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ABRAHAM KANHU
Chartered Accountant/Banker
IKOYI,LAGOS,LAGOS
Summary
A chartered Accountant with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Results-driven experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER /EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Zenith Bank plc
LAGOS, LAGOS
09.2017 - Current
- As a relationship manager, targeted new customers and maintained existing customer's relationship of the bank
- Increased the bank's profitability by growing deposit portfolio year on year
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate the risk of overages
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data, and forecasting information
- Identified and capitalized on system enhancement opportunities
- Located bottlenecks to simplify existing processes
- Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, critical programs, and special projects
- Performed banking, business, administration, and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Delivered comprehensive reports detailing account activity and progress towards established financial goals, increasing transparency and trust with clients.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal processes, leading to greater efficiency in relationship management tasks.
- Coordinated efforts between various departments such as sales, credit assessment, operations teams for smooth delivery of services to clients.
- Monitored financial markets closely to stay informed on industry trends, ensuring accurate advice and guidance for clients.
- Conducted regular reviews of clients'' financial profiles to ensure alignment with their risk tolerance, objectives, and investment strategies.
- Negotiated favorable terms on behalf of clients during complex transactions, maximizing profitability while minimizing potential risks.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
AUDIT INTERN
ISERHIENRHIEN SUNNY & CO
KADUNA, KADUNA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with 100% accuracy
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditor's workload
- Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve overpayments from clients
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets, and other related financial statements
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations
- Suggested key budgetary changes to increase company profits
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value-added suggestions for remediation
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with client details and tax return information
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets, and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports
- Worked with management at the project level to achieve expense plans.
ACCOUNT INTERN
NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE
ABUJA, KADUNA
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, legislation, and tax programs
- Worked with management at the project level to achieve expense plans
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits, and reconciled accounts
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with client details and tax return information
- Suggested key budgetary changes to increase company profits
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Provided valuable support during annual budgeting process through data analysis and forecasting assistance, enabling more strategic resource allocation decisions.
- Participated in monthly close procedures by reconciling general ledger accounts, leading to accurate financial reporting.
- Contributed to the successful completion of quarterly audits by providing thorough documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively on joint initiatives that impacted company finances.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Education
M.SC. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Accounting And Finance
KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY
KADUNA 12.2017 - 05.2021
B.SC. ACCOUNTING 2ND (CLASS HONOR LOWER DIVISION) - Accounting And Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOS
JOS 01.2008 - 05.2014
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SSCE) -
AIR FORCE MILITARY SCHOOL
JOS 09.2001 - 07.2007
Skills
Fast Learnerundefined
Certification
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Affiliations
- Member, Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of Nigeria (ICAN).
- Member Nigeria Institute Of Management (NIM).
- Student Member, International Professional Managers Association, Uk.
References
- Major General Zamani lekwot (rtd), No 25 Kinkino road, Ungwan rimi, Kaduna, Nigeria, 07037880988
- Mrs. Lois Auta Udonkanta Executive Director, Cedar Seed Foundation Grand-view Estate, Mabushi, Abuja, Nigeria, 07035106218
Interests
Timeline
M.SC. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Accounting And Finance
KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2017 - 05.2021
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER /EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Zenith Bank plc
09.2017 - Current
AUDIT INTERN
ISERHIENRHIEN SUNNY & CO
01.2015 - 01.2017
ACCOUNT INTERN
NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE
11.2014 - 10.2015
B.SC. ACCOUNTING 2ND (CLASS HONOR LOWER DIVISION) - Accounting And Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOS
01.2008 - 05.2014
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SSCE) -
AIR FORCE MILITARY SCHOOL
09.2001 - 07.2007
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