Nansah Dakat
Accountant
Lagos
Summary
A seasoned Chartered Accountant with a multi-disciplinary experience spanning over 26 years and in diverse industries. With major roles in Banking, Auditing and Investigations, Procurement, Finance and eventually Corporate security.
Rational Financial Analyst with many years of experience enhancing operations for organizations through financial information systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Lead Senior Accountant
Beeven Spectrum Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Analysis of Commodities and Currencies for trading strategies, resulting in 48% ROI in first 3 months
- Strategy formulation, execution and measurement for young alternative finance management company
- Human capital development and management of 8 young professionals.
- Managing regulatory compliance and reporting in complex financial set up.
- General corporate management and leadership
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls, and achieve over 80% accuracy in predictions
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Participated in internal audits regarding quality management system.
Senior Accounting Specialist
ExxonMobil
Lagos
03.2002 - 12.2018
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system (SAP) through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Security Management through participation in weekly Security management and strategy sessions as sub unit head for finance and accounting.
- Investigations into various company infractions, resulting in plugging loopholes and saving company 50 millions dollars per year in fraudulent expenses
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
Senior Executive, Operations Banking
Zenith Bank PLC
Jos
01.2001 - 02.2002
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps and strategic business plans.
- Fostered new business through initiating communications with prospective clients via phone and email .
- Treasury Management, Cash Vault Management,
- Front Office Supervision
Audit Trainee
Pannell Kerr Forster & Co
Jos
01.1996 - 12.2000
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as Trial balances,P&L , expense schedules etc,
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning
- Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures
- Reviewed clients' systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud
- Prepared financial reports and other documentation to support licensed auditor's opinions
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
• Federal Polytechnic,
Bauchi, Nigeria 09.1997 - 12.1999
Ordinary National Diploma - Accountancy
Plateau State Polytechnic
Barkin Ladi, Nigeria 09.1991 - 12.1994
Skills
Team leadership and direction
undefinedCertification
Associate Chartered Accountant
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
Lead Senior Accountant
Beeven Spectrum Nigeria Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Associate Chartered Arbitrator
07-2007
Senior Accounting Specialist
ExxonMobil
03.2002 - 12.2018
Associate Chartered Accountant
10-2001
Senior Executive, Operations Banking
Zenith Bank PLC
01.2001 - 02.2002
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
• Federal Polytechnic,
09.1997 - 12.1999
Audit Trainee
Pannell Kerr Forster & Co
01.1996 - 12.2000
Ordinary National Diploma - Accountancy
Plateau State Polytechnic
09.1991 - 12.1994
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