Rachael T Kolawole CPA,CGA,FCCA

Experience

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  Integrated Microfinance Bank Limited

  Dec 2008 - Aug 2010

  Funds Transfer/Treasury officer

  Handled on one discussion with customers having large saving balances to invest in fixed deposit, achieving more than 12% increase in fixed deposit customer base. Reconciled bank accounts for 6 branches with various correspondent banks and created an improvement in reconciliation processes which save up to 3 hours per month. Identified and investigated discrepancies with head office records. Analyzed daily cash requirement and promptly liaise with head office should a shortage is foreseen.

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  Temidayo Adebayo & Co

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Audit Supervisor

  Planned, performed and lead audit assignments for 8 clients in a year. Achieving 100% project time adherence by having in-depth knowledge of client’s previous audit files & working papers, selecting audit samples based on materiality & risk and delegating appropriate duties to subordinates. Reduced the firm’s training cost by developing daily on- the -job training session for the 2-3 juniors on an audit assignment. Reviewed engagement and representation letters to assess engagement risks. Prepared the Audit report, financial statements, notes to the account and tax returns. Reviewed with Engagement Partners, any critical finding that raises question involving accounting principles, auditing standards, tax regulations and firm policies. Show less

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  Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Inbound Customer Service Representative

  Handled over 200 customer’s calls in a week, providing information on customer’s Wireless, cable, internet and home phone products and services such as price plans, device upgrade and opening of new customer account. Boosted revenue by up selling new products and services.

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  RSM Canada

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Intermediate Accountant (Contract)

  Performed audits of financial statements for publicly listed company with total assets of 78M and revenue of 21M. Vouched, tested and documented audit evidences and working papers for property & equipment, cash, journal entries, contingencies and payroll of 100+ employees. Explained audit findings to client’s staffs and report to audit manager any unresolved issues to be included in the letter to management. Cleared Review notes issued by manager/partner, drafted corporate tax returns & related schedules Show less

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  Knowledge First Financial

  May 2018 - Sept 2022

  Plan Accountant

  Prepared Monthly, semi-annual & annual financial statements, management report on funds performance package for the plans with AUM of over $6B and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard. Reviewed and reconciled transactions relating to cash, subscribers' principal, grants and accumulated income for the plans. Report on investment results and process monthly journal entries required for month end closing. Actively participate in the interim and annual audit. Redefine and automate processes to remove redundancies and increase efficiency, updating SOPs for smooth transitioning of tasks, working hand in hand with the information technology team in reappraising reports logic for monthly reconciliations. Show less

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  Romspen Investment Corporation

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Accountant