Abdul Lateef Zubairu Adesina
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Abdul Lateef Zubairu Adesina is a highly skilled professional with a strong focus on client service and communication. He has a proven track record of developing and maintaining excellent client relationships, supported by exceptional written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Currently pursuing the CPA exam, Abdul has met all necessary requirements for immediate licensure upon completion. With over 10 years of experience in public accounting and other relevant fields, Abdul possesses outstanding analytical, technical, and auditing abilities, including a deep understanding of GAGAS. He also has solid knowledge of FAR and cost accounting standards that govern accounting practices for measuring, allocating, and assigning costs to contracts with the United States. Abdul has provided professional assistance in audit, financial accounting, and asset valuation for various organizations, including the United States Air Force, NIST Department of Commerce, not-for-profit organizations, and private commercial entities. Throughout his career, Abdul has successfully executed all phases of the audit process, from planning and risk assessment to testing controls and reporting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Partner With Jabs Group
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed work performed by other team members as well as developed staff through performance evaluations, coaching, and meetings
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 200 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Assisted in advising clients on financial accounting and tax services including planning and research
- Responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable monitoring project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to manager
Auditor on short term contract
Department of Social Services
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinate with team members to review and document department financial records reports to determine the adequacy, accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and practices;
- Examine clients records to ensure authenticity and accuracy;
- Ensure adequate Grant funding are available to strives to promote individual well-being, stronger families and communities, to protect vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect, and review financial request to provide support for people in need to the aim to help them achieve and sustain independence
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Senior Auditor - Consulting
Kearney and Company
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared Management Letter Findings Tracker Microsoft (MS) Excel spreadsheet to track the remediation progress of audit findings identified within the Management Letter
- Regularly followed up with the applicable Point of Contacts (POC) for Management Letter findings and recommendations to confirm the recommendation matches their area of responsibility, to request a Plan of Action (POA), and assist, if needed, regarding remediation efforts
- Reviewed the Annual Performance Plan for personnel and identified internal reviews to be performed by the Internal Controls and Risk Management Division (ICRMD)
- Engaged in analysis of Outdated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Directives and the Analysis of Outside Employment/Voluntary Work
- Performed internal reviews consisting of holding an Entrance Conference with the applicable Process Owners to capture their processes, discuss the timeline of the review, and to answer any questions from the Process Owners
- Prepared a Process Narrative to document the identified process and call out the applicable key controls documented during the Entrance Conference and the applicable Directives and SOPs
- Compiled a Prepared by Client (PBC) listing of documents needed to perform internal control testing, performed internal control testing of the received documentation to validate the operating effectiveness and efficiency of the documented controls for each process
- Assisted in reviewing, updating, and formulating drafted Directives, SOPs, and standardized forms related to the various Programs
- Collaborated with clients in drafting directives and SOPs for the various Programs to ensure documentation is consistent with client's best practices
COVID 19 Task Force Coordinator - First Responder
DC Government/Frontline Community
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Take time off my auditing career and volunteered my service as a License Practical Nurse (LPN) to fight COVID 19 during the pandemic
- Collaborated with the District of Columbia government to ensure logistics are available
- Trained staff members on safety and directly cared for COVID 19 patients
Senior Auditor
BCA WatsonRice/Ernst & Young Global LLP
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed and supervised the day day-to-day execution of financial statement audits, risk identification and assessments, testing of controls and identification of control deficiency, and drafting of report for various federal agencies
- Researched technical accounting issues
- Conducted risk assessment, audit program/plans and internal audit reports for clients
- Identified performance improvement opportunities and assist with proposals
- Conducted client meetings including walkthroughs, interviews and briefings
- Updated senior managers and partners on work performed, identified audit issues and any unexpected delays
- Supervised audit associates and interns on engagements
- Provide accounting advisory support and research to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting standards
- Assisted with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filings for spin-offs, carve-outs, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings, and other acquisition filings for both domestic and cross-border transactions
Senior Staff Accountant
The Arthur Group
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Assisted in advising clients on financial accounting and tax services including planning and research
- Operated as part of a team to provide industry knowledge and experience to clients
- Prepared financial statements and tax returns to a variety of clients including partnerships and LLCs
- Built and managed relationships with client personnel
- Provide advisory support to IT projects related to internal controls and risk management;
- Working knowledge of COSO 2013, Internal Auditing Standards, Sarbanes Oxley, and risk assessment practices;
- Work closely with business and technology audit colleagues to ensure that key risks are identified and assessed in the program of audit coverage
- Participated in the District of Columbia CAFR audit
Lead Staff Accountant
Jabs Group
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Reviewed work performed by other team members as well as developed staff through performance evaluations, coaching, and meetings, Prepared reports of audit findings
- Built and maintained client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services
- Reviewed and evaluated the financial business processes and ensured compliance
- Collaborated on the development and implementation of new methods and subordinate training initiatives
- Analyzed variances and performed root cause analysis; Reviewed and evaluated financial risks, financial reporting and accounting transactions processes including controls in the entity
- Assisted in the process re-engineering of the banks systems;
- Built and maintained client relationships and identified opportunities for additional services; prepared reports;
- Analyzed operations, cost trends, revenues and expenses to create future projections; created audit workpapers;
- Performed walkthroughs and interviews to understand systems, and documented understanding using flowcharts;
- Performed internal audits and examinations of all the books, records, properties, securities and accounting procedures relating to banking activities at any time deemed appropriate;
Education
MSc - Accounting & Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD01.2021
BSc - Accounting & Supply Chain Management
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD01.2017
Business Administration -
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD01.2010
Skills
- Experience with CaseWare
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Proficient in MS Word
- PowerPoint Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
- Audit Framework Development
- Financial Statement Analysis
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Candidate
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Candidate
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Candidate
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, Prince George's Community College, Fall 2005 - Spring 2010
- Community Chair, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) University of Maryland Chapter, Fall 2012
- Study Abroad Scholarship, Italy and Germany, Summer 2013
- Hitachi Consulting Inspiration Summit Awardee, Among 25 students selected nationwide, Summer 2012
Yearsofexperience
12
Affiliations
- Student Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) London, England
Securityclearance
Secret Clearance
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Accountant
Partner With Jabs Group
12.2023 - Current
Auditor on short term contract
Department of Social Services
06.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Auditor - Consulting
Kearney and Company
08.2022 - 04.2023
COVID 19 Task Force Coordinator - First Responder
DC Government/Frontline Community
02.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Auditor
BCA WatsonRice/Ernst & Young Global LLP
05.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Staff Accountant
The Arthur Group
06.2014 - 05.2017
Lead Staff Accountant
Jabs Group
03.2011 - 06.2014
Business Administration -
Prince George's Community College
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Candidate
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Candidate
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Candidate
MSc - Accounting & Information Systems
University of Maryland Global Campus
BSc - Accounting & Supply Chain Management
University of Maryland College Park
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