A dynamic and well-rounded legal and compliance professional with over 6 years valuable experience in varying corporate and commercial industries; oil & gas, power, construction, tobacco, food production and distribution, financial technology, power, US tax and real estate. A resourceful, adaptable individual with expertise in identifying potential risks and providing viable solutions to mitigate them. Proven ability to handle large-volume tasks while thinking critically, prioritizing, and executing action plans to achieve set goals.
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KIKELOMO (Kike) AKINOLA
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Moodys Private Client LLPCalgary, Alberta
Compliance Assistant (US Tax)
08.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Assumed responsibility for overseeing timely preparation of tax returns by accountants for a portfolio comprising 500 client files, following the transition from another legal assistant, a month prior to the filing deadline.
- Successfully managed the workload, meticulously meeting all client tax filing deadlines, or when necessary, diligently executed the process to secure filing deadline extensions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of up to 50 U.S Tax returns each quarter, meticulously evaluating their eligibility for the IRS voluntary disclosure programs and advising accordingly. This crucial step was undertaken to ascertain the most suitable program for clients prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), while concurrently ensuring strict adherence to IRS compliance standards
- Collaborated closely with and supported a team of US tax lawyers and the director of US tax, particularly on intricate cases, to formulate and present the most optimal solutions tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the client.
- Drafted engagement letters reviewed prior engagement letters ,finalized letters and advised clients accordingly.
- Advised clients on IRS notices and provided support to the US Lawyers in response to IRS notices ahead of regulatory deadlines.
- Methodically triaged a minimum of 100 emails on a weekly basis, effectively categorizing and addressing client inquiries in a timely manner and handling other office duties such as triaging phone calls.
- Conscientiously maintained and consistently updated client records across multiple platforms, including Workshare, CaseWare, NetDocuments, and I-Firm, to ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of essential client information.
- Worked alongside administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Olawoyin & Olawoyin Legal Practitioners &Consultants
Legal Associate (Regulatory Compliance)
09.2017 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Rendered regulatory pre-incorporation and post incorporation services (company incorporation, filing of annual returns, appointments and removal of directors, allotment, and increase in share capital).Prepared, submitted regulatory filings timely and advised clients on suitable business entities considering business objectives.
- Liaised with external stakeholders and government regulatory agencies such as Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), National Agency For Food And Drugs And Administration Control(NAFDAC), through phone interactions and in- person/virtual meetings on client's behalf.
- Prepared and completed over 100 corporate affairs forms and resolutions ("regulatory filings"), verified these documents for appropriateness and compliance with governing laws and regulations prior to filing with CAC.
- Significantly restructured, maintained, and routinely updated corporate records database (digitally and physically), to enhance accessibility to data and ultimately promote productivity.
- Efficiently oversaw maintenance of corporate books, drafting and disseminating notices for and scheduling company/board meetings, preparing comprehensive meeting agendas, and drafting requisite resolutions on behalf of various corporate clients in compliance with governing laws and regulations.
- Actively participated in company meetings, where responsibilities encompassed meticulous recording, transcription, and subsequent circulation of accurate meeting minutes of meeting in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Triaged incoming emails, calls, letters, legal documents, and all other correspondence with utmost confidentiality and responded accordingly in a timely and efficient manner
- Provided firm wide crucial support by conducting quarterly audits of over 40 cases for clients and circulated audit reports to auditors in prescribed timeline for annual regulatory filings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Interpreted extant regulatory rules or rule changes and communicated same to clients by drafting legal memoranda.
- Completed and reviewed pre -bills, invoices bi-weekly, retainer agreements, and led follow-up correspondence on pricing and operations with clients.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Conducted due diligence and prepared due diligence reports on behalf of clients in connection with M&A and other transactions, to identify potential regulatory and commercial risks involved in business undertakings, along with a stringent focus on ensuring strict compliance with prevailing laws and regulations and liaised with external stakeholders and government regulatory agencies where applicable
- Proactively, conducted detailed research on extant and evolving laws, policies, and regulations as well as drafted legal memoranda, interpreting and uniquely applying legislation in diverse areas of laws, such as: corporate, employment, criminal, family, property, civil and commercial law to keep clients up to date with changing laws.
Olawoyin&Olawoyin Legal Practitioners &Consultants
Legal Associate/Legal Assistant
09.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Reviewed about 10 files weekly, drafted legal documents, court processes, and insightful opinions within domains of civil and corporate law
- Collaborated closely with senior legal professionals to meticulously prepare for court proceedings and delivered comprehensive in-court assistance to bolster the legal team's endeavors
- Advocated on behalf of clients by representing clients in both state and federal high courts.
Ayo Olarenwaju & Co, Nigeria
Legal Counsel
03.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Scheduled, attended pre-trial meetings weekly in chambers with clients and represented clients in court
- Daily conducted thorough reviews of legal files, while drafting and meticulously proofreading legal documents and commercial agreements.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case
- Provided mentorship and guidance to law school summer externs, by assigning daily tasks and facilitating their understanding of legal issues and laws.
Detail Commercial SolicitorsLagos, Nigeria
Legal Assistant/Summer Legal Intern
06.2014 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Conducted legal research and analysis, collaborated and assisted lawyers in negotiating and drafting contracts in corporate and commercial law practice areas: Property Law, Power, Oil & Gas and Corporate Finance
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Assisted in organization of an oil and gas event of about 100 participants by compiling list of invitees, sending out invites, welcoming invitees and coordinating ushers accordingly.
Education
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Arts from Law Enforcement
09.2013 - 06.2015
University Overview
Evaluated by International Qualification Assessment Services (IQAS) as equivalent to the completion of a four-year professional university degree, including advanced standing
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology With Sociology
08.2008 - 05.2012
University Overview
Evaluated by International Qualification Assessment Services (IQAS) as equivalent to a four- year undergraduate degree programme
Skills
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLSundefined
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Nigeria - Barrister and Solicitor at Law of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (B.L) - November 2016 2
Timeline
Compliance Assistant (US Tax)
Moodys Private Client LLP
08.2022 - 10.2023
Legal Associate (Regulatory Compliance)
Olawoyin & Olawoyin Legal Practitioners &Consultants
09.2017 - 05.2022
Legal Associate/Legal Assistant
Olawoyin&Olawoyin Legal Practitioners &Consultants
09.2017 - 06.2020
Legal Counsel
Ayo Olarenwaju & Co
03.2017 - 07.2017
Legal Assistant/Summer Legal Intern
Detail Commercial Solicitors
06.2014 - 07.2014
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Arts from Law Enforcement
09.2013 - 06.2015
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology With Sociology
08.2008 - 05.2012
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