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JOSEPH NWALA

***, ** ******* ********* **** Mississauga, L5B 1E1, ON

C- 416-***-****

******.*****@*****.*** 905-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To add value to the company

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 9 years experience in accounting and auditing

• Led a system conversion of accounting records which increased productivity

• Recommended an accounting software which resulted in savings of over $40,000

• Planned, set up and administered In-house accounting systems for fixed assets management

• Improved productivity by introducing monthly brainstorming meetings

• Dedicated, innovative, flexible and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 and QuickBooks

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Finance Assistant 2011 – 2012

Speedy Transport Group Inc. (job placement-six weeks)

• Updated bank ledger and prepared bank reconciliation

• Maintained prepaid and accrued expense schedule

• Recorded accounts payable transactions using Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0

• Registered and posted fixed assets acquired to assets ledger

• Liaised with payroll section to agree salaries and wages with general ledger

• Monitored sub-Lease Agreement and ensured rental payment received

Financial Manager (Promoted) 2010 – 2011

Rockson Engineering Company Limited

• Planned, set up and administered accounting systems

• Recruited, trained and managed staff of 10 for cost reports

• Oversaw development and maintenance of reporting and internal control procedures

• Ensured accurate payment of corporate taxes and other statutory fees to government agencies

• Liaised with external auditors for end-of-year statutory audit

• Evaluated, developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve financial controls

Accountant (Promoted) 2009 – 2010

Rockson Engineering Company Limited

• Reviewed and approved invoices in order to process payments

• Prepared and remitted monthly employee taxes to Revenue Agency

• Analyzed financial statements and provided financial and tax advice

• Examined accounting records and prepared Financial Statements on a monthly basis

• Ensured prompt and timely update of cheque, invoice and fixed assets reports

• Motivated staff to ensure reports meet with compliance and internal control policies

JOSEPH NWALA

C- 416-***-****

******.*****@*****.*** 905-***-****

Accounting Supervisor 2006 – 2008

Rockson Engineering Company Limited

• Examined Financial Statement to ensure accuracy and compliance with Accounting standards

• Performed month-end closing, including A/R and A/P using QuickBooks

• Liaised with Revenue Agency to effectively resolve queries on tax returns

• Trained staff of 7 to ensure timely update of accounting records which improved productivity

• Reviewed accounts and prepared corporate income tax returns

• Established accounting procedures and coordinated with other units

Assistant Manager 2005 – 2006

Ariyo Fatai & Co (Chartered Accountants)

• Managed audit team of 5 and 15 audit assignments

• Actively involved in execution of profit & loss and balance sheet audits

• Calculated and filed tax returns for 200 employees

• Represented clients on tax matters with revenue agency

• Filed corporate tax returns on behalf of 30 clients

• Provided tax preparation, planning and advisory services to over 20 clients

Assistant Manager

Emeka Ifezulike & Co. (Chartered Accountants) 2003 – 2004

• Set up proper accounting record keeping system for clients

• Monitored record keeping system for annual Financial Statements

• Updated clients accounting records and prepared Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet

and Cash Flow Statements

• Advised clients on internal control measures for proper accounting operations

• Prepared bank reconciliations and extensive Trial Balance

• Reviewed clients payment vouchers for compliance with internal controls

• Executed compliance and substantive audit for over 20 clients

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EDUCATION

Canadian Taxation (Currently working towards CGA) 2012 – Spring

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Advance Business Law (Currently working towards CGA) 2012 – Winter

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Workplace Communication & Culture 2012

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

ELT for Accounting and Finance Professionals 2011

COSTI Immigrants Services, Brampton, ON

Master of Business Administration – Finance 2007

Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria

Associate Chartered Accountant (Equivalent - CGA LEVEL 4) 2005

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Bachelor of Science - Accounting 2002

Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria

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