Lydia Dekolo
Arlington,USA
Summary
An experienced financial professional seeking a full-time position in the financial industry. A Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), specialist in Suspicious Activity report (SARs) writing & review, KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, Fraud Investigation, Accounting, reliable, work well with others with effective communication skills, vast in Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Investigations for retail banking product and services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anti-Money Laundering Quality Assurance Advisor
Vaco/ USAA
San Antonio, TX
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Review Suspicious Activity Reports ("SAR") to ensure the form is completed appropriately, the narrative is thorough, and the appropriate levels of supporting documentation were obtained and maintained
- Completing independent end-to-end review of the underlying process and designed controls
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled
- Control laws and regulations to assess the quality of Suspicious Activity Reporting related to fraud activity
- Conducting trend analysis on AML errors to include deficiencies in the suspicious activity, account type, and geographic trends
- Providing regular feedback relating to quality assurance reviews to QA manager
- Manages quality assurance reviews of all functions related to AML and fraud monitoring including the handling of alerts generated by the Bank's AML system, case investigations, and Suspicious Activity Reports.
Lead Accountant
America’s Best Consulting Group & Tax Professionals
Arlington, Texas
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork and to customers
- Properly store and manage financial data and regularly review bookkeeping for accuracy
- Prepare and manage tax returns for individual, Business and Corporation
- Prepare financial documents, such as income statements and balance sheets
- Examine various types of materials, including financial statements, written documents and audio files that could be used as evidence for fraud cases.
Cahier/Accountant/Loan Advisor/Anti-Money Laundry Analyst
Chevron Credit Union
Lekki Lagos, Nigeria
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Cash handling, balancing of cash drawer, reviewed and process loan applications for management approval
- Reviewed suspicious activity reports (SAR) and alerts to ensure the forms is completed appropriately.
Senior Account Payable Analyst
Resource One Credit Union
Dallas
08.2023
- Verifies accuracy, completeness, and consistency of accounting information received
- Ensures accurate and timely payment of accounts payable vendors
- Processes and posts credits to corporate accounts
- Processes expense reports
- Posts, balances, and reconciles general ledger or subsidiary ledgers as assigned
- Generates reports as assigned
- Maintain, produce and file vendors’ 1099 tax information
- Serves as the senior assistant to accounting clerks and others within and outside the department as needed
- Works with vendors and/or departments to resolve common problems
- Assists Accounting Department personnel as needed
- Help with accounting projects, such as software conversions and new practices
- Keep management informed of area activities and any significant problems
- Attends and participates in meetings as required.
Education
BankWork$ Training Programme Certificate -
Dallas College
08.2023
Masters of Business Administration in Human Resources Management -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
03.2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (BSc Equivalent) -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
04.2009
Higher National Diploma: Chemical Engineering -
Federal Polytechnic Bida
07.2007
Certification
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), 2023
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Certification, 2023
- Licensed Financial Professional (General Lines Agent & Property & Casualty), 2021
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), In progress
Timeline
Senior Account Payable Analyst
Resource One Credit Union
08.2023
Anti-Money Laundering Quality Assurance Advisor
Vaco/ USAA
12.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Accountant
America’s Best Consulting Group & Tax Professionals
07.2021 - 12.2022
Cahier/Accountant/Loan Advisor/Anti-Money Laundry Analyst
Chevron Credit Union
11.2009 - 07.2016
BankWork$ Training Programme Certificate -
Dallas College
Masters of Business Administration in Human Resources Management -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (BSc Equivalent) -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Higher National Diploma: Chemical Engineering -
Federal Polytechnic Bida
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), 2023
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Certification, 2023
- Licensed Financial Professional (General Lines Agent & Property & Casualty), 2021
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), In progress