Shakirat Owoade
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with over a decade of experience in ensuring financial compliance in regulated industries, specifically construction, and possessing transferable skills applicable to the precious metals/mining sector. Proficient in PO-based invoice audits, month-end reconciliations, and vendor governance. Seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk role to utilize advanced organizational skills, ERP proficiency (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), and expertise in PO processing and analytical reconciliations to streamline financial workflows. Proactive and goal-oriented individual with exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and quick ability to learn and implement new skills. Dedicated to enhancing team success and contributing to organizational advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant & Customer Service Associate
7-Eleven
07.2022 - Current
- Process PO-based invoices and maintain inventory records with 99% accuracy, ensuring alignment with receiving documents
- Resolved vendor/customer inquiries swiftly, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Utilized electronic systems for transaction processing, ensuring compliance with financial protocols
Financial Coordinator & Account Payable
Adigcon Builders Ltd
01.2006 - 06.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable for high-value projects, ensuring compliance with rigid financial controls and audit-ready documentation, transferable to mining industry like jurisdictional regulations
- Fast-Paced - Managed AP for $500k+ projects with rotating deadlines prioritizing tasks to ensure zero late payments
- Streamlined PO workflows, reducing processing errors by 10% and improving payment turnaround by 12%
- Implemented Microsoft Dynamics integrations for invoice tracking and dispute resolution
- Utilized SAP for transaction processing, enforcing financial protocols and timely payments
- Month-end/year-end reconciliations – conducted detailed GL account reviews and vendor statement reconciliations to resolve discrepancies, a critical skill for precious metals Good Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) clearing and cost tracking
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partnered with procurement and site managers to verify Purchase Order (PO) accuracy against delivered materials (construction supplies) mirroring mining’s PO-to-invoicing matching for equipment/raw materials
- Process optimization – Reduced payment errors by 10% through standardized workflows, demonstrating adaptability to fast-paced environments with high invoice volumes
- Communication - Negotiated extended payment terms with 20+ vendors during cash flow constraints
Education
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Niagara College
12.2023
Certificate - Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing & ISO 9001
Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Leader Training Program
12.2024
BSc. Ed. - Accounting (WES Evaluated)
Olabisi Onabanjo University
08.2024
Certificate - Accounting (WES Evaluated)
St. Andrew’s College
08.2024
Certificate - International Business Management
Niagara College
12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Dynamics
- SAP ERP System
- Order Verification
- Account Payable
- Account Receivable
- Communication
- Reliability
- Invoice processing
- Inventory management
Personal Information
Title: Accounting Payable Specialist
Key Transferable Skills
Construction and mining both require strict adherence to regulatory payment terms, contract compliance, and audit trails., Resolved billing disputes with subcontractors/suppliers, akin to mining’s vendor compliance checks for metals sourcing., Monitored project budgets and payment schedules, similar to mining’s cost-per-ton or exploration expense tracking.
Languages
English
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant & Customer Service Associate
7-Eleven
07.2022 - Current
Financial Coordinator & Account Payable
Adigcon Builders Ltd
01.2006 - 06.2023
Certificate - Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing & ISO 9001
Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Leader Training Program
BSc. Ed. - Accounting (WES Evaluated)
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Certificate - Accounting (WES Evaluated)
St. Andrew’s College
Certificate - International Business Management
Niagara College
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Niagara College
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