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ABIODUN AKANMU

Houston,TX

Summary

Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Payable Specialist

Excell Financial Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Remote financial services provider
  • Contact: excellefinancialservices@gmail.com
  • Process Invoices on high volume basis 500+ invoices a week
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
  • Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
  • Communicating with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payment inquiries, and resolving any issues that may arise
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors is important for smooth transaction processing
  • Maintaining accurate records of accounts payable transactions, including invoices, payments, and correspondence with vendors
  • Resolve validated invoices that has pricing and coding issues
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, and payments, working closely with vendors
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any outstanding balances or discrepancies
  • Monitor aging transaction, provide notification and work with vendors to ensure timely resolution
  • Respond to assigned vendors emails and phone calls regarding payment status
  • Resolve vendor account placed on hold due to non-payment
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs
  • Process Expense and Travel report
  • Processes net Zero vendor invoices
  • Resolve Credit Memo issues
  • Process assigned discount vendors invoices
  • Remote financial services provider
  • Contact: excellefinancialservices@gmail.com
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.

Staff Accountant

Jordan Tempchin & Associates PC
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
  • Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Played key role in successful completion of annual audits by providing detailed documentation and explanations to auditors.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Delivery Driver

Uber, Lyft, Grub Hub, Spark
10.2015 - 10.2019
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Accountant/Payroll Manager

Dori Construction and Engineering Nigeria Limited
11.2006 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: Construction and engineering firm in Nigeria
  • Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation of various banks with the company-recovery to the company purse the erroneous misplacement of company deposits amounted to over N10m and other excess bank charges
  • Reviewing of different bank policies to determine the benefits to the company
  • Liaising with government officials on taxes issues
  • Preparation of monthly salaries and wages of staff and contract staff of close to 1,000 workers
  • Ensuring statutory monthly deductions are made to the government purse
  • Collaborated with the accounting team to ensure accurate expense reporting and allocation to sites.
  • Construction and engineering firm in Nigeria
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
  • Optimized cash flow management, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs without compromising investment opportunities.
  • Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 1000 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Managed a team of payroll specialists, providing training and guidance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.

Education

Higher National Diploma - ACCOUNTANCY

The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, OYO
01.1997

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • V-look up
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Entry
  • Process Improvements
  • Account reconciliation
  • Quickbooks
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Data entry
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Payroll processing
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Payroll administration
  • Internal controls
  • Electronic payments
  • GAAP principles
  • Tax compliance
  • Account reviewing
  • Microsoft office
  • Accounts payable
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll preparation and processing

Timeline

Account Payable Specialist

Excell Financial Services
01.2022 - Current

Staff Accountant

Jordan Tempchin & Associates PC
04.2021 - 01.2022

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2019 - 04.2021

Delivery Driver

Uber, Lyft, Grub Hub, Spark
10.2015 - 10.2019

Accountant/Payroll Manager

Dori Construction and Engineering Nigeria Limited
11.2006 - 06.2015

Higher National Diploma - ACCOUNTANCY

The Polytechnic Ibadan

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