Finance Assistant

CYRIL MILLS QUARTEY

Accounting and Finance professional

*****************@*****.*** +233********* Tema GQ377 linkedin.com/in/cyril-mills-quartey-a47909347 Ghanaian PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambitious and detail-driven Accounting and Finance professional with hands-on experience at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. Proficient in financial reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ERP systems such as SAP. Skilled in using Excel and digital tools to improve financial processes. Strong communicator with proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Eager to deliver measurable value and contribute to the success of dynamic and growth-oriented organizations.

EDUCATION

University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA),

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

10/2025 Accra, Ghana

Graduated: October 2025

EXPERIENCE

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Secretariat, Finance Assistant Intern

10/2024 – 10/2025 Accra, Ghana

-Supported daily finance operations including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, and expense reports - Conducted detailed bank and vendor reconciliations ensuring 100% accuracy in financial records Assisted in managing accounts payable and receivable through SAP ERP system Developed and maintained financial tracking spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, improving efficiency in reporting.

-IPSAS Reporting: Assisted in the preparation of IPSAS-compliant financial reports for partner-funded account, specifically for the second quarter and the months of July and August. This involved compiling, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards to support transparent financial reporting and meet donor compliance requirements.

-Handling and Preparation and documentation of minutes for weekly financial meetings

-Collaborated within a multicultural and international team environment, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure smooth coordination across departments.

-Utilized advanced Excel functions and data validation techniques to ensure accuracy in financial data entry and reporting. Assisted in maintaining and interpreting financial dashboards for performance tracking and variance analysis.

Ose Women and Youth Development (Nonprofit

organization), Finance Assistant (Freelance)

01/2023 – 12/2024 Namibia

Preparing and analyzing financial reports including Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Reports. Conducting regular reconciliations of account balances, analyzed financial trends, and assessed budgetary performance against actual costs to ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. Maintaining project budgets, comparing actual costs against budgeted expenses, and providing financial projections to support decision-making. Maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

CORE SKILLS

Journal Entries & Reconciliations (Bank & Vendor), Accounts Payable & Receivable, Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping, SAP ERP & Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Research & Analytical Thinking, Communication & Team Collaboration, Organization, Time Management & Reliability

SOFT SKILLS

•Attention to Detail

•Ethical Judgment

•Confidentiality & Integrity

•Problem Solving

•Tech Adaptability

•Critical Thinking

•Curiosity

•Decision-Making

•Accountability

LANGUAGES

English

Native Proficiency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References — Mrs. Miriam Gichovi Senior Finance Expert African Continental Free Trade Area- Secretariat (AfCFTA) Supervisor ******.*******@**-******.*** +233-**-***-**** Mr. Kankam Maxwell Accounting Officer African Continental Free Trade Area- Secretariat (AfCFTA) Assistant Supervisor *******.******@**-*****.*** +233-**-***-****

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