Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professionalcorecompetencies
References
Specializedtraining
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FRED YANKSON

Teshie Nungua Estate,Accra

Summary

Dedicated Chartered Accountant and Finance Manager offering nearly a decade of comprehensive expertise in accounting, financial management, risk assessment, and compliance across diverse industries. Proven proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and integrating IT-based systems to drive strategic financial controls. Committed to achieving organizational objectives whiles safeguarding reputation and financial resources. Known for adeptly navigating complex financial landscapes to deliver tangible results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Avis Ghana Limited
05.2024 - Current
  • Manages and prepares financial reports, including monthly and statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, to inform management decisions
  • Conducts financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth
  • Oversees budget processes, ensures tax compliance, and manages financial operations.
  • Monthly Sales and Franchise report to AVIS Budget World wild.
  • Weekly Report on Payables, Aging and Recovery report and Cash Analysis Report.
  • Conducts financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.
  • Oversees budget processes, monitoring variances and providing recommendations for improvement to management.
  • Ensures tax compliance and timely payment of statutory obligations in accordance with local laws.
  • Oversees working capital management, ensuring effective cash flow and liquidity management, and builds strong relationships with bankers to optimize treasury operations.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls and financial risk management strategies to mitigate risks and protect company assets.
  • Implements financial policies and procedures related to procurement, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and other financial functions.
  • Manages financial operations, including accounts payable, account receivable, general ledgers, operating expenses, intercompany transactions, insurance, and prepaid, and ensures timely debt recovery.
  • Responds to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, GRA, SSNIT, and other government agencies.

Commercial and Finance Manager

LMI Holdings – Atlantic Quarry and Concrete Limited
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Manages and prepares financial reports, conducts financial analysis, leads finance and sales teams, oversees budget processes, ensures tax compliance, and manages project financing.

Accountant

LMI Holdings – Atlantic Quarry and Concrete Limited
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Manages financial reports, conducts financial analysis, oversees budget processes, ensures tax compliance, and manages financial operations.

Financial Accounting Manager

Zonda Tec Ghana Ltd
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collates, prepares, and interprets financial reports, supports strategic analysis, manages account payable and receivables, and ensures timely submission of financial information.

Accountant

L’aine Services Ltd
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Prepares monthly management reports, manages funds, assists in budget preparation, and ensures compliance with auditing standards.

Accounts Officer

CIG Microfinance Ghana Ltd
10.2014 - 12.2017
  • Prepares monthly management reports, manages reconciliations, payroll, and assists in preparing prudential returns.

Education

MBA Accounting & Finance -

University of Professional Studies
09.2023

Qualified Accountant -

Institution of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA-GH)
11.2018

HND Accountancy -

Ho Technical University
09.2014

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Financial statement review
  • Inventory Accounting
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Manufacturing Accounting

Professionalcorecompetencies

  • Excellent knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local laws.
  • Excellent Knowledge in Ghanaian tax laws and regulations.
  • Leadership, motivator, strategic thinker, team management and strong decision-making ability.
  • Excellent knowledge in ledger, receivable and payable account management.
  • Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, or forecasting.
  • Experience in financial data interpretation and provides recommendation.
  • Experience with IFRS in a large organization is highly desirable.
  • Experience in reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on internal controls.
  • Experience in allocating work to team member based on skills to optimized efficiency.
  • High level of Integrity and ethical standards.
  • Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication both Verbal and written and good collaboratively among colleagues.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

References

Available on Request

Specializedtraining

  • Advance Excel and Power Point
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Honest Truth
  • Financial Management and Budget Analysis
  • Financial Modelling
  • Computer Literacy
  • Sage X3 v12 (SAP related)
  • Sage 300
  • Tally Software
  • Microsoft Dynamic NAV (SAP Related)
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft 365 – Outlook, Teams, Planner

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Avis Ghana Limited
05.2024 - Current

Commercial and Finance Manager

LMI Holdings – Atlantic Quarry and Concrete Limited
06.2023 - 03.2024

Accountant

LMI Holdings – Atlantic Quarry and Concrete Limited
05.2021 - 06.2023

Financial Accounting Manager

Zonda Tec Ghana Ltd
11.2020 - 05.2021

Accountant

L’aine Services Ltd
02.2018 - 10.2020

Accounts Officer

CIG Microfinance Ghana Ltd
10.2014 - 12.2017

Qualified Accountant -

Institution of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA-GH)

HND Accountancy -

Ho Technical University

MBA Accounting & Finance -

University of Professional Studies

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