Microsoft Suits, IntuitQuickBooks,Ezee & Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Joseph Ofoli Yartey
Age 39
La,Greater Accra
Summary
An extremely motivated individual with a natural ability to solve accounting and financial problems. An innovative thinker with impeccable attention to detail who is also a friendly and approachable individual. John is a qualified accountant looking to join a growing organization that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Knowledgeable accounting professional bringing 10 years of experience. Successful at revamping and strengthening financial controls, reorganizing processes and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy of accounting records. Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks,Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Ezee.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
Anumel Ghana Ltd - Part Time
2019.06 - Current
- Ensuring that the company's accounting records were accurate and complete through the maintenance of a framework of internal controls.
- Explaining the intricacies of the organization's financial workings to individuals with no knowledge of finance.
- Improving the company's accounting controls and processes to help the firm run efficiently and effectively.
- Maintaining Asset Register Expertly handling vast array of financial reporting and accounting functions, including reconciliation of bank accounts, preparing/analysis of monthly& yearly financials.
- Managing A/R & A/P functions, reconcile fixed asset accounts, and prepare multiple bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile customer deposit, prepaid labor, inventorying and pending sales accounts.
- Payroll administration, preparing statutory accounts & furnishing GRA with all statutory reporting and filing requirements.
- Providing support for forecasting, budgeting and business planning processes.
- Ensuring optimum inventory levels by ordering materials and supplies.
Accountant
Kallos Ghana Ltd, FMCG
2017.10 - 2019.06
- Oversaw the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all month-end, and year-end reports are accurate.
- Liasoned with Exporters to negotiate unit cost of imported goods.
- Determined the correct harmonized tariff heading of the goods for customs duties.
- Ascertained import duties and taxes / VAT Payable.
- Ascertained the landed cost of shipment after liaising with clearing agents.
- Monitored general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables and other records.
- Application of Credit Notes from suppliers accurately.
- Oversaw the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e.
- VAT, SSNIT, Withholding taxes, PAYE.
- Provided Audit reports on weekly / monthly basis and undertook spot checks and inspections at the office respectively.
- Fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
- Reviewed and updated the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
- Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable.
- Investigated the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
- Developed an integrated inventory tracking system with Warehouse Manager & Sales Manager to enhance effective business operation.
- Developed, improved and issued timely monthly financial statements, financial plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
- Sent out past due notices for delinquent's accounts or for missed settlement payments.
- Achievements.
- Created auditing procedures that detected illegal activities that may have a direct effect on the determination of accurate financial statement amounts.
- Conducted business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identification of potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
- Reduced cost by GHC 225,000.00 by analyzing import duties and suggested the use of alternative clearing agents.
Senior Finance Officer
Royal Richester Hotel
2015.12 - 2017.01
- Managed all financial reporting for the Company, which includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
- Provided sound financial support and insights to enable the Hotel to make critical decisions.
- Presented financial results and insights to the Board of the management.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
- Tracked the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
- Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledge.
Accounts Payables Officer
Royal Richester Hotel
2010.10 - 2015.12
- Account for accruals, Prepayments, Reconciliation of Provisions, analyzed company Overheads, and Balance sheet.
- Developed creative audit techniques for operational efficiency and crosschecked bank reconciliations as part of the audit process.
- Oversaw the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e.
- VAT, SSNIT, Withholding taxes, & PAYE.
- Managed and tracked budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax information.
- Achievements.
- Managed the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.
- Reconciled 4 banks accounts within 5 hours, which had been stuck in limbo for 5 years.
- Stayed within budget for petty cash disbursement for five years.
Accounts Officer
Forte Royal Hotel
2009.10 - 2010.10
- Developed, improved and issued timely monthly financial statements, financial plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
- Evaluated and applied internal controls to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems and compliance with company accounting practices.
- Directed financial audits and provided recommendations for procedural improvements.
- Assisted with the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Achievements.
- Developed creative audit techniques for operational efficiency and crosschecked bank reconciliations as part of the audit process.
Education
MBA - Financial Management
Cambridge International College
UK 2020.01 - Current
BBA - Financial Management
Zenith University College
Accra 2010.10 - 2012.10
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Accra Technical University
Greater Accra 2006.09 - 2008.09
Skills
Critical Thinking
Software
Referee
Derrick Mensah ( Senior Finance Officer) Process & Plant Automation Ltd Mobile: 0244126978
Nana Kofi Tufour Antwi (Head of Logistics) Media Development S.A Mobile: 0277802330
Timeline
MBA - Financial Management
Cambridge International College
2020.01 - Current
Accountant
Anumel Ghana Ltd - Part Time
2019.06 - Current
Accountant
Kallos Ghana Ltd, FMCG
2017.10 - 2019.06
Senior Finance Officer
Royal Richester Hotel
2015.12 - 2017.01
BBA - Financial Management
Zenith University College
2010.10 - 2012.10
Accounts Payables Officer
Royal Richester Hotel
2010.10 - 2015.12
Accounts Officer
Forte Royal Hotel
2009.10 - 2010.10
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Accra Technical University
2006.09 - 2008.09
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