Wunmi Lemo

Proficient and detail-oriented accountant with a strong background in managing account payables, billing processes, and financial documentation. Skilled in accurately processing invoices, managing client accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Proven ability to maintain organized financial records, handle client queries, and provide exceptional client service.

Adept at leveraging accounting software and tools to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. A reliable professional with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Staff Accountant - Kaaca Professionals - Calgary, AB

(2024-01)

• Overseeing clients' daily accounts receivable operations in classifying, posting, and recording day-to-day financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Conducting thorough account reconciliations (cash, credit cards, general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables) to ensure financial data integrity and compliance
• Reviewing clients' tax situations, identified tax planning opportunities, and provide strategic advice to optimize tax outcomes. Represented clients in discussions with tax authorities
• Preparing T-slips and file GST returns on behalf of clients, ensuring accurate and timely submission of tax documentation
• Ensuring accurate GST, HST, and PST tax calculations on invoices, ensuring 100% tax compliance in financial records and audits
• Following up on overdue accounts, negotiate payment terms, and assist in collections to optimize cash flow and reduce receivables aging
• Maintaining positive client relationships by navigating payment disputes with professional, amicable negotiation
• Managing the preparation of tax returns for individuals, small businesses, corporations, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Maintaining organized and detailed financial records, supporting audits and internal reviews with accurate documentation
• Coordinating with team members to meet all tax requirements and provide support during tax audits, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
• Supervising and guiding junior accountants in bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, achieving 100% accuracy in financial reports and sales tax filings
• Assisting in preparing and submitting tax filings, ensuring proper accounting of sales taxes (GST/HST/PST) and timely payments to tax authorities

Intermediate Accountant - Kaaca Professionals - Calgary, AB

(2022-11 - 2024-01)

• Recorded day to day financial transcations including purchases, expenses, sales and receipts
• Prepared periodic financial statements, including the statement of financial position and comprehensive income statement, along with support schedules for accurate financial reporting
• Conducted thorough account reconciliations (cash, credit cards, general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables) to ensure financial data integrity and compliance
• Updated and maintained fixed assets ledgers, payroll accruals, and sub-ledgers, resulting in comprehensive and accurate financial records
• Prepared semi-monthly payroll and submitted the payroll taxes accurately on time
• Utilized strong communication skills to liase with clients regarding the billing inquries and during clients onboarding
• Maintained spreadseets for tracking key financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness

Quality Control Operator - CoolIT Systems Limited - Calgary, AB

(2021-06 - 2022-07)

• Conducted periodic internal audit activities for the production process which assisted in the quality improvement of materials and final products
• Reported escalation of trending non-conformances to both the quality assurance manager and production manager to take necessary action in evaluating the quality of the products
• Monitored 95% of production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects, thereby increasing the efficiency of production
• Tracked measuring equipment daily to resolve defects by conducting 80% of final quality inspections, and quality audits in line with the company's standard procedures
• Identified and supported any problems that occurred during the assembly process and gave suggestions to the production workers for quality improvements
• Collected 75% of samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality by ensuring the final product is in alignment with the product diagram and quality procedures

Junior Accountant - Lamenllo Global Ventures

(2013-04 - 2018-08)

• Maintained records of financial transactions by establishing accounts and posted transactions while meeting all tax compliance requirements
• Coordinated with purchasing department to review and revise purchasing orders, to take advantage of vendors' discounts
• Handled financial records, and balanced various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping and records systems for efficient record management
• Supported with the preparation of monthly financial statements for management purposes by collating and organizing all the economic data for teammates
• Balanced general ledger by preparing a trial balance and reconciliation of entries and support with the filling of financial records and documents that resulted in over 100% accurate and timely account records
• Managed 300 invoices per week to match with purchase orders, and sales orders for accuracy and recording purposes, preventing delays and errors of payment from customers and vendors
• Liaised with vendors on behalf of the final consumers, which resulted in having over 20% of final customers being ready to do business with the Vendors due to our company's recommendation
• Managed over 70% of clients' retention and record management, document control, archiving, disposition, and retrieval

Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Accounting - SAIT (2020)