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Olaoluwa O

@olaoluwao

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Chartered tax accountant specializing in strategic tax planning and compliance.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a dynamic environment where I can leverage my tax expertise to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to organizational growth.

I am a results-driven Chartered Tax Accountant with a strong background in creating and implementing tax strategies to optimize financial outcomes. My expertise includes tax provision, audit management, and compliance across various industries. I have a proven track record of negotiating with tax authorities and correcting process errors to ensure adherence to regulations.

Throughout my career, I have held roles such as Tax Manager at Team Ace Consulting, Semi-Senior at Andersen, and Senior Tax Associate at TAC Professional Services. My experience spans preparing financial statements, conducting tax health checks, and providing high-level advisory services. I am committed to maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring seamless audits.

I hold an ACA certification from ICAN and have published articles on taxation trends. My academic achievements include being the Best Student in Taxation and Financial Accounting during my B.Sc. in Accounting from Oduduwa University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tax Manager

Current

Team Ace Consulting

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

As a Tax Manager, I prepared tax planning strategies for clients across various sectors, coordinated audits, and provided high-level tax advisory services. I ensured compliance and published articles on tax changes.

Tax Planning Tax Compliance Tax Advisory Client Management Tax Health Check Financial Reporting Team Leadership

Semi-Senior

Andersen

Nov 2022 - Sep 2023 (10 months)

In my role as Semi-Senior, I co-authored articles on tax impacts, represented clients in audits, and provided tax advisory services across various industries.

Tax Advisory Audit Representation Tax Health Check Financial Services Corporate Tax Debt Refinancing Business Reorganization

Senior Tax Associate

TAC Professional Services

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022 (3 months)

As a Senior Tax Associate, I reviewed client documents, prepared financial statements, and supported audits while ensuring compliance in various sectors.

Financial Statements Tax Health Check Audit Compliance Documentation Tax Advisory Risk Analysis

Team Lead, Tax Consultant

Kunle Cole & Partners

Dec 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 9 months)

In this role, I devised tax strategies, calculated tax liabilities, and maintained relationships with auditors while preparing VAT and withholding tax computations.

Tax Strategy Financial Planning Tax Withholdings Audit Representation Tax Compliance Risk Management Team Leadership Tax Reporting

Audit Trainee

Oladapo Ogunlola Chartered Accountants

Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 (8 months)

As an Audit Trainee, I assisted in preparing financial statements and filing tax returns while gaining exposure to various accounting processes.

Financial Statements State Tax Returns Tax Computation Accounting Principles Audit Documentation Tax Compliance

Accountant

Nigerian Navy Secondary School Credit & Thrift Society

Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 9 months)

In my role as an Accountant, I prepared financial management reports and supervised tellers, ensuring compliance with financial procedures.

Financial Reporting Cash Management Compliance Financial Analysis Team Coordination Documentation

Finance Analyst

Med-Etcetera Pharmaceuticals Limited

Jan 2018 - Feb 2018 (1 month)

As a Finance Analyst, I ensured accurate posting of petty cash and facilitated audits through thorough documentation and record-keeping.

Record keeping Petty Cash Audit Documentation ERP Systems Financial Analysis Compliance Internal Audit Reporting

Accountant Intern

Nigerian Navy Secondary School Accounts Office

May 2015 - Oct 2015 (5 months)

During my internship, I assisted in various accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements and filing tax returns.

Financial Statements Accounting Principles Documentation Compliance Tax Computation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Associate Chartered Accountant, Accounting

2020 -

Completed the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) certification, enhancing professional skills in accounting and taxation.

Oduduwa University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2012 - 2016

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Activities and societies: Served as the Director of Studies of the Academic Committee of the Association and tutored colleagues in Business Finance, Financial Accounting, and Human Resource Management.

Studied Accounting with a focus on financial principles, taxation, and business finance. Achieved Second Class Upper Division and received recognition as the Best Student in Taxation and Financial Accounting.