Lynda Okoro

LYNDA C. OKORO ACCOUNTANT RESUME OBJECTIVE Disciplined and detail-driven staff accountant with 5+ years of experience examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and reconciling accounts while maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Possess an M.B.A. and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into an Accountant role where my extensive skills will be further developed and utilized. - EXPERIENCE - TAX ACCOUNTANT Scarborough, ON, M1B 3E6 linkedin.com/in/LyndaOkoro SKILLS Mapleview Partners, Toronto, ON / 03/2021 – Present • Prepared and filed clients corporate and personal tax returns, • Performed compilation engagements, and all-round bookkeeping duties. • Created and implemented accounting system and controls, • Client business advisory work and assisted CFO in related duties. STAFF ACCOUNTANT Aminu Ibrahim & Co. – Chartered Accountants / 06/2020 – 02/2021 Advanced bookkeeping skills Account reconciliation • Performed audits and advisory work, and corroborated with audit manager to make recommendations on accounting treatments • Established controls and processes to perform general ledger work for the month, quarter and year end • Created accounting systems and templates that streamlined account review thereby accelerating overall audit process • Prepared financial statements, client deliverables, reports and related disclosures. Knowledge of GAAP High proficiency in Excel and accounting software’s e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare, Tax Prep etc. Data analysis STAFF ACCOUNTANT Fitzpatrick & Co. Accountants., Charlottetown, PE / 02/2019 – 01/2020 • Performed audit, review and NTR engagements Problem Solving • Attention to detail Prepared and filed corporate and personal tax returns, including all other returns like sales tax, trust, investment income etc. • Analyzed client’s financial information with 100% accuracy and communicated material accounting & auditing issues to senior management • Efficiently handled multiple projects at a time and closed engagement jobs within set deadlines • Performed bookkeeping duties including reconciliation, A/P & A/R, journal entries etc. Strong Work Ethic Time Management Critical Thinking Handling Pressure Leadership EDUCATION BOOKKEEPER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Palmer Automotive, Summerside, PE / 01/2017 – 02/2019 • Performed daily cash and bank reconciliation including full cycle accounting: A/P, A/R, month-end & year-end procedures • 2016 - 2018 Revamped the accounting system, which ended up in increased efficiency in handling accounting controls • Reviewed accounts payable and invoices to confirm validity and proper documentation, keeping accurate records BBA/ Accounting • Performed all administrative duties like handling calls and emails, filing, scheduling, invoicing, receiving payments etc. • Built lasting relationships with clients and ensured there were systems and resources in place to deal with any of their queries. MBA/ Banking & Finance Bangor University, Wales University of PEI, PEI Canada 2013 - 2016