Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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IRENE BENEDICTA ASUH

ACCRA

Summary

A highly organized and detail-oriented Personal assistant skilled in providing administrative and financial support to the Financial Controller. Proficient in scheduling, report preparation, and handling confidential information, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in leveraging technology to streamline workflows and ensure seamless coordination with stakeholders. Dedicated to supporting organizational goals with efficiency and professionalism.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Assistant to the Financial Controller

The Capital Group
ACCRA
09.2022 - Current

Administrative support:

  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings on behalf of the Financial Controller.
  • Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and messages.
  • Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and documents on behalf of the Financial Controller.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Financial support:

  • Manage expense reports, invoices, and payments on behalf of the Financial Controller.
  • Assist with financial data entry and reconciliation.
  • Assist in coordinating audits, financial reviews, and compliance tasks.

Communication and liaison:

  • Communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Global Markets Department, International Trade, Support Services, Human Resources, Expense Control, Tax Unit, Accounts Payable, Management, and where required).
  • Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers and service providers).
  • Coordinate meetings with stakeholders on behalf of the Financial Controller.
  • Respond to payment-related inquiries from employees and/or management.

Organization and Time Management:

  • Manage the Financial Controllers' workload, and prioritize tasks.
  • Organize files, documents and databases.
  • Develop and implement efficient filing systems.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely completion of tasks and deadlines.

· Specialized tasks :

  • Support special projects and tasks as they are assigned by the Financial Controller.

Data Entry Clerk (National Service)

GCB BANK PLC
Accra
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Ensuring suppliers' invoices and internal payments are validated and processed for timely payment.
  • Making payments to staff, ex-staff, and service providers or suppliers.
  • Preparing payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers.
  • Capturing data using the Flexcube application.
  • Checking the accuracy of daily reports (call over) as a form of internal audit control.
  • Preparing journal reconciliation, and assisting with filing.

Sales Executive

St. Joseph Services Ltd
Weija
01.2018 - 06.2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
02-2033

Diploma In Business Administration - Business Administration

Accra Technical University
GHANA
09-2021

WASSCE - Business

St. Martin's Senior High School
Accra
04-2017

Skills

  • Strong Administrative Skills: Efficient calendar management (Scheduling), correspondence, and effective file organization
  • Sound Financial Skills: Data entry, report preparation, basic accounting knowledge
  • High Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Good Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, time management, confidentiality

Accomplishments

  • Best Graduating Student, Diploma in Business Administration, Accra Technical University – 2021

Certification

  • SPRINGS GLOBAL (CORPORATE ETIQUETTE)
  • JPCANN ASSOCIATES LTD (EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND REPORT WRITING SKILLS)

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Assistant to the Financial Controller

The Capital Group
09.2022 - Current

Data Entry Clerk (National Service)

GCB BANK PLC
11.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Executive

St. Joseph Services Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University of Cape Coast

Diploma In Business Administration - Business Administration

Accra Technical University

WASSCE - Business

St. Martin's Senior High School
IRENE BENEDICTA ASUH