Emmanuel Ikotun

Experience

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  Bureau of Public Enterprises, Abuja

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  System Administrator
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  Guaranty Trust

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

  Transaction Coordinator

  • Processed account maintenance requests and checked for alignment with bank policy and improved turnaround time by 15%.• Maintained confidentiality of bank's customers and adhered to all regulatory requirements.• Immediately reported discrepancies and assisted in clearing discrepancies.• Processed foreign items and returned mail.• Handled PIN reorders, new cards, and maintenance for debit cards.• Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from more than 100 customers per day.• Monitored transactions and customer behavior to identify signs of fraud.• Trained new tellers in processes and procedures for financial institution, answering questions and providing guidance.• Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.• Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts and sending payments to banks.• Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes. Show less

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  John Olalekan Joseph & Co

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Tax Manager

  2015-01 - 2017-04 Tax ManagerJohn Olalekan Joseph & Co, Abuja. • Reviewed client's tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.• Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.• Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for over 30 clients.• Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP and FIRS financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.• Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.• Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.• Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.• Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.• Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.• Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.• Liaised with accountants to confirm accuracy of client tax returns.• Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.• Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, guiding financial decisions.• Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.• Responded to inquiries from tax authorities.• Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns. Show less

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  DAIKOT CONSULTING SERVICES

  Jul 2017 - now

  Managing Consultant

  2017-05 - Current Managing PartnerDaikot Professionals/Daikot Consulting Services Limited. • Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits• Audited financial statements of clients in public and private sectors.• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors• Taught over 25 junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish• Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses• Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions• Audited client financial records to determine tax liability• Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances• Computed tax depreciation rates on business assets like technology and vehicles• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy• Expedited payroll for more than and invoicing by streamlining billing systems for clients with more than 500 employees• Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions• Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse more than 35 clients• Represented clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities• Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles• Computed tax depreciation rates on business property plant and equipment• Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices• Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting business profits to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions Show less

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  Spatium Innovation Hub

  Jan 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  Software development