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JOSHUA KOFI DEBRAH
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Takoradze,Effia Kuma
Summary
Proactive and enterprising Regional Manager with faculty for effective budgetary planning, contract negotiation and process optimization. Proven to apply industry and product expertise to expand business and cement high-value client relationships. Adept individual with more than five years working as Manager for GH¢1,000,000.00 revenue-generating business. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
TOBINCO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
08.2023 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls through diligent financial oversight and adherence to established policies and procedures at each regional location.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
Accounts Officer
TOBINCO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10.2006 - Current
- Input financial data and produced reports using Ebizframe work.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Reconciled company bank, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Accounts Payable Clerk
GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
Teacher
PRAISE PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY
09.2002 - 07.2005
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
TEACHER (NATIONAL SERVICE)
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
01.2001 - 08.2001
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
ACCRA, GHANAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting
ACCA STUDY SCHOOL
Takoradze, GhanaHIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (H.N.D) - ENGINEERING ( FOUNDRY & METALLURGY)
KUMASI POLYTECHNIC
KUMASI, GHANANo Degree -
Ghana Secondary Technical School (G.S.T.S)
Takoradze, GhanaSkills
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- Business development and planning
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- Contract Negotiation
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- Training and Development
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- Analytical Thinking
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- Sales Reporting
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- Problem-solving abilities
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- Staff Supervision
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Entries
- Billing and Invoicing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Websites
Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
On-SiteAdditional Information
National Service Military Training at Air Force Military Training School in Takoradze - Oct - Dec 2000
Timeline
Regional Manager
TOBINCO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
08.2023 - Current
Accounts Officer
TOBINCO PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10.2006 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY
10.2005 - 09.2006
Teacher
PRAISE PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY
09.2002 - 07.2005
TEACHER (NATIONAL SERVICE)
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
01.2001 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting
ACCA STUDY SCHOOL
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (H.N.D) - ENGINEERING ( FOUNDRY & METALLURGY)
KUMASI POLYTECHNIC
No Degree -
Ghana Secondary Technical School (G.S.T.S)
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