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REJOICE ABODAKPI

Pearland

Summary

Results-oriented Accounting Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in driving financial performance and company growth. Expertise in financial statement preparation, analysis, forecasting, and cost control. Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills enhance team leadership and change management initiatives. Committed to achieving organizational goals and fostering collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeping & Payroll Department Manager

Bailes Bates & Associates
01.2026 - Current
  • Oversaw preparation of financial reports through data collection, analysis, and summarization using QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
  • Reviewed monthly and quarterly financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed sales tax return processing, ensuring timely compliance with regulations.
  • Supervised payroll processing and ensured adherence to best practices.
  • Prepared and reviewed adjusting journal entries for accurate financial representation.
  • Directed bookkeeping department projects to maintain progress and efficiency.
  • Assisted clients with onboarding and performed cleanup accounting tasks.
  • Facilitated workflow through daily email communication with team members and clients.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Reviewer - Temp Position

Southern Charmed Bookkeeping
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Evaluated client transactions for accurate categorization and reporting, enhancing compliance.
  • Maintained regular communication with customers during reviews, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction.
  • Delivered detailed reports summarizing findings from reviews and analyses, supporting informed decision-making.
  • Analyzed customer complaints and resolved issues promptly with effective solutions.

Financial Analyst - Contract/Temp Position

INEOS Olefins & Polymers
Alvin
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Documented month-end closing of mass balance in desk book, ensuring accuracy to support financial reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations through detailed and precise calculations.
  • Performed monthly calculations for payroll accruals to ensure timely processing.
  • Conducted inventory reconciliations to maintain accurate records and compliance.
  • Assisted with various departmental tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives.

Accounting Manager

Manticore Fuels
Midland
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Monitored cash flow and prepared bank reconciliations while managing accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure financial stability.
  • Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
  • Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw management of accounts receivable and payable, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
  • Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
  • Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to enhance cash flow management and support cost containment.
  • Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
  • Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to provide comprehensive financial information that informed decision making for management and stakeholders.
  • Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
  • Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
  • Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
  • Provided guidance on taxes such as income tax returns, sales tax returns.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.

Accounting Manager/Controller for North America

Cotecna Inspection Inc.
Kenner
01.2008 - 07.2019
  • Directed consolidation of US subsidiaries, resulting in tax savings of more than $7 million.
  • Enhanced accounting systems to meet evolving business requirements and improve operational efficiency.
  • Evaluated contracts with financial implications for company.
  • Managed treasury and cash operations by supervising bank activity reconciliation.
  • Generated monthly general ledger reconciliations for various business activities.
  • Planned budgets and authorized expenditures to manage fiscal procedures.
  • Collaborated with IT to implement Navision Dynamic and SAP systems.
  • Created purchase order system to monitor and verify expenditures.
  • Eliminated over $1 million in bad debts through improved financial oversight.
  • Ensured budget compliance while reducing consumable expenses by 15% annually.
  • Coordinated state-wide annual registration for foreign corporations.
  • Executed annual reviews of business license submissions.
  • Analyzed financial data for corporate income tax compliance across US and Canada annually.
  • Supervised Payroll Process and timely filing of payroll taxes.
  • Managed and administered employee benefits.
  • Accrued expenses accurately each month.
  • Oversaw intercompany billing for IT and various projects to guarantee timely payment.
  • Quarterly management of comprehensive balance sheet financial reporting.
  • Ensured accurate booking of US GAAP and IFRS adjustments.
  • Completed annual budget projections for the balance sheet spanning five years.
  • Completed quarterly budget reforecasts.
  • Collaborated with department heads to verify subcontractor costs.
  • Facilitated resolution of customer service challenges, securing contract renewals with multinational clients.
  • Enhanced internal controls to safeguard assets against accidental loss and fraud.
  • Executed annual financial consolidation across North American entities.
  • Performed Financial statement analysis.
  • Performed Cash forecasts monthly.
  • A billion-dollar, multinational Supply Chain Company - Kenner, Louisiana.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2003

Master of Science - Agribusiness

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

University of East London
Barking, Essex, England
05.1999

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Financial reporting
  • Tax compliance
  • Sales tax compliance
  • Accounting ledger maintenance
  • Bookkeeping skills
  • Accounting principles
  • Accounting procedures compliance
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Data analysis
  • Financial analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Project accounting oversight
  • Audit coordination
  • Year-end procedures
  • Workflow coordination
  • Employee benefits administration
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV proficiency
  • NetSuite proficiency
  • QuickBooks expertise
  • SAP and Salesforce familiarity
  • ERP implementation experience
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Operations management
  • Billcom utilization
  • NetSuite proficiency
  • QuickBooks expertise
  • Sage Intacct experience

Websites

Timeline

Bookkeeping & Payroll Department Manager

Bailes Bates & Associates
01.2026 - Current

Reviewer - Temp Position

Southern Charmed Bookkeeping
10.2025 - 12.2025

Financial Analyst - Contract/Temp Position

INEOS Olefins & Polymers
04.2024 - 10.2024

Accounting Manager

Manticore Fuels
11.2021 - 03.2024

Accounting Manager/Controller for North America

Cotecna Inspection Inc.
01.2008 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University

Master of Science - Agribusiness

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

University of East London

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