NELSON U.

UKADIKE
11735 SOUTH GLEN DRIVE, APT. 1907
HOUSTON, TX 77099
(281) 387-9833
E-mail: nu5abe66@westpost.net

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

CPA - Texas (1996)
MBA - Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas (1987)
BS - Accounting, Lander University, Greenwood, SC (1984)
JOB EXPERIENCES
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ANALYST March 2008 - May 2010
Marathon Oil Company, Houston, Texas
Responsibilities:
Manage the general activities of 37 assigned companies. Assist with establishing
the necessary procedures to account for Marathon's interest in various ventures
. Analyze costs and prepare billings to/from joint interests, Marathon subsidia
ries, and third parties. Perform the following monthly activities: record cash
calls from partners; record monthly revenues and expenses; record intercompany a
ctivities; book Marathon's equity earnings in subsidiaries; prepare Production V
ariance Analysis comparing actual production to plan; calculate expat payroll ta
xes and prepare U.S. Federal Income Tax W-2 Additional Allowance Report; reconci
le bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts; ensure inter-company settleme
nts are prepared and paid timely; train new staff members.
SENIOR AUDITOR August 2
005 to February 2008
Marathon Oil Company, Houston, Texas
Responsibilities:
Analyzes functions and activities to be audited to determine the nature of opera
tions and the adequacy of the system of controls in place. Determines whether th
e activities impact Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Design appropriate audit
tests to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Analyzes
records and transactions to determine the tests necessary to formulate an opinio
n as to the accuracy and completeness of records and compliance with relevant co
ntracts, procedures, regulations, and laws. Prepares written reports summarizing
the work performed, deficiencies noted, conclusions reached, recommended action
s to address the control deficiencies or areas of non-compliance. Discusses the
deficiencies with auditee to adopt the recommendations. Appraises the adequacy o
f the corrective actions taken by management to improve deficient conditions. Su
pervises, mentors, and trains less experienced auditors. As a Lead Auditor, revi
ews the work of the audit team to ensure testing is adequately documented, test
results are accurate, conclusions are adequately supported, and recommendations
are appropriate.

SENIOR AUDITOR Janua

ry 2001 to August 2005
Harris County Auditor's Office, Houston, Texas
Responsibilities:
Obtains a thorough understanding of the functions and activities to be audited.
Using Visio software, flowcharts the accounting and operating processes of the a
ctivity noting control strengths and weaknesses. Assesses the risk associated wi
th noted control weaknesses. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the con
trols identified on the flowchart. Prepares an audit program to test the effecti
veness of the controls, accuracy of records, compliance with laws, regulations,
and efficiency of operations. Documents work performed. Supervises, mentors, and
trains less experienced auditors. Reviews and approves the work of less experie
nce staff auditors. Prepares audit report with discussion of findings and recomm
endations. Presents findings and recommendations to client and audit management.
AUDITOR/ASST. CONSERVATOR May 1996 to Januar
y 2001
Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, Texas
Responsibilities:
Determines the causes of an insurer's distress by performing the following proce
dures: (i) evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of company's accounting contr
ols; (ii) analyze the company's risks, reserves, cash flows, and network; (iii)
audit the company's financial records to determine the legality, accuracy, and c
ompleteness of reported assets, liabilities, and expenses; and (iv) assess wheth
er the company can continue as a going concern. Reports to the Commissioner of I
nsurance the noted problems and plan of action to rehabilitate or liquidate the
company. Supervise the implementation of approved plan of action.
INVESTIGATOR
April 1992 to May 1996
Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, Texas
Responsibilities:
Reviews and analyzes allegations of fraudulent insurance activities by consumers
, insurers, and insurance gents. Through interviews, correspondence, analysis of
documents (financial and non-financial records), and surveillance, obtains evid
ence to support the allegation. Prepare a report stating the conclusion reached
and recommending appropriate sanctions. Refers case to appropriate authority for
prosecution.
Testifies in court during hearings.
INTERNAL AUDITOR March
1985 to April 1992
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas
Responsibilities:
Obtains a thorough understanding of the entity to be audited. Flowcharts the acc
ounting and operating processes of the entity noting their strengths and weaknes
ses. Assess the risk associated with noted control weaknesses. Evaluates the ade
quacy and effectiveness of the controls identified on the flowchart. Prepares an
audit program to test the effectiveness of the controls, accuracy of records, c
ompliance with laws, rules and regulations, and efficiency of operations. Docume
nts work performed. Prepares audit report with discussion of findings and recomm
endations. Present findings and recommendations to auditee and audit management.
ACCOUNTANT January 1981 to
December 1984
Clark & Roberts, CPAs, Greenwood, SC
Responsibilities:
Prepares Federal and State Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Franchise, FUTA,
SUTA, and Employers Quarterly Tax Returns. Posts transactions to general ledger
and prepare financial statements; reconciles bank statements to general ledger;
and prepares monthly closing entries.