BENJAMIN AMENYO AKPOLU
ACCRA
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MICRITE GRP GH LTD
10.2012 - Current
- Handles day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Complete daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Document cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gather financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconcile accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Use advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Prepare and file tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Review business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Partnere with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Track funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collaborate with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY DISTRICT OFFICE
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
ACCOUNTS CLERK-NATIONAL SERVICE
EFFIA-NKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
05.2010 - 07.2010
- 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.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
COUNTER CLERK
LOWER PRA RURAL BANK
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Assisted in processing customer cash deposits and withdrawals, cheque transfers, bills payments, and certifies cheques and other related banking transactions
- Answered customer inquiries and provided information on banking products, policies and services
- Assisted in Opening accounts for customers
- Sold the banks various products to the public
- Assisted in processing loans applications and payments, retirement savings plan applications and contributions, fixed deposits, drafts and money orders
- Kept records of deposits, withdrawals, loans, cheques and securities sales at the bank
- ACHIEVEMENT
- Contributed to bringing 250 new customers on board for the branch
- Collaborated in reducing customer waiting time by 60% at the bank by assisting clients with their transactions.
Education
ICA - Professional
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Accra05.2024
MSC - Accounting and Finance
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi06.2018
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC
Takoradi09.2011
Secondary School Certificate - Business Accounting
KPANDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kpando06.2006
Skills
- Use of the following Accounting software: Tally accounting software, Sage accounting Software and Quick Books
- Computer literate: Proficient inMicrosoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP)
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good knowledge in records management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent team player, capable of building effective relationships across functional units
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Ewe
Advanced (C1)
Lelemi
Advanced (C1)
Researching and Football
I take great interest in researching into gabs in financial literatures enjoy watching my country and teams play beautiful football.
Timeline
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MICRITE GRP GH LTD
10.2012 - Current
OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY DISTRICT OFFICE
10.2011 - 08.2012
ACCOUNTS CLERK-NATIONAL SERVICE
EFFIA-NKWANTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
05.2010 - 07.2010
COUNTER CLERK
LOWER PRA RURAL BANK
05.2009 - 07.2009
ICA - Professional
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
MSC - Accounting and Finance
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC
Secondary School Certificate - Business Accounting
KPANDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
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