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
East Legon, Greater Accra
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
Tema, Greater Accra
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
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
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 AccraHigher National Diploma (HND) - Accountancy
Sunyani Polytechnic
Sunyani, Brong Ahafo06.2010
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)