Account Officer/ Data Analyst
Resume:
Abednego
Okine
P. O. Box *****, Accra.
*************@*****.***
https:/www.linkedin.com/in/abed
nego-okine-027456170
Motivated Accountant of over 12 years with extensive Account manager and Data Analysis experience; Payroll systems development and Administration; Inventory Control, Production Auditing and Internal Control of voluminous processes, documentation and automation. Highly skillful at Big Data science; practical knowledge in Database management and Analysis; and expertise in Excel/ VBA Development.
Ready to leverage Accounting and Data Science experience and enthusiasm to support business needs. Experience
MAY 2018 – MARCH 2021
Accountant/ Data Analyst / Dignity DTRT - Accra, Ghana
Key Responsibility - Data Audit. Factory Data Audit, Control and Analysis Implied Modelling Excel Applications to track Production Input and Output, Rejected and Loose Pieces, Recut and Cut Returns for all Purchasing Orders and ensuring Data Integrity from all Departmental Heads.
Key Responsibility – Payroll Manager/ Systems Development and Support Implied Modelling of Excel Applications to manage Payroll for over 2,000 workers, Allowances, Scheduling of Bank Transfers and Cash Payments
Reconciliation of all Departmental Reports.
Preparation of Factory Efficiency Reports
Production and Shipment Report Analysis.
Key Responsibility - Operational Reporting
Implied Designing Excel Applications to compile all the Warehouse reports, Production Reports, Rejects Reports, Packing Reports and Cutting Reports for the years and Analysing them for internal decision making and external investor consumption.
Key Responsibility - Inventory Management
Implied Creating Applications for the Warehouse and Finishing Department to aid their Inventory Management and ease Inventory control.
JULY 2017 – MAY 2018
Accountant/ Data Analyst/ Personal Assistant / Dignity DTRT - Accra, Ghana
Operation staff attendance report
Payroll Accounting and Auditing.
Overtime Controls.
Reconciliation of all Departmental Reports.
Factory Efficiency Reports
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Factory shipment PO summary and Plan deviations based on weekly Shipment plans, Plant Quality Defect Summary and Corrective action and Results.
Daily Lost Time Log for Factory analysis.
Coordinating Factory progress review meeting with relevant managers and maintaining all records for Cutting, Preparation, Sewing, Technical, Mechanical, and Pattern Design Systems
(PDS) Departments.
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
MAY 2016 – JULY 2017
Accountant/ Data Analyst/ Human Resource Operations Officer / Dignity DTRT - Accra, Ghana
Operation staff attendance report
Payroll Accounting and Auditing.
Overtime Controls.
Reconciliation of all Departmental Reports.
Factory Efficiency Reports
Factory shipment PO summary and Plan deviations based on weekly Shipment plans, Plant Quality Defect Summary and Corrective action and Results.
Daily Lost Time Log for Factory analysis.
Coordinating Factory progress review meeting with relevant managers and maintaining all records for Cutting, Preparation, Sewing, Technical, Mechanical, and Pattern Design Systems
(PDS) Departments.
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
JAN 2016 – MAY 2016
Senior Accountant/Production Audit/ Dignity DTRT - Accra, Ghana
Analyse files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Worked on Payroll and financial filing and assigned footnotes to annual report.
Prepared or assisted CFO in preparation and distributed financial statements and reports, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
Managed team of 4 accounting staff.
Contributed in directing company budgeting, planning and engagement control, aligning to output and expenditure requirements for optimal outcomes.
Developed processes and procedures for Internal Payroll Treasury.
Completed month and year-end close procedures, and reconciled all Operational Data.
Collected and reviewed employee, department and company-wide Data and financial information.
Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
Performed biweekly payroll and updated or reviewed employee records.
Generated and presented monthly financial statements to CFO.
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
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Maintained full Payroll compliance for Apparel Industry business turning over $10 m in revenue per year.
Investigated and resolved variances in digital and physical records to promote record integrity.
Accurately prepared Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly financial statements.
Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
Prepared and filed SSNIT forms.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Facilitated data conversion for company acquisitions and fiscal year reorganisation.
Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of Payroll and financial records to boost regulatory compliance.
Implemented use of self-developed Applications to enter project data, analyse and track budgets, evaluate project costs and monitor performance trends.
Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.
Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Peach Tree financial management system.
Contributed to financial management conversion by performing functionality, capability and system integrity testing prior to launch of Tally Accounting System.
Tracked daily, weekly and monthly operations and production through self-developed report system.
Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Improved efficiency of operations, including data collection, analysis and modeling, to enhance practices and increase visibility.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify and ensure Data integrity.
Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced self-developed systems and spreadsheets.
Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with all client details and tax return information.
Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker, resulting in transparency and greater employee initiative.
Assisted CFO in Completing daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, incentive payments and all types of cash and banking reconciliations with accuracy.
Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
Validated project and employment information and completed manual adjustments to financial data.
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs. 4
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximise effectiveness of operations.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Collected and arranged information and entered details into self-developed computer database.
Reviewed and processed client payments, including electronic payments and check deposits.
Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
JAN 2015 – MAY 2016
Senior Account Officer/Payroll Manager/ Dignity DTRT - Accra, Ghana
Handling of Petty Cash Book
Handling of Fixed assets Register.
Handling of Expatriate Payroll and Liaising with COTVET.
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
Maintained full Payroll compliance for Apparel Industry business turning over $10 m in revenue per year.
Assisting in preparing Annual Reports (by Preparing Monthly Trial Balance and Financial Statements).
Bank Reconciliations.
Handling of Asset Finance Payment Schedules.
Supervising Incentive calculations.
Lead Design and Development of Excel applications or solutions tailor suited for our industrial complexities.
Lead role in developing of the Payroll System as Payroll Manager.
Supervising Payroll Entry and Reporting and dealing with Statutory Institutions concerned. JAN 2015 – MAY 2016
Account Manager/ SBS And Associates - Accra, Ghana
Supervisory role over the operations below.
Installation of accounting system for clients - Peachtree.
Keeping Accounting Records.
Training clients on the use of the system.
Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports (Income Statement and Balance Sheet and Detailed Inventory Reports).
Assisting in preparing Annual Reports.
Preparation of Invoices for the company.
Preparing Payroll and dealing with Statutory Institutions concerned (SSNIT and PAYE).
Writing of Business Plans.
Assisting in Registration of Companies.
Other related Accounting duties as occasion demands.
Facilitating client staff Development and Training in Microsoft Excel. 5
JUN 2013 – JAN 2014
Account Officer/ SBS and Associates - Accra, Ghana
Installation of accounting system for clients-Peachtree.
Keeping Accounting Records.
Training clients on the use of the system.
Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports (Income Statement and Balance Sheet and Detailed Inventory Reports).
Assisting in preparing Annual Reports.
Preparation of Invoices for the company.
Preparing Payroll and dealing with Statutory Institutions concerned (SSNIT and PAYE).
Writing of Business Plans.
Assisting in Registration of Companies.
Other related Accounting duties as occasion demands.
Facilitating client staff Development and Training in Microsoft Excel. JAN 2011 – MAR 2011
Accountant/ DMY Business Solutions - Accra, Ghana
Accounting Software Consultant.
Marketing and Selling of company's products and Services to prospective and potential customers.
Consultant on Accounting software (Quick Books) and Point of Sale system (Retail Plus 2.5).
Setting up point of sale systems.
Training clients on the use of the system.
Setting up Company accounts.
Training clients to use the accounting software. AUG 2010 – NOV 2011
Contract Staff/ Korle-bu Teaching Hospital, KBTH, CSSD - Accra, Ghana
Liaise between the department and the Revenue and Costs Department of the Hospital in matters concerning financial records.
Computation of departmental costs.
Writing of memorandum.
Computation of revenue and presentation of costs and revenue in a format usable to management in decision-making.
Recoupment of imperest.
Skills
Strong Knowledge of Financial Accounting
High proficiency in computer usage (Microsoft
office and Microsoft Excel) with excellent use of
the web.
PAYE, SSNIT and VAT
Accounting, Payroll
Advanced Analytical skills
Inventory Management
Microsoft Excel Programming
Account reconciliation processes
Accounts payable / accounts receivable
Account reconciliation
Budget analysis
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Auditing
Financial Accounting
Bank Reconciliations
Excellent communication and Research Skills
Database management
Fixed assets Register
Superior attention to detail
Inventory audit
Payroll input, audit and processing
Python
General ledger accounting expertise
MS Office Suite
Statutory reporting
Advanced bookkeeping skills
Data trending knowledge
Budgeting
Data auditing
Internal controls and audits
SQL
VBA Programming
Education
Bachelor of Arts / University of Ghana, Legon
Project Work: Effects of Education on Self Esteem
ACCA / Part 2 Skill Module
Certificate in Computing / Part 2 Skill Module
Time Ware Software Management/ Time Ware - UK
SSCE - Accra Academy, Accra
Recipient of full scholarship based on Academic merit. Derby Avenue RC School – Basic Education Certificate Examination. (B.E.C.E)
Activities
Swimming, Programming, Learning IT related know how.
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