Abubakari Mohammed
Tamale
Summary
Accountant with more than ten (10) years of Finance and Accounting experience. Expertise in preparing financial statements, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing and monitoring annual budgets, and recording all financial activity for small to medium sized businesses. Bachelor degree in Commence and Higher National Diploma (Accountancy) with a strong background in Finance and Accounting methodologies and practices. Problem Solving – Assessed existing fiscal procedures, identified and implemented improvements to strengthen the financial health of the business. Management by mentoring – Active motivator, supervisor and trainer committed to the growth of individuals and the success of the company. Fiscal Communications – Experienced presenting fiscal information to senior management and documenting financial policies and procedures. Independent Operations – Served as sole financial professional for over ten (10) years of the business. Maintained financial schedules and ensured quality reports and analyses. Computer Expertise – SAP application, SYSPRO application, Tally Accounting, Integrated Business Information System (IBIS) Flow centric, Quick Books, MS Word, Excel and Power point Seasoned Finance and Accounting Manager with robust experience in overseeing financial operations, implementing cost-effective systems of control, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strengths lie in strategic financial planning, budget management, and team leadership. Notable impact made by improving business performance through comprehensive financial analysis and risk assessment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Accounting Manager
MKN Grill and Restaurant (Kasha)
Damongo
02.2024 - Current
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- General accounting duties at the Restaurant
- Preparations of Trading, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet
- Preparations of Cash Flow Statements
- Sales performance and sales forecast
- Accounts Receivable management - ensure all sales are accounted for in the POS System:
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the daily sales reports
- Cash receipts and Momo payments are matched against daily total sales (Beverages, Foods, Conferences and other events) to determine equality, overage and or shortages in sales performance.
- Restaurant Inventory Accounting (Issues of stock (Beverages) to the Bars, daily and month end stock counts)
- Restaurant accounts payable management (Payments Vouchers preparations, Invoices processing and Payments made when payments vouchers are approved and authorized).
- Petty cash management - ensure availability, adequacy of documentation, authorization and accounting of cash
- Budgetary Control Systems - Ensure expenditures are within budget
- Actual matched with budget, ascertain variances and obtain explanations from budget holder.
- Management of bank accounts:
- Deposits, withdrawals, reconciliations and Restaurant bank relationship management
Farm Manager
Gateway Farms
Tamale
07.2024 - 02.2024
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Land acquisition, land clearing and ploughing.
- Inputs management- Seeds requirements, weedicides, pesticides, fertilizer and fuel for the farm equipment and implements.
- Supervision of the farm machines, equipment and implements – tractors, combine harvesters pick up vehicles.
- Records keeping, records updates and reporting to management.
Assistant Operations Accountant
Voltic Ghana Limited
Tamale Depot
09.2009 - 07.2020
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- General accounting duties at the depot
- Accounts Receivable management - ensure all sales are accounted for:
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the daily sales reports
- Invoices correctly entered
- Cash payment correctly processed
- Sales Representative receipts are correctly process
- Depot Inventory Accounting (Inter - depot transfers, daily and month end stock counts)
- Depot accounts payable management (LPO, GRN, Invoice processing and Payments)
- Petty cash management - ensure availability, adequacy of documentation, authorization and accounting of cash
- Budgetary Control Systems - Ensure expenditures are within budget
- Actual matched with budget, ascertain variances and obtain explanations from budget holder.
- Assist auditors during Depot audits.
- Management of bank accounts:
- Deposits, withdrawals, reconciliations and depot bank relationship management
- Administrative duties at the depot:
- Procures items, ensuring that procurement procedures are followed
- Arranges hotel accommodation for visitors to the region
- Co-ordinates vehicle movement and repairs/servicing
- Reviews vehicle log-books
- Manages vehicle documentation and renewal.
- Manages fixed assets register/inventory
- Arranges meetings and workshops
- Manages incoming and outgoing mails
- Ensures proper maintenance of office building
- Undertakes administrative duties in contracting of services e.g
- Rentals, security and cleaning etc.
- Administers all files
- Facilitates the work of security, cleaners and drivers
- Registers all contracts in the contract register
- Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the depot manager
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Jentilpe JHS, Sawla)
10.2005 - 07.2006
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaches Mathematics
- Prepares terminal reports
- Conduct roll calls and marks attendance register
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2015
Higher National Diploma (Accounting) -
Tamale Polytechnic
09.2005
Higher National Diploma (Accounting) -
Tamale Polytechnic
09.2005
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Business Secondary School
08.2001
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Business Secondary School
08.2001
Basic Education Certificate (BEC) -
Adidwan Junior Secondary School
08.1998
Basic Education Certificate (BEC) -
Adidwan Junior Secondary School
08.1998
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Management by mentoring
- Fiscal Communications
- Independent Operations
- Computer Expertise (SAP application, SYSPRO application, Tally Accounting, Integrated Business Information System (IBIS) Flow centric, Quick Books, MS Word, Excel and Power point)
- Cash Flow Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Debt management
- Internal Controls
- Auditing procedures
- Invoicing
- Tax law knowledge
- Bank account reconciliations
- Bookkeeping
- Process Management
- Documentation
- Payment Collection
- Budget Compliance
- Payroll
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- AP and AR management
- Finance
Traits
- Communication
- Planning and organization
- Leadership
- Customer orientation
- Quality orientation
- Integrity
- Behavioral flexibility
- Judgement
- Gender awareness and sensibility
- Initiative and drive
- Innovative and resilient
- Organizational ability
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership abilities
Careerbackground
Accountant with more than ten (10) years of Finance and Accounting experience. Expertise in preparing financial statements, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing and monitoring annual budgets, and recording all financial activity for small to medium sized businesses. Bachelor degree in Commence and Higher National Diploma (Accountancy) with a strong background in Finance and Accounting methodologies and practices., Problem Solving, Management by mentoring, Fiscal Communications, Independent Operations, Computer Expertise
Trainingparticipated
- Withholding Tax and VAT Training, Voltic Ghana Limited, 12/20/2016, 12/25/2016
- Intermediate and Advance Excel Training, Voltic Ghana Limited, 07/21/2015, 07/27/2015
- Records Management, Voltic Ghana Limited, 07/10/2014, 07/20/2014
- On the job training/induction training, Voltic Ghana Limited, 08/29/2009, 09/07/2009
- Sales and Selling Techniques, Barclays Bank Ghana Limited, 12/17/2007, 12/20/2007
Drivinglicense
True, 10
Digitaladdress
NT-0720-8589
Research
Provision of Rural Banking Service: A Business Plan, Mr. Baba Hananu, Tamale Polytechnic, 09/2005
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Tamale, Northern Region
- Date of Birth: 12/29/83
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
References
- Mr. Paul Adu, Accountant, Voltic Ghana Limited, Medie Factory-Accra, +233 244548072/0200000246, PAdu@ccbagroup.com
- Mr. Aaron Acheampong, Food and Beverages Manager, MKN Grill and Restaurant (Kasha), Damongo, Savannah Region, +233 541343706, aaron.acheampong@kashalounge.org
- Alhaji Baba Hananu, Internal Audit Director, University of Professional Studies, Accra, +233 0244839977/0200570009, savebabahananu@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Novels
- Listening to good music
- Playing table tennis and football
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Gateway Farms
07.2024 - 02.2024
Finance and Accounting Manager
MKN Grill and Restaurant (Kasha)
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Operations Accountant
Voltic Ghana Limited
09.2009 - 07.2020
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service (Jentilpe JHS, Sawla)
10.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Higher National Diploma (Accounting) -
Tamale Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma (Accounting) -
Tamale Polytechnic
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Business Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Business Secondary School
Basic Education Certificate (BEC) -
Adidwan Junior Secondary School
Basic Education Certificate (BEC) -
Adidwan Junior Secondary School
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