Open To Work
Christiana Akinwale
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented with years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
The Canadian Soccer Association
Ottawa, ON
08.2022 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, ensuring timely payments and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
- Streamlined invoice approval processes, reducing processing time and improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained Junior staff on accounts payable procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and resolving disputes.
- Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Reduced late payment fees through timely and accurate invoice management.
- Supported audit processes, gathering necessary documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Achieved timely payment cycles, scheduling and executing payment runs according to supplier agreements.
- Reduced processing errors, implementing double-check system for all outgoing payments.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing an efficient filing system.
- Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
Accounting Clerk
Response Safety Security and Investigations
Ottawa, ON
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Managed bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues to maintain financial accuracy.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in employee compensation records.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to comprehensive reporting for management review.
- Supported audit preparations through meticulous documentation review and prompt response to auditor inquiries.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accountant
Divine Fortune Investment Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Led budget preparation and variance analysis to support strategic financial planning initiatives.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Internal Control Officer
Divine Fortune Investment Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted regular audits to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Played a critical role in safeguarding company assets by proactively identifying potential risks and taking appropriate measures to mitigate them before they could materialize into significant losses.
- Prepared and presented clear and concise audit reports and documentation.
- Analyzed financial data to detect anomalies, driving timely corrective actions when necessary.
- Reduced instances of fraud and error by establishing robust monitoring systems and ensuring strict adherence to company policies.
- Personally conducted ongoing reviews of all operating procedures.
- Assisted with progress reporting to management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Lagos
Nigeria2014
Diploma - Accounting
Yaba College of Technology
Nigeria2006
Diploma - Business Analysis
Canadian College of Business,Science & Technology
Toronto 03.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Month-End Reports
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Audit Preparation
- Ledger and Journal Entries
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Quickbooks
- Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics
Timeline
Diploma - Business Analysis
Canadian College of Business,Science & Technology
03.2023 - 04.2024
Accounts Payable Coordinator
The Canadian Soccer Association
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Response Safety Security and Investigations
11.2018 - 08.2022
Accountant
Divine Fortune Investment Limited
04.2014 - 12.2016
Internal Control Officer
Divine Fortune Investment Limited
01.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Lagos
Diploma - Accounting
Yaba College of Technology