Aminu Yahaya
No. 6 Adzope Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja
Summary
A Chartered Accountant and Well-qualified financial systems personnel offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer
TAJBank Limited
Abuja
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Head, Operations and Cash Management
TAJBank Limited
Abuja
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed staffing levels to provide optimal support for cash register operations.
- Answered customer questions and helped find specific items.
- Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Led cashiers and associates in providing thoughtful customer service.
- Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
- Received and processed customer payments.
- Reconciled daily totals to maintain balanced and compliant ledgers.
Branch Operations Manager
Jaiz Bank Plc
Abuja
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained branch files for major accounts, investments and employees.
- Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
- Set up and supervised cash shipments.
- Performed monthly compliance checks.
- Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendation.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Completed daily Bank Secrecy Act reports.
Funds Transfer Specialist
Jaiz Bank Plc
Abuja
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Complied with established policies and performed bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, billing and profit and loss statements for over 50 clients.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Handled over 200 employee payroll and other day-to-day financial transactions while maintaining long-term goals.
Customer Service Cashier
Jaiz Bank Plc
Abuja
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
University Of Abuja
Abuja, NigeriaSkills
- Proactive and Focused
- General Ledger Accounting
- Operational Reporting
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Financial Management and Reporting
- GAAP
- Word Processing
- Customer Feedback
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Quarterly Reviews
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
- (ACA)Associate Chartered Accountant, The Institute Of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria- May 2019
- Professional Conduct and Ethics Certification, Chartered Institute of Bankers -October 2021
- Certificate of Achievement, Core Banking Application Upgrade Project. Jaiz Bank Plc.
- Certificate of Participation- Project Management Training. Bratim Consulting.
Interests
Travelling
Problem-Solving
Swimming
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Finance Officer
TAJBank Limited
07.2020 - 10.2021
Head, Operations and Cash Management
TAJBank Limited
08.2019 - 07.2020
Branch Operations Manager
Jaiz Bank Plc
08.2017 - 08.2019
Funds Transfer Specialist
Jaiz Bank Plc
12.2015 - 08.2017
Customer Service Cashier
Jaiz Bank Plc
05.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
University Of Abuja
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