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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

• Prepared and presented financial statements to management and ensured that all team members met their quotas and goals.• Managed and analyzed budgets as well as scheduled expenditures• Participated in the Annual Project Budget meetings alongside the team• Provided sound financial support and insights on the appropriate use of funds, and enabled the management make critical business decisions on different projects.• Managed and oversaw the company’s financial systems and monitored expenses to ensure they didn’t exceed budgeted figures. • Computed prices of inventory and reviewed prices vis-a-vis present economic realities.• Provided monthly, quarterly, and year end reporting to finance, including variance analysis, general ledger reconciliations, and various reports including capex reports, commitment reports, sales reports• Spearheaded the development of an inventory tracking and monitoring system which reduced cost by 5%• Produced a proposal to management which was subsequently executed thereby improving the debt to equity ratio to 77%• Oversaw Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions. • Prepared and presented monthly performance report to the Board of Directors.• Reviewed all formal inventory tracking schedules and oversaw monthly inventory count.• Reviewed performance of all company’s business operated by others (BOO), advising and implementing best practices to increase revenue and reduce costs.

• Managed all accounting activities such as account receivable, payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, projected cash flow, tax related activities, banking transactions, cost control as well as preparation and presentation of financial statement.• Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.• Efficiently prepared and presented monthly performance report of all 45 branches nationwide.• Provided financial advice to Management on cash flow, budget and expense prioritization.• Resolved all tax issues (PAYE, CIT, VAT) between the company and tax authorities.• Monitored company’s bank accounts to invest available funds in the money market.• Attended Tax Reconciliation meetings in a bid to reduce liabilities arising from additional assessments. Assisted to reduce liabilities running into tens of millions. • Monitored financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances. Managed and prepared the tax computation at the end of every financial year.• Implemented internal audit strategy in alignment with corporate strategy. Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls. • Accurately reconciled bank statements to clients' books and preparing financial statements, payroll and quarterly reports.

• Oversaw the day to day operations of the organization and ensured attainment of strategic goals and targets.• Developed new business and generated income to ensure the company’s growth, profitability, prosperity and sustainability.• Sourced for funds in local currency and foreign exchange to meet the need of the clients while complying with CBN guidelines.• Monitored and kept abreast with the foreign exchange market and fluctuations on the exchange rates. • Managed and developed a high-performance team, maintaining a positive and proactive working environment that encourages efficient team working.

• Investigated issues regarding insurance sold on products such as loans, mortgages, overdraft etc., to observe if they were sold properly or not by the bank.• Critically analysed customers’ insurance claim against the bank and also weighed the risks and benefits involved, so as to reach a final decision beneficial to both parties.• Ensured quality and efficient resolution of complaints while restoring confidence and trust in Barclays.• Ensured accurate and proper records were maintained and updated, providing a clear and concise audit trail.• Trained new colleagues on the process of resolving and investigating customer complaints.• Acted as a subject matter expert regarding the job process to both onshore and offshore colleagues (India).• Ensured that daily activities were carried out in line with the standard set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Master Of Science, Risk Management

Modules taken; principles of risk management, corporate risk management process, insurance, risk taking and decision making, security.

Bachelor'S Degree, Banking And Finance

2nd Class Upper Division 2nd position in the department, CGPA 4.49 Research on the effect of government expenditure on agricultural sector.

Senior School Leaving Certificate