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Maxwell Asamoah

Accra

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant Assistant

Safe Water Network Ghana
03.2019 - Current
  • Prepared Water Systems Revenue and Expenditure Reports
  • Reviews monthly bank reconciliation prepared by field officers
  • Processed field operators and water vendors monthly payroll for payment
  • Provides accounting data for the completion of various funder reports
  • Receiving and vetting of Expenditure returns
  • Provides cash balances to CFO every morning to ensure adequate cash management
  • Processing of organizations monthly payroll
  • Processing and payments of monthly statutory payments
  • Performed Water Systems cash audit to ensure sales were adequately deposited
  • Reviewing and reconciling general ledger entries to ensure correctness
  • Liaising with third-party venders to resolve payments delays
  • Ensures Water Systems Trial Balance is ready for year-end audit
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 200 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Accountant

Ikam Plus Company Limited
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Reconciled daily sales before banking
  • Issued invoice to credit customers
  • Performed journal entries, recorded transactions in the general ledger and prepared trial balance for auditors
  • Managed receivable and payable accounts
  • Filed tax returns and payment of employees Social Security Contributions
  • Processed monthly payroll
  • Accounted for Inventory movement
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Account Officer

Intercity STC Coaches Limited
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly revenue and expenditure returns
  • Assisted in the preparation of the cash imprest statement
  • Assisted the principal Accounts Officer in banking
  • Managed accounts receivable ledger
  • Received and reconciled daily sales
  • Reviewed employee overtime sheet

Education

Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (ICAG)
Accra, Greater Accra

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy

Sunyani Polytechnic
Sunyani, Brong Ahafo
06.2010

Skills

  • Ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to change
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Highly trustworthy, committed and ethical
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to use Accounting software like QuickBooks and FundEZ
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll Processing
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • General Ledger Management
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Quickbooks
  • Variance Analysis

References

  • Mr. Mark Owusu, Chief Finance Officer, Safe Water Network Ghana, P. O. Box CT 10318, Cantonments, Accra, (+233)0244884394
  • Mr. Kwabena Nyarko, Chief Accountant, Safe Water Network Ghana, P. O. Box CT 10318, Cantonments, Accra, (+233)0244884394
  • Mr. Ebenezer Asamoah Dankwa, Auditor, Ikam Plus Company Limited, Tema, Greater Accra, asascodas@yahoo.com, (+233)0243306410
  • Caesa Puoza, Senior Lecturer, Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region, deokaesar@yahoo.co.uk, (+233)0209319774

Timeline

Accountant Assistant

Safe Water Network Ghana
03.2019 - Current

Accountant

Ikam Plus Company Limited
09.2015 - 02.2019

Account Officer

Intercity STC Coaches Limited
08.2013 - 05.2015

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy

Sunyani Polytechnic

Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (ICAG)

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