YAKUBU MUSA KAUTDAMA
FCT,ABUJA
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant with an MBA in Finance and over 32 years of work experience in various financial and administrative roles, including 29 years of service in the Nigerian Army. A results-driven individual with a forward-thinking approach centred on company success and competitive growth demonstrated in awards and honors gotten from building a successful career. A reliable professional with outstanding leadership and motivational skills, who has led numerous operations in high-pressure environments, and uses management techniques to execute plans.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Officer
Nigerian Army
1993.01 - 2022.11
Deputy Director Finance
DOAA, Army Headquarters Garrison
2012.01 - 2014.01
Ag Deputy Director of Finance
Army Headquarters
2011.01 - 2012.01
Financial Controller
Nigerian Army small Scale Drugs Manufacturing Unit Limited
2009.01 - 2011.01
Assistant Director of Finance and Account
Doctrine Command Minna
2007.01 - 2009.01
Inspector of Accounts
Nigerian Army
Lagos
2005.01 - 2007.01
Cashier
Armed Forces Command and Staff College
2003.01 - 2005.01
Finance Officer
Army, Military Secretary Army
2000.01 - 2003.01
Captain •Finance Officer
Nigerian Army School of Military Police, NASMP
1997.01 - 2000.01
Staff Officer
Nigerian Army Personnel Pay Office
1993.01 - 1997.01
Accountant
National Provident Fund
1992.07 - 1992.12
- Oversaw the National Provident Fund's financial operations, generated accurate financial reports, and kept thorough accounting records
- Coordination with external auditors in ensuring a 50% increase in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations
- Managed payroll processes, guaranteeing the timely and accurate payment of contributor salaries and benefits
- To maintain smooth financial operations, I worked with cross-functional teams that included investment managers and legal
- Supported decision-making and resource allocation by assisting in the formulation of yearly budgets and financial predictions
- Financial data was analyzed to provide insights to senior management, assisting with strategic planning and performance evaluation
- Internal controls were implemented and monitored to protect financial assets and prevent fraud.
Chartered Accountant
Adamawa State Ministry of Education
1991.03 - 1992.06
- Overseeing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, company management, operation management, and services for the ministry
- Establish accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in accordance with IFRS standards and requirements
- Daily cash functions such as account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and all forms of cash and banking reconciliations were completed
- Tax returns were prepared and filed, guaranteeing conformity with tax legislation and minimizing tax liability.
Chartered Accountant
National Primary School Management Board
1990.11 - 1992.02
- Collecting, analyzing, recording, and reporting the school's financial data
- Designed new spreadsheets to reflect income and expenses, which aided in the school's accounting data with 95% accuracy.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU
2005
B.Sc Hons - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Zaria, Kaduna State 1992.01 - 1992.03
Diploma - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU
1986
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping
- Invoicing
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Auditing
- Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
- Techniques:
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Variance Analysis
Certification
Force Service Star (FSS)-Nigerian Army Senior Militarily Honour
Meritorious Service Star (MSS)- Nigerian Army Senior Militarily Honour
Distinguish Service Star (DSS) -Nigerian Army Senior Militarily Honour
FIELD Command Medal (FCM): Having displayed exemplary leadership, provided the required administrative and operational directions, guidance, and motivation: Nigerian Army Senior Military Honour 2021
Affiliations
Certified National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNAN)
Institute of Business Diplomacy and Financial Management (FBDFM)
Institute of Cooperate Executives of Nigeria (FCEN)
Chartered Institute of public diplomacy and Management (FCIPDM)
Chartered Institute of Global Communication and Diplomacy (FCIGCD)
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (FICMA)
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Timeline
Deputy Director Finance
DOAA, Army Headquarters Garrison
2012.01 - 2014.01
Ag Deputy Director of Finance
Army Headquarters
2011.01 - 2012.01
Financial Controller
Nigerian Army small Scale Drugs Manufacturing Unit Limited
2009.01 - 2011.01
Assistant Director of Finance and Account
Doctrine Command Minna
2007.01 - 2009.01
Inspector of Accounts
Nigerian Army
2005.01 - 2007.01
Cashier
Armed Forces Command and Staff College
2003.01 - 2005.01
Finance Officer
Army, Military Secretary Army
2000.01 - 2003.01
Captain •Finance Officer
Nigerian Army School of Military Police, NASMP
1997.01 - 2000.01
Finance Officer
Nigerian Army
1993.01 - 2022.11
Staff Officer
Nigerian Army Personnel Pay Office
1993.01 - 1997.01
Accountant
National Provident Fund
1992.07 - 1992.12
B.Sc Hons - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
1992.01 - 1992.03
Chartered Accountant
Adamawa State Ministry of Education
1991.03 - 1992.06
Chartered Accountant
National Primary School Management Board
1990.11 - 1992.02
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU
Diploma - Accounting
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU