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ALHASSAN SHAIBU

ALHASSAN SHAIBU

Accountant
Tamale,Northern Region

Summary

Diligent accounting professional with superior account reconciliation skill and passion for continuous improvement. Bringing four [4] years of excellent performance in Accounting Manager roles and commendation for providing consistent empowering leadership. Proficient in most aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration, cash book and bank reconciliation. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Visa Processing Officer (Seasonal)

Pilgrim Affairs Office of Ghana (Ghana Hajj Board)
04.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine data entry or document management of intended Pilgrims who have enrolled with the Ghana Hajj Board for Hajj visa to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from Agents and the general public and other involved parties.
  • Worked closely with prospective pilgrims through their agents to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
  • Ensured the completion of all relevant visa documents and ensured that they are received within the time limit set by the Saudi Mission/Ghana Hajj Board.
  • Prepare Visa files in coordination with team members, Clients, and follow clear approval channels to execute visa filing process.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Accounts Officer - Finance

Nurses' and Midwives Training College
07.2022 - Current
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Microsoft Excel.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.

Research Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assigned Enumerator Areas to Enumerators in your SA before listing commences.
  • Report to the District Data Quality Management Team (DDQMT) and calls for support where necessary; example; reassigning of workload to enumerators.
  • Ensured that all structures were listed.
  • Ensured that all households were enumerated.
  • Checked for duplicates and partial save cases for corrections and completeness.
  • Synchronized data with enumerators.
  • Reviewed the work of enumerators.
  • Conducted re-interviews.
  • Synchronized data to the National Office of the Ghana Statistical Service.
  • Received updates from the National Office of the Ghana Statistical Service.
  • Ensured to synchronize with enumerators anytime there is a Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) update.
  • Run reports on Enumeration Areas for omission and correction.
  • Checked and assist Enumerators to address the challenges they may encounter during enumeration; and
  • Reported any problem encountered to the District Field Supervisor (DFS).
  • Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
  • Proposed innovative methods for capturing and analyzing customer data.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.

Registration Officer

National Identification Authority
10.2019 - 07.2020

Section 18 of the National Identity Register Act 750 (2008) mandated me as a Supervising Registration Officer assigned to a Registration Centre to among others, subject to the directives of the Executive Secretary;

  • Ensured the accurate recording of personal information of an applicant.
  • Have custody of registration forms, equipment and other materials assigned to the Registration Centre; - Exercise control over the registration processes at the Registration Centre.
  • Ensured early opening of the registration centre and on, commencement of workstation operations to receive and process prospective applicants.
  • Completed registration paperwork, verifying accurate applicants information.
  • Safeguarded applicants privacy with strict adherence to data security protocols related to electronic records.

Accounts Clerk

Institute of Local Government Studies
09.2017 - 08.2018


  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Tally Accounting Software.

Volunteer/Intern

Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
  • Data collection and report writing on the Village Savings and Loan in some selected communities in the Northern Region, mostly in the West Mamprusi and Tolon Districts.
  • Supported in facilitating workshops on women empowerment, best farming practices and financial management among rural farmers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana
11.2017

Associate of Arts - Integrated Business Studies (Accounting)

University For Development Studies, Wa
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Northern School of Business
Tamale, Ghana
06.2008

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Entries
  • VAT Returns
  • Asset Valuation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Audit Query Resolution
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Reconciling Differences

Languages

Arabic
Beginner (A1)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Accounts Officer - Finance

Nurses' and Midwives Training College
07.2022 - Current

Visa Processing Officer (Seasonal)

Pilgrim Affairs Office of Ghana (Ghana Hajj Board)
04.2022 - Current

Research Supervisor

Ghana Statistical Service
06.2021 - 07.2021

Registration Officer

National Identification Authority
10.2019 - 07.2020

Accounts Clerk

Institute of Local Government Studies
09.2017 - 08.2018

Volunteer/Intern

Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency
08.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University For Development Studies

Associate of Arts - Integrated Business Studies (Accounting)

University For Development Studies, Wa

High School Diploma -

Northern School of Business
SHAIBU Accounts Officer - Nurses' and Midwives Training College (NMTC) - Tamale Post Office Box TL 186 Tamale, Northern Region – Ghana, West Africa , Tamale, NT-0000, Ghana

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop Electronic Cashbook spreadsheets management.
  • Supervised team of [10] staff members charged for the registration of Ghanaian Nationals during National Identification mass registration in the Sagnarigu Municipality, Ghana.
  • Supervised team of [6] staff members charged to collect data during the Ghana National Population Census Exercise in June, 2021.

Certification

  • Certificate of successful completion - Young African Leadership Initiative: Emerging Leaders Training – Online Cohort - February 2017 – May 2017.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for serving as the Central Deputy Financial Secretary of the Ghana Muslim Students’ Association – University for Development Studies, Ghana - March 2017.
  • United Nations Course on Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority, United Nations (Un) - Mar 2018.
  • E-Course on Ethics and Integrity as a United Nations Volunteer, United Nation Volunteer (UNV) – March, 2018.
  • Certificate Of Participation Public Financial Management Act and Regulations, Redric Consulting – September, 2020.

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Quote

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.
French proverb
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