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Bonaventure Okonkwo

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Reconciliation and Crypto Operations Specialist with over 3 years of experience managing financial and crypto asset reconciliation, exception analysis, and internal controls. Skilled in identifying discrepancies across trading platforms, banks, and ledgers using SQL and automated tools. Recognized for precision, ownership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Engineering, and Compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crypto Reconciliation Analyst

CIPHER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
REMOTE
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Managed daily reconciliations of crypto and fiat transactions across internal ledgers, wallets, and external platforms, with 99% accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved variances proactively, documented root causes, and improved transparency across reconciliation workflows.
  • Took ownership of improving reconciliation processes -automated reports, streamlined data validation, and enhanced tracking documentation.
  • Supported cross-functional initiatives to address operational breaks, and ensure timely issue resolution in fast-moving crypto environments.
  • Built alignment with external vendors and internal stakeholders, including Engineering and Audit, to ensure seamless communication and regulatory compliance.
  • Identified and mitigated risk exposure by tightening operational controls, and working closely with Product Ops to scale reconciliation workflows.

Reconciliation Coordinator

myforexfunds
REMOTE
12.2020 - 11.2023
  • Led daily reconciliation of multi-currency transactions across banks, payment gateways, and internal systems—ensured end-to-end accuracy and compliance.
  • Investigated transactional variances, documented resolution steps, and worked cross-functionally to minimize recurrence.
  • Partnered with Finance, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure that reconciliation and reporting adhered to regulatory and audit standards.
  • I took the initiative to identify weaknesses in reconciliation workflows and proposed scalable improvements that increased efficiency by 35%.
  • Supported internal and external audit processes by preparing clean reports, clear documentation, and control evidence.
  • Contributed to cross-team reconciliation projects, serving as a reliable point of contact for risk reviews, operational checks, and post-mortems.
  • Built strong working relationships across departments to align key processes, and ensure smooth delivery of stakeholder requirements.

Skills

  • Reconciliation expertise
  • Crypto knowledge
  • Data analysis and SQL
  • Strong communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-team communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Project management

Certification

  • SQL for Business Analysts – Coursera
  • Crypto Asset Operations Fundamentals
  • Advanced Excel for Finance
  • Continuous self-learning in internal controls, compliance, and data automation

Accomplishments

  • Resolved over 1,500 crypto and fiat transaction discrepancies with a 99.5% accuracy rate
  • Reduced reconciliation error rates by 40% through SQL-powered variance tracking and root-cause fixes
  • Cut manual reconciliation time by 50% through automation and workflow improvements
  • Strengthened internal controls and audit readiness with clear escalation paths and thorough documentation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Crypto Reconciliation Analyst

CIPHER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
11.2023 - 04.2025

Reconciliation Coordinator

myforexfunds
12.2020 - 11.2023
Bonaventure Okonkwo