Bernard Appiah
Takoradi
Summary
Methodical and reliable individual committed to helping accounts teams deliver accurate financial records. Identifies inefficiencies and reports non-compliance to regulations. Quick learner, confident at meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments. Knowledgeable Accounts person with background in tracking financial performance, monitoring accounts payable and overseeing office expenditures. Experienced in assisting with annual accounts and communicating with vendors to reconcile variances. Uses QuickBooks to advanced level.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Alliance Francaise D'Accra
Accra, Greater Accra Region
08.2023 - Current
- Produced accurate general ledger entries with QuickBooks.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Supported preparation for annual audit process.
Account Officer
Raybow Int'l Hotel Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Prepared and filed monthly VAT, PAYE and SSF returns
- Assisted in the preparation of budget and final accounts for management information and statutory purposes
- Consulted with external auditors, banks, tax officials and other relevant groups in the interest of the company
- Handled and Processed Customer Invoices for payment
- Responsible for Accounts Receivables reports with Aging Analysis as well as reconciliation
- Performed all other duties assigned
Accounts Officer
Suhum Municipal Assembly
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Responsible for revenue collection and accounting as the sole Chief Cashier at the main Assembly
- Responsible for writing of all IGF Expenditure Cashbooks
- Prepared property rate bills and business operating permits
- Monthly update and balancing of all expenditure and revenue ledgers forming the financial statements of the Assembly
- In charge of Heinz Revenue Management System - software used in the preparation of business operating permits and property rate bills for distribution to clients and residents
Postgraduate Intern (Regional Accountant, Area
Ecom Ltd
1 1 - 1 1
- In charge of weekly FH returns
- Responsible for the weekly update of cashbooks
- Supervisory role over Franchise Holders and Depot keepers
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana
Ghana 01.2022 - 08.2023
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Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Technology University College
2017
HND - Accounting
Takoradi Polytechnic
2011
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WASSCE - Fijai Senior High School
2007
Skills
- Key Competencies
- Good all-round Financial Accounting Knowledge
- Well versed with auditing processes and procedures
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable & Receivable processes and procedures
- Experience in using accounting systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to keep sensitive information and documents confidential
- Technical Proficiencies
- Computing Proficiency: Well versed in the use of the
- Internet and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge in Software: QuickBooks-Pro 2018 and Tri-Ax Payroll
- Corporate tax preparation
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed a programme of training and assessment which concluded the course on Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Quality at Workplace
- (25th March 2018)
- Capacity Building in Management and Leadership organized by Etal Associates Ltd
- Successful completion of course in Internal Audit and Control
- (26th August 2019)
- Income Tax- Understanding the Principles of and Practice organized by Ghana Revenue Authority.
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Alliance Francaise D'Accra
08.2023 - Current
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana
01.2022 - 08.2023
Account Officer
Raybow Int'l Hotel Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2021
Accounts Officer
Suhum Municipal Assembly
08.2012 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Technology University College
HND - Accounting
Takoradi Polytechnic
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WASSCE - Fijai Senior High School
Postgraduate Intern (Regional Accountant, Area
Ecom Ltd
1 1 - 1 1
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