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Matilda Stanhope
Tema
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Samospharma Limited Spintex
Senior Accountant
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Assisted in developing budgeting processes and forecasting future revenue and expenses.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Facilitated smooth audit processes for auditors annually
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Maintained adherence to relevant laws and regulations
- Maintained thorough financial records through consistent monthly reconciliations
- Evaluated business practices to uncover cost efficiency possibilities
- Developed procedures to streamline departmental workflow
- Conducted variance analysis on income statement items in order to identify trends or anomalies in spending patterns.
- Produced management-specific reports promptly
- Participated in special projects related to process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations
- Conducted compliance audits of operational areas.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment or address changes.
- Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to reduce costs associated with accounts payable processes.
- Created detailed reports on aging payables, vendor payments, cash disbursements.
- Negotiated payment terms with vendors to maximize cash flow and minimize interest expenses.
- Processed tax payments on a timely basis in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Efficiently maintained accounts payable transaction processing and led team on training initiatives to ensure continuity.
- Developed and enforced accounts payable policies and procedures to mitigate risk and enhance operational controls.
- Reviewed and approved large and complex invoices for payment, ensuring adherence to budget and policy.
- Prepared and presented accounts payable reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and financial insights.
Samospharma LimitedSpintex
Accounts Officer
01.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Assisted in the Preparation of monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Processed invoices and payments to suppliers promptly and accurately.
- Resolved payment discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained accurate record keeping of all financial transactions.
- Performed bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Provided assistance in developing new accounting systems and procedures.
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices,etc.
- Deposited vendor payments and adjusted accounts to reflect changing balances.
- Verified and entered expenditures into accounting software, reconciling accounts to resolve variances.
- Improved year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving payment cycles and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Administered payroll processing, including calculation of wages, benefits, and deductions.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Received and recorded cash, cheques and transfers.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Calculated and produced cheques for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Processed financial computations for tax obligations
- Introduced efficient method for consistent financial tracking
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Senior Accountant
Samospharma Limited
01.2023 - Current
Accounts Officer
Samospharma Limited
01.2021 - 12.2022
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Professional from Chartered Accountant
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Commerce from Management
IPMC
Professional from Database Management
Aggrey Memorial
High School from Business
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with 5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Skills
- Internal controls implementation
- General ledger updates
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Tax Preparation
- Team Training
- Database Management
- Accounts payable management
- Budget Administration
- Accounts receivable management
- Financial statement preparation
- Cost accounting
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana Accra
Professional from Chartered Accountant
11-2023
University Overview
University of Cape CoastCape Coast
Bachelor of Commerce from Management
09-2019
University Overview
IPMCTema
Professional from Database Management
05-2015
University Overview
Aggrey Memorial Cape Coast
High School from Business
06-2014
University Overview
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 70% reduction in company losses by undertaking an insurance sales and claims audit which identified loopholes in the processes.
- Achieved 98% stock integrity with our retail stock by leading a team of 4 to research and acquire the best-fit software for inventory management.
- Collaborated and led a team of 14 to undertake a stock audit of our retail inventory where we achieved 98% stock accuracy.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Best Employee of the Year" for outstanding contributions to the company
- Recognized for exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence
Work Preference
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsPaid time offCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveInterests
Reading, listening to music
Software
Tally, Quickbooks, Lavabms, Ultimate Erp
Quote
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