Olusola Oluwatayo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly detail-oriented accountant/Auditor with experience in QuickBooks and managing accounts receivable. Skilled in Excel, Hyperion, and MS Office Suite. Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong oral and written communication skills. I have a proven track record of working both independently and collaboratively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Supervisor
LKB Accounting and Tax Services
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all accounting transactions
- Processing and reconciling accounts receivable and payable – including key account management
- Processing and reconciling cash and bank items
- Provide day to day support for all month and year end requirements
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
- Preparing all Balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets
- Manage payroll
- Manage Affiliate Commissions Program
- Responsible for maintaining and communicating weekly/monthly metrics
- Responsible for developing and maintaining their QuickBooks Enterprise software
- Organization will be transitioning to a stronger ERP system
- Maintain internal control and safeguards to mitigate risks
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep leadership abreast of the company’s financial status
- Responsible for inventory management – maintaining accurate inventory, including assemblies and work in progress, and monitoring par levels
- Responsible for managing dealer credit limits and compliance with company policy
- Comply with all local, state, and federal tax filings and reporting requirements with CLA Tax Department
- Implement and/or improve policies and procedures.
Audit Supervisor
Entrust Financial Services
Garland Texas
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Lead complex audits of varied scale, working independently to perform complex analyses to identify risks and weaknesses in business processes and control systems, and develop solutions based on research and technical skills, working with multiple data sources to develop new capabilities, identify issues and create solutions
- Verify contractual compliance by designing, conducting, and performing analyses with disparate data and multifaceted contract terms
- Perform research using various systems, databases, and technologies to verify compliance
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls
- Design and create charts, graphs, tables, and reports to support recommendations; and present recommendations to management and assist negotiating resolutions
- Communicate non-compliance issues, recommendations to stakeholders through creation of clear, concise, and organized communications considering the audience’s specific needs
- Act as a resource by providing guidance, training, and/or mentorship to other team members
- Adhere to Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) for all aspects of audit projects
- Anticipate and address management needs by capturing, summarizing, and providing information to leaders while maintaining and improving the quality of relationships with audited personnel.
Audit and Compliance Manager
First City Monument Bank Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2008 - 12.2015
- Reviewed and validated investigations to ensure that research and analyses comply with procedures requirements and all conclusions are well written and supported by research and analyses
- PTR reviews are completed with the specified review period
- Provided subject matter expertise, as needed on investigation, research processes as well as applications and tools used to support the investigation process
- Provided subject matter expertise of AML analysis and recommendations for the Relationship Managers, BSU and local/regional compliance
- Performed peer-reviews for AML /KYC and independently validated processes on recurring basis to proactively identify risks and control opportunities
- Identification of unusual patterns that require further action / recommendations
- Drive constant audit readiness activities across the AML /KYC lifecycle.
Audit Supervisor
Deloitte
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1996 - 11.2008
- Lead engagement teams on audit of financial statements and internal controls of companies
- Assessed engagement risk and planned engagements to focus on clients' needs and expectations and specific identified risk, where applicable
- Ensured implementation of the audit plans
- Ensured performance standards are communicated and understood by the assigned staff
- Documented evidence of understanding the clients' businesses and needs and identified opportunities to add value
- Reviewed design and operating effectiveness of controls
- Ensured completion of audit assignments within agreed timescales and budgets
- Drafted statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and GAAP
- Meets regularly with both Internal Audit and client management throughout projects to discuss project status and specific issues identified
- Reviewed work papers to ensure that work performed is complete, properly documented, and conclusions reached are adequately supported
- Carried out primary review of the audit work papers and discussed points raised with team members and clients' management
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, internal control theory, fraud indicators and investigative techniques
- Performs other duties as requested.
Education
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) -
04.2022
Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
05.2006
BSC Economics -
01.1994
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use basic office equipment
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Effective critical thinking skills in one-on-one interactions and group situations
- Proficient with all aspects of accounting principles
- Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills
Timeline
Account Supervisor
LKB Accounting and Tax Services
02.2023 - Current
Audit Supervisor
Entrust Financial Services
09.2017 - 12.2022
Audit and Compliance Manager
First City Monument Bank Limited
11.2008 - 12.2015
Audit Supervisor
Deloitte
09.1996 - 11.2008