Rilwanu Usman, Bsc, Amnim, Aca. Email and Phone Number

 I currently lead and manage a team of Three (3) members in the tax audit unit in overseeing and carrying out task audit exercise both for Federal and State Government, Desk review exercise, VAT & WHT Monitoring exercise, Stamp duty, etc. and attending several reconciliation meetings for clients. I currently manage tax audit exercise of over 25 clients of which I was able to Save over ₦4.6 Billion for the clients ranging from different industry such as financial services companies’ oil and gas, health sector, manufacturing sector and engineering sector, legal sector, Real estate companies, Logistics companies, professional and consultancy firms, Logistics companies etc. Running Audit, Review and Compilation engagements for clients, prepare corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns and demonstrate knowledge and experience with compilations and reviews. I carry out task based on the liabilities given to clients and clearly help in determining taxable income, applicable tax deductions, and non-taxable expenses for the clients. Applying federal and state tax laws and regulations to auditing procedures for clients so that they will not be exposed to huge amounts of liabilities. Helping clients in evaluating tax refunds, collecting delinquent taxes, and filing of all relevant tax returns such as PAYE etc. Compiling and presenting detailed tax audit reports to financial managers, clients and to my line manager. Making recommendations and establishing best practices in tax management for client  Overseeing the implementation of tax audit recommendations. Keeping informed of tax laws and regulations, as well as auditing practices Monthly Filing of VAT/WHT for clients Preparing Tax management reports for clients on monthly basis Successfully carry out the computation of company income tax and filing of annual return for clients

▪ As the Head of finance I successfully Lead a Team to oversee, Coordinate, and supervised one of the biggest client under the department client portfolios and also overseeing the client monthly transactions for VAT/WHT compliance as well as all Financial related Transactions for the Client without exposing the client to late returns penalty ▪ I carry out Payroll review and payment processing for the client.▪ Provided support for the clients in managing and complying on tax and audit matters.▪ I Ensure all transactions of the client achieved maximum support documentation process before payment are made.▪ Collaborate with my Senior Associate and successfully filed and generated TCC for the client assigned to me.▪ I Prepare schedules for Pension, NHF, ITF, NSITF. Process and make payment for all statutory deductions on a Monthly basis.▪ Collaborated with my Senior Associate in developing tax planning strategies that align with clients' financial goals and objectives. ▪ Monitoring client petty cash management and ensuring all vouchers pass through the approval process.▪ Developing the chart of account for all expenses and assigning fund/projects codes▪ I Prepare the Monthly Management Account for Client.▪ Prepare the Management Account on Power point Format and Present to the client Board on Monthly Basis.

▪ As a Tax consultant, working with my team, we were able to secure a savings of more than NGN7 billion for a client during an additional assessment by the State Internal Revenue Service. This success was achieved by effectively managing and representing the client during the back duty assessment. ▪ I recommend new strategies based on new taxation laws on the local, state, or federal level for clients.▪ Conducted statutory audit for more than 5 companies, which resulted in generating more than N5 Million in revenue for my firm. ▪ Created an audit plan and set of procedures for my firm that is still being utilized to this day. ▪ Contributed to the successful timely filing of the firm’s clients Returns (PAYE, CIT, VAT and WHT) and suggested necessary changes to technical accounting areas within the clients’ organization. Also managed relationships with various governmental agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service and Internal Revenue Service to facilitate and increase regulatory compliance for the firm’s clients. ▪ Possess a diverse and comprehensive understanding of various types of taxes, such as personal income tax, companies’income tax, capital gain tax, value-added tax, and withholding tax. Additionally, I am well- versed in the changes and updates made to the finance acts in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.▪ Consulting with clients, reviewing their tax information, and responding to questions and concerns

▪ Actively collaborated with the company’s audit team to resolve client issues within an appreciable time frame. ▪ Filing of tax returns on behalf of clients. ▪ Involved in clients annual inventory taking for statutory audit purpose. ▪ Prepared various tax computation and analysis which includes CIT, CGT, PAYE, VAT, WHT and other related employees tax reports on behalf of client and filed appropriately with the relevant Tax Authority. ▪ Performed financial analysis using financial and non-financial ratios. ▪ Involved in a team to set up tax and accounting unit for startup tech-company, through batch data processing using accounting applications which led to NGN500,000 in savings from tax penalty for the client. ▪ Involved in reconciliation of statutory audit report with clients.▪ Preparing clients management report and financial statements.