Manager Accounting

Curriculum Vitae(CV)

BENJAMIN TEYE AKUNARH

OBJECTIVE

To work in a competitive and a challenging organization with a team of goal oriented personnel

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Sex – Male

Nationality – Ghanaian

Marital Status: Married

Religion – Christian

Contact Address: P. O.Box SR426 Spintex Road, Tema, Ghana.

Contact Mobile Number – 024-*******

E-mail: - *******@*****.***

INSTITUTION

Buckinghamshire New University

CICTA

Ghana Telecom University college

Institute of Professional Studies

Mawuli School Ho

Kpando Technical. Institute

WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

YEAR CERTIFICATES

2014 MSc. International Accounting and Finance

2013 Chartered Institute Of Certified Taxation & Accountancy

2010 Postgraduate Certificate In Practical Accountancy & Taxation

(ACCA) LEVEL 3

2005 Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) LEVEL 2

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) LEVEL 1

1993 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

1991 G.C.E Ordinary Level

1991 R.S.A Stage 2

2014 to Date – Ghana Institution of Engineers)

Position: Accounts Manager

Contribute to the strategic Planning and direction of the Institution by making

Guide financial decisions by establishing monitoring and enforcing industry leading policies and procedures.

Provide status on the financial condition of the Institution by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data to executive director and council

Review and prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly financial results, forecast and all required financial reports ( internally and externally) Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis as necessary.

Manage all aspect of the day to day accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger.

Commercial and financial input both strategic and operational as a member of the organizational financial team.

Involve in implementing all financial aspects of the strategic plan and achieving relevant objectives.

Ensure the Institution has effective financial systems, controls and processes in place and that these are used throughout the organisation

Review financial targets and performance levels, proposing action plans to generate additional revenues/surplus and rectify shortfall.

2011 –2014, Grameen Foundation USA

( US BASED COMPANY IN WASHINGTON DC))

POSITION – Finance Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance of office books of accounts and record the transactions in accordance with Ghana Accounting Standards and the established policies and procedures of GFUSA

Prepare and submit the monthly reports/schedules to the head office, including monthly funding requests, bank reconciliation statements, trial balance and financial statements.

Establish and maintain effective accounting policies and internal controls in coordination with head office

Prepare all necessary returns/ reports for income tax withheld and registration or permit renewals

Assist the external auditors in the year end audit of the financial statements by preparing schedules or accounting reports needed

Prepare payroll computation, including all required withholdings and payroll and deductions register, and enter corresponding journal entries

Prepare pay slips and remittances for statutory contributions for payment to respective government agencies

Coordinate with external tax firm on taxation of expatriate employees

Perform other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE

2005 – 2010, HORIZON MARINE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(FOR WEST AFRICAN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT)

POSITION – ACCOUNTANT

JOB SUMMARY

Preparation of accounts analysis.

Preparation of journals for posting.

Preparation of Expat Tax returns for filing.

Supervising Accounts payable

Managing day-to-day Tax reporting on import duties, excise duties etc

Withholding tax/ VAT preparation filing for the company.

Managing internal corporate tax reporting requirements.

Carry out the reconciliation of tax calculations.

Prepare and calculate the monthly tax instalment payment.

Prepares tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules.

Recommends tax strategies by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues.

Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.

Maintains compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to appropriate authorities such as GRA, CEPS etc.

Revises procedures by developing and streamlining procedures and worksheets for calculation of tax provisions.

Identifies profitability of potential mergers and acquisitions by analyzing tax information; calculating key ratios.

Withholding tax/ VAT preparation filing for the company.

Managing internal corporate tax reporting requirements.

Carry out the reconciliation of tax calculations.

Preparation of fixed asset register.

Supervision of Payroll preparation.

Ghana Co-operative Credit Union Association Ltd.

Position- Senior Accounting Officer 2002-2005

Record all accounting transactions up to trial balance stage

Process all accounting documentations

Keep and maintain petty cash or cash imprest and associated records.

Maintain accounts of regional offices and community sub-projects.

Take proper maintenance of stock control and fixed asset register.

Preparation of financial reports.

Perform any other duties assigned by my manager.

Liaise with Bankers and Insurers

1997 – 2000 Africa Mining Services pty.

Bankyim - Tarkwa

POSITION – Payroll Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Preparation of National Payroll on SunPay

Preparation of Labour costing on Spreadsheet

Reconciliation of Labour costing to Sunpay reports

Tracking of Provident Fund Accounts of staff on Sunpay and Spread sheet

Processing of Salary Advance of workers

Prepare and maintain Income Tax & SSNIT reports

Maintain records of workers’ loan from banks guaranteed by the company

Monitor official receipt booklet and blank cheque books

Keep cashier informed about payroll petty claims

Reconcile payroll petty payments with cashier

Keep contact with company bankers for Accounts numbers for new appointees

Monitor records of all payroll payments during the month.

Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements

Contact Personnel Manager for annual leave, terminations and resignation arrangement

Daily tracking of Vehicle fuel consumption.

ATTRIBUTES

Good human relationship

Able to work under pressure without supervision

Honest, Humble, Tolerant and Sociable

SKILLS

COMPUTING

Software Programs

Extensive knowledge in Great Plains Accounting Package

Extensive knowledge in Quick Books

Extensive knowledge in Tally ERP Accounting Package

Working knowledge in Sage Accounting

SAP Rhomicom ERP

Extensive knowledge in Sunpay Package

Extensive knowledge in Focus Accounting Package

Working knowledge in Pulse Accounting Software

In-depth knowledge in Advance Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Access & Power point

Conversant with Internet usage

INTERESTS

Watching Movies & Swimming

REFERENCES

REFEREE

Prosper Ahanogbe

Expro Gulf.

Accra, Ghana

Mobile. 020******* / 024*******

Wisdom Xetor (Deputy Commissioner )

Ghana Revenue Authority Accra, Ghana

Mobile: 020-*******

V. Ramanathan (Area Manager)

Cal Dive Int, Singapore

Mobile: 006*********

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