BENJAMIN ASARE OBENG
TEMA
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing financial operations and compliance at PIL Ghana Ltd, showcasing expertise in budgeting and finance alongside a strong problem-solving aptitude. Excelled in regulatory compliance and cost-reduction, achieving significant efficiencies. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability, with a focus on impactful financial management and strategic process improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
WORKING CAPITAL OFFICER
PIL GHANA LTD
TEMA
06.2009 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all cashier transactions and resolved discrepancies as needed.
- Verified customer identification documents for large or suspicious transactions.
- Managed daily balancing activities including verifying deposits, preparing currency transaction reports, reconciling shift reports, and preparing bank deposits.
- Managed budgets for various accounts and ensured adherence to financial guidelines.
- Preparing CAPEX and OPEX on a quarterly and yearly basis.
- Maintaining accrual and prepayment schedules.
- Maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Maintaining a fixed asset register.
- Preparing vendor statements and reconciliation.
- Ensuring that statutory payments, such as VAT, SSNIT, and WTAX, are paid on time.
ACCOUNT OFFICER
PIL GHANA LTD
TEMA
06.2009 - 10.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Prepared reconciliations of bank accounts and other general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed customer accounts for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed daily cash management activities including monitoring cash balances, wire transfers.
- Remitting transfers to other stakeholders in the shipping industries, such as GMA, GSA, GPHA, AMARIS TERMINAL, HULL GHANA, and MPS.
- Assisted in developing new processes to improve efficiency within the accounting department.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved process efficiencies.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices while maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Resolved customer and business problems by applying strengths in conducting investigations and solving issues.
- Updated documentation for recordkeeping and compliance purposes.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
ACCOUNT CLERK
ATLANTIC PORTS SERVICES/ ATLAS
TEMA
02.2005 - 05.2009
- Verified and reconciled invoices with purchase orders.
- Processed accounts receivable payments and deposits.
- Prepared journal entries, entered data into accounting system, and maintained general ledgers.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, reports, and other documents.
- Performed account analysis to ensure accuracy of records.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of balances.
- Generated spreadsheets to track daily transactions, expenses, revenues..
- Provided administrative support for payroll processing activities.
- Prepared cheques for payment of accounts payable invoices.
- Coordinated the filing of tax returns with outside agencies.
- Supported senior staff with administrative tasks such as running copies and filing documents.
- Generated and mailed invoices and processed incoming payments.
ACCOUNT CLERK
EXCEL OIL GHANA
TEMA
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Verified and reconciled invoices with purchase orders.
- Processed accounts receivable payments and deposits.
- Provided administrative support for payroll processing activities.
- Compiled data for external auditors during annual audit process.
- Managed accounts receivable collections by contacting customers regarding past due payments.
- Coordinated the filing of tax returns with outside agencies.
TALLY CLERK
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY
TEMA
02.2000 - 03.2003
- Tallying of containers, cars, and other general cargoes.
- Checking balances of fuel in the authority fuel station.
- Issues of harbor passes.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
ACCRA08-2023
MBA - PETROLEUM ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF PROFEESIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
ACCRA08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERISTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
ACCRA08-2012
Some College (No Degree) - 12 CREDIT PASSES OUT OF 14
INSTITUTES OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS,GHANA
ACCRASkills
- Budgeting and finance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reliability
- Coordinate supplies
- Forecasting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Adaptability
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
WORKING CAPITAL OFFICER
PIL GHANA LTD
06.2009 - 10.2024
ACCOUNT OFFICER
PIL GHANA LTD
06.2009 - 10.2024
ACCOUNT CLERK
ATLANTIC PORTS SERVICES/ ATLAS
02.2005 - 05.2009
ACCOUNT CLERK
EXCEL OIL GHANA
05.2003 - 01.2005
TALLY CLERK
GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY
02.2000 - 03.2003
MBA - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
MBA - PETROLEUM ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF PROFEESIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERISTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES'ACCRA
Some College (No Degree) - 12 CREDIT PASSES OUT OF 14
INSTITUTES OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS,GHANA
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