Belinda Katsekpor
Accra
Summary
Experienced Account Officer adept at managing financial documents, conducting audits, and performing budgeting tasks. Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and adeptness at multitasking. Proven track record of streamlining accounting procedures and implementing financial systems to enhance team efficiency. Skilled in proactively updating journal entries, financial schedules, and budget tracking reports.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNT OFFICER
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOOL
06.2022 - Current
- Managed invoice processing, payment recording, and expense tracking, resulting in a 50% reduction in company expenditure
- Revamped the management of petty cash and reimbursement operations, achieving 100% accuracy and prompt processing; introduced standardized procedures that improved efficiency and reduced financial discrepancies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reconciliation procedures, resulting in a 20% reduction in error rates and improved accuracy in financial reporting
- Engineered a highly efficient accounts transparent financial reporting system through the establishment of a comprehensive Chart of Accounts; bolstered reporting efficiency by 40% and expedited data driven decision-making
- Heightened financial reporting process by implementing automated software, resulting in a 50% reduction in time spent on constructing management accounts while ensuring accuracy and enabling faster data-driven decision making
- Implemented error-free data entry into the school management system, maintaining a perfect 100% accuracy rate
ACCOUNT OFFICER
PIONEER KITCHENWARE LIMITED
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Spearheaded payroll management, tracking employee hours, overtime, and pay rates
- Entered data into spreadsheets, generating comprehensive reports for management, resulting in enhanced payroll efficiency
- Prepared and file timely tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate taxes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all submissions
- Adeptly resolved billing disputes through proactive communication with customers, resulting in a 25% decrease in escalated disputes and preserving positive customer relationships
- Processed invoices, recorded payments, and systematically tracked organizational expenses, contributing to a streamlined financial operation
- Audited and optimized petty cash and reimbursement processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in financial discrepancies and a 20% improvement in reimbursement turnaround time
- Analyzed financial records and prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements with exceptional precision, achieving a high 99% reconciliation rate and ensuring accurate financial reporting for audit purposes
AUDIT TRAINEE
UHYVoscon CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Achieved 99.5% accuracy posting entries from general ledgers to journals, ensuring precise financial record-keeping
- Tested current and non-current assets, current liabilities, revenue, and expenses, attaining 95% audit coverage of relevant accounts
- Produced accurate and comprehensive audit work papers, providing robust support and documentation for audit findings and conclusions
- Conducted detailed tests on transactions related to significant account balances, resulting in a 98% enhancement in audit precision and reliability
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
GHANA GRID COMPANY LIMITED
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Established payment vouchers with 99% accuracy for precise financial documentation
- Wrote cheques and facilitated disbursements, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
- Managed petty cash and reimbursement disbursement with a 100% accuracy rate
- Coded payment vouchers for enhanced systematic financial tracking
- Maintained document control by properly filing payment vouchers for organized financial records
- Implemented a digital tracking system for petty cash expenditures, increasing transparency and enabling real-time monitoring of expenses, leading to a 20% decrease in unauthorized cash withdrawals
FUEL PUMP / SUPER MARKET ATTENDANT
LUCKY OIL COMPANY LIMITED
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Increased sales by 15% through fuel and assorted product sales
- Streamlined financial processes and implemented rigorous quality control measures, resulting in a sustained 98% accuracy rate for financial documentation, safeguarding data integrity and supporting informed decision-making
- Optimized product tracking processes in the supermarket through regular stock assessments and data analysis; minimized discrepancies by 15% and improved inventory accuracy, enabling efficient stock management and reducing financial losses
- Augmented inventory efficiency by monitoring and facilitating stock movement using the stock management system
- Ensured accurate monitoring of fuel inventory and prevented discrepancies by tracking fuel pump meter readings with precision
Education
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
10.2024
MBA - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA
Accra06-2023
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - BUSINESS STUDIES
UNIVERSITY FOR DVELOPMENT STUDIES
07-2016
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounting experience
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Account Reconciliation
- Proficient in Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Payroll Management
- GAAP
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point)
- Eduware
- Computron
- General ledger maintenance
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACCOUNT OFFICER
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOOL
06.2022 - Current
ACCOUNT OFFICER
PIONEER KITCHENWARE LIMITED
03.2019 - 05.2022
AUDIT TRAINEE
UHYVoscon CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
03.2018 - 02.2019
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
GHANA GRID COMPANY LIMITED
09.2016 - 09.2017
FUEL PUMP / SUPER MARKET ATTENDANT
LUCKY OIL COMPANY LIMITED
11.2011 - 07.2012
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
MBA - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - BUSINESS STUDIES
UNIVERSITY FOR DVELOPMENT STUDIES
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