Aminat Lawal-Azeez ACA, FMVA
Chartered Accountant
Ibadan,Nigeria
Summary
Professional Summary
Dedicated finance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Finance Officer
Quest Oil Group
Lagos, Lagos
06.2020 - 05.2022
Finance Officer
Seedvest Microfinance Bank
Ibadan, Oyo
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Successfully contributed significantly to timely preparation of monthly management reports with accurate and adequate information required by management. Thus, contributed to overall business growth and development.
- Prepared Bank reconciliation on monthly basis and resolved any discrepancies between bank statements and company’s transactions. Thus, aid Finance Manager with adequate information for working capital management.
- Managed on-time preparation and submission of NDIC Insurance Premium and CBN monthly returns. Thereby, saved company from statutory penalties.
Chief Accountant
Springville International School
Abuja, Fct
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded and developed Fixed Asset Register, General Ledger, Performance Evaluation Budget, and Bin Card by using Microsoft Excel which enhance 100% easy periodic tracking of expenses, revenues, and assets.
- Managed and achieved 100% efficiency in some accounting functions including payroll activities, weekly audit of expenses and accurate recognition of all incomes.
- Designed template for preparation of monthly bank reconciliation, management reports, and monthly budget. Also, Resolved poor recordkeeping issues through implementation of specific controls processes.
Tax Officer
Niger State Internal Revenue
Minna, Niger
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted Tax managers in planning and execution of short-term and longer term goals and objectives.
- Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
- Prepared all federal and state income tax paperwork for extensions and returns.
- Met with taxpayers and Company representatives to address and resolve concerns.
Audit Trainee
Deen A Mosudi & Co Chartered Accountant
Abuja
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Worked hand-in-hand with Managing Partner of audit firm by computing, paying and filling of tax returns. Also, vouching of source documents, selection of samples for testing and participated in external audit assignments.
- Performed statutory audits, reviews, and due diligence engagements across financial and non-financial services industry in line with relevant standards, regulatory framework, and assertions which resulted in error-free financial reporting.
- Efficiently answered questions, resolved clients’ concerns by obtaining positive results following individual income tax audits.
- Liaised and built relationships with clients and other professionals to facilitate smooth business and working relationship. Thereby, contributing significantly to firm’s retainership engagements with clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
University of Abuja
Gwagwalada Abuja, Nigeria 04.2011 - 08.2015
Skills
Account Reconciliation
Financial administration
Process implementation
Financial analysis and reporting
Budget forecasting
Familiar with account coding
Revenue Generation
Business Development
Data Analysis
Financial Modelling
Financial Planning and Analysis
Certification
Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute
Timeline
Finance Officer
Quest Oil Group
06.2020 - 05.2022
Finance Officer
Seedvest Microfinance Bank
12.2018 - 05.2020
Chief Accountant
Springville International School
12.2017 - 11.2018
Tax Officer
Niger State Internal Revenue
05.2016 - 05.2017
Audit Trainee
Deen A Mosudi & Co Chartered Accountant
06.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
University of Abuja
04.2011 - 08.2015