DAYO P. OLOWURO, CPA
BRONX,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services for diverse business entities. Expertise in examining and analyzing accounting records and preparing financial statements. Strong organizational and analytical skills drive effective problem-solving and contribute to team success.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Dayo Olowuro, CPA
New York
01.2005 - Current
- Delivered diverse accounting and audit consulting engagements to help businesses optimize potential and ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations
- Performance and wrap-up of financial, operational, and compliance audits
- Work closely with management on budgets, programs and financial reporting
- Developed and assessed internal control systems to enhance management decision-making
- Examined and analyzed accounting records, preparing financial statements and related disclosures for accurate reporting
- Analysis of G/L and investigation and reconciliation of identifiable differences
- Preparation of organization and individual annual and fiscal tax returns – 1040, 1120, 1065 and 990
- Prepared schedules and reconciled accounts for FYE audit and closing
- Provided accounting, business, and consulting services to support organizational financial health.
Accounting Director
Harlem Congregation for Community Improvement
New York
11.2002 - 12.2004
- Developed and managed annual budget process including forecasting and variance analysis
- Developed and managed annual budget process, enhancing accuracy of forecasts and variance analysis
- Managed the accounting staff to ensure the efficacy of all functions and procedures
- Coordinated budget/forecast, collected, analyzed, and consolidated financial information, advising departments on data collection and analysis to drive informed decision-making
- Administered grants and contracts in strict compliance with contractual requirements, safeguarding organizational integrity and funding
- Contributed to mission of a non-profit organization
Senior Auditor/Accountant
Mitchell & Titus, LLP
New York
02.2000 - 11.2002
- Assumed responsibility for several concurrent audit engagements
- Supervised duty assignments and trained personnel on engagement processes
- Supervised the assignments of duties to, and the training of, personnel assigned to engagement
- Drafted management letters and coordinated partner review sessions to ensure compliance and address client concerns
- Experienced in Federal government compliance regulations, including OMB Circular A-133
- Communicated with client attorneys, creditors, and related parties to facilitate audit processes and resolve issues
- Worked at a large public accounting firm with multiple nationwide branches
Operator
Taxi Services Broker
New York, NY
03.1993 - 02.2000
- Coordinated taxi dispatch assignments, matching riders with available drivers efficiently.
- Coordinated taxi dispatch operations, assigning rides to available drivers with accurate timing.
- Managed call intake, captured passenger details, and confirmed trip requirements quickly.
- Monitored driver locations and adjusted assignments to maintain service coverage.
Lehman College, City University of New York
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Academic tutor of Accounting and Mathematics
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Lehman College, The City University of New York
01-1992
B.S. - Accounting
Bronx Community College, The City University of New York
The Bronx01-1987
Skills
- Microsoft Words, Excel, Quickbooks, ATB, FundEZ, ProSystem tax software, Superform, ATX, Gosystem
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Financial analysis
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Consultant
Dayo Olowuro, CPA
01.2005 - Current
Accounting Director
Harlem Congregation for Community Improvement
11.2002 - 12.2004
Senior Auditor/Accountant
Mitchell & Titus, LLP
02.2000 - 11.2002
Operator
Taxi Services Broker
03.1993 - 02.2000
Lehman College, City University of New York
01.1989 - 01.1992
B.S. - Accounting
Bronx Community College, The City University of New York
B.S. - Accounting
Lehman College, The City University of New York