Ridwan Hamza
Newton Heath,Greater Manchester
Summary
Accounting professional versed in internal controls, taxation and business accounting practices. Focused on helping improve financial solvency with optimised systems and accurate forecasting. Diligent about auditing records and maintaining compliance standards. Detailed Auditor versed in coordinating and executing internal audits. Leverages knowledge of audit guidelines, regulatory compliance and internal controls to uncover and correct issues. Excellent command of audit preparation and reporting. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Audit associate
Dreamlabs Nigeria Limited
Bauchi, Nigeria
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Logged audit work, noted findings and compiled evidence of misdeeds.
- Carried out thorough reviews of documents and completed accurate audit reports.
- Evaluated external audit outcomes and implemented recommended actions.
- Audited financial value to establish economic, efficient resource acquisition and use.
- Identified safeguarding concerns and implemented corrective action to secure company assets.
- Conducted thorough investigations into tax issues and recovering outstanding tax liabilities.
- Conducted wage reviews to support internal audits.
- Adequate, relevant and sufficient record keeping and maintaining professional code of conducts.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
- Compiled financial data and prepared reports for accounting leadership review and use.
Audit senior
Sulaimon & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Kaduna, Nigeria
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported successful planning, execution and finalisation of statutory audits.
- Liaised with management and operational teams to access key data and understand business processes.
- Oversaw financial and operational audits to reduce costs and drive efficiencies.
- Completed audit planning documentation, verifying correct tests were applied to produce sufficient audit evidence.
- Maintained professionalism and high attention to detail when working under pressure to deadlines.
- Monitored and anticipated tax legislation changes, adapting accounting processes to suit.
- Prepared annual and monthly tax returns and tax compliance documents.
- Worked to prepare high-quality draft corporation tax computations adhering to government regulations.
Audit Trainee
Sulaimon & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Kaduna, Nigeria
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted team members with audit engagements to meet strict deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth running of audits by preparing detailed, accurate audit planning documentation.
- Built effective rapport with clients to maintain high client satisfaction levels.
- Reviewed financial statements, gathering and analysing data to verify accurate representation of transactions.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Facilitated periodic inventory audits and physical counts to proactively address discrepancies.
- Verified cash flow and electronic transactions from credit card system to balance registers.
- Researched and resolved account discrepancies.
- Maintained petty cash records of debits and credits in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Followed company policies, procedures, and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
Education
Master of Science - International Business
University of Salford
Salford 01/2022 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
Katsina, Nigeria /2012 - /2016
Professional certification - Management
Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
Nigeria /2017 - /2018
Audit, Taxation and Financial Management
Institute of chartered Accountants of Nigeria
NigeriaA-Levels -
Air force secondary school, Kaduna
NigeriaDiploma in Data Processing and Desktop
Hope computer training
NigeriaSkills
- General ledger accounts
- Financial statement auditing
- Risk management and mitigation
- Budget and tax compliance
- Substantive testing
- Statistical analysis
- Audit reporting
- Revenue projections
- Accounting information systems
- Bookkeeping
- Cash Flow analysis
- Account reconciliation processes
- Corporate tax planning knowledge
- PeopleSoft knowledge
- Tax return filing
- Payroll
- Financial planner
- Tax accounting specialization
- Account reconciliation specialist
Languages
English
Fluent
Hausa
Native
Yoruba
Native
Timeline
Audit associate
Dreamlabs Nigeria Limited
07.2022 - 11.2022
Audit senior
Sulaimon & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
09.2019 - 06.2022
Audit Trainee
Sulaimon & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
09.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - International Business
University of Salford
01/2022 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
/2012 - /2016
Professional certification - Management
Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
/2017 - /2018
Audit, Taxation and Financial Management
Institute of chartered Accountants of Nigeria
A-Levels -
Air force secondary school, Kaduna
Diploma in Data Processing and Desktop
Hope computer training
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