Cephas Aboflah
Accra
Summary
A meticulous accounting and finance professional with 15+ years of proven track record of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals with effective controls and planning. Eager to leverage experience in a dynamic new role at any organisation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Officer
Gassel Company Limited
06.2018 - Current
- Organise and manage the company’s finance, and monitor income and expenditure in relation to budgets, and produce monthly reports for the directors and the Finance Committee.
- Oversees the preparation of monthly payroll for 70+ employees and the timely payments statutory deductions (i.e.PAYE, VAT returns, SSNIT, withholding taxes) with 100% accuracy
- Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of an enhanced internal controls system to achieve 100% accurate and efficient financial systems and compliance with the company’s accounting practices
- Well organized financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Limited financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
Senior Accountant
PLANTATIONS SOCFINAF GHANA LIMITED
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Successfully prepared the monthly payroll for 300+ employees, computed and ensured the timely payment of statutory deductions including Withholding Taxes, Pension Contributions, PAYE and VAT returns with 100% accuracy
- Reduced errors in financial statements by 10% through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds curtailing unnecessary costs by 15%.
- Updated and maintained accounting ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable) with 100% accuracy.
Personal Banker
BARCLAYS BANK GHANA LIMITED (ABSA BANK)
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Achieving growth and hitting the monthly sales targets of Ghs300, 000.00 for unsecured loan products tailored to the needs of salaried workers by successfully managing the sales team of 10+ direct sales agents
- Drove assets (Loans), CASA (current accounts and savings accounts) and bancassurance growth target by 95% through the Branch network and the sales team to meet monthly targets.
- Generate new businesses by conducting thorough financial needs assessments and offering tailored products to new and existing customers resulting in an average customer satisfaction and retention ratings of 97%.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional service.
Cashier
BARCLAYS BANK GHANA LIMITED (ABSA BANK)
08.2007 - 07.2011
- Ensured a balanced cash drawer, maintaining accurate accounting at the end of each day.
- Performed deposits and withdrawals of Cedi and foreign currencies and properly acknowledge cash and cheque deposits 0% shortages.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedbacks.
Education
Member (Part 2) -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ICA)
BSc. Administration (Accounting Option) -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
01.2006
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Payroll Administration
- Internal Controls
- Financial Planning & Reporting
- MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT)
- Data Analysis
- Treasury Operations
- Financial Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Sun Accounting
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Finance Officer
Gassel Company Limited
06.2018 - Current
Senior Accountant
PLANTATIONS SOCFINAF GHANA LIMITED
04.2014 - 03.2017
Personal Banker
BARCLAYS BANK GHANA LIMITED (ABSA BANK)
08.2011 - 03.2014
Cashier
BARCLAYS BANK GHANA LIMITED (ABSA BANK)
08.2007 - 07.2011
Member (Part 2) -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ICA)
BSc. Administration (Accounting Option) -
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
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