Data Entry Operations Officer
Resume:
Alphonso Saah Sharpe
Upper Darby, Pa
************@*****.*** 347-***-****
Financial Management Executive
Quality-driven and experienced professional with a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance and stellar history of successful initiatives in P&L and asset management, budgeting and expense control, performance management, and risk management. Hands-on leader, respected for continuously driving improvements in processes, routines, and systems to increase staff confidence and productivity. Able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, work cross-functionally with treasury, legal, tax, and business development teams. I am proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven expertise in strategically leading financial controlling activities, such as monitoring cash flow, reviewing deposits/invoices, and supporting all accounting functions. Recognized experience driving efficiency through financial management systems evaluation and implementation of process improvements. Advanced critical thinking, numeracy, accounting, qualitative and quantitative analysis, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Financial and Management Competencies
Financial & Banking Operations
Cash Flow Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Cost Analysis & Reduction
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Corporate Accounting Practices
Financial Infrastructure/Modelling
Profit & Revenue Optimization
Budget Planning & Forecasting
Business Process Reengineering
Turnaround/Crisis Management
Performance Management/Analysis
Career Experience
Liberia Telecommunication Corp, Monrovia, Liberia
Director of Administration 2018 – present
Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes. Recruiting and training personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space. Assessing staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency.
Key Contributions:
Providing administration support to Sales Reps, Property Managers and Senior Management
Arranging both internal and external events
General office management such as ordering stationary
Dealing with email enquiries, Taking minutes
Diary management and arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and conference facilities
Data entry (sales figures, property listings etc.)
Organizing travel and accommodation for staff and customers
Possibly maintaining the company social media accounts
Liberia Telecommunication Corp, Monrovia, Liberia
Comptroller, 2013 – 2018
Directed all corporate finance activities, including monthly/quarterly financial statement preparation and forecasting as well as budget development in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Monitored general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, cashbooks, general ledgers, and cash management. Administered financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Developed highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Prepared financial reports and present to Board of Directors and President. Reviewed and approved monthly bank reconciliations to improve cash flows.
Key Contributions:
Coordinated the formation and oversaw the execution of annual budgets and financial plans of the Liberia Telecommunication Corp.
Collaborated with finance teams to implement group policy decisions and best practices for external reporting documents, complex accounting research, and interpretation of new standards.
Srimex Enterprise, Monrovia, Liberia
Financial Consultant, 2012 – 2013
Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Established and directed implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Developed financial databases as well as employed computer software systems and manual filing systems. Supervised and monitored financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
Key Contributions:
Managed and analyzed compilation of financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Conducted internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy.
Hosanna International Services, Baltimore, MD
Staff Accountant, 2009 – 2012
Prepared and closed monthly financial statements and audit reports by utilizing QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft word. Instituted financial reporting system in compliance with GAAP. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Collaborated with senior management to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.
Key Contributions:
Served as accounts payable assistant and bookkeeper to provide financial, administrative and clerical services that included processing and monitoring of payments/expenditures.
Effectively utilized QuickBooks, Peachtree, Advance Excels, and Microsoft enterprise as ERP experience.
Additional Experience:
Head, Investigation Group United Bank for Africa (Liberia) Ltd, UBA
Resident Supervisor Global Bank Liberia Central Bank Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
Examiner Central Bank Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
Banking Operations Officer National Bank of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
Accounts Assistant Bank of Credit and Commerce, Monrovia, Liberia
Education and Credentials
MBA, Finance
MBA, Accounting
Keller Graduate School – Philadelphia, USA
BBA, Accounting & Economics
University of Liberia – Monrovia, Liberia
Professional Certifications
Foreign Exchange & Money Markets
Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF), Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Specialized Course in Banking Supervision
Federal Reserve Bank of New York; New York, USA
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