1. CURRICULUM VITAE
ZUBAIRU ATTAIRU SODE
Mobile : (+234) 8036069265, 9098712645
Email : zattairu@ymail.com sodeattairu@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
I am an enthusiastic finance, accounting and business strategist that move beyond number
crunching to strategic business analysis bringing up creative ideas to make any organisation I
am part of to become higher performer in the industry,consummate professional and SAP
ECC6 trained Consultant with excellent business process acumen managing senior level
assignment in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business Development and Auditing with
leading organization. Present emphasis is on Accounting,Taxation, Financial analysis,
Audit and Risk Management. Using data processing tools for business process and
improvement. Strong experience in manufacturing and distribution industries.
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria 2009
 Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from Nassarawa State University
Keffi, Nassarawa State Nigeria.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
 Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ACA In view)
 Systems, Applications and Products for Data Processing (Cartification In
View)
 Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) efficiency in management
 Certificate in Computer for Accountant Btech Computer Academy, Ilorin Kwara
State
WORK EXPERIENCE
 A competent professional with over 6 years of experience in Accounting,
Finance, Risk Management and Audit process.
 Currently associated with Premier Petroleum Limited (Abuja, Nigeria) as Head
Accounts and Finance from May 2012 till date.
Premier Petroleum ltd is one of the lubricants manufacturing and distributing
company in Nigeria, West Africa (Automotive and Industrial lubricants). And
deals in other petroleum products (AGO, PMS, and DPK).
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Managing an active account tracking and reporting procedure in accordance with IFRS
and GAAPs procedures.
 Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing final
accounts (balance sheet, profit and loss statement) and other reports for
management information
 Responsible to legally minimise tax liabilities through informed application of tax laws
and regulations
 Prepare and review tax calculations, estimates and reports accruals and purpose
partnering with country, regional and corporate finance, tax, legal business and
operations terms
 Conduct periodic audits to streamline processes and ensure best practices are being

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 Management and planning of revenue,setting and review of credit policy and product
price formulation based on market price of raw materiels.
 Manage and safeguard Company assets to ensure proper internal controls are in
place.
 Generating and maintaining master and transaction data’s for General Ledger,
Account Payables and Receivables’ and Inventory management
 To oversee the provision of robust financial controls in the management of
the capital program, revenue budgeting and monitoring, financial systems,
reconciliations and procedures
 Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing accounting and financial
information’s.
 Payroll management – Preparation of the monthly payroll, remittances of payroll
liabilities and posting of payroll journals.
 Taking care of the sales proceeds with focus on achievement predefined profit target
and growth across the country. Forecasting and planning monthly and quarterly profit
target and executing them in a given time frame.
 Analyzing latest sales trends and tracking competitor’s activities and providing
valuable inputs to fine tuning profitability and sales strategies, initiating market
development efforts.
 Coordinate with National marketing Manager to ensure product price remain
competitive and initiate pricing strategies.
 Setting the long term profitability of the region to ensure maximum profitability in line
with organizational objectives.
 Managing Assistant accountant and Clarks centric operations and ensuring accurate
performance and enforcing compliance to internal controls and accounting system and
procedures
 Conducting analytical presentation to management about profitability and advice on
modalities to achieved targeted profitability for the company.
 Formulating strategic financial decisions and ensure compliance at all levels of the
organization
 Manage Account Receivables and Payables schedules on weekly, monthly and
quarterly basis.
 Analyze the revenue and expenditure trends in details to recommend appropriate
budget levels and advice on best techniques’ to control cost.
 Preparing the data on daily basis such as current stock, supplied material, payment
status and follow-up for recovering the outstanding payment.
 Supervising the performance of dealer and distributors with key emphasis on achieving
revenue targets.
 Interface between the company, Auditors, Bankers and regulatory agencies.
From November 2011 to May 2013 work as Audit Assistant and Tax Advisory
TajuAudu &Co, Abuja Nigeria.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Maintaining at all times, the confidentiality of any information obtained in the
discharge of the duties to a client.

3.  Utilizing modern audit techniques in the audit work for private and public sector
clients.
 Plan and prepare state and federal returns for Clients.
 Research the implications of tax laws and advise clients on tax related issues.
 Filing returns for clients with tax authority in accordance with tax legislations.
 Undertaking any other duties within the overall audit function.
 Conduct preminary investigations and prepare an audit brief prior to undertaking each
audit work.
 Discuss the findings of audit fieldwork with auditees and seek their agreement to
action recommendations made.
 Undertake follow up audits to assess the implementation of agreed actions.
 Prepare evidence-based draft report including conclusion drawn from the work
undertaken and recommendations for improved controls.
 Attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Panel if required.
From October 2010 to October 2011 Work as Administrative Officer Internal Audit
Department Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja Nigeria.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
 Participate in inter department audit and collecting of final reports.
 Preparing travelling schedule for all department staff.
 Preparing Weekly, and Monthly Allowance schedule and make payments to individual
staff within the department.
 Assist in matters relating to marketing and publicity for the Department.
 Arrange meetings relating to the core operation of the Department.
 Arrange hospitality, purchase supplies to ensure the smooth running of the
department on a day to day and as required basis.
 Maintain the central filing system, general database and archive.
 Administer the petty cash system and ensure appropriate record keeping.
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
 Proficient user of MS Application including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
 Experienced in the use of Accounting Software such as SAP FICO modules, Sage Pastel
Evolution and Sage 50,Financials Business (Sun Systems), Vision Excel,
 Good communication and managerial skills, highly sociable.
 High level of Integrity, Accountability and Transparency.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name : Zubairu Attairu Sode
Nationality : Nigeria
Date Of Birth : 12-March-1985
Present Address : B 2, 1st
Avenue Mango Wood street, Sunny Vale
Abuja Nigeria
Contact No : +234 8036069265
Languages Known : English, Housa, Yoruba, and Nupe.