Accounting, Finance, Administration
Resume:
Bonten Kayeh MEKWI:BSc. ACCA Affiliate
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career statement
A bilingual graduate with a B.Sc. in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK, an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), with over 10 years’ experience working with International NGOs in Cameroon. Passionate, results oriented and meticulous, with solid experience in Accounting & Finance, Administration, Audit and Internal Control. An experienced Finance & Accounting specialist with strong management skills, looking to use current skills in a challenging senior finance role.
KEY SKILLS
Bilingual with excellent oral and written skills in English and French.
Good in working with multicultural teams
Solid accounting, auditing and book keeping skills
Basic Accounting training & account setup skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Proficient in accounting soft wares such as: Peachtree Complete Accounting, ACCPAC for windows & DOS, TOMPRO, WINPACCS Cashbook and WINGS II accounting packages.
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career history
Finance Assistant February 2015 – Present
World Food Program (WFP)
Part of the finance team of WFP Cameroon country office. Charged with ensuring proper accountability of finances.
Extract and input data from various sources in financial or accounting systems;
Respond to accounting, budget or financial queries regarding data from staff in the unit and elsewhere in the Programme;
Prepare bank reconciliations and conduct analysis of general ledger accounts;
Assist in the preparation of the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
Maintain control over various financial records and initiate actions relating to the records there of;
Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations;
Monitor vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, taking corrective follow-up action where required;
Provide information related to financial transactions including calculations of personal entitlements and prorate;
Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial reports and statistical reports and other reports as required;
Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.
Process payments of supplier invoices
Reconcile and clear vendor advances.
Accountant May 2014 – January 2015
GIZ – Programme D’appui AU Programme Sectoriel Foret Environnement (ProPSFE)
Member of the management team in the Buea Antenna Office of the Programme. Charged with managing the administrative, finance and accounting affairs of the office.
Provide support to the organization and coordination of all activities of the antenna;
Assist in organizing and coordinating the proper filing of documents;
Ensure the smooth functioning of the antenna in conformity with GIZ procedures;
Do control of justifications pieces to make sure they meet with GIZ and field norms;
Ensure funds are made available as per request and on time;
Provide logistical support to employees and partners;
Control to ensure transactions are posted to the correct accounts and in the correct period
Reconcile and record finances given to various stakeholders
Prepare reconciliations for various stakeholders and accounts
Work as cashier in the absence of main cashier.
Control consumption of vehicles per hundred kilometers.
Control to make sure cashier entries are in conformity with requirements.
Act a HR focal point for the Antenna.
Accountant May 2012 – April 2014
GIZ – Programme Germano Camerounais pour la Sante Sida (PGCSS)
Member of the accounting & finance unit for the Programme: Managing the accounting unit and charged with ensuring proper accountability was done.
Do control of justifications pieces to make sure they meet with company and field norms
Make sure transactions are posted to the correct account and in the correct period
Reconcile and record finances given to various stakeholders
Prepare reconciliations for various stakeholders and accounts
Work as cashier in the absence of main cashier.
Control consumption of vehicles per hundred kilometers.
Control to make sure cashier entries are in conformity with requirements.
Supervise cashier and authorize payments.
Finance Manager April 2010-April 2012
Fight Against Corruption Through Schools - Phase 2 (FACTS II) – Protestant Private Education Agency and Catholic Relief Services
Member of the management of the unit. Charged with managing the finance, administration and accounting of the organisation.
Elaborate a strategy for the start of the collection of financial data for the project
Aid in the Audit and control of financial statements & invoices.
Ensure the financial follow up of the project’s activities in accordance with the procedure.
Provide technical financial assistance to the project’s various partners.
Receive and treat financial reports from partners on the field
Preparation and timely submission of financial reports to project sponsors
Banking transactions and reconciliations
Management in collaboration with Project Manager the finances of the project
Ensure the accountability of didactic materials to schools; and
Creation of internal accounting system
Management of the transfer of funds and follow-up to partners on the field
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, semester and annual reports in accordance to donor requirements
Finance Analyst June 2001 – March 2005
Central Accounting Office of the Cameroon Baptist Convention
Member of the accounting unit specifically charged with reconciliation and the maintenance of the accounting software.
Bank and Other Account Reconciliations
Communicating financial issues to management
Working with internal and external users of financial information
Preparing financial statements
Internal review and control
Maintaining accounting software
Investigating enquiries from users of financial statements
Accountant & Auditor January - March 2007 & 2009
Cabinet CDA
Cabinet CDA is an auditing and accounting firm with many clients all over the Cameroon national territory.
Collect and analyse date to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud and non-compliance with laws,
Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus, income and expenditure
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings
Preparing annual accounts/financial statements for clients
Financial Analyses
Executive Vice President (Volunteer Position) June 2004 – December 2010
International Children’s Welfare Foundation (ICWF)
ICWF is a non-profit making organisation with the aim of helping children to be able to meet up with their rights to education amongst other things.
Fundraising for the organisation in collaboration with the executive
Management of the organisation in the absence of the President
Supervision of the various projects of the organisation
Preparation of the various reports of the ICWF
Drafting of various organisation policies for approval by the Board
Management of the various employees of the organisation under the direction of the President
Creates public awareness about the organisation and ensure its visibility in the community
education
Professional Diploma in Finance/Accounting Affiliate, September 2017
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Accounting BSc. March 2010
Oxford Brookes University
Diploma Business Management & Administration June 2002
Cambridge International College UK
trainings/Conferences
International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP) Inc.: December 2013
Training on Effective Use of Digital Forensics in Detecting and Investigating Fraud/Corruption
Shauri Coaching & Consultancy: September 2013
Training on Professional Organisation
The Echo Group Inc., USA: May 2006
Training in Grant prospecting and writing
Introductory training on Peace & Conflict Resolution
interests
Indoor games, watching movies, drama acting, listening to music, reading, travelling, computer designing
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