ABIODUN AKANMU
Summary
Banking professional with a deep passion for operational risk management, sanctions compliance, transactions monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Thrive in a cross-functional collaboration team and consistently achieving results in fast-paced environments. Known for adaptability and reliability, with keen eye for detail and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
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Work History
Branch Banker / RRT
PNC Bank
Myrtle Beach, SC
06 2024 - Current
- Conduct enhanced due dilligence and transactions monitoring.
- Review alerts and investigate suspicious financial acyivities.
- Collaborate with compliance team on regulatory reporting.
- Conversant with sanctions regulation in relation to OFAC regulations in the US.
- Provide cross-branch retail banking coverage as a Regional Resource Team (RRT) member, adapting quickly to varying operational workflows and ensuring seamless service continuity in high-demand environments.
- Engage clients through proactive needs assessments, recommending tailored banking solutions and driving referral and cross-selling opportunities to support branch growth and revenue objectives.
- Execute high-volume financial transactions-including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and check cashing-while maintaining strict adherence to operational controls, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Support overall branch performance by servicing accounts, resolving complex inquiries, and guiding customers in the use of digital banking platforms to improve efficiency and customer retention.
- Maintain operational integrity by balancing cash drawers, reconciling discrepancies, and processing night depository transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
Office Manager
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Surfside Beach, SC
11 2023 - 05 2024
- Prepared and filed individual tax returns for 100+ clients using ProFiler software, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Supported end-to-end tax preparation processes, assisting with documentation review, data entry, and return finalization during peak filing periods.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of taxpayer information in accordance with data privacy and ethical standards.
- Assisted with appointment scheduling, bookkeeping, and customer service functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Tax Assistant
Hope Tax Service
Staten Island,NY
11 2019 - 11 2023
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on tax laws and industry best practices.
- Worked closely with senior accountants to develop effective strategies for minimizing clients'' tax liabilities within legal boundaries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex tax returns accurately and efficiently.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
Media Project Manager
National Open University of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
01 2013 - 12 2019
- Coordinated internal and external communications across six states in the South-West region of Nigeria, supporting institutional outreach and public engagement initiatives.
- Managed large-scale media projects that contributed to student enrollment growth from approximately 70,000 to over 500,000 between 2013 and 2019.
- Created and edited institutional content, reports, and news bulletins for university publications and external media organizations.
- Facilitated community outreach and advocacy campaigns that expanded community study centers from 30 to over 100 locations nationwide.
- Managed NOUN Radio 105.9FM and related broadcast media projects in collaboration with an eight-member team, maintaining quality standards and supporting promotion of key initiatives, including the Education-in-Prison program recognized with the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (2018).
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
National Open University of Nigeria
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Ilorin
06.1999
Skills
- Banking product sales
- Cash handling and management
- Risk Management
- Transactions Monitoring
- Risk Assessment
- Sanctions Compliance
- Risk Monitoring and Reporting
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
Certification
- American Bankers Association-Operational Risk Management.
- American Bankers Association-Risk Management Framework
- Harvard University-Cybersecurity: Managing Risks in the Information Age
Timeline
Branch Banker / RRT
PNC Bank
06 2024 - Current
Office Manager
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
11 2023 - 05 2024
Tax Assistant
Hope Tax Service
11 2019 - 11 2023
Media Project Manager
National Open University of Nigeria
01 2013 - 12 2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Ilorin