JOSHUA FORSON AGBO
Summary Results-oriented Finance Assistant with Three years of experience in accounting, and other related
settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying
process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE OFFICER
International Needs Ghana
Accra
09.2019 - Current
Utilised Tally ERP to make entry updates for company
Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
Created various different documents, including correspondence and memos to assist Finance Manager
Followed specific company rules to maintain data integrity
Implemented new efficiency processes to improve speed of task completion
Placed orders for office products, including paper and toner and kept strict eye on inventory
Greeted customers and answered questions pertaining to accounts
Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances
Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling general ledger
Prepared payroll reports and examined payroll register to detect errors and improve accounting accuracy
Calculated taxes owed, prepared tax returns and ensured prompt payment in adherence with IRS regulations
Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments
Verified items billed against items received and followed-up with vendors and employees to reconcile variances
Evaluated expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies
Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
SERVICE PERSONNEL, International Needs Ghana
09.2018 - 08.2019
Accra
Utilised Tally ERP to make entry updates for company
Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices
Created various different documents, including correspondence and memos to assist Finance Manager
Followed specific company rules to maintain data integrity
Implemented new efficiency processes to improve speed of task completion
Placed orders for office products, including paper and toner and kept strict eye on inventory
Greeted customers and answered questions pertaining to accounts
Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Banking & Finance
Wisconsin International University College
2018
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Kumasi Anglican Senior High
2013
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Atomic Hill Estate Demonstration School
2009
Skills
Skills
Data entry
Document workflow
Deadline awareness
Database record keeping
Interpersonal and verbal
Communication
Proficient in
Tally ERP
Payment processing
Spreadsheet software
Knowledge
Payroll processing
Bookkeeping operations
Timeline
FINANCE OFFICER
International Needs Ghana
09.2019 - Current
FINANCE ASSISTANT
SERVICE PERSONNEL, International Needs Ghana
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Banking & Finance