Oliver A. Nkwenti
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inventory Control
Amazon Fulfilment
Joliet, IL.
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Delegated and distributed work based on data to maximize time and hit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Generated and distributed daily reports to management.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
BUSINESS MANAGER
American School of Douala
06.2011 - 01.2018
- Accurately documents all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and including line of credit
- Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Improved business profits through innovative cost containment and revenue generation techniques.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Analyzed expenses and revenue to project future trends
- Organized financial data and completed reports detailing key Metrics (Financial Reports)
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement
- Identified causes of revenue loss and implemented organizational techniques that produced profitability over 10% for first time
- Work with external auditors to come out with annual audited accounts for institution
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Oversaw and improved deliveries through proactive coordination of daily operations
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE LECTURER
National Polytechnic
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning of 250 students.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Amity Bank Cameroon PLC
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 20 employees.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 50 employees.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Accomplished 10% reduction in expenses by streamlining operations
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
ACCOUNTANT/Management Information Officer
Community Credit Company PLC, Financial
03.2003 - 04.2005
- Supporting monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledgers
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Education
Associate of Science -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Baltimore, MD 07.2020 - 08.2023
MBA -
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu 09.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
Enugu 09.1992 - 06.1998
Professional Certificate in Financial Accounting for Corporations (USMx through edx - undefined
Technology Capabilities Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Power point, Access, Word)Proven Knowledge in Excel and other Microsoft applications. continued… - undefined
Skills
Computer tracking
Cycle counting
Cost control and tracking
Budget control
Budget planning
Account reconciliation specialist
Financial Management
Bookkeeping
Fiscal budgeting knowledge
Cash Flow analysis
Financial statements expertise
Timeline
Associate of Science -
University of Maryland Global Campus
07.2020 - 08.2023
Inventory Control
Amazon Fulfilment
09.2018 - 02.2023
BUSINESS MANAGER
American School of Douala
06.2011 - 01.2018
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE LECTURER
National Polytechnic
01.2010 - 01.2011
MBA -
University of Nigeria Nsukka
09.2008 - 09.2010
ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Amity Bank Cameroon PLC
04.2005 - 05.2008
ACCOUNTANT/Management Information Officer
Community Credit Company PLC, Financial
03.2003 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - ACCOUNTING
09.1992 - 06.1998