Cash Management Client Service
Resume:
ISAAC ARMAH ESSEL-BARNOR
P. O. Box ***, Osu - Accra. - Ghana
Mob: +233 024*-****** / 020*******
Email: ad0ywr@r.postjobfree.com / ad0ywr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A chartered accounting professional with over 10+ years of experience with an outstanding client service record. Adept multitasker, able to handle number of cash management projects with professionalism and accuracy. Strong research skills in optimizing current and efficient cash management team operation in both private and public sectors and with the ability to meet deadlines, develop and motivate staff. Acknowledged for sound decision-making, talents borne of intense data analysis, business acuity, and big-picture vision. Currently looking forward to obtain a full time position with a growing organization, where my enhanced skills, potential and sense of obligation will be able to fulfilling the goals of the organization.
CAREER SUMMARY
Seeking a managerial / supervisory / coordinating position in any organization, which requires professional development strategies using experience gained in course of career development. To also use my finance and accounting skills in the best possible way to achieve overall goals and objectives of any organization. Providing day-to-day coaching on a variety of actions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Account Management, Financial Planning
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Internal & External Auditing
Bank Reconciliation (Bank, Accounts Receivables and Payables)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AFFAIRS, Accra Oct, 2015 – To Date
Accountant
Oversee the preparation, presentation and interpretation of periodic management accounts and cost statements. Advising management on matters of controls of costs and achievement of budget plans by the provision of regular or adhoc information.
Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
Account for accruals, prepayments and reconciliation of provisions and analyzed company overheads and balance sheet.
Ensures that there is consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
Assist with the long-term budgetary planning and costs management of the organization in alignment with strategic / business plan, especially to improve the organizational development and to increase its effectiveness and efficiency.
Supervise the computation of all tax liabilities and the filing of tax returns at the Ghana Revenue Authority with a view of ensuring tax compliance.
Monitor capital expenditure/ fixed asset management (company asset register).
Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the southeast company’s finances is maintained.
Achievements
Designed framework of finacial and cost cost contol reports that provided each management level with the most useful data at the appropriate time.
Slashed payroll/benefits casual costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.
Provided reliable assurance and pre-audit of daily revenue checks, and general inspections, stock-taking and special investigative exercises.
BETA & ASSOCIATE (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT), May, 2013 – September, 2015
Audit Manager
Assisted in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the department and senior management.
Conducted Audit of Accounts (Sole Proprietor, Preparing and Audit of Accounts (Partnership) and prepared Audit of accounts (Partnership (Private Limited Liability).
Put in place a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes for the company and its subsidiaries.
Conducted follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions and the operations of accounts.
Leads the accounting department in the establishment of risk management procedures as well as the update of those procedures.
Collected, coordinated and disseminated material for quarterly Audit Committee meeting.
Reviewed the filing and documentation system and reported on the adequacy of systems, operational procedures, monitored salesman shortages, loss in transit and transfer shortages.
Liaised with the chief internal auditor in relation to significant issues and managed the on-going development of appropriate reporting and data collection systems.
Evaluated internal control systems, designing the tests of controls for specific areas in consultation with the engagement executives, identifying control weaknesses and making appropriate recommendations to the management.
Achievements
Played key role in streamlining the management of Audit process, resulting in quicker and timely provision of information required by the Auditors thereby reducing the time spent on the audit the related fees by more than 15%.
Designed the substantive procedures in consultation with the engagement executives
Consider and evaluate the results of overall analytical procedures.
Made recommendations for the review and updates of the company’s policies and procedures.
GENTRAC INVESTMENTS LIMITED, Accra June, 2011 – April, 2013
Accountant
Assisted with the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all month-end, and year-end reports were completed accurately and on time.
Identified shortfalls or gaps in business processes, significant operational risks areas and suggested effective mitigation/control actions in line with business operational risk guidelines.
Maintained coordinating activities and answering questions accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Accounted for accruals, prepayments and reconciliation of provisions and analyzed company overheads and balance sheet.
Supervised the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e. VAT, SSNIT, Withholding taxes, PAYE.
Developed, improved and issued timely monthly financial statements, financial plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
Assisted in the preparation of concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management.
Monitored and reported on all financial statutory regulations and requirements from state agencies, ensuring compliance.
Achievements
Made recommendations for the review and updates of policies and procedures and issued timely reports on assignments undertaken and ensured the complete follow up of approved recommendation.
INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AFFAIRS, Accra Jan, 2007 – May, 2011
Account Officer
Maintained strong internal controls of financial records and analyzing of data, and prepared budgets and analyzing variance and reviewed control measures for appropriate actions for implementation.
Issued receipts for revenues received and passed accounting transactions into various books.
Assisted with the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
Ensured fixed register were managed and maintained with strict adherence to fixed asset register procedure.
Assisted in managing of stores exp. purchasing of stationary, purchasing of provision, taking of stock inventory.
Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
Monitored general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables and other records.
Assisted with the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e. VAT, withholding taxes.
On a monthly basis, monitored and tracked debtors to ensure that, they are consistent with contract terms and provisions
Prepared budgets and analyzed variance and reviewed control measures for appropriate actions for implementation.
Achievements
Supervised junior Accounts staffs in making sure that deadlines were met for all financial reports.
Identified areas for Allocation of overheads and tracing of cost to specific projects to enhance proper invoicing to clients.
Reorganized reporting and expenses processing systems by overhauling existing system and introducing efficient modules.
OGR & TOUR, Accra Jan, 2004 – December 2006
Accountant
Assisted with bank reconciliations statements monthly and took actions where necessary and prepared cash budgets and forecast the liquidity needs of the school.
Assisted with the preparation of monthly returns and balances cash and ledger books at the end of the day.
Contributed to the Internal Audit function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and processes.
Provided sound financial support and insights to enable the Company to make critical decisions.
Monitored general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables and other records.
Made general payments for all expenditures and arranged travelling and procurement of logistics.
Prepared income and expenditure accounts for both internal and external auditing
Achievements
Liaised with parents and banks in payment of fees and other commitments respectively which increased the termly fees collection 45% to more than 85%.
Identified areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED TAX ACCOUNTANT Jan, 2019 – June, 2019
Member- Chartered Institute of Certified Tax Accountant (CICTA/Ghana& UK)
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, Accra 2012 – 2014
Masters of Business Administration-(Accounting and Finance)
METHODIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Accra 2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting
INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, Accra 2003 - 2005
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) in Accounting
PRIVITE CANDITED, Accra 1998
General Certificate Examination (GCE ‘O’ Level)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT) TALLY, SAGE, QUICKBOOKS, NAVISION
Valid Driving License – License “B”
REFERENCES
Mr. Ben Asante-Ayeh
Finance Manager
Institute of Economic Affairs
P. O. Box 19836, Osu-Accra
Tel No: 020*-******
Mr. Emmanuel Ampomah
Beta & Associate (Chartered Accountant)
Managing Partner
P. 0. Box MD 396, Medina Accra
Budgeting and forecasting
Training & Team Building
Performance Management
Cash Flow Management
Payroll Management & Credit Control.
Mr. Emmanuel Ameevor
Managing Director
Gentrac Investment Ltd
P. O. Box TS 573,
Teshie Accra
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