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ATIKU ABUBAKAR DAUDA
Accountant
Edmonton
Summary
Diligent Accountant with solid background in managing financial records and transactions. Demonstrated ability to streamline accounting processes and support financial reporting with accuracy. Proven skills in data entry and reconciliation, consistently ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 10 years of experience handling finances for 3 locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Accountant
Federal Inland Revenue Service
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Coordinated improvement efforts and addressed performance issues, supporting executive management with strategic financial analysis and information management.
- Supported annual audit processes by preparing necessary schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors'' review.
- Working with different internal departments in establishing and facilitating interrelationships and collaboration with various external stakeholders, ensuring the seamless operation of financial and administrative functions which fosters teamwork and achieving common goals within the division.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Assistant Accountant
Federal Inland Revenue Service
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency by implementing new software solutions.
- Played key role in negotiating terms with vendors, leading to cost savings in procurement.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by analyzing expense reports and identifying overspend areas.
- Supported senior accountants in complex financial analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Bachelor of Accounting - undefined
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Invoice processing
- Accounts payable
- Financial statements
- Payroll processing
- Expense tracking
- Internal controls
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- MS office
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end documentation
Certification
Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 8 members in the preparation and presentation of annual accounts and reports
- Achieved 81% client satisfaction, and timely completion monthly returns with accuracy and efficiency.
Software
XERO
MS Office Suite
Interests
Reducing Alberta’s greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying its economy
Developing a strong network in support of innovation and economic development
Timeline
Accountant
Federal Inland Revenue Service
01.2019 - 05.2024
Assistant Accountant
Federal Inland Revenue Service
08.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Accounting - undefined
Master of Business Administration -
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