Partnered with senior management to drive financial transparency, making strategic decisions and identifying new opportunities.Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.Managed day-to-day operations within the finance department for the organization.Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.

Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.Negotiated contractual insurance obligations, and liaised with broker to arrange and place appropriate insurance programs to protect the company.Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.Led the property and public liability renewal process to ensure theprogram renewal is cost effective with broad policy cover.Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance

Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets. Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations. Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial record-keeping.Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

Developed in-depth knowledge of client business and industry through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagement.Reviewed and analyzed client data and accurately prepared income tax returns and tax research.Secured and properly handled confidential data to protect against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and unapproved disclosure.Oversaw multiple teams tax preparers handling over 15 clients per year. Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.Prepared accurate yearly tax filings for businesses in various industries. Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.

Computation and preparation of monthly payroll for clientsFiling of annual and monthly returns on behalf of clients ( NHF, PAYE, ECS)Computing VAT and WHT on behalf of clientsBriefing expatriates on their tax responsibilities

While in wema bank, I was in the customer care unit, where i listen to all customer's complaints, process it and escalate when necessaryI maintained and kept customer's files, all their records were well documented and arrangedI also trained a lot of my subordinates before I left the bank.