ERNEST TWUM OSAFO
ACCRA
Summary
Customer-centric professional with a proven track record in promoting organizational growth, fostering effective human relationships, and creating a positive work environment. Highly efficient and dedicated to assuming increasing responsibilities. Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality and a relentless drive for success. Proficient in multitasking and exceeding monthly quotas to maximize brand awareness and organizational profit. I am focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and controls. Responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent mathematical skills, IAS expertise and IFRS knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTANT
MPOHOR DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
MPOHOR
04.2022 - Current
- Assist with budget preparation and review.
- Prepares monthly and annual financial reports.
- Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness through the development, review, and implementation of internal controls within the Assembly.
- Managed the receipt and disbursement of funds.
- Maintains the safety and integrity of financial assets, while producing thorough reports.
- Ensured accurate and timely preparation of monthly reconciliation statements.
- Preparation of Payment Vouchers.
ACCOUNT OFFICER
UCMAS GHANA LIMITED
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Demonstrated proficiency in invoice creation and processing
- Managing a company's accounts payable and receivable, sending bills and invoices to clients, tracking organization expenses, cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy.
- Ensured accurate preparation of salary statements and taxation records on a monthly basis, performing bank reconciliation with both bank statements and cashbook.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports to management.
- Provided support for accounting projects, such as audits or special investigations.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions processed by department personnel.
- Performed daily cash management activities including monitoring cash balances, wire transfers.
- Responded to inquiries from internal departments regarding account status or billing issues.
ACCOUNT OFFICER
TAIFA POLYCLINIC, GA EAST
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Balanced patient accounts and processed payments for services rendered.
- Reviewed bills and claims to ensure accuracy of information.
- Entering data into the company's database.
- Maintained and safeguarded employee payrolls
- Maintained accurate records of staff and patient information in the company's database.
- Prepared billing reports and other documents for submission to government agencies on an as-needed basis.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME, GA WEST DISTRICT
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared cheque payment vouchers and issued payments to health providers.
- Pay cash into the scheme's account and report on weekly payments.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of office receipts with cashbook, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
- Compiled and organized collector/agent commission data in Microsoft Excel
- Managed inventory and store operations while ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial records
- Assist on budget preparation.
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices, receipts.
CLAIMS OFFICER/DATA ENTRY (NATIONAL SERVICE)
NATIONAL HEALTH INSUANCE SCHEME, GA WEST DISTRICT
01.2016
- Received claims from health providers and maintained a record of all bills in a database, effectively distinguishing normal health insurance from the free maternal program
- Vetted claims sheets as per tariffs and medicine prices for diverse clinics, private, and government hospitals.
- Reconcile totals of vetted figures to determine the necessary deductions.
- Provided guidance to health providers on adhering to tariffs and medicine prices.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on new laws and regulations affecting the industry.
- Kept abreast of best practices in order to maximize efficiency when handling customer inquiries.
- Calculated compensation payments for approved claims according to legal guidelines and company policy.
- Communicated regularly with customers throughout the claims process via email, telephone, or other methods of communication.
- Provided guidance and advice to customers regarding their insurance coverage options.
Education
ICA Part 2 - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS GHANA
07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
KOFORIDUA08-2017
High National Diploma - Accounting
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
KOFORIDUA05-2015
West Africa Senior High School Certificate - Accounting
ADONTENG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ABURI06-2009
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
TESHIE05-2006
Skills
- Computer literate (Microsoft, excel and power point)
- Knowledge in accounting software (VT Cash book, sage pastel and Tally)
- Organizing skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Very enthusiasm
- Commitment to excellence
- Tax Preparation
- Internal Controls
- Budget forecasting expertise
Additional Information
A proficient accounting professional with one (6) + years of experience in managing accounting operations for corporations. Exceptional abilities in resolving complex issues related to costs, tax, finance, and company account. Outstanding knowledge of accounting principles and laws. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Adept at streamlining accounting operations and managing company finance.
Abilities, interest, activities
I find it quite easy to learn on the job and enjoy working with other people. Dedicated and results oriented. Always ready to learn new skills and adapt to changes. Reading, travelling, learning the use of accounting software.
Professional,course and training
- 2015-2016, TRAINING ON BIOMETRIC SYSTEM AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NHIA)
- 2015-2016, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/25/91
Marital Status: Single
Postal Address: Box 547, Adabraka-Accra
References
- Mr. Samuel Tetteh, Manager GA District NHIA, Amasaman., 0277003147
- Mrs. AFFARE LAWRENCIA (ACCOUNTANT), GA District Mutual Health Insurance Scheme, Amasaman., 0244723974
- Mr. Roger Ohemeng, UCMAS GHANA LIMITED, 0244344993
- Mr. William Aseidu, Taifa Polyclinic, 0244150483
- Mr. Salifu Ibrahim, Mpohor District Assembly, 0244209975
Languages
English
First Language
AKAN
Proficient (C2)
C2
GA
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- · Reading Course Related Books and Novels
- · Working and Participating in Sporting Activities like Football, Handball and Tennis
Accomplishments
- Due to my integrity and competency in all areas of work, especially in the accounting department I was assigned to work with new NHIS offices at Amasaman in GA West Municipal Assembly to audit all cash transactions and perform monthly report to head office of NHIA. As a result of hard work and teamwork our scheme emerge as the best scheme in Ghana on premium collections for 2015/2016 review.
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT
MPOHOR DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
04.2022 - Current
ACCOUNT OFFICER
UCMAS GHANA LIMITED
11.2020 - 02.2022
ACCOUNT OFFICER
TAIFA POLYCLINIC, GA EAST
11.2017 - 08.2021
CLAIMS OFFICER/DATA ENTRY (NATIONAL SERVICE)
NATIONAL HEALTH INSUANCE SCHEME, GA WEST DISTRICT
01.2016
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME, GA WEST DISTRICT
08.2015 - 09.2016
ICA Part 2 - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS GHANA
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
High National Diploma - Accounting
KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
West Africa Senior High School Certificate - Accounting
ADONTENG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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