Sophia Obinomen
Surrey,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in accurate preparation, analysis, and reporting. Number-savvy with Fund Accounting experience, offering excellent analytical skills and accounting principles knowledge. Over four years of experience performing financial statement analysis and account reconciliation services. Superior research talents with GAAP expertise to solve complex problems.
Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and organizational skills with a superior ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with individuals at all levels. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Whatever It Takes Marketing
07.2023 - Current
- Delivering exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
- Conducting door-to-door sales to promote company products and services
- Assisting with the coordination of events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of the organization's mission
- Proposing fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding
- Achieving weekly/monthly sales targets by employing persuasive selling techniques and maintaining a thorough understanding of product offerings
- Maintaining customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Capturing customer data and updating records in the company database
- Handling customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
- Collaborating with team members to achieve overall sales goals
Fund Accountant
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Three initiatives were developed by me to enhance efficiency in the team and decrease turnaround time. Additionally, I managed the endorsement and implementation of these initiatives.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash and banking reconciliations
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions
- Performed investment accounting and reporting for funds and financial institutions
- Ensured compliance with regulatory and control requirements
- Ensured timely and accurate preparation and review of financial statements and reports
- Analyzed and reconciled cash and transactions to underlying investment activity
- Prepared monthly and quarterly NAV calculations for multiple funds
- Participated in the audit process and assist with the preparation of tax reporting
- Processed daily accounting transactions for mutual fund products
- Performed financial statement analysis and assisted with month-end close processes
- Conducted various ad hoc financial analysis and reporting. Assisted with the preparation of year-end audit files
- Ensured the accuracy of financial data and reports Regulatory reporting (Sec report, PEP report, Shadow pricing)
- Calculated daily income, accruals, interest or dividend payments, distribution, expense, and complex foreign payments supported by a clearly documented and compliant report
- Evaluated trade impacts and issued reports on progress and variances
- Prepared cash and currency reconciliation reports for counterparty accounts
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Resolved accounting variances and estimated monthly closing accruals
- Actively involved in continuous coaching and supervision of junior team members while advocating for growth opportunities for the team members
Fund Reconciliation Officer
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Reconciled and rectified customers' ledger accounts to ensure that client investments were booked in a timely manner
- Tracked subscriptions and redemptions in various mutual funds and ensured that clients were given value for their money and paid as and when due
- Worked closely with Fund Reporting Unit in ensuring that trades executed were posted correctly into the accounting application
- Prepared daily cash reconciliation statements and followed up with the resolution of outstanding items with different internal stakeholders; to ensure that items were resolved on time
- Reconciled shares, bonds, and treasury bills by comparing internal records with CSCS statements and custodian reports
- Prepared month-end portfolio reconciliation of various mutual funds and liaised with custodians when necessary
Finance and Customer Service Executive
HSF Wellness Centre
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided company information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email, or online chat
- Described product and service details to customers to provide information on benefits and advantages.
- Escalated critical customer issues to the supervisor immediately to avoid lost revenue and canceled policies
- Managed Inventory and Payroll
- Prepared the management accounts for the Company and worked with the auditors to ensure a seamless year-end audit and meet pre-agreed timelines for the audited financial statements for 2016 and 2017
- Filed the monthly and annual tax returns of the Company
- Maintained appropriate records instrumental to the preparation of HSF's renovation accounts
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC2025
Investment Banking & Consulting
Edubridge Academy
Lagos, Nigeria2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bowen University
Nigeria2018
Skills
- High level of professionalism and customer service orientation and skills, including active listening and empathy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal skills
- Tech-Savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Ability to work and deliver in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing individual workload, being a team player, and managing teams effectively
- Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other accounting and regulatory standards
- Valuation (Equity & Derivatives)
- Experience with accounting software such as Bloomberg, Microsoft Dynamics Navison, and Deluxe X-fund
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong sales and negotiation abilities
- Ability to coach and provide adequate supervision to team members while ensuring that the client's objectives are efficiently achieved
- Organization and planning skills which were nurtured during past internships and volunteer experiences
- Adaptable to changes in processes, policies, and technology
- Attention to detail
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Whatever It Takes Marketing
07.2023 - Current
Fund Accountant
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company
11.2021 - 07.2023
Fund Reconciliation Officer
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited
10.2019 - 07.2021
Finance and Customer Service Executive
HSF Wellness Centre
08.2018 - 07.2019
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University Canada West
Investment Banking & Consulting
Edubridge Academy
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bowen University
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