Samuel George

Senior Accountant - KPMG Cambridge - United Kingdom

(2022-11 - 2023-11)

Provided accounting compliance services to variety of clients, ranging from private to publicly listed companies in industries such as consumer markets, energy and Information technology ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP. Including but not limited to, maintaining monthly financial records, completion of month/year end accounting process, review of accounting treatment for transactions, and preparation of monthly management reports.
Provided tailored professional opinions on accounting implications of complex transactions and changes in legislation and accounting regulations impacting clients' financial operations to mitigate compliance risks.
Supported statutory audits by preparing financial reports, responding to auditors' questions and providing recommendations for process optimization and business improvements.
Developed efficient accounting and tax structures, and reporting frameworks for both local and multinational clients.
Coached junior team members on accounting principles, financial reporting techniques, and best practices in business writing.
Initiated risk assessment procedures during client onboarding, documenting and escalating accounting-related risk issues when necessary.

Senior Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Nigeria

(2019-07 - 2022-10)

Achieved 100% compliance with reporting deadlines by managing the month-end close reporting process, reviewing accounting treatment for transactions, and ensuring timely preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements for legal entities in the West African Market area.
Collaborated with statutory auditors on the audit process of financial statements ensuring timely execution and accuracy of disclosures.
Provided actionable insights and developed strategies to improve processes for accounting and internal control systems.
Analysed and communicated variances and trends between actual and budgeted expenses, making recommendations for improvements.
Identified financial loss of $0.3million from source documents to ERP reconciliation, which led to an overhaul of the ERP's financial modules.

Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Nigeria

(2017-09 - 2019-06)

Established and maintained relationships with 30+ clients working with delivery teams to maintain management accounts, journal entries and account reconciliations, and supported with month end close reporting process.
Advised on financial statement provisions and disclosures in line with IFRS and reporting guidelines.
Successfully executed monthly payroll functions for multinationals and local companies with 100+ employees.
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
Conducted cash flow forecasting and budgeting for clients.
Reviewed the tax structure of a production company with a focus on leakages and recommended tax planning strategies to reduce wastage, resulting in savings of $190,000 annually.

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