rilwanu usman

I am highly proficient with ICT tools/skills both in Microsoft office and accounting software. I am a project management enthusiast highly efficient with the project management knowledge areas and a seasoned finance specialist with a great knack for attention to detail to ensure accuracy, uncompromising integrity, accountability, and transparency for ensuring compliance and value for money. Having consistently exceeded expectations for set goals/objectives as a Finance and Tax Accountant, and with a track record of success at achieving goals throughout my 3-4 years career at First City Monument Bank and prior finance & tax roles /experience with Allied Consult and Associate, Abdulkadir Kayode & Co. respectively. I currently work for Mazars in Nigeria an internationally integrated organization as an Experience Associate (Accounting and Outsourcing Solutions), As the team lead on a client engagement, I am responsible for financial accounting and client management, Preparation of monthly management account for client, Payroll review and payment processing, ensure all transactions achieved maximum support documentation process before payment are made, Process and make payment for all statutory deductions on a monthly basis, guide the treasury officer, inventory accountant on their roles and responsibilities, and ensure adequate understanding of all work done for H&W Rice Company Limited in Yola. I am highly motivated and strongly confident that I offer the personality and skillset both by training and experience that would benefit the project’s Finance line and the support services of your organization if given the opportunity. I have previous experience in the financial management of manufacturing companies and government parastatals, working in multitasking settings with competing priorities. Also, ensuring statutory compliance with local and international laws as required by the Nigeria regulatory bodies and IFRS/GAAP. I am a go-to finance person who guides/helps clients on their finance and documentation requirements at all times. I have also successfully led many teams efficiently with a high level of professionalism and without compromising work quality or standard operating procedures, especially where value for money and compliance with internal control is required.

I am a qualified Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)(Awaiting Induction). and also, a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) (MNIM).