ERIC SARPONG
Calgary
Summary
Finance & Accounting professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountants Supervisor
Melcom Homes
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
Head of Accounting
IZONE GH LTD, DISTRUBUTOR
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for annual audits, consistently receiving unmodified opinions from external auditors on te company's financial health.
- Streamlined consolidation process for multiple subsidiaries, enabling faster reporting times without compromising data integrity or accuracy.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Barry Callebaut Ghana Ltd
05.2003 - 03.2019
- Budget Preparation and bank reconciliations.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Coordinated and prepare books of final accounts and ensured appropriate financial control in compliance with IFRS
- Maintained internal control and effective accounting systems and policies
- Managed stocks-spares parts($25M), cocoa beans($600M), stationaries and medicals.
- Maintained updated fixed asset register for monthly and year end reporting .
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisting over 100 customers monthly with any unresolved invoice related issues or cash application questions
- Designed and implemented systems, policies and procedures to facilitate internal financial control
- Reported on business financial position in areas of income, expenses, capital usage and cash flows, and coordinate preparation of strategic plans, budgets and financial forecast
- Prepare quarter and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable law
- Prepare quarter and year-end inter-company reconciliation between 15 companies.
- Processing foreign currency payments as well as conducting scenario and risk analysis on foreign overseas bank account (ING Bank, HSBC Bank )
Education
MBA - Finance
University of St Mark & St John
United Kingdom10.2016
Associate of Arts - Accounting
ACCA School
United Kingdon06.2003
Skills
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Internal Controls
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Additional Information
- Reorganized Barry Callebaut spares parts store (Total spares $ 25m) to prevent spillage and making sure that the spare parts store function to the maximum.
- Led in the migration from Pastel to SAP-Was the lead for payable and intercompany.
- Contributed effectively to the implementation of financial procedures and controls at Barry Callebaut Ghana Limited.
- Led the first ever Technical Assistance audit in barry Callebaut Ghana-Reducing tax litigation of USD6million to Zero
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the second and third expansion of Barry callebaut Ghana Ltd factory to 60 and 120 tones respectively
- Recoding all the fixed assets of Barry Callebaut by completing the codng with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Business Tax Management
- Teamwork,leadership & Diversity(MBTI) at Work place
- Project Management
- Data Analytics & Reporting with Excel
- Microsoft powerpoint for Managers
- Delegation and Coaching
Timeline
Accountants Supervisor
Melcom Homes
10.2023 - Current
Head of Accounting
IZONE GH LTD, DISTRUBUTOR
07.2022 - 12.2022
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Barry Callebaut Ghana Ltd
05.2003 - 03.2019
- Business Tax Management
- Teamwork,leadership & Diversity(MBTI) at Work place
- Project Management
- Data Analytics & Reporting with Excel
- Microsoft powerpoint for Managers
- Delegation and Coaching
MBA - Finance
University of St Mark & St John
Associate of Arts - Accounting
ACCA School
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