Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Committees Served
Leadership Position Held
Training
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Abigail Abena Amankwah

Abigail Abena Amankwah

Summary

Aspiration:

Accountant | Business Analyst | Entrepreneur

  • To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Manager

Valley View University Bakery
01.2023 - Current
  • Supervise Sales Manager
  • Supervise Production Manager
  • Prepare Monthly Report
  • Oversees the General Management of the University Bakery
  • Represents Bakery on the Ventures Management Committee

Accountant

University Bakery, Valley View University
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepares Claims
  • Prepares Cash Reconciliation
  • Review and certify all Journal Vouchers prepared by the Accounting Assistant-(Bakery & Water)
  • Supervises Store Keeper (Raw materials, Semi-Finished & Finished goods)
  • Report Daily Production to both Associate Fin
  • Officer & Ventures Directorate
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Prepare Payroll
  • Entity Reconciliation of Bakery with other Venture members
  • Serve as a member of the Bakery Budget Review Team
  • Serve as Recording Secretary to the Budget/Finance Committee for Ventures
  • Stock-taking lead (All Venture members)
  • Serve as a member of the Bakery Budget preparation team

Principal Accounting Assistant

Finance Administration, Valley View University
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for University Claims and Payables
  • Handle, Disburse and Maintain University Petty Cash

Principal Accounting Assistant

Food Services Department, Valley View University
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Process documents for Cheques writing
  • Claims and Payables Officer for the Food Services Department
  • Prepare quarterly budget for the Food Services Department
  • Supervise Food services Department Budget
  • Manage the billing for all Cafeteria and Restaurant services
  • Updating of Journals reports and Adjustments
  • Co- ordinate the preparation and submission of requisition from University Food Services Department
  • Handle, Disburse and maintain the petty cash

Senior Accounting Assistant

Food Services Department, Valley View University
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Uploading students feeding bill
  • Prepare Bank Reconciliation for the University Food Services Department
  • Prepare Bills for food requests from other Department and Customers
  • Ensure issuing of receipts for food sold at the University Restaurant
  • Receive and issue receipt for all cash and cheques of the University
  • Ensure prompt lodgment at the bank of all cash and cheques received for the University
  • Prepare Claims and Payables to Suppliers for the Food Services Department

National Service Personnel

Valley View University Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Issuing of receipts at the University Hospital
  • Daily banking of cash received at the University Hospital
  • Assisting Budget Preparation for the University Hospital

Education

AFA MIPA -

Institute of Financial Accountant, IPA Group, Australia
09.2021

Master of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance option) -

University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana
06.2017

Microsoft Office Specialist -

Valley View University, Accra Ghana
07.2012

Bachelor of Education (Accounting option) -

University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
06.2010

Diploma in Business Studies -

Takoradi Polytechnic, Takoradi, Ghana
05.2005

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Planning
  • Fluent in English Language
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Managed a retail business for the past 4 years.

Committees Served

  • 02/2021 - 12/2022, Credit Union Planning Committee Member, SDA Church, Teiman
  • 01/2012 - 12/2014, Secretary, Cafeteria Management Committee, Valley View University
  • 07/2013 - 07/2016, Member, Graduation Catering Services Committee, Valley View University

Leadership Position Held

  • 2023 - DATE, Treasurer, Valley View University Employee Credit Union, Accra
  • 01/2020 - 2023, Internal Auditor, SDA Church, Teiman
  • 01/2016 - 12/2017, Children Ministries Coordinator, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Adenta
  • 08/2008 - 2009, Hall Chaplain, University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi
  • 08/2008 - 2009, Treasurer, Ghana National Association of Adventist Students, University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi

Training

  • Continuing Professional Developments (CPDs), A requirement for AFA MIPA members
  • Customer Relations, Policy and Standard Compliance.
  • Toward Financial Sustainability and An Unqualified Auditor’s Opinion
  • Strategic positioning, University of Professional Studies
  • Business Etiquette, University of Professional Studies
  • SunPlus Accounting Application Software Seminar, Valley View University

Personal Information

  • Maiden Name: Abigail Cobbinah
  • Place of Birth: Samerebio
  • Citizenship: Ghanaian
  • Date of Birth: 05/29/84
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Dr. Isaac Addai, Senior Lecturer, University of Education, Kumasi Campus, +233205434821, iaddai@aamusted.edu.gh
  • Prof William Kwasi Peprah, Associate Professor, Andrews University, USA, peprah@andrews.edu
  • Dr Francis Osei Kuffour, Internal Auditor, Valley View University, Oyibi, +233264528323, +233552884047, fkuffour@vvu.edu.gh

Timeline

Acting Manager

Valley View University Bakery
01.2023 - Current

Accountant

University Bakery, Valley View University
01.2023 - Current

Principal Accounting Assistant

Finance Administration, Valley View University
01.2022 - 01.2023

Principal Accounting Assistant

Food Services Department, Valley View University
01.2017 - 01.2022

Senior Accounting Assistant

Food Services Department, Valley View University
01.2011 - 01.2017

National Service Personnel

Valley View University Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011

AFA MIPA -

Institute of Financial Accountant, IPA Group, Australia

Master of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance option) -

University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana

Microsoft Office Specialist -

Valley View University, Accra Ghana

Bachelor of Education (Accounting option) -

University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

Diploma in Business Studies -

Takoradi Polytechnic, Takoradi, Ghana
Abigail Abena Amankwah