Abena Pokuaa
Koforidua
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 3 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Ghana Education Service
12.2020 - Current
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Relationship Officer/ Customer Service Personnel
Multi Credit Savings And Loans Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Monitored, followed-up and escalated cases to meet customer response commitments.
- Retained and grew portfolio of relationships by performing proactive, mobile and value-adding partnership role.
- Promoted, structured and provided Type advice customized to best meet Type needs of customers.
- Liaised with clients by phone, email and text messaging to meet client needs and define expectations.
- Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
- Supported Type team in mining and analyzing customer data to identify and plan for expansion and additional business.
- Supported Type team in implementing sales tactics and achieving growth objectives and sales targets by Action.
- Developed Timeframe summaries to assess each client's participation level and determine targets for follow-up plans.
- Utilized Software and Software CRM applications for recording and tracking client interactions.
- Developed and executed technical procedures through Task and Task to achieve Result.
- Maintained and built close relationships with customers through regular contact and visits.
Accounts Clerk
Western Regional Medical Stores
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Bank Teller
Asante Akyem Rural Bank Ltd
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
- Sold and cross-sold bank products to new and existing customers.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - Accounting
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Ghana Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana 2011
High School - Business
Acherensua Senior High School
Acherensua, Ahafo Region, Ghana 08.2004
Skills
- ATX Total Tax Office
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- SAP Expertise
- Financial Planning
- Financial Management
- MS Office Suite
- Financial Statements
- Budget Forecasting Expertise
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Payroll Management
- Financial Portfolio Management
- Customer Relations
- Partnership Accounting
- Tax Law Understanding
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Proposal Reviews
- SEC Proficiency
- Client Representation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Budgeting Assistance
- Administrative Support
- Schedule Management
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting System Design
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Financial Information Systems
- Reporting
- Finance
- Journal Entries
- Interviewing and Counseling
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Prepare Budgets
- Business Operations Analysis
- Reliability and Integrity Improvement
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Cash Analysis
- Collect Data
- Produce Financial Statements
- Results Orientation
- Financial Projections
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Akan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accountant
Ghana Education Service
12.2020 - Current
Relationship Officer/ Customer Service Personnel
Multi Credit Savings And Loans Ltd
08.2014 - 12.2017
Accounts Clerk
Western Regional Medical Stores
10.2011 - 08.2012
Bank Teller
Asante Akyem Rural Bank Ltd
09.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor Of Technology - Accounting
Koforidua Technical University
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Kumasi Technical University
High School - Business
Acherensua Senior High School
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