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Joel Ebenezer Acquah-Smith

Joel Ebenezer Acquah-Smith

Accra

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, fast leaner, result oriented, multitasking, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Ag. Senior Executive Office, Finance (Part Time)

First Insurance Company Ltd
Accra
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and ensure compliance.
  • Utilize Excel to analyze and integrate data for a high-volume database.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Efficiently managed payroll for over 27 employees.

Finance Officer

Westec Security Systems Gh. Co. Ltd
Accra
07.2017 - Current
  • Prepare month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers for month-end closing.
  • Work with regulatory representatives for accurate filings and compliance.
  • Collaborate with senior management to define standards, policies, and organizational enhancements.
  • Check payroll, maintain petty cash system, vendor payments, and accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing.

Accounts Officer

Black Hawk Services Limited
Accra
02.2011 - 07.2017
  • Managed payroll for 400+ employees with efficiency
  • Maintained a daily imprest system, effectively managing petty cash transactions including banking duties.
  • Prepared monthly accounts on income and expenses, providing comprehensive financial information.
  • Conducted bank reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Performed internal auditing to assess compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Audit Assistant (Part Time)

Abbosey & Alfams Chartered Accountants
Takoradi
03.2010 - 05.2015
  • Audited companies’ books of accounts and advice.
  • Gathered information to help prepare companies’ final accounts.
  • Filled statutory returns on behalf of companies.

Accounts Assistant

Delta West Security and Janitorial Services
Takoradi
06.2010 - 05.2012
  • Managed payroll processing and changes for a large workforce of over
    400 employees
  • Maintained a daily imprest system for petty cash.
  • Handled banking duties, including the collection of checks from clients.
  • Conducted billing for clients and prepared monthly accounts on clients.
  • Prepared monthly accounts on income and expenses.
  • Prepared bank reconciliation statements.

Finance & Administrative Officer

Manna Heights Hotel –
Mankessim
09.2007 - 05.2010
  • Prepared monthly Accounts & Payroll for over 40 employees
  • Updated cash book
  • Prepared monthly debt ageing account (account collectables).
  • Posted daily revenues under respective accounts.
  • Wrote, Received, and Distributed letters.
  • Liaison between staff and management.

Maths Teacher (National Service)

Kwashieman ‘3’ Junior High School
Mat'sKwashieman - Accra
11.2006 - 08.2007
  • Taught mathematics from form one (1) through to three (3)
  • Assisted in preparation of Capitation Grant accounts
  • Assisted in preparation of students’ Cumulative Records.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2014

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Cape Coast Polytechnic
Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2006

Skills

  • Proactive and Focused
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking

Languages

English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2

Additional Information

I enjoy watching movies, singing, contesting quizzes, solving puzzles, playing scrabble, chess
and snooker (pool).

Timeline

Ag. Senior Executive Office, Finance (Part Time)

First Insurance Company Ltd
09.2022 - Current

Finance Officer

Westec Security Systems Gh. Co. Ltd
07.2017 - Current

Accounts Officer

Black Hawk Services Limited
02.2011 - 07.2017

Accounts Assistant

Delta West Security and Janitorial Services
06.2010 - 05.2012

Audit Assistant (Part Time)

Abbosey & Alfams Chartered Accountants
03.2010 - 05.2015

Finance & Administrative Officer

Manna Heights Hotel –
09.2007 - 05.2010

Maths Teacher (National Service)

Kwashieman ‘3’ Junior High School
11.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Cape Coast

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Cape Coast Polytechnic

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