Jennifer Omanu

Jennifer Omanu - ◇ Accountant-◇ Lagos, Nigeria ◇ Open to Remote ◇ LinkedIn SUMMARY Experienced Accountant with over 5 years of expertise in managing complex financial operations, including multicurrency payment consolidation projects that reduced transaction fees by 15% and improved compliance accuracy by 30%. Adept at streamlining reconciliation processes and supporting intercompany transactions, ensuring alignment with GAAP and AML/KYC standards. Proven track record of leveraging advanced financial systems to enhance financial reporting accuracy and drive efficiency improvements. SKILLS Relevant Skills Sage Intacct, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, GAAP, Intercompany Accounting, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accruals, Balance Sheet Software Skills Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Coupa Skills Excel, Payroll, Year-end Close, Banking, Finance, Organizational Skills, Incentive Programs, GAAP, MonthEnd Closing EXPERIENCE Senior Accountant Jul '24 — Present Nectar LLC California, United States (Remote) Support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Communicate org-wide deadlines and coordinate monthly close activities to ensure timely data entry into the general ledger. Complete the monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliation process. Explain, document, and resolve reconciling items to the financial statements. Evaluate transactions to determine proper accounting treatment. Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses and accruals; ensure timely recording and reversal of entries. Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly. Ensure reconciliations are well-documented and compliant with internal controls and audit standards. Provide support and serve as backup for key finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable processing. Collaborate with teams across departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment of activities. Accounts Payable Accountant Mar '23 — Jul '24 Trend Marketing Canada (Remote) Resolved billing discrepancies by collaborating with attorneys and support staff, resulting in a 15% reduction in billing errors. Maintained accurate billing records and prepared financial reports, contributing to improved accounts receivable tracking and a 10% increase in collections efficiency, using advanced spreadsheet tools. Facilitated global bank account openings, closures, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with KYC requirements and reducing process time by 20%, while supporting intercompany transactions. Treasury Accountant Jan '21 — Mar '23 TSL LIMITED (Oil & Gas) Lagos , Nigeria Managed global bank account openings, maintenance, and compliance with KYC requirements, ensuring 100% adherence to international regulations and supporting consolidated reporting. Executed daily bank account reconciliation and automated bank statement upload processes, reducing manual errors by 50% and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Collaborated with Tax, Legal, and Accounting teams to coordinate intercompany loans and settlements, enhancing interdepartmental relationships and ensuring smooth Treasury operations in line with accounting standards. Accountant Cost May '19 — Jan '21 Mactay Limited Lagos, Nigeria Ensured compliance with legal billing standards and ethical guidelines, maintaining client confidentiality and contributing to a 20% reduction in billing discrepancies. Managed the full billing cycle utilizing Clio software, ensuring generation and accurate review of invoices, which resulted in a 15% improvement in invoicing accuracy and supported effective financial data management. EDUCATION Business and Accounting in B.Sc. Business and Accounting, Nnamdi Azikiwe University CTP in , Certified Treasury Professional Nigeria Jul '24 United States CERTIFICATIONS Python And Machine Learning for Financial Analysis, udemy SAP Account payable - Management, Michael Management Mar '25 Feb '21 AWARDS Employee Star Award MacTay Sep '20 PROJECTS Cash Flow Optimization Initiative, TSL Limited May '22 — Aug '22 Collaborated cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to forecast cash flow needs and align with executive team expectations, enhancing decision-making capabilities and meeting 100% of financial targets. Developed and refined cash flow dashboards using Google Sheets, aiding leadership in monitoring key financial indicators and streamlining the planning process, thereby increasing accessibility to real-time financial data for strategic insights.