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UMAR HAMZA BASHIR
Senior Accountant
No. 16 Aliko Dangote Street, Dantata Estate Kubwa, Abuja,Federal Capital Territory
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Accountant
National Judicial Institute
Abuja , Federal Capital Territory
11.2018 - Current
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
Accountant II
BAB Global Concepts, Nguroje
Nguroje , Taraba State
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Classroom Teacher
National Youth Service Corps, Corper
Madalla , Niger State
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Used Software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented new Type technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter Number%.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Instructed groups of up to Number students and provided individual support.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over Number students.
Education
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Pilot Special Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2002
Senior School Certificate -
Supreme International College
06.2002 - 06.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Nigeria Defense Academy
Kaduna 07.2021 - Current
B.sc - Accountancy
Modibbo Adama University of Technology
03.2010 - 10.2015
Skills
GAAP proficiency
Expertise in [Software]
Financial statement review
Expense tracking
Account updates
General ledger accounting
Recordkeeping
Database administration
Biweekly payroll
Budget Analysis
Calculating liabilities
Financial Management
Accounting principles
Business Law understanding
Cash Flow analysis
[Industry] best practices
Financial records review
Cost savings options
Debt management
Annual reports
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
Profits and losses tracking
Forecasting
Bookkeeping
Risk mitigation strategies
Account reconciliation specialist
Tax accounting specialization
Account reconciliation processes
SAP expertise
Certification
ANAN - Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Interests
Traveling
Meeting people
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
Nigeria Defense Academy
07.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
National Judicial Institute
11.2018 - Current
Accountant II
BAB Global Concepts, Nguroje
05.2017 - 10.2018
Classroom Teacher
National Youth Service Corps, Corper
04.2016 - 04.2017
B.sc - Accountancy
Modibbo Adama University of Technology
03.2010 - 10.2015
Senior School Certificate -
Supreme International College
06.2002 - 06.2008
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Pilot Special Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2002