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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

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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

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

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