Detail-Oriented Accounting Professional with 8+ Years Experience

JUDITH TEKYI MENSAH

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-tekyi-mensah-4a4195125/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a detail-oriented accounting professional with over eight years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, reconciliation, payroll administration, and tax preparation. I bring a proven ability to manage high- volume transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver precise, data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Highly adept at process optimization, financial analysis, and cross- functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and business performance. EDUCATION

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, Georgia Master of Professional Accountancy December 2025

GPA - 3.64 / 4.0

University of Education Winneba Winneba, Ghana

Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) July 2017 COMPUTER SKILLS

• Financial Modelling, Tableau, Alteryx Software, QuickBooks, Oracle Software, Drake Tax Software. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, Georgia Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2024 – December 2025

• Tutored and mentored 100+ undergraduate students in Principles of Accounting, improving comprehension of core accounting concepts and exam performance.

• Led large-group review sessions for 200+ students, reinforcing key topics in financial accounting.

• Collaborated with faculty and teaching assistants to coordinate accounting lab schedules, ensuring efficient academic support delivery.

JKA Associates LLC Atlanta, Georgia

Remote Graduate Intern June 2025 – December 2025

• Managed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in QuickBooks, improved accuracy and reduced tax reconciliation discrepancies by 50%.

• Enhanced revenue reporting and statistical analysis, increased reporting accuracy and operational efficiency by 90%.

• Communicated directly with clients, managed the “Ask Accountant” ledger, delivered consulting support, ensured timely follow-ups, and improved client satisfaction and retention. Accounting and Tax Advisory Group (ATAG) Atlanta, Georgia Accounting Graduate Intern January 2025 - April 2025

• Prepared financial reports and streamlined reconciliation processes, improving month-end close efficiency by 70%.

• Recorded and reconciled transactions in QuickBooks, including accurate payroll system integration.

• Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Ensured timely and accurate tax filings using Drake Tax Software, supporting audit readiness and minimizing errors.

Sonturk Investment Company Kasoa, Ghana

Branch Accountant September 2022 – July 2024

• Processed and recorded high-volume financial transactions using Oracle ERP, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

• Conducted weekly sales and warehouse stock audits, strengthening inventory controls and loss prevention.

• Managed monthly payroll for 70+ employees, ensuring statutory compliance and accurate deductions.

• Performed monthly control account reconciliations (petty cash and bank), improving accounting accuracy by 35%.

• Prepared and supervised daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to support management decision- making.

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Winneba, Ghana

Tax Revenue Officer September 2018 - August 2022

• Conducted quality assurance testing, financial statement analysis, risk assessment and internal control evaluations to identify areas for improvement and provided valuable recommendations to clients

• Organized Tax education and Tax compliance seminars for taxpayers and various stakeholders

• Restructured organization by creating new operational processes and functional framework to ensure accountability and clarity of outcomes throughout the organization

• Calculated effective tax rate by using Microsoft excel to create a revenue template for easy calculation of tax to improve revenue collection and customer satisfaction LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Event Organizer (Women in Business Ghana) January 2023 - July 2024

• Organized and led business development and networking events for women entrepreneurs, promoting financial literacy, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business growth. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (Level 2)

• Member of National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

• Member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors

• CPA Eligible from NASBA Evaluation

• Panthers in Chicago 2025 finalist participant (Robinson College of Business Immersion Program)

• Represented GSU graduate accounting program in AACSB accreditation review

• Selected as a finalist participant for the Deloitte 2025 Leadership Lounge CERTIFICATION

• Tableau 2024: Essential Training

• Microsoft Office Specialist

• KPMG U.S Career Catalyst: Tax Job simulation certificate issued by Forage

• EY- Audit Job simulation certificate issued by Forage

• Deloitte- Technology simulation certificate issued by Forage

• CBRE- Commercial real estate certificate

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