Jacob Essel Simons
House No- Plot G Blok **, Asokwa-Sobolo, Kumasi Ashanti Region
Contact: 024-*******/020-******* Email - adcw8c@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Versatile team player eager to contribute a strong finance, accounting and administrative background toward the achieving of a progressive organization offering opportunity for growth in exchange for superior performance.
Skills
Quick learner
Financial records and processing
Microsoft Office
Attention to details
Experience
July 2018 to August 2019
Bank Teller
GN Bank Kumasi, Ghana
Achieved proper compliance and accurate executive level reporting.
Delivered prompt, accurate and excellent customer service.
Entered member transaction data into the online banking software.
Established new customer accounts including checking, savings, lines of credit and loans.
Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
Examined checks for identification and endorsement.
World remittance for customers.
January 2016 to May 2018
Accounts Clerk
Great Gadeco Senior High School Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Received and submitted payments and applied amounts to students’ balances.
Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
Reviewed credit records to evaluate students’ histories.
Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.
Supported department staff by performing a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks.
Created and distributed updated student’s statements.
Prepared month end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping.
Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws and regulations.
Completed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling the general ledger.
Performed research and due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Calculated taxes owed, prepared tax returns and ensured prompt payment in adherence with IRS regulations.
Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review the school's financial performance.
Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.
September 2013 to July 2014
Teacher (Service Personnel)
Nnipa Nkyeremia D/A JHS -Manso - Ashanti Region
Conquered the challenges of working with a highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in Social Studies and Religious and Moral Education.
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with the subjects.
Implemented programs for students requiring extra assistance.
February 2008 to September 2013
Accounts Officer Matdorchie Enterprise Kumasi, Ashanti Region
Created and distributed updated customer statements.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts.
Performed research and due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Updated and reconciled accounts payable with purchase orders for accuracy.
Reached out to customers to verify information and follow up on issues.
Reviewed credit records to evaluate customer histories.
Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in respective areas.
Reached out customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time and/or negotiated installment methods.
Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling the general ledger.
Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review the business's financial performance.
Contacted customers in person at personal and business locations to collect payments directly.
Prepared month end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping.
Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate returns.
Supported other staff by performing a wide range of clerical and administrative tasks.
Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies.
Education and Training
September 2001 to April 2004
Asem Boys Junior Secondary school
Fante New Town-Kumasi
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)
September 2004 to June 2007
Ghana National Academy (Senior Secondary School)
Tech-Kumasi
General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
August 2010 to August 2013
Kumasi Polytechnic now Kumasi Technical University
Higher National Diploma
>Accountancy
August 2016 to June 2018
University of Education Winneba, Kumasi Campus
Bachelor of Science
>Business Administration (Accounting)
Personal Details
Father’s Name: Peter Kofi Essel
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 23rd November 1989
Nationality: Ghanaian
Reference
MR. EMMANUEL ESSILFIE
GREAT GADECO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NOW IN CANADA
adcw8c@r.postjobfree.com
MRS. STELLA APPIAH
BRANCH MANAGRESS
GN BANK-ROMAN HILL
adcw8c@r.postjobfree.com
MRS. DORIS KYEI
MATDORCHIE ENT.
P.O. BOX 2815 ASH-TOWN KUMASI
(024*******/020*******/024*******)