Lawer Harrison
Project accountant
Accra
Summary
Job Objectives Enthusiastic and versatile professional seeking to secure a position project and financial with a progressive company. Summary of professional experience Handled various aspects of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, internal accounting controls, preparing trial balance, review and preparation of financial statements, sales reports, cash flow analysis, and payroll, inventory control, conducting internal audits, and reviewing accounts receivable/payable journal. Handle various donor funds including: Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Local Governance and Decentralization Program (USAID), Disabled Peoples Organization Denmark (DPOD), Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana (STAR Ghana), Business Sector Advocacy Challenge Fund (BUSAC) and Disability Rights Fund (DRF), UAID fund , IPPF, OSIWA and VOICE Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, team building, and administrative skills. Comprehensive background in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, budget management, and financial analysis. Interact and work effectively with management and customers at diverse levels. Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills within varying work environments. Excellent knowledge in the matters of Finance and Accounting. Ambitious Finance Manager offering over eleven years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, GFD
09.2008 - 03.2020
- Manage the financial operations of the GFD and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, and financial disbursements to partner Organisations etc
- Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and non-project related transaction
- Manage and control budget for all GFD funded projects
- Prepare annual budgets, develop financial reports to suit internal management needs, and make recommendations to GFD board on projects budget expenditures
- Prepare annual procurement plans in consultation with the Procurement committee and Executive Director
- Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year
- Ensure that all financial reports was completed on time
- Co-ordinate financial audits of the organization
- Provide financial and other relevant inputs for proposal development and other internal policy development and implementation
- Provide professional guidance for effective implementation of the GFD financial management policy
- Co-ordinate the finances of the Joint Disability Movement Project funded by DANIDA
- Serve on the Finance Committee as an Ex-Officio member
- Undertake financial monitoring assignment in Kenya and Mali of the joint project under VOICE ensuring that project funds were unutilized appropriately in accordance with the intended purposes
- Developed financial reporting template when the need required and trained partner organizations as to how to use it.
Accountant / Administration Manager
Gamba All Blacks FC Ltd
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Perform full charge bookkeeping and account management including accounts receivable and assets inventory control, prepared bank deposits, accounts payable, bank reconciliation general ledger, and financial account analysis
- Oversaw debt collections, reviewed delinquent accounts, sent collection effort letters, and contracted customers by phone
- Control general ledger functions including account analysis, account reconciliation, adjustments, and journal entries
- Custodian of confidential documents, filling of various vouches and relevant documents
- Preparation of annual budget and periodic review
- Arranging for both overseas and local travel for both players and officials
- Arranging for all procurements for the club
- Maintaining unique maintenance culture for the club assets and provide measures to control fuel consumption of the club bus.
Import Accountant
Olam Ghana Limitted
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Handled various aspects of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, sales reports, cash flow analysis, and payroll, inventory control, and reviewing accounts receivable/ payable journals
- Managed all general accounting functions, tracked bank transactions, made daily deposits, managed petty cash, tracked all financial records and reporting, and created monthly projections and end-of- month summaries.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Wisconsin International University
01.2015
COWI Denmark
11.2010
B.B.A - Accounting
Valley View University
01.2004
New Juaben Secondary School
01.1994
Anum Secondary School
01.1992
Skills
- Computer literate with proficiency in
- Word, Excel, the Internet and Accounting packages such as “COMPITRUM”, SIP (system integrated programmed) and Tally,
References
Professional References Mr. Daniel Bedele, Bank of Ghana P. O. Box 2674, Accra Mobile (024) 4283418
Interests
Mr. Ansre Theophilus Kwami DANIDA project manager Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations 0277428430
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Improved delivery of [Product or Service] by [Action], realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
- Promoted to [Job Title] due to [Action] and [Action] that achieved [Result].
- Led team to achieve , earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Realized [Result] in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs.
- Developed relationships with [Number] new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by [Number]%.
- Negotiated with vendors, saving company $[Amount] annually.
- Drove [Number]% improvement in [Timeframe] profits through aggressive [Action].
- Exceeded sales goals by average of [Number]% in [Year].
- Promoted from [Job Title] to [Job Title], in less than 12-months.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Recognized as Employee of the [Timeframe] for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (MBA Accounting option)
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Year]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Year]
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- [Area of certification] Training - [Year]
Timeline
Finance Manager
Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, GFD
09.2008 - 03.2020
Accountant / Administration Manager
Gamba All Blacks FC Ltd
07.2006 - 05.2008
Import Accountant
Olam Ghana Limitted
02.2004 - 06.2006
MBA - Accounting
Wisconsin International University
COWI Denmark
B.B.A - Accounting
Valley View University
New Juaben Secondary School
Anum Secondary School
- Certified Public Accountant (MBA Accounting option)
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Year]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Year]
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- [Area of certification] Training - [Year]
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