Dossou Léonce Ligan
Hazel Crest
Summary
Dynamic Senior Analyst with expertise in fund accounting at Northern Trust Corporation, excelling in NAV oversight and financial reporting. Proven track record in process improvement and staff training, enhancing team efficiency. Strong analytical skills and leadership abilities drive compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst, Fund Accounting
Northern Trust Corporation
05.2022 - Current
- Daily, weekly, and monthly NAV calculation and review for multiple investment funds, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Oversee Capital Gain Tax (CGT) accruals and maintain fund-level expense allocations in compliance with policy standards.
- Reconcile cash, securities, FX, and trade positions to custody records, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Process and record corporate actions, invoices, and investor transactions, including contributions, withdrawals, and dividends.
- Maintain and improve expense tracking spreadsheets, driving efficiency in reporting processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support audit reviews and client reporting deliverables.
- Serve as a trainer for newly onboarded fund accountants, strengthening team capability and accuracy.
Tax Accountant
SP Plus Corporation
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted from Tax Intern to Tax Accountant within six months based on strong performance and technical skill.
- Prepared and filed Sales & Use, State and Federal Income Tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Performed bank and account reconciliations, journal entries, and assisted in month-end close activities.
- Collaborated with audit and treasury teams on budget planning, expense analysis, and regulatory filings.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Supported SEC reporting and internal controls testing to strengthen financial accuracy and transparency.
Education
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Skills
- Fund Accounting
- NAV Oversight
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- GAAP Compliance
- IFRS Compliance
- Reconciliation
- Cash Reconciliation
- FX Reconciliation
- Trades Reconciliation
- Securities Reconciliation
- Process Improvement
- Risk Control
- Expense Management
- Tax Accruals
- Leadership
- Staff Training
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint
- Data Analysis
Volunteer Experience
- Ladder Up Organization, Intake Specialist & Tax Preparer, Provided free tax preparation services to low-income families, enhancing community access to financial resources and education.
- Christian Mission of Chicago, Sunday School Teacher and Interpreter
Awards
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa
- Community & Junior College Annual Scholarship Recipient
Technical Skills Certifications
AS400, Jaggaer, Tableau, Blackline, Fund Master, Invest One, Alteryx, Bloomberg, Introduction to R, Intermediate Spreadsheets, Data Analysis in Spreadsheets, Pivot Tables, Introduction to Python, Intermediate Python
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Fund Accounting
Northern Trust Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Tax Accountant
SP Plus Corporation
01.2021 - 05.2022