Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
References
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GBOLONYO FRANCIS

Accra

Summary

Focused Accounts Specialist with years of experience. Adept at writing detailed reports and completing detailed financial analysis and planning strategically for top client services. Detail-Oriented with extensive knowledge in tax, Cash, Inventory Management, record maintenance and comprehensive account reconciliations. Goal-oriented Procurement Officer adept at balancing supply needs with budget and operational requirements. Good researcher and multitasker with excellent judgment. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Procurement Officer

Engen Ghana Limited
01.2020 - Current
  • Handled supplier invoices from receipt to timely payment
  • Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing
  • Maintained up-to-date general ledger documentation for thorough reference
  • Coordinated recordkeeping for rigorous tax preparation
  • Directed Accounts Payable teams in delivering to payment processing deadlines
  • Interpreted complex documentation, carrying out required action in line with strict operating standards
  • Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses
  • Generated account statements outlining payments and balances
  • Prepared balance sheets and trial accounting balances
  • Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information using QuickBooks
  • Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports
  • Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews
  • Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems
  • Interacted with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
  • Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud
  • Identified cost saving opportunities by analyzing financial trends
  • Reviewed monthly requisitions for accuracy and completeness, reconciled transactions and determining payment approval statuses.

Finance Assistant

Engen Ghana Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Preparing of purchase order for vendors for review and subsequent approval
  • Maintained reports of transactions of customers and vendors of the company
  • Processing of daily receipts from customers
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Performed weekly account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from sales teams
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments
  • Assist the finance manager in reviewing credit limit for customers
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to recover old debts from customers.

Accounts Clerk

Engen Ghana Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Daily receipt of all invoices submitted to finance
  • Maintain document databases and assist other employees and clients find the documents and files that are needed
  • Knowledge of database management, data entry, correspondence, and bookkeeping
  • Ensuring organization's documents are stored efficiently and are easily accessible to staff.

Operations Officer

SkyNet Express Ghana Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Conducted inspections of facility and executed corrective actions to optimize safety and sanitation
  • Assisted operations manager with planning of routine operations and special projects
  • Frequently inspected company assets to ensure proper handling of them by employees
  • Ensure all waybills are printed and submitted to clients.

Education

Master of Science - Financial Risk Management

University Of Ghana Business School
Accra
01-2025

Certificate in Analyzing Growth drivers & Business Risk -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance Planning -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Data Analysis in Excel (Ongoing) -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Certificate in Procurement Management -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL

BSc - Accounting and Finance -

GHANA TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Part II -

INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS GHANA

Skills

  • Tax returns
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Risk Management
  • Financial reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Customer Management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Inventory Management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Month-end processes
  • Supplier relationships
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Cost Analysis
  • Procurement planning

Websites

Leadership Experience

  • Represented Ghana Tennis Federation as Head of IOC Athlete career program outreach for National Athletes
  • Greater Accra reginal tennis league finance chairman
  • Acting Finance chairman Tennis Professionals of Ghana
  • Founder/Head Coach Debitson Tennis Academy

Communication Skills

Strong communication Writing skills in English language and other Ghanaian local languages (Ewe, Twi, Ga, Fante)

References

FRANK TONI ESHUN, LogiPro Consult Ghana Ltd., 0244-327736

Timeline

Finance and Procurement Officer

Engen Ghana Limited
01.2020 - Current

Finance Assistant

Engen Ghana Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020

Accounts Clerk

Engen Ghana Limited
01.2018 - 01.2019

Operations Officer

SkyNet Express Ghana Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2017

Certificate in Analyzing Growth drivers & Business Risk -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance Planning -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Data Analysis in Excel (Ongoing) -

CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE

Certificate in Procurement Management -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL

BSc - Accounting and Finance -

GHANA TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Part II -

INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS GHANA

Master of Science - Financial Risk Management

University Of Ghana Business School

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