Issere Dossou Dowo
Reynoldsburg,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic accountant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Apt to adapt to any new environment. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the accounting and finance field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
JCPenney
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with daily accounting operations and general ledger maintenance to support accurate financial reporting
- Prepared and posted journal entries in compliance with accounting standards
- Supported the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections
- Reconciled expense accounts and ensured appropriate monthly accruals
- Identified process improvement opportunities and recommended solutions to enhance efficiency and controls
- Managed monthly accounting processes, reporting, and analysis, including balance sheet review
- Supported internal and external audit activities and responded to inquiries
- Provided timely and accurate financial information to management
- Ensured financial reporting compliance with GAAP and company policies
Inventory Control Specialist
JCPenney
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Conduct inventory audits to ensure accuracy across stock levels.
- Train new team members in inventory management procedures and software usage.
- Generate inventory reports to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement process improvements that reduce inventory discrepancies.
Senior Accountant / Auditor
Benaudit-Consultex, CPA. Baker Tilly France Member
Benin/Africa
02.2013 - 10.2018
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with OHADA
- Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies
- Support clients with bookkeeping and accounting software
- Assisted in planning and performing financial statement audits
- Test internal controls and evaluate control effectiveness
- Verify supporting documentation for revenues, expenses, and assets
- Perform substantive testing of accounts and transactions
- Executed audit procedures to evaluate financial statement accuracy and compliance with OHADA
- Assessed internal controls and identified control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions
- Analyzed financial transactions and account balances to detect inconsistencies and risks
- Prepared detailed audit workpapers supporting findings and conclusions
- Assisted in risk assessment and audit planning for multiple client engagements
- Investigated variances and resolved discrepancies through detailed account analysis
- Communicated with clients to gather documentation and explain audit adjustments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05.2024
Master of Science - Accounting And Auditing
University Pigier Benin
Benin/Africa06.2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Auditing
- Bookkeeping
- Tax preparation
- Accounting Software
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual French & English
Timeline
Accountant
JCPenney
01.2023 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
JCPenney
08.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant / Auditor
Benaudit-Consultex, CPA. Baker Tilly France Member
02.2013 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Columbus State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Master of Science - Accounting And Auditing
University Pigier Benin