Mark Okley
Suhum,Eastern Region
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, payroll administration, and general ledger reconciliations. Proficient in accounting software, including QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, with a strong understanding of tax laws, profit and loss analysis, and bank reconciliations. Adept at financial forecasting and delivering accurate results through a result-oriented approach. Committed to leveraging skills to optimise financial processes and support organisational growth.
Driven professional with keen aptitude for financial analysis and problem-solving. Demonstrates proficiency in financial reporting and budget management, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to driving financial efficiency and supporting organisational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance officer
Hope College
Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region
2023.09 - Current
- Streamlined processes and timelines for accounting team by implementing effective policies and procedures.
- Enhanced financial transparency by conducting detailed audits on a regular basis.
- Performed meticulous risk assessment, mitigated potential fiscal issues.
- Improved operational efficiency by automating various finance-related tasks wherever possible.
- Prepared accurate tax statements, ensured timely submission to relevant authorities.
- Led the development of robust financial strategies that aligned with company's goals.
- Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.
- Identified areas of cost reduction through careful analysis of expenditure patterns.
- Updated financial records regularly for streamlined operations and better decision-making.
- Collaborated with auditors during yearly audit process, ensured no discrepancies found in books of accounts.
Accounts officer
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Suhum Newtown Dist.
Suhum, Eastern Region
2019.11 - 2023.09
- Prepared profit and loss statements for internal use.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced unnecessary expenditure.
- Created detailed financial reports by analysing accounting data.
- Ensured compliance with standard accounting practices during all operations.
Accounts officer
Providence Presby Academy
Suhum, Eastern Region
2016.03 - 2023.09
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank accounts for accuracy purposes.
- Facilitated smooth payroll processing through diligent record maintenance.
- Prepared profit and loss statements for internal use.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
Accounts officer
Presbyterian Church Of Ghana, Providence Congreg
Suhum, Eastern Region
2016.01 - 2023.09
- Monitored daily transactions to detect and resolve any irregularities swiftly .
- Generated regular budget forecasts for strategic planning purposes.
- Assisted in annual audits to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared profit and loss statements for internal use.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain steady cash flow.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 2022.01 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 2018.10 - 2021.03
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Sunyani Technical University
Sunyani, Ghana 2011.08 - 2014.03
Skills
- Accounting software proficiency
- Knowledge of tax laws
- Result-Oriented approach
- Microsoft Excel
- Quickbooks
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- General ledger reconciliations
- Financial Forecasting
- QuickBooks software
- Profit and loss understanding
- Bank reconciliations
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Football
- Music
Timeline
Finance officer
Hope College
2023.09 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
2022.01 - 2024.03
Accounts officer
Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Suhum Newtown Dist.
2019.11 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
2018.10 - 2021.03
Accounts officer
Providence Presby Academy
2016.03 - 2023.09
Accounts officer
Presbyterian Church Of Ghana, Providence Congreg
2016.01 - 2023.09
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Sunyani Technical University
2011.08 - 2014.03