Dickson Korleh
Accounting and Finance
Accra
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Operations Manager
Breaking The Chain Through Education Inc.
New Jersey
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee and manage over 100 projects and account for each seamlessly.
- Establish, implement, train staff and project coordinators about effective financial systems and controls to ensure sound management of funds.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
- Process payments and correctly record entries in compliance with policies and procedures in Quickbooks.
- Maintain payroll system and ensure payment and submission of all statutory returns.
- Manage all fund requests, fund transfers, and deal with all queries related to banking.
- Manage and supervise all procurement, ensuring alignment with policies and donor contracts.
- Monitor project expenditure and implement corrective action where such expenditure exceeds or is not consistent with agreed budgets and donor requirements.
- Prepare financial reports for all donors as required within the contractual timeframes and in accordance with donor contracts.
- Develop annual program and organizational budgets, overseeing and supervising budget plans of projects with the director.
Ward Clerk (Part-time)
The Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Accra
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Allocates and reviews budget for Ward activities
- Disburse funds and account for all expenses in line with the financial policies
- Account for all donations and ensure all finances are posted and transmitted timely
- Prepares and compiles accurate monthly and quarterly financial and statistical reports
- Review financial statements of the unit and reconcile financial discrepancies
- Perform membership audits and resolve audit queries
- Train and supervise the work of assistant clerks.
Audit Officer
Fidela Advisors (Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisory)
Tema
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Conducted audit interviews, test internal controls, and conduct risk assessment analysis on business unit and account levels
- Assisted in reviewing documents and assembling of financial statements for clients
- Examined the financial statements of companies to ensure adequate rules and regulations
- Assisted clients with tax assessment preparation for presentation to Ghana Revenue Authority
- Analyzed business operations and make projections for clients.
Finance Officer
Eyaqueen Enterprises Ltd
Accra
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared quarterly and annual financial reports while managing accounts payable and receivable and bank statement reconciliation
- Calculated, prepared, and issued invoices, and account statements according to established procedures
- Reconciled customer ledger account on a timely basis using sage Account 50 pro and ensured all outstanding balances were recovered which led to an increase in revenue by 20%.
- Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
- Ensured that all taxes due were paid accurately and promptly according to government regulations.
Accounting Clerk /Service Personnel
The Association Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Africa West Area Head Office, Accounts, Finance, and Controls Department
Accra
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Asisted in paying withholding taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Updated, maintained, and file all journal vouchers and account payable records.
- Resolved billing discrepancies by completing detailed research and analysis and documented client rebate discounts and reserve fund records.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Ensured accurate recording of payroll related transactions such as employee benefits deductions, vacation payouts.
Intern (Accounting Clerk)
Tema Ghana Oil Refinery
TEMA
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Posted journal entries and corrected errors using JDE
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements
- Helped to process orders using Direct Transfer and Letter of Credit
- Updated and maintained accounting records
- Tracked and investigated payment from oil marketing companies.
Education
CA Part Qualified - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (CA Part Qualified)
Accra, Ghana08.2023
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Accra, Ghana08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central University, Ghana
Accra, Ghana07.2014
High School Diploma -
Akwamuman Senior High School
Eastern, Ghana06.2006
Skills
- Financial reporting, analysis, and audit
- Regulatory compliance
- Sage 50 Accounts Pro and QuickBooks
- Payroll administration and bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Bookkeeping
- Program Leadership
- In-depth knowledge in GAAP
- Business Performance Improvement
- Budgeting and Financial Management
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association-University of Professional Studies
- All African Service Cleaning Project
- National Measles Campaign - Ministry of Health (Ghana), WHO, and UNICEF.
- National Polio Immunization Campaign - Ministry of Health (Ghana), WHO, and UNICEF.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Finance and Operations Manager
Breaking The Chain Through Education Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Ward Clerk (Part-time)
The Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
07.2017 - 09.2021
Audit Officer
Fidela Advisors (Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisory)
09.2016 - 11.2018
Finance Officer
Eyaqueen Enterprises Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2016
Accounting Clerk /Service Personnel
The Association Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Africa West Area Head Office, Accounts, Finance, and Controls Department
09.2013 - 09.2015
Intern (Accounting Clerk)
Tema Ghana Oil Refinery
04.2013 - 08.2013
CA Part Qualified - Accounting And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (CA Part Qualified)
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Central University, Ghana
High School Diploma -
Akwamuman Senior High School
Professional Development
Duke University (Coursera) - Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets, Dec 2020
West Virgina University( Coursera) - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Nov 2020
Lds Resource Centre - Financial Reporting and Payroll Accounting, Jun 2019
Tenaris University, edX - Oil Country Tubular Goods, Mar 2018
Hobbies
- Reading and writing
- Photography
- Sports- soccer
- Driving
Professional Development
Duke University (Coursera) - Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets, Dec 2020
West Virgina University( Coursera) - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Nov 2020
Lds Resource Centre - Financial Reporting and Payroll Accounting, Jun 2019
Tenaris University, edX - Oil Country Tubular Goods, Mar 2018
Hobbies
- Reading and writing
- Photography
- Sports- soccer
- Driving
Professional Development
Duke University (Coursera) - Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets, Dec 2020
West Virgina University( Coursera) - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Nov 2020
Lds Resource Centre - Financial Reporting and Payroll Accounting, Jun 2019
Tenaris University, edX - Oil Country Tubular Goods, Mar 2018
Hobbies
- Reading and writing
- Photography
- Sports- soccer
- Driving
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