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Ethel Akannik

Accra

Summary

As a finance officer, I have managed accounts under USAID projects, prepared financial reports and ensured timely payments, I have also ensured that all financial transactions are recorded and that the accounting standards are adhered to. I always seek challenging opportunities where I can grow, learn and utilize my skills wherever I find myself. Energetic self-starter with experience in Accounting and Finance. Excels in providing exceptional service to clients; especially skilled with handling financial reporting challenges.. Strategic Finance Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budget management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication to achieve financial objectives and support organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

International Child Development Program (ICDP Ghana)
Tema, Accra
11.2021 - Current
  • I was the finance officer under the Girls Empowerment Project (GEEP project) in partnership with Star Ghana Foundation from January 2022 to March 2023
  • I have been under the HIV-RHE project with UNESCO Ghana since 2022 as the finance manager under the project monitoring and accounting for all grants
  • I also worked under the Strategic Approaches To Girls Education (STAGE PROJECT) with World Education Ghana from 2020 to 2022
  • In this period, I did my National Service with this very organization from November,2022 to October 2023
  • I developed Accounting reporting systems
  • Some of are the cashbook, annual budget, cashflow forecast
  • I ensured that accurate records for all daily transactions were kept in the right format and place
  • Keeping accurate records of transactions
  • Processing invoices, preparing monthly reconciliations and financial records and bank statements
  • Preparing payrolls and payment of salaries
  • Preparing budgets, cashbooks, grant management
  • Filing and paying of SSNITs, PAYE, WHT
  • Prepared balance sheets and other reports as may be required
  • Process invoices in support of payments as may be required
  • Review/record accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies, and standards
  • Ensure that the financial system is always up to date with financial data
  • Manage petty cash
  • Performed any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time
  • Ensure that all banking transactions are done on time with very minimum risk and in line with organizational policies.

Administrative Assistant

International Child Development Program (ICDP Ghana)
Tema, Accra
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with peers to plan and successfully execute community-building programs that created a positive, multicultural living environment for 300+ students
  • Preparing expense reports
  • Developing and managing spreadsheets
  • Scheduling meetings and events for employees and potential donors
  • Managing front-end communication with visitors and clients
  • Organizing and filing reports
  • Skillfully managed administrative responsibilities for the welfare of over 500 young women including: maintenance issues, incident reports, room transfers, handling of confidential information and conflict resolution
  • Received outstanding feedback ratings.

Sales Representative

Vanguard Life Assurance
Accra
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Designed and produced engaging learning materials for 50+ young wildlife conservationists for the Wildlife Warrior
  • Prospecting & Selling life Assurance products to a target market
  • Working in a team to achieve sales target
  • Assist in the implementation of marketing/sales projects
  • Preparing sales reports to sales Manager.

Education

BSc in Accounting -

University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
08.2022

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Quickbooks
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • AI
  • Establishing Accounting Systems
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cash management
  • Good communication skills
  • Tax Planning & Auditing
  • Leadership/time management
  • Attention to details and analytic skills
  • Financial Administration
  • Cost Control
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Expense Tracking
  • Internal Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Financial Planning
  • Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Internal controls development
  • Payroll Processing

Professionaltrainingcertifications

  • ALX GHANA, AI Career Essetials (AiCE), 03/2024, 08/2024
  • ALX GHANA, Virtual Assistant Certificate Course, 08/2024, 10/2024
  • DisasterReady(disasterready.org), Financial Management Essentials Certificate Program, 09/2024
  • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) / LinkedIn, Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements, 09/2024

Languages

English, Expert

Volunteer Experience

UNESCO Ghana, Star Ghana, Global Communities, World Education Incorporated, 09/2020, Present, Volunteer/ Field Worker, As part of the ICDP goals and employee sustainability in the development work and commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that the organization learning is more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, I the finance officer was expected to commit 5% of my time learning activities on the field that benefit the International Child Development Program (ICDP)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Women Empowerment
  • Technological Development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Officer

International Child Development Program (ICDP Ghana)
11.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

International Child Development Program (ICDP Ghana)
11.2020 - 10.2021

Sales Representative

Vanguard Life Assurance
03.2019 - 09.2019

BSc in Accounting -

University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)

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