Accountant
Resume:
Kwaku Amenyinu Agbessi
Accounting Professional
Contact
Tel : 024-*******
email: ************@*****.*** /*******@*****.***
Address
P. O. Box DS 2272, Dansoman
Professional Summary
A highly organized and detail oriented accounting professional with over four years of experience, possesses multiple skills covering financial statements, ledger analysis, cost control principles and budgeting. Kwaku has a track record of making a direct impact on a company’s success, and has the ability to work within demanding accounting cycles and to month-end closing deadlines. As a superb communicator he is able to get the best out of junior staff, and on personal level has a desire for continual professional growth.
Career Objective
An excellent team player aspiring to be a member of a dynamic team with a platform for career development and opportunities to excel.
Professional Strengths
Ability to effectively present financial information to all levels verbally and in written reports
Being accurate under pressure
Technical knowledge in global accounting principles
Ability to perform analytical functions and resolve accounting issues
Considerable knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment
Adapt easily to new technology.
Very observant and pays critical attention to details.
Technical Proficiencies
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good working knowledge of TOPAZ accounting software (Topaz Payroll, Topaz General Ledger)
Work Experience
St. Bernadette Soubirous School, Dansoman Sept. 2012 - Present
Head of Accounts Department
Compiled and analysed financial information to prepare monthly reports and annual financial statements in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Established financial goals for each year, monitored and advised regarding progress.
Developed and implemented new procedures, financial data bases, analysis of revenues/expenses and other features to enhance the work flow of the accounting department.
Monitored accuracy and timely processing of payment transactions.
Prepared staff salaries and handled other payroll issues.
Coordinated and supervised staff of accounts department.
Verified the authenticity and the accuracy of automated accounting documents generated by school’s software.
Maintained asset register and reviewed bank reconciliations.
Cooperated with school’s auditors in providing documentation and responses to queries.
Achievement
Successfully designed and implemented a functional accounts department and established an investment scheme for organizational staff.
St. Bernadette Soubirous School, Dansoman 2010-2013
Manager Welfare Investment Scheme
Helped create an investment scheme for the staff of the school
Managed the accounts of the investment scheme
Provided statements to contributors of the scheme on every quarter
Handled bank reconciliation and other pertinent issues relating to the scheme.
PFC Services (Accounting, Auditing & Tax Firm), Off Odorkor –Kaneshie Rd 2009- 2012
Intern
A 12 month practical experience during holidays (December –January and July-September each year) and participated in audit and accounting work which includes:
Audit of some clients account
Preparation of bank reconciliations
Preparation of fixed assets and tax schedules, trial balances and financial position
St. Bernadette Soubirous School, Dansoman 2003- 2012
French Language Teacher
Taught Junior High School students
Setting and marking of mock exams
Counselling of students with the word of God
Mt. Olivet Academy, Dansoman 1997- 2003
French Language Teacher
Taught Junior High School students
Setting and marking of mock exams
Counselling of students with the word of God
Education
Qualified Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants-Ghana, November, 2009
Diploma in Business Management, Universite de Lome, June, 1995
G.C.E ‘Á’ LEVEL, Lycee de Tokoin, June, 1992
Professional Membership
Full Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants-Ghana with the ID number 105546, The Institute of Chartered Accountants-Ghana, March, 2017
Other Leadership Positions Held
St. Bernadette Soubirous School Sept. 2012 - Present
Head of Accounts Department
Helped establish a functional accounts department
Coordinate and supervise work of team members
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, New Aplaku Dec. 2011-Apr. 2016
President of Church Ushers
During this period membership increased to the satisfaction of the authorities
Ushers had their first constitution since inception under our leadership
St. Bernadette Soubirous School Sept. 2010-Apr. 2013
Welfare Investment Scheme Manager
Helped create an investment scheme to enhance retirement benefits as well as grant members of staff with soft loans to meet some pressing demands
Helped members of staff to access loans to meet pressing demands as a result of the establishment of the scheme
Personal Information
Hobbies: Teaching, Soccer and listening to music and watching movies
Languages: Fluent in English and French
References
Mr. D.K. Bediako
Managing Partner
PFC Services (Audit & Accounting Firm)
***********@*****.***
Mr. Ebo Amissah
Legal Practitioner
*********@*****.***
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