CURRICULUM VITAE-Evans Alex Konlan
C/O Box CT 4603, Cantonments, Accra-
Summary
Professional Summary:
A results-driven professional with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. I am a strategist with hands-on experience in audit and accounting to deliver impactful solutions and enhance the performance of the organization I work for.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Officer
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
05.2021 - Current
- Conducts independent and objective audits of activities, individually or in a team in line with policy
- Review and analyze payment vouchers, invoices, and receipts to ensure expenditures are within limits
- Examines and verifies system (T24) entries against source documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in the development of annual audit plans based on an understanding of business objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements.
- Design audit or review procedures that address key risk elements in business processes and properly document audit findings for reference.
- Review credit decisions (pre-and post disbursement to ensure compliance with policy.
- Analyze and review branch expense vouchers and General Ledger postings for accuracy.
- Review authorizations and approvals for payments made and ensure postings are correctly classified in T24 in line with policy.
- Review and verify visa requests from embassies, agencies, government offices, and international educational institutions on behalf of clients and customers of the bank
- Maintains cordial and professional audit relationships with auditees, supervisors, and colleagues to achieve desired audit outcomes
- Perform daily reviews of the General Ledger, ATMs, and Teller accounts to identify discrepancies, unauthorized entries, and potential fraud risks
- Promotes collaborative relationships, elevated Control Standards and empowered audit team through knowledge sharing
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Improved transparency and accountability in financial reporting by effectively communicating audit findings to senior management.
Accounts Officer (Payment Processing)
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Analyzing and processing complex financial transactions and assisting in the preparation of financial statements and annual accounts
- Collaborating with partners, tracking obligations to prevent budget overruns, monitoring actual versus budgeted results to ensure compliance or provide basis for budget revisions
- Withholding and payment of taxes to Ghana Revenue Authority and SSNIT
- Collaborated with the purchasing, administration, premises, marketing or implementing partners to reconcile vendor invoices and ensure timely payment processing
- Timely and accurate reconciliation of suspense accounts in line with policy
- Bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Registering and management of the bank’s fixed Asset Register
- Ensured accurate documentation, proper filing, and completeness of payment requests and vouchers for efficient audit verification and vouching
- Reviewed payment vouchers and correctly classified them before posting to GL/T24
- Adequately managed payables, receivables, general ledger, vendor payments, and contractor invoice settlement within the specified timeframe, minimizing delays
- Processed invoices and payments on time to ensure vendor satisfaction, monitoring and tracking expenses
- Prepared tax filings and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in budget preparation to support financial planning and resource allocation.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Cashier/Teller
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed customers’ deposits, withdrawals, and inquiries, in line with policy
- Accurate handling and processing high volumes of cash in line with policy and procedures
- Carefully verified customer IDs and signatures, monitoring for suspicious activity to protect the bank from fraud
- Acted as the primary point of contact, advising customers on available products and services while promoting financial literacy within the community
- Performed daily cash reconciliation accurately, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded to maintain the bank's financial integrity
- Advised customers on new accounts, loans, and savings products tailored to their needs, assisting them in making informed financial decisions
- Quickly addressed and resolved transaction issues, fostering customer trust and reliability
- Collaborated with other units, conducted snap checks to ensure accuracy and orderliness
- Maintained smooth daily operations, alerted customers with excess monies over deposit slips, created a welcoming, safe, trusted and professional environment for the bank's clientele
Reconciliation Officer
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Ensured accurate reconciliation of accounts to identify discrepancies early and safeguarded the bank’s financial integrity
- Proactively identified mismatched transactions protected the bank and its clients from potential financial risks and fraud
- Analyzed high volumes of financial data with meticulous attention to detail and ensured that every transaction was duly accounted for
- Collaborated with departments like the Cash Collection and Management unit, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to resolve outstanding issues and improve cross-functional workflows
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, reduced processing time, and enhanced the bank’s ability to make timely financial decisions
- Verified customer transactions for accuracy and addressed discrepancies swiftly to maintain customer trust and satisfaction
- Saved the bank against legal suit and claim by Ghana Judicial Service through prompt and accurate reconciliation of accounts and balances
Accounts Officer
Nakpanduri Students Association
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Bookkeeping of the day - day financial transactions and lodgment of the association's cash received into the bank account and issuance of receipts
- Preparing Budgets and variance reports
- Financial report and analysis
- Cash management
- Raised revenue through appeal for funds to start a Library project within the Community
- Timely submitted and rendered accounts
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, (ICAG)
Greater Accra07-2023
Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
University of Professional Studies
Greater Accra07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Professional Studies
07-2016
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Sunyani Technical University
01.2012
WASSCE/SSCE - undefined
Nalerigu Senior High School
01.2005
Skills
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, VLOOKUP)
- Bank reconciliation and proper bookkeeping
- Excellent verbal, written communication, report writing and presentation ethics
- Accustomed to working long hours and effective time management in pursuit of goals
- Very organized and analytical with an eye for precision in the assessment of risks
- Customer Centric and ability to keep professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues
- Internet Savvy & high proficiency in Accounting Software, ACL/GRC, T24, Tally
- Teamwork and collaboration, multitasking abilities, time management, and attention to detail
- Easily adapt to change and willing to travel at short notice to achieve company goals
References
Mr. Roger Quaye
Quality Assurance Manager,
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
rquaye@republicghana.com
+233 243 888 026,
Mr. Mahamudu Mamara
Management Accountant
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
mmamara@republicghana.com
+233 546 266 857
Personal Attributes
- Very Meticulous with keen Attention to detail
- Self-Motivated with ability to adapt to change easily
- Ability to meet deadlines with or without supervision and very tactful at problem-solving
- Able to work independently and under pressure whilst maintaining high-quality and accuracy
- Analytical and excellent planning & organizing skills
- Team player and ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in pursuit of company goals.
Timeline
Internal Audit Officer
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
05.2021 - Current
Accounts Officer (Payment Processing)
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2019 - 05.2021
Cashier/Teller
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2017 - 12.2018
Reconciliation Officer
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
01.2016 - 12.2016
Accounts Officer
Nakpanduri Students Association
01.2014 - 12.2014
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Sunyani Technical University
WASSCE/SSCE - undefined
Nalerigu Senior High School
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, (ICAG)
Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
University of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Professional Studies
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