KOFI BONSU
LANSDALE,PA
Summary
Meticulous Auditor with over 2 years of IT auditing experience. Strong organizational and analytical abilities. Unparalleled aptitude for mathematics and interpreting figures. Talented Auditor bringing 2 years in IT industry. Efficiency-driven and proactive with hardworking nature and strong attention to detail. Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Accomplished in making efficient recommendations for improvements. Knowledgeable of business and financial language. Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Advanced skills in software.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Auditor
Ezek Systems
Hyattsville, MD
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Managed internal controls and assessed risks of technology network by performing information system audits of each division.
- Conducted compliance audits of payments and receipts to determine compliance with state food and agriculture regulatory requirements.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
Tax Analyst
First Data Company
Maryland, MD
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory arenas for relevant tax issues and updated management to facilitate informed decisions.
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns to comply with corporate submission requirements.
- Maintained database of federal and state tax laws and regulations to promote uniform policy and procedural compliance.
- Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
- Advised internal partners on adherence to federal and state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
- Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
- Prepared all federal and state income tax paperwork for extensions and returns.
- Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
- Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
- Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
Education
Master of Science - IT Auditing And Cyber Security
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA08.2022
J.D. - LLB
University of London
United Kingdom08.2021
Master of Science - Taxation And Financial Planning
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2016
MBA - Financial Management
University of Hull
UK01.2007
Skills
- Tax Liabilities
- Extravagance and Fraud Detection
- Payroll Management
- Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Report Preparation
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Financial and Regulatory Consulting
- Personnel Recordkeeping Review
Timeline
IT Auditor
Ezek Systems
12.2019 - 12.2021
Tax Analyst
First Data Company
05.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - IT Auditing And Cyber Security
Temple University
J.D. - LLB
University of London
Master of Science - Taxation And Financial Planning
Widener University
MBA - Financial Management
University of Hull
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