WANMA M. YARO
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and error corrections. Proficient in bank and credit card reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable management, and financial statement preparation. Skilled in setting up first-time accounting systems and reconstructing incomplete records. Adept at fixed assets management, depreciation calculations, expense analysis, coding, and inventory reconciliation. Committed to enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency within organisations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit Associate (Bookkeeping & Accounting Exposure)
Ahmed Zakari & Co
05.2019 - 12.2025
- Reviewed client ledgers and financial statements to ensure accuracy.
- Identified mis-postings and prepared adjusting journal entries to maintain financial integrity.
- Performed reconciliations for bank accounts, cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Set up bookkeeping structures and workflows for new businesses, enhancing financial processes.
- Supported month-end and year-end financial statement preparation
Audit Trainee / Accounts Support
Ahmed Zakari & Co
07.2014 - 04.2019
- Investigated variances in AP, AR, expenses, and revenue accounts.
- Supported preparation of ledgers, journals, and reconciliations.
- Performed stock counts, cash counts, and assisted with audit schedules.
- Helped clients correct posting errors and rebuild financial records.
NYSC Accounts & Admin Officer
Development Initiative for African Women
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained petty cash, financial logs, and performed stock checks. Supported administrative and accounting documentation.
Education
B.A. (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University College Sedaya International (UCSI)
Skills
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Journal entries & error corrections
- Bank & credit card reconciliation
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Incomplete records reconstruction
- First-time accounting system setup
- Financial statement preparation
- Fixed assets & depreciation
- Expense analysis & coding
- Inventory reconciliation
EXPERIENCE
Gaduwa Estate Residents Association, Volunteer Accountant, 2023, Present, Managed cashbook updates, expense tracking, and reconciliations. Assisted in preparing periodic financial summaries.
Certification
- Student Member - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- QuickBooks Online Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning (2025)
Timeline
Audit Associate (Bookkeeping & Accounting Exposure)
Ahmed Zakari & Co
05.2019 - 12.2025
Audit Trainee / Accounts Support
Ahmed Zakari & Co
07.2014 - 04.2019
NYSC Accounts & Admin Officer
Development Initiative for African Women
01.2013 - 01.2014
B.A. (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University College Sedaya International (UCSI)