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ALIU ETU

SASKATOON,SK

Summary

Result-driven and resourceful tax executive with extensive experience in tax accounting, check, supervision and consulting. Demonstrated admirable record of managing tax compliance, building tax remittance strategies using electronic tax filing system resulting in reduced annual tax liability by over $500000 annually. Spectacular soft skills in strong leadership, training and development, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication and negotiation. Results-drIven train conductor experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Driven and resourceful administrative professional 13 years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Reliable Executive Administrative Assistant with focused attention on detail, accuracy and business impact. Keeps reports and communications well organized. Expertise in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks software. Results-driven Manager Tax experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Tax

Federal Inland Revenue Service
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Manage a regional team of about 45 employees at tax operation processes and collaborate with finance unit to review statutory financial records of tax payers and foreigners generating over $1.2 million annually
  • Ensure 99% compliance by reviewing government tax policies to ensure they are effectively communicated to stake holders improving accounting and taxation
  • Develop detailed audit reports, set up committees, and issue directives to subordinates while liaising with directorate on administrative decisions
  • Reduce double taxation by effectively managing tax remittances of foreigners in collaboration with finance teams
  • Improve staff efficacy through periodical training of staff on new policies, finance bill, tax laws, updates in tax management systems like Telnet, McKensie and Tax Promax solutions for effective service delivery
  • Collaborate with directors and senior executives to ensure fraud detection at the banking sector by investigating tax frauds, collecting and interpreting statistical data leading to 65% improvement in debt recovery.
  • Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.
  • Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Tax Inspector

Federal Inland Revenue Service
09.2010 - 12.2017
  • Spearheaded quality control of taxpayers audited financial statements to ensure 99% compliance to tax laws, accounting standards and principles
  • Maintained smooth running of tax system through prompt upload of additional, amended assessment to Integrated Tax System (ITAS)
  • Improved transparency and accountability in taxation by examining and analysing journal and ledger entries and bank statement
  • Increased compliance and generated up to 50% revenue in the tax year by issuing query letters to defaulting taxpayers
  • Reviewed taxpayers’ files periodically and provided administrative assessment of add back and undisclosed income, reducing tax evasion by 50%
  • Provided excellent customer service and by issuing tax clearance certificates and generating revenue receipts utilizing Telnet designated network for corporate web portal and customer distribution.

Account Officer

Anchoria Investment and Securities
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Organized and prepared confirmation of client’s balances with Central Security Clearing System (CSCS) on stock related matters
  • Accurately verified assets sold for payment and scheduled payments on stocks for clients
  • Ensured accurate financial record for organization using Global Stock management systems
  • Generated 40% increase in profit through sales and marketing of financial products, such as shares, bonds and portfolio management
  • Improved accountability in financial system by conducting accurate arithmetic checks and balances
  • Detected fraudulent payments through proper management of company’s financial records reducing loss by 30%.

Education

2021

MBA - Management Technology

Federal University of Technology Owerri
2020

BSc - Banking and Finance

Ambrose Alli University
2007

Skills

  • Strong organisational skill and time management skills
  • Strong team player at any level in relation to human being
  • Proficiency in the use of integrated tax systems for arithmetic checks and tax returns
  • Adaptation of global tax practices including McKensie accounting system
  • Adequate knowledge of electronic taxing solutions eg TaxPromax Solution, Amanda Tax system and Telnet for effective taxing system
  • Risk analysis skills ensuring effective tax management for clients and other agencies
  • Tax fraud detection strategies identifying the various patterns of tax frauds
  • Effective leadership and team management allowing for supervision of a team with 50 employees
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills resolving conflicts between clients, Corporate and the government agencies
  • Knowledge of international tax treatise to prevent tax duplication
  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Budget Analysis, Risk Profiling, Individual Tax Preparation, Policy Development and Implementation, Investment Product Marketing, International Tax, Excellent Interpersonal communication, Audit Procedures and Techniques, Conflict Troubleshooting and Resolution
  • Tax Computing
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Accounting Records
  • Global Tax Coordination
  • Understanding of Applicable Laws
  • Market Condition Analysis
  • Equity and Debt
  • Coordinate Training
  • Accounting Cycle
  • Customer Interaction

Accomplishments

  • Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services, 2023
  • Solution Architect, Amazon Web Services, 2023
  • Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
  • Graduate Member (NIM), Nigeria Institute of Management
  • RESEARCH PROJECTS
  • Credit Management in the Banking Industries: A case study of Union Bank Plc, Effurun-Warri Delta State, Nigeria, 2006
  • Effects of Tax Revenue Sources on Government expenditure Financing in Nigeria, 2018.

Additional Information

  • Successfully led team in Risk analysis, tax audit reducing tax evasion and fraud by 70% in annually. Developed an electronic custom tax filing and compliance blueprint between the agency and banking sector, reducing fund reversal fraud by 80%. Achieved annual revenue returns to over $1.2 million tax returns annually using global tax practices. Positively ensured timely resolution of conflict between clients and agency within 48 hours preventing potential financial loss and non-compliance by clients.

Timeline

Manager Tax

Federal Inland Revenue Service
01.2018 - 03.2023

Tax Inspector

Federal Inland Revenue Service
09.2010 - 12.2017

Account Officer

Anchoria Investment and Securities
03.2008 - 02.2009

MBA - Management Technology

Federal University of Technology Owerri

BSc - Banking and Finance

Ambrose Alli University

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