MADDIEU MARAH

Toronto, Ontario ad1wn8@r.postjobfree.com 437-***-****

Summary

Finance and Accounting professional with a solid academic foundation and many years of hands-on experience that spans many roles in credit risk management, client relationship management, and general accounting. I'm passionate, proactive, and eager to contribute my expertise to any team while continuing to learn and evolve in the finance domain.

Skills

• Proficiency in various micro software programs and accounting software packages like Flexcube, Sage Line 50, and QuickBooks

• Skilled in data collection and report compilation using Excel and other software programs.

• Financial Reporting with IFRS, GAAP

• Budgeting and Forecasting, Taxation and Risk Management

• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Collaboration with colleagues from various departments to gather necessary financial information.

• Strong communication, Attention to details, and client relationship management.

• Efficiently manage time to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

• Flexibility to adapt to changes in accounting standards, regulations, and organizational structures.

• Aligning financial strategies with overall business objectives.

• Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

• Effective negotiation skills, especially when dealing with financial contracts or agreements. Work Experience

Kings Production Sierra Leone Limited

General Accountant 1

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May 2017 – 31st July 2023

• Reduced payroll/benefits costs by 30% through strategic negotiations.

• Bookkeeping: Recording financial transactions in ledgers or accounting software and maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of payable transactions, organizing, and filing invoices and supporting documentation which improve our goodwill will suppliers.

• Expense Management: Reconciling employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

• Vendor Management: Communicating with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies and negotiating payment terms and resolving issues with suppliers.

• Payment Processing: Preparing and processing payments to vendors and managing payment terms and ensuring timely payments.

• Tax Compliance: Assisting in the preparation of tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the development of budgets and financial forecasts and monitoring actual performance against budgeted figures to support management in decision making.

• Managed invoices, AR uploads, journal entries, and P&L reviews.

• Provided accounting support, financial analysis, and ensured contract compliance.

• Handling fixed asset purchases requests

• Provide professional, timely and accurate financial information to Clients, Operations Management and Senior Management.

• Credit Management: Evaluating the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and establishing and managing credit limits which help reduce bad debts and allowances for bad debt.

• Responding to customer inquiries regarding invoices and account statements, this helps in providing excellent customer service to maintain positive relationships.

• Generating and analyzing reports related to accounts receivable and payable and providing financial information to management for decision-making.

• Reconciling accounts receivable and payables sub-ledgers with the general ledgers, this helps to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Recording and posting customers’ payment and adjustments ensuring accurate and complete documentation of all transactions.

Access Bank Plc., Sierra Leone

Relationship Manager 1st October 2014 – 23rd April 2017

• Executed targeted marketing strategies, enhancing the bank's market share significantly within the competitive banking industry.

• Conducted comprehensive credit analysis for customers, advising on optimal facility types aligned with their financial needs.

• Offered personalized guidance to prospective clients, advising on suitable account types and available product offerings tailored to their specific requirements.

• Performed rigorous risk assessments on investment opportunities, presenting comprehensive reports and recommendations to clients for informed decision-making. Education

Toronto School of Management Expected December 2024 Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) (ongoing) Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone, Oct 2016 – Dec 2018 M.Sc in Finance and Accounting

Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone, Oct 2009 – Dec 2013 BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting

Certifications

Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED Blended - St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean, Toronto, ON

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