Oluremi Coker
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Ondo State Government
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
11.2019 - Current
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying informed about changes and filing all required forms accurately and promptly.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Good knowledge of Ms Excel and Ms words.
Inspector of Tax
Ondo State Government
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Enhanced tax compliance by conducting thorough audits and investigations on taxpayers'' financial records.
- Identified tax evasion cases through meticulous examination of various financial documents, leading to the recovery of unpaid taxes.
- Collaborated with legal teams to prosecute tax fraud offenders successfully, promoting a culture of transparency and honesty among taxpayers.
- Streamlined the tax inspection process by implementing efficient procedures and utilizing advanced technology for data analysis.
- Assisted taxpayers in understanding their obligations and rights, resulting in improved voluntary compliance rates.
- Conducted informative seminars to educate taxpayers on relevant tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
- Provided consistent support to team members during complex audits, ensuring accurate assessments and timely resolutions of issues.
- Investigated potential cases of tax avoidance, determining the correct amount of taxes owed and facilitating prompt payment from delinquent taxpayers.
- Maintained a strong knowledge base of current tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate interpretation during examinations.
- Negotiated settlements with non-compliant taxpayers, securing agreements for repayment plans that satisfied all parties involved.
- Served as a subject matter expert during internal training sessions, sharing best practices with colleagues to elevate overall team performance in conducting inspections effectively.
- Mentored new tax inspectors, providing guidance on best practices for conducting successful audits and investigations.
- Researched tax issues and stayed current on all state tax laws.
- Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
- Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
- Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
- Advised internal partners on adherence to state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
- Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
Education
Bsc - Accounting
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria 03.2013
HND - Secretarial Study
Ondo State Training School
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria 10.2000
Skills
- Data Inputting
- Tax Return Filing
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Financial Analysis
- Statutory Reporting
- Financial Reporting
- Funds Management
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Statements Expertise
- General Ledger Entries
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Associate Member CIFCON
Additional Information
Proficient in English
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Work with little or no supervision
Timeline
Accountant
Ondo State Government
11.2019 - Current
Inspector of Tax
Ondo State Government
05.2016 - 11.2019
Bsc - Accounting
Adekunle Ajasin University
HND - Secretarial Study
Ondo State Training School