BENEDICTA ABRA BONNIE
ACCRA
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented finance professional with a robust track record of applying accounting principles to deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting. Expertise in preparing precise financial statements, managing budgets, and enforcing rigorous accounting controls. Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize accounting processes, address deficiencies, and implement effective corrective measures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Known for exceptional organizational skills, strategic thinking, and a keen business acumen. Proven leader and team builder with a strong focus on enhancing financial performance and driving efficiency. Holding an MBA in Accounting and Finance, a part-qualified membership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and a Project Management Certification from the Cambridge Center of Excellence. Eager to leverage financial expertise, strategic vision, and project management skills to contribute to a forward-thinking organization. Seasoned Finance Manager with a proven track record in strategic financial planning and budget management. Possess strong skills in financial forecasting, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and cost savings while maintaining high standards of financial integrity and control. Committed to delivering impactful results through collaborative leadership and cross-functional team engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
GPS Ghana Limited
11.2023 - Current
- Direct financial planning, analysis, and reporting to deliver strategic insights.
- Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Managed financial transactions related to payroll, tax compliance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Performed variance analysis to pinpoint financial anomalies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost-reduction initiatives and improve financial efficiency
- Spearheaded the integration of Odoo ERP systems into the internal processes of the organization.
- Process cash, check, and wire disbursements.
- Manage financial aspects of projects performance to adhere to budget
- Conduct thorough assessment and validation of financial expenditures.
- Generate management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Prepare financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Enhanced financial systems and processes through the implementation of technology solutions.
Senior Accounts Officer
GPS Ghana Limited
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
- Payment of Import duties
- Validation, posting and payment of vendor bills
- Invoicing of clients
- Computation of taxes (V.A.T., P.A.Y.E, W.H.T, C.I.T.)
- Computation and payment of staff claims
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and liaised with external auditors during audits
- Performing bank transactions
- Monthly reconciliations with clients and vendors
- Manage Accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Computation and payment of Employee Social Security Insurance
- Communicating with clients and vendors
- Preparation of budgets
- Preparation of Inventory reports
- Conducted financial analysis and provided insights to support business decision-making
Account Officer
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Data entry in the cashbook
- Process approved payment vouchers
- Cashing cheques
- Processing of employee claims and internal memos
- Computation of contract payments eg
- (advance, retention, withholding tax)
Account Officer
East Port Said Industrial Project Ghana Ltd (Elkotby Egypt)
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Accurate review, timely processing and submission of payments and invoices, journal entries, and other financial transactions
- Prepared and analyzed monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and reconcile any other key accounts monthly
- Computed VAT & GETFL, PAYE, VAT withheld and income tax
- Ensured tax compliance and recording in a timely manner
- Making travel arrangements for staff members
- Organize meetings, taking minutes and preparing documentation for meetings
- Prepared and computed employee payroll (net salary, PAYE and SSNIT)
- Made ledger and journal entries into tally software
- Maintain petty cash account and all outgoing disbursement
- Performed bank transactions eg
- Cashing checks, bank transfers and currency exchange
- Day to day administrative work such as typing of letters, communicating with clients, maintaining and entering data and purchasing of office supplies
Assistant Project Accounts Officer (National Service Personnel)
Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Processed World Bank and African Development Bank grant-related invoices
- Established payment advice and assisted in the establishment of letters of credit and documentary credit
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements
- Computed material and labor cost (Job costing)
- Detail analysis of financial data and preparation of payment schedule for contractors
- Prepared payment certificates for contractors and hotel bills
- Carried out daily financial reconciliations and reporting to the accounts team
- Used SUN 6 accounting software accounts for the input of debit notes and stores requisitions
- Filed tax certificates
Internship
EcoCapital Investments Company Ltd.
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared memos and recorded memos
- Processed employee expense claims
- Assisted in making input in the creation of accounting software
- Processing employee expense claims
Education
Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) training -
Delphi Star Training Center
03.2025
ICA Part II - part qualified
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
03.2025
Project Management Certificate - Certified by the PMI
Cambridge Center of Excellence
04.2024
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Professional Studies
Accra01.2022
BSc - Accounting
University of Professional Studies
Accra01.2017
WASSCE Certificate -
Ofori Panyin Senior High
01.2013
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Project management
- Tax compliance
- Accounting principles
- Effective communication
Training Workshop And Seminar
- Master class on work ethics and the business environment, University of Professional Studies, Accra, 01/01/16
- Three days forum on money laundering, EcoCapital Investments Company Ltd., 01/01/16
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
GPS Ghana Limited
11.2023 - Current
Senior Accounts Officer
GPS Ghana Limited
02.2022 - 11.2023
Account Officer
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
09.2019 - 10.2021
Account Officer
East Port Said Industrial Project Ghana Ltd (Elkotby Egypt)
02.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Project Accounts Officer (National Service Personnel)
Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
09.2017 - 11.2018
Internship
EcoCapital Investments Company Ltd.
07.2016 - 08.2016
Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) training -
Delphi Star Training Center
ICA Part II - part qualified
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Project Management Certificate - Certified by the PMI
Cambridge Center of Excellence
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Professional Studies
BSc - Accounting
University of Professional Studies
WASSCE Certificate -
Ofori Panyin Senior High
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