Uduakobong Osiegbu Osiegbu

About the Candidate

Uduak Lawrence-Osiegbu

79 Aura Avenue

Ottawa, ON K2J 6R8

613-227-5125

uduak_09@yahoo.com

 

 

SUMMARY

·           Financial Analyst with over six years of experience providing strategic guidance, financial planning, accounting transaction and cost optimization support.

·           Accurate research and analysis skills developed through experience interpreting and managing quantitative and qualitative data for business improvements.

·           Strong communications skills built through years of providing key stakeholders with information to guide decision making targeted at improving the organization’s competitive position.

·           Effective teamwork skills acquired by working in different team dynamics which enhanced communication skills, ability to actively listen and sense of responsibility.

·           Demonstrated leadership abilities acquired through various volunteer opportunities and holding nominated leadership roles in academic and work environments.

·           Proficient with various computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), SAP and SPSS.

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Collections Contact Officer                                                                                                            May 2019 – Jul 2020

Canada Revenue Agency, Winnipeg, Manitoba

·           Initiated contact with taxpayers, their representatives, and third parties to gather information and documents in order to collect outstanding amounts and resolve/refer compliance issues.

·           Initiated and followed through with all legal actions until completion in accordance with Agency policies and procedures to collect or encumber assets to safeguard the agency’s interests.

·           Verified and researched taxpayer information and leads from inside the office by using internal and external sources and by making requests for fieldwork such as out of office interviews with taxpayer, attending insolvency proceedings, and other events.

·           Made recommendations based on information for relief considering fairness provisions, remission guidelines, or write-offs.

·           Received and responded to mail, telephone and in-office inquiries and complaints from taxpayers and representatives.

·           Made referrals and transferred accounts to other areas within the Agency or externally.

 

Accounting Analyst                                                                                                                        Aug 2014 – Sep 2017

ExxonMobil, Onne, Nigeria

·           Researched, analyzed and managed quantitative and qualitative data and created reports that led to business improvement and cost reduction of over 15%.

·           Recommended policies and programs targeted at improving the organization’s competitive position and profitability.

·           Implemented and streamlined cutting-edge data management procedures, improving financial data accuracy of the company by 12%.

·           Provided accounting services for several projects led by internal stakeholders by being responsible for monitoring progress of projects, investigating variances, allocating costs to appropriate cost elements and providing updates on project costs.

·           Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.

·           Processed incoming payments worth over $30m USD monthly, confirming information to maintain accuracy.

·           Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to validate proper balancing of all accounts and verified that accounting integrity was maintained for all entries affecting the consolidation of financial information.

·           Investigated and provided explanation for variances in financial information and budgeting process.

 

Fuel Monitoring Tool Analyst                                                                                                        Jan 2012 – Jul 2014

ExxonMobil, Onne, Nigeria

·           Interpreted data, monitored and analyzed vessels’ fuel consumption using statistical techniques.

·           Analyzed data, identified and investigated discrepancies and made strategic, cost-effective recommendations in a report for management review.

·           Contributed to quarterly strategic meetings with other Production units worldwide to identify improvement opportunities in procedures and of the Fuel Monitoring Tool (Oracle based software)

·           Identified opportunities for vessel optimization aligned to Company standards for marine AGO consumption.

Teller/Cashier                                                                                                                                  Jan 2009 – Oct 2010

Aso Savings and Loans, Minna, Nigeria

·           Cross-sold banking products by answering inquiries and informing customers of new services and product promotions.

·           Provided services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, and issuing savings withdrawals.

·           Maintained customer confidence and protected bank operations by keeping information confidential.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration                                                                                                          2012

Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science in Accounting                                                                                                            2009

Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria

Chartered Professional Accountant Canada (In progress)

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Social Director                                                                                                                                     2009 – 2010

Service Compact for all Nigerians, Minna, Nigeria

·           Organized workshops to educate the public on their right to public services, the service standards they should expect to receive, and how to speak up when service is deficient or lacking.