General Manager August 2014–December 2014
Consistently exceeded HR metrics
Intervened and implemented assessment compliance saving the college from closure
Supervised 28 teachers and 8 non-teaching staff
Reviewed financial statements and offered recommendations
LANCET LABORATORIES LTD, NIGERIA Lagos, Nigeria
Finance/Risk/Debt Recovery Manager January2012- December 2013
Reduced overdue receivables by 45% within a month at the firm
Assessed organizational risks and saved the company $20,000
Created debt recovery department and recovered over 1.2 million US dollars in a 3 month span
Trained staff and achieved corporate governance compliance
Instilled greater inter-departmental communication
Prepared and analyzed quarterly financial reports
Trained departments on marketing strategies, process improvements and HR metrics
OLAYINKA OYEBOLA & CO Lagos, Nigeria
Senior Auditor January 2011– December 2011
Supervised audit teams and responded to client inquiries
Advised and managed compliance/analysis process for clients’ tax filings
Reviewed and managed individual and corporate tax compliance process
ROYALROOTS COMMUNICATION NETWORK LTD Lagos, Nigeria
Risk/Finance/Admin Manager April 2009– December2010
Negotiated payroll/benefits administration fees to save the company 30% in costs while ensuring the same standards of service
Prepared, analyzed and reviewed federal and state tax information for the entity filings
Created internal controls that lead to a 30% decrease in errors
Advised upper management on disciplinary actions and measures for defaulters
PANEL KER FORSTER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (PKF) Lagos, Nigeria
Trainee February 2005–March 2009
HALLMARK BANK PLC Lagos, Nigeria
Credit Risk Assistant October 2003–September2004
Assessed and advised on the repayment capability of the loan borrowers
Performed review of loan proposals
Audited loan performances
Supervised loan administration and appraisals
EDUCATION
Business Rescue Practitioner (Professional Certification)- University of South Africa
Tax Professional (US Tax returns preparer)
Master of Science - Finance – University of Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Accounting – University of Lagos, Nigeria
CERTIFICATIONS
Tax Professional (US Tax filing preparer)
Business Rescue Practitioner- University of South Africa BRP(SA)
South Africa Institute of Business Accountant Practitioner. BAP(SA)
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants student member
Associate Member Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2016
Certification in Management from Harvard Business Publishing School 2015
Member of South African Institute of Management (SAIM) 2015
Chartered Institute for Security and Investment (CISI) UK 2014
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
2017-Recipient of Best Speaker Awards at Global Academic and Research Conference, (ADVENA) Washington DC
oPresented on Applicability of Micro-lending practices: Case Study of South Africa
2016-Recipient of Best Presentation Awards at International Academic Business Conference, Washington DC
oPresented on Sustainability of Micro-lending
LEADERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENT
Member of the Board of Directors Clute Institute, Colorado, USA (International Academic Business Conference Organizer)
Member of Association of Talent Development (ATD-DC) USA
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