Accounting Microsoft Office

Charles Tafon

* ******** ******, *** *,

Forest Hill, Maryland, 21050.

Tel. 410-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGTS

Extensive hands-on experience in Accounting Information Systems (AIS) with advanced academic background in Accrual Basis Accounting practice in GAAP and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

Very talented in general ledger accounting, culminating in financial reporting and analysis.

Results oriented, enthusiastic about problem solving, multi-tasking and delivering within datelines

Core areas of competences are:

Accounts Receivable & Payable

Account Reconciliation

Month/year end close

Adjustment Entries

Financial Statements Preparation

Audit Preparation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager, Elchat Small Business Accounting Services (Sept 2015 to Sept 2016)

Managed and performed book keeping services out-sourced by small businesses, implemented inventory control, internal control and performed audits and tax services for small business clients.

Significant Accomplishments

Handled 10 small business clients with out-sourced book keeping and tax services and assisted them meet compliance requirements, reduced cost and improved productivity.

Reduced the tax liability of ABTA International Company that was under audits by 30%

Supervised the audit of Droll Drycleaners and discovered a payroll and overbilling scam that caused the company a loss of revenue equivalent to $20,000.

Gained 4 additional small business clients through networking ability.

Implemented an internal control system for LABATA Enterprise (similar to Home Depot but smaller in scale) in 2015 that reduced inventory loss significantly.

Staff Accountant, Telcom Commodity Buea, Cameroon (2013 to September 2015).

Supervised general book keeping, journal/general ledger maintenance, financial reports, audit preparation as well as budgeting and analysis of budgets

Charles Tafon

9 Lockhart Circle Apt F,

Forest Hill, Maryland, 21050.

Tel. 410-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Significant Accomplishments

Implemented a procedure that reduced errors in posting source documents in the journal and ledger accounts reducing accounting errors especially related to principles and omission by 70% between 2013 and 2014.

Supervised the preparation of accurate month-end close and year-end financial statements in compliance with accounting standards, improving compliance by 20%

Implemented a control method that reduced operating expenses by 10% in 2003 and brought the operating margin within the industry benchmark.

Managed account receivable and payable and provided management with viable data used to modify cash/credit policies that increased the company cash flow by 5% in 2014.

Implemented a Bank Reconciliation Template that facilitated the reconciliation of complex accounts and helped in meeting dateline. This got the commendation of management.

Prepared timely and accurate adjustment/closing entries for all accounts prior to 2014 audits and for the first time in the company history, it was ready for audits a full month before.

Trained 1 new employee and imparted strong work ethics and attention to details.

Liaised with external auditors for two consecutive years.

EDUCATION

MSc in Accounting, University of Buea – Cameroon, GPA 3.5 (2013)

BSc in Accounting, University of Buea – Cameroon (2008)

Honors Group Diploma on Business Accounting – British College of Professional Management. (2001)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Web browsing

QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL COURSE

The Comprehensive Tax Course for U.S. Tax Filing.

REFERENCES

Available on demand

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