Ame Avan-Nomayo, Msc Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Lagos, Nigeria

As Accounting Supervisor at Barino Investments Limited, I was instrumental in launching and leading the Management Services department, a pivotal initiative that expanded our service portfolio to assume major business functions for our clients. This involved comprehensive oversight of accounting, tax compliance operations, asset management, revenue collection, and vendor management. I spearheaded efforts to enhance compliance, optimize revenue and expenditure, and drive strategic changes in line with evolving tax laws. My specialization lay in transforming companies' compliance structures, advocating for operational and strategic shifts to align with extant laws and mitigate tax exposure.Product Development: Instrumental in launching new service offerings that contributed to a 100% revenue growth;Process Optimization: Designed financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability of financial data and drive improved compliance by more than 70% for 5+ clients;Data Analysis & Transformation: Analyzed financial data for 5+ HNI clients, created financial reports, suggested tax reduction strategies, and extracted insights to drive improved compliance;Attention to Detail & Analysis: Uncovered $400k+ in tax credits through meticulous analysis of revenue data for a client;Leadership and Collaboration: Collaborated cross-functionally with 10+ internal and external accounting and tax teams to ensure compliance with tax regulations, develop strategic tax planning strategies, and identify opportunities for tax optimization and risk mitigation

Lagos

Strategic Planning & Risk Management: Identified and implemented strategies that prevented potential tax penalties exceeding $500k, resulting in significant savings;Accounting Management: Directed full-cycle accounting for the film company, influencing data-driven business decisions;Financial Advisory: Provided advisory services for film production contracts, optimizing financial outcomes, and mitigating tax exposure;Project Management: Managed financials for two theatrical releases, ensuring 100% tax compliance; Technical Adaptability: Spearheaded the company’s transition from N-GAAP to IFRS, aligning with global best practice and enhancing financial reporting;Process Development: Established robust accounting policies for the film production subsidiary, fortifying financial controls and achieving a 99% compliance rate.

• Database Management: Assisted in backend maintenance of ERP and accounting software, guaranteeing data accuracy and integrity.• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolved hardware and software issues, increasing system uptime and productivity.• Data Security: Managed staff login protocols, safeguarding sensitive data and deterring unauthorized access.• Collaboration: Partnered with senior IT staff and ERP vendors for system updates and feature integration.

Lagos

Data Analysis & Transformation: Leveraged advanced MS Excel functionalities including vlookup, pivot tables, data cleaning, and grouping to analyze vast payroll datasets for three major banks, each with staff numbers exceeding 5,000.Tax Compliance & Optimization: Reviewed year-end tax deductions for over 15,000 bank employees, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Identified discrepancies and provided strategic insights to reduce tax exposure, enhancing compliance rates.E-Commerce Financial Analytics: Scrutinized inventory costs and expenses for an e-commerce client using MS Excel, confirming accurate tax compliance and identifying areas for potential financial optimization.Client Management & Advising: Managed diverse client portfolios, liaising effectively to gather essential data and offer data-driven tax strategies. Built trusted relationships by offering actionable insights and advisory services on tax-related matters.

Master'S Degree, Data Science

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Certificate, Applied Data Science

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