Senior Accountant & Payroll Specialist with CPA/CGMA

Enock Benedict Owusu, CPA, CGMA, ACMA

Cincinnati, OH

513-***-**** *******@****.**.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/enockowusu PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Accountant with 12+ years of experience supporting payroll processing, cash management, month-end close, and compliance across multi-entity and regulated environments. Proven expertise in U.S. payroll support, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls, with a strong track record of partnering with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. CPA/CGMA-qualified with advanced Excel skills and hands-on ERP exposure.

CORE ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL COMPETENCIES

• Payroll Processing & Payroll Accounting

• Cash Management & Bank Reconciliations

• Journal Entries & Month-End Close

• Fringe Benefits & Labor Accruals

• Fixed Assets & Depreciation

• Overhead Allocations & Cost Accounting

• Compliance & Audit Support

• GAAP & IFRS Knowledge

• Excel (Advanced Formulas, PivotTables)

• ERP & Payroll Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Finance & Administration

Peaceful Nursing Services, LLC — USA

2025 – Present

• Support payroll processing activities, including payroll reviews, labor accruals, benefit-related entries, and compliance with internal controls.

• Oversee cash management functions including bank reconciliations, cash activity reviews, and payment processing.

• Prepare and post journal entries related to payroll, overhead allocations, accruals, and fixed assets.

• Partner closely with HR and operations to resolve payroll inquiries and ensure data accuracy.

• Support audit and compliance requests related to payroll, benefits, and cash transactions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Accounting & Finance) University of Cincinnati – Carl H. Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, OH Aug 2024 – Jul 2025 (Accounting & Finance)

University of Cincinnati – Carl H. Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, OH Aug 2024 – Jul 2025

• Supported instruction in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting courses.

• Assisted with research and data-analysis projects involving financial reporting accuracy and assurance concepts.

• Mentored students on audit logic, internal controls, and financial analysis techniques. Accountant

Munkamu Oy Oulu, Finland

Dec 2021 – Jul 2024

• Supported payroll accounting, benefit accruals, and month-end payroll-related journal entries.

• Assisted with daily cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and treasury reporting.

• Prepared journal entries for inventory, overhead allocations, and fixed assets.

• Supported external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules and reconciliations.

Key Account Manager (Accounting & Finance)

Mbodu Leigh Oy Oulu, Finland

Dec 2018 – Nov 2021 (Accounting & Finance)

• Performed financial analysis and variance reviews to support management decision- making.

• Maintained internal controls and ensured accuracy of client financial records.

• Prepared financial reports and reviewed transactions for compliance and integrity. Internal Auditor

University of Ghana ARS Cooperative Credit Union Accra, Ghana Aug 2014 – Aug 2017

• Conducted financial and compliance audits in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

• Applied COSO framework to assess internal controls, reconciliations, and ledger integrity.

• Identified control weaknesses, discrepancies, and reporting risks; prepared audit findings and reports.

• Reviewed financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.

Senior Accounting Assistant

University of Ghana Accra, Ghana

Mar 2013 – Nov 2017

• Supported external audits by preparing reconciliations, audit schedules, and variance analyses.

• Processed payroll and reviewed AP/AR transactions for compliance and accuracy.

• Prepared journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close documentation.

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati – Carl H. Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, OH M.S. Business Analytics (Aug 2025)

Graduate Certificates: Artificial Intelligence for Business • Data Science University of Oulu – Oulu Business School Oulu, Finland M.Sc. Economics & Business Administration (Accounting), 2019 Assam Don Bosco University India

MBA, Finance, 2015

University of Ghana Accra, Ghana

B.A. Accounting & Economics, 2012

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA – Australia)

• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA – AICPA)

• Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA – CIMA UK)

• Chartered Financial Economist (GAFM)

• Associate Chartered Banker (ACIB – Ghana)

• Diploma in Forensic Accounting (IFA – UK)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Accounting Systems: GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets

• Audit Tools & Methods: Reconciliations, Control Testing, Substantive Testing

• ERP Systems: Financial & Manufacturing ERPs

• Microsoft Excel: Advanced formulas, PivotTables, dashboards

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