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Geoffrey Sallah

Business & Finance Analyst
Accra,Spintex
Geoffrey Sallah

Summary

I am a Finance Manager with more than four (10) years of increasing Financial and General Management experience. I am well organized, meticulous and innovative with a. Hall mark in excellent statutory Financial Reporting, Financial Management & forecast, Costing and Budgeting, Auditing, Contract management, risk management, board room experience, proximity to operations, cash flow and Profit-Protection experience and Grant Management. I have an in-depth Knowledge and experience in communication, coordination, research, reporting, analysis and evaluation, training, and management activities. I am a lead and strategic professional Accountant with modern soft and technical Financial Administrative Skills.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Jospong Group Of Companies (RSMSL)

Assistant Finance Manager
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

JOB OBJECTIVE: To ensure that revenue collection, treasury administration, procurement and assets management are effectively consolidated

Schedule of duties:

· Daily auditing of all incomes generated by the subsidiaries of the Jospong (RSMSL) Group and report on abnormalities for necessary corrections and sanctions.

· Capturing of all transactions into Oracle for Management reporting and financial reporting.

· Daily collection, counting, reconciliation and banking of all cash collected.

· Management of float for the subsidiaries and operating the petty cash

· Receive and process all procurement requests and ensure accurate delivery of goods/raw materials.

· Ensure that all statutory payments such as PAYE, SSNIT and Tier 2 contributions are made on a timely basis by the 14th of the ensuing month.

· Ensure prompt payments to all suppliers after invoices and way bills are accurately vetted.

· Keep proper records/accounts of all revenue/incomes, expenditures, credit card and petty cash transactions of all the subsidiaries

· Weekly and Monthly reconciliation of debtor accounts and to submit reports to the General Manager.

· Maintain an accurate and updated fixed assets register of all subsidiaries.

· Liaise with the Administration Manager in the preparation of monthly employee payroll

· Perform any other duties to be assigned

  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
  • Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
  • Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.

Yamusah Group Of Companies

Finance Manager
10.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure that revenue collection, treasury administration, procurement and assets management are effectively consolidated.

Schedule of duties:

· Daily auditing of all incomes generated by the subsidiaries of the Yamusah Group and report on abnormalities for necessary corrections and sanctions.

· Daily collection, counting, reconciliation and banking of all cash collected.

· Management of float for the subsidiaries and operating the petty cash

· Reconciliation of credit accounts and payables accounts of the subsidiaries.

· Receive and process all procurement requests and ensure accurate delivery of goods/raw materials.

· Ensure prompt payments to all suppliers after invoices and way bills are accurately vetted.

· Keep proper records/accounts of all revenue/incomes, expenditures, credit card and petty cash transactions of all the subsidiaries

· Initiate and prepares debit invoices for customers and ensure they are submitted within 3 days ensuring to state clearly the credit limit and payment instructions.

· Maintain proper accounts and records of all ledger transaction for all the subsidiaries

· Weekly and Monthly reconciliation of the cashbook, ledgers on POS for Zara Trading, Zara Kitchen and any other subsidiaries that uses the POS

- Follow up and ensure prompt recovery of all debts.

- Send recommendations to surcharge attendants and officers who might have shortages while on official duties

· Weekly and Monthly reconciliation of debtor accounts and to submit reports to the General Manager.

· Analyze debtor balances and submit reports and recommendations to management (CEO/DCEO) for final decisions.

· Ensure that all subsidiaries have the required tax and other statutory legal documents to operate.

· Follow up and collect tax credit certificates for all taxes withheld by customers.

· Prepare and submit daily, weekly (to be submitted by Fridays at 5pm) and monthly (to be submitted by 4th of the ensuing month) accounting reports on all activities undertaken by each of the subsidiaries

· Supervise the receiving and issuing of items to/from the warehouse ensuring that such request always have approval from management.

· Liaise with warehouse/stores officer to establish procurement re-order level for all items both raw materials and finished goods.

· Maintain an accurate and updated fixed assets register of all subsidiaries.

· Liaise with the Administration Manager in the preparation of monthly employee payroll for all the subsidiaries.

· Ensure that all statutory payments such as PAYE, SSNIT and Tier 2 contributions are made on a timely basis by the 14th of the ensuing month.

· Prepare and submit for the subsidiaries.

· Supervise other accounting employees and to review performance periodically.

· Identify training needs and to undertake quarterly on-the-job training for subordinates.

· Perform any other duties to be assigned.

Project Finance Manager.

· Performed value-adding, and effective financial Administration to achieve value for money by establishing a process-centric Activity–Based Management system and providing specific financial key advice and formulation of Financial strategies for the Project.

· Developed Project costing for all new project using the Cost Pricing Model (CPM)

· Lead finance personnel responsible for preparation of the financial aspect of the project design and implementation of documentation such as budget and financial plans as per agreement. Ensures full oversight of capturing accurate records on the SAGE

· Provide continuous guide and support project managers in developing and structure payment procedures and payment plans with vendors and external stakeholders in accordance with project budget and delivery timelines

· Achieved high compliance rating by reviewing funds flow and providing controls, by verifying and providing documentation to support accounting entries and fulfil requirement precedent to disbursement.

· Participate in project implementation and plays key role in project administration, and provides expertise input to project plans, expenditure plans and budget reviews

· Conduct quarterly financial reviews, analyze, and monitors cash management

· Conduct site visit and prepare inspection report to ensure full compliance and for monitoring and evaluation purposes

· Prepares monthly project financial analysis to the CEO for financial planning and provides comment on variances.

· Developed tools to monitor and analyze financial transactions, accounting reports and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and current financial information for applicable compliance and advice on possible risk

· Ensures all transactional errors posted are corrected by passing needful adjusting entries to bring project into accurate level

· Finance lead to provide financial support to the project manager to ensure accurate Income Recognition and Carry out due diligence on all vendor invoices.

· Lead finance for monthly review of Year to Date balances of Trial Balance and to ensure that Month on Month movements have been analyzed and exceptional movements investigated and explained or escalated as appropriate.

· Preparation of month-end financial results, and providing detailed expenditure line items to fund donors

· Developed financial reporting template for the Project Training Hubs to enhance value for money and grant disbursement and providing capacity building in project financial administration to partners on the project periodically.

· lead finance personnel to review and conduct monthly financial forecast and analyses for the Project Unit.

· Rendering operational support on the projects in achieving their objectives by providing training on certain key internal control principles with regards to expenditures and providing consulting services on a continual basis to internal clients and external partners on the project.

· Developed systematic approach for cost framework sharing with fair cost apportionment variables in sharing cost among different project and as well measure efficiency among project leaders.

· Lead advisor on risk and fraud on the project and ensure full compliance on project financial administration

Best Western Premier Hotel

AG. Finance Manager
06.2020 - 10.2021

Job overview

JOB PURPOSE: To handle all issues pertaining to the accounts unit.

Schedule of Duties:

· Responsible for handling Fixed Assets Register

1. Regular updates of Fixed Assets Register

2. Report on Asset maintenance cost

3. Ensure that all assets are properly numbered and inscribed

4. Ensure compliance with registration, insurance and licensing regulations for all assets

5. Report on the status of the Fixed assets of the Hotel regularly

· Responsible for handling payroll of the Hotel

1. Maintain accurate payroll data

2. Prepare monthly payroll and ensure all staff and paid wages & Salaries

3. Prepare payroll journals and payroll related Accounts

· Make budget projections for all subsidiaries within the accounting year.

· Ensure that Bank Reconciliation Statements are prepared accurately on time

· Assist in the preparation of Management and statutory reports

· Perform any other Functions assign by Management

JUNE 2020 TO OCTOBER 2020- ACCOUNTS PAYABLES & RECEIVABLES

ACCOUNTS PAYABLES:

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for receiving and processing all invoices submitted to me after obtaining the necessaryapprovals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Ensuring all invoices received are authorized and approved for payment before updating the creditors ledger on sage accpac

· Preparing payment vouchers on sage accpac and writing cheques based on the approved payment plan for the week

· Registering all cheques in the cheques register before issuing to suppliers/creditors

· Reconcile bank statement on a daily basis for all payment issued

· Filing all payment vouchers and supporting documents after cheques have been issued to suppliers

· Following up on tax credit certificates with GRA and submit same to suppliers

· Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and legislative

Requirements

· Submitting payables analysis report

· Any other duties as may be assigned by management

Operations Supervisor

Jospong Group of Companies(RSMSL)
11.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

1. Revenue collection on behalf of Road safety and TMA

2. Management of MPS and TMA task force

3. Payroll management

4. Banking

5. Submission of timely reports to TMA, MPS and Road safety

6. Management of official vehicles and instruments

7. Cash book, receipts, petty cash, fuel coupons management

8. Any other duties assigned

Mohinani Group Of Companies

Institutional Sales Manager
09.2015 - 04.2018

Job overview

· Responsible for new business development and retention of existing clients

· Assigns accounts and ensures relationships are managed according to policies and procedures so satisfactory audits and service standards are met.

· Preparation of monthly debtors and creditors ledger accounts reconciliation

· Acts as a resource to answer questions, review documents and negotiate prices

· Effectively maintains relationships with bank partners and other centres of influence

· Manages revenue between Ghc1000 to Ghc5,000,000

· Two, three, four wheeler sales and spare parts sales

· Making high volume of calls, responding to qualified leads

· Successfully closing opportunities via phone

· Doing follow ups on various institutions interested to purchase

· Create and deliver proposals to all prospects

· Forecasting monthly and quarterly revenue

· Manage sales cycle effectively and track activity in sales force

· Uncover customer needs using a solution sales approach

· Maintaining neatness and proper display of products in the Accra showroom

· Assisting customers through the purchase procedure

· Discovering of new industries in need of BAJAJ automobiles

· Any other duties assigned

Lawra District Hospital

Accounts Officer
10.2010 - 09.2013

Job overview

· Revenue collection.

· Review Petty cash cashier and cash reports

· NHIS data collation.

· Pay roll accounting.

· Maintaining and updating fixed assets schedule

· Preparation of bank reconciliation statement.

· Undertaking periodic stock.

· Preparation and submission of statutory returns such as VAT, SSNIT, PAYE and W.H. TAX

· Maintaining and updating fixed assets schedule

· Passing month end adjustments and provisions into the accounts

· Writing cheques to suppliers and other service suppliers

· Banking.

· Orientation and training of National services personnel.

· Provides leadership in and was responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and regulations pertaining to the claims and account office.

· Any other duties assigned

· Preparation of daily expense and payment voucher on the saprosoft

· Any other duties assigned

Education

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast - Ghana

MBA from Finance
09.2023

University Overview

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast - Ghana

B.com from Business Commerce- Accounting
08.2015

University Overview

Ho Technical University
Ho - Ghana

Higher National Diploma from Accounting
07.2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Development
  • Motivational Techniques

* Have good educational background (A combination of Education and Religion)

* Have rich experience at Managing an organization’s accounts

* Have years of practical working experience in the field of accounting

* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, negotiating and good communication skills

* Ability to coordinate effectively and work under pressure

* Ability to work in multidisciplinary environment

* Excellent management, supervisory, budgeting and Human Resource skills

* A very good emotional intelligence ability

  • Fixed Asset Depreciation
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Tax Consulting
  • Corporate Tax Returns
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Financial Revenue
  • Business Controls
  • Performance Review
  • Check Disbursement
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
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Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield

Timeline

Assistant Finance Manager
Jospong Group Of Companies (RSMSL)
06.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Yamusah Group Of Companies
10.2021 - 05.2022
AG. Finance Manager
Best Western Premier Hotel
06.2020 - 10.2021
Jospong Group of Companies(RSMSL)
Operations Supervisor
11.2019 - 05.2020
Institutional Sales Manager
Mohinani Group Of Companies
09.2015 - 04.2018
Accounts Officer
Lawra District Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2013
University of Cape Coast
MBA from Finance
University of Cape Coast
B.com from Business Commerce- Accounting
Ho Technical University
Higher National Diploma from Accounting
Geoffrey SallahBusiness & Finance Analyst