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Mujahid Sahanuni

Accra,Ghana

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Desired job title

Tax AccountantFinance and Administration (Accounts Officer)Accounts Officer/OperationsGeneral ManagerAccountant (Payable)

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Full timePart timeContract workGig workConsultingVolunteerSeasonal work

Location preference

On-siteRemoteHybrid
Location: Accra, Ghanaunited statesunited kingdom
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important to me

Career advancement

Summary

An enthusiastic young professional with a career objective of contributing immensely to achieving the objectives, growth and development of any organization in which I found myself, this I hope to achieve through innovation and coordinated team play, and to secure a promising position in future.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Tax Accountant

Space Poly Product Limited
Accra
2025.08 - 2026.08
  • Reduced tax liabilities by 20% through strategic advisory and optimization of allowable deductions.
  • Developed tax compliance dashboard to monitor obligations and deadlines, improving efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved complex tax issues stemming from incorrect tax filling.
  • Lead 4-member team to do post-clearance audit that reduced liability from $220,000.00 to $120,000.00
  • Summarized financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit or loss, account statement and other reports.
  • Developed tax compliance dashboard to monitor obligations and deadlines, improving efficiency.
  • Prepared tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain company’s tax database.
  • Find tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Advise management about impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.
  • Assist in Preparing Payroll.

Finance and Administration (Accounts Officer)

City Xtra Facilities Management and Construction
Accra
2023.12 - 2025.02
  • Lead 3-member team to design and compliment internal control and monitor spending that reduced expenditure by 35%
  • Developed tax filling tracker which reduced tax liability by 30% and save company 25% more on tax.
  • As someone in charge of payables, developed pay system that track payroll cost that detected overpayment.
  • Review and Process Expenses Report
  • Assist in Preparing Payroll
  • Making Sure all Invoices Issued Are Paid on time
  • Assist in Audit Process
  • Prepare Monthly Income Statement
  • Maintain Fixed Asset Register
  • Put Measures in Place to maintained internal Financial Controls and Procedures.

Accounts Officer/Operations

Melcom Group of Companies, Skyline Investment Ltd (Pizza Hut)
Accra
2022.03 - 2022.10
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced unnecessary expenditure.
  • Monitored daily transactions to detect and resolve any irregularities swiftly .
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain steady cash flow.
  • Resolved discrepancies in accounts, ensured accurate financial records.
  • Improved cost-efficiency by implementing new accounting software.
  • Prepared profit and loss statements for internal use.
  • Streamlined invoice process, eliminated late payment issues.
  • Complied with tax regulations with timely filing of returns.

General Manager

MUJASH INVESTMENT
Accra, Ghana
2018.02 - 2022.01
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of business.
  • Design strategy and set goals for growth.
  • Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally.
  • Do consultancy for other businesses.
  • Maintain budget and optimize expenses.
  • Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
  • Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies.
  • Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Accountant (Payable)

Omni Energy Ltd
Accra
2016.05 - 2017.04
  • Implemented automated payable systems, cutting invoice processing time by 35%.
  • Negotiated vendor payment terms, improving cash flow by saving company $50,000 annually.
  • Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potentials and payment terms.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
  • Processing cheque and transfers from using various banks.
  • Respond to all vendor inquiries about payment.
  • Analyzed and recommended financial strategies to clear debt.
  • Reconciliations of supplier and customer accounts

Treasury Accountant

Omni-Energy Ltd
Accra
2013.08 - 2016.05
  • Oversaw daily Collation and distribution of funds for all entities.
  • Design cash flow forecasting models that improve financial planning accuracy by 25%.
  • Oversaw treasury operations monthly cash flow exceeding $1M, ensuring liquidity and risk management.
  • Prepared of cash forecast and actual analysis.
  • Set up appropriate systems for bookkeeping, payments lodgments and petty cash
  • Established and maintained systems and procedures for monitoring company’s daily inflow and outflow of cash.
  • Negotiated FX deals for by reducing exchange losses.
  • Handled Statutory duties (VAT, SSNIT, PAYE & WHT)
  • Ensure efficient use of funds complies with conditions set by funding bodies
  • Ensure effective monitory and control systems are put in place.
  • Reconciliations of supplier and customer accounts

National Service

National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
Accra
2012.09 - 2013.08
  • Preparing of Invoices.
  • Raising of payment vouchers
  • Reconciliation of Account
  • General Administration
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
Accra, Greater Region
2014.08 - 2017.06

HND Accounting - undefined

Kumasi Polytechnic
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
2009.09 - 2012.07

Secondary School Certificate - Business Studies

Nandom Secondary School
Nandom, Upper West Region
2005.09 - 2008.06

Skills

  • Presentation skills (constantly received good comments and reviews from lecturers and course mates)
  • Ability to multi-task and work in high paced and high-pressure environment
  • Risk management
  • Risk Management
  • Taxation
  • Accounting, Accounts Receivables and Payables
  • Self-motivated with strong ability to prioritize tasks and perform multiple duties simultaneously
  • Strong negotiation
  • Personal tax expertise
  • Payroll taxes management
  • Inheritance tax proficiency
  • Accounts receivable monitoring
  • Self-Assessment return filing

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Achievements at Omni Energy
  • I was able to slashed administrative cost by 45% negotiating pricing and fees with suppliers while ensuring the contribution and enhancement of services.
  • Design cash flow forecasting models that improves financial planning accuracy by 25%
  • I also negotiate contracts with vendor to get good deals for the company when it comes to Forex or Offshore transactions.
  • I was also part of a team that implemented an administrative cost reduction system call the FOLLOW ME printing system that track all printing issued through the printer to reduce the cost of stationary.
  • I also drafted temples using excel that could accommodate all payment made to suppliers at the same time calculating the taxes needed to be deducted e.g., Withholding Taxes.
  • As accounts payable officer was able to set-up accounts payable standards and process that were able to maximize payment accuracy and control, minimize fraud, save time etc.
  • Achievements at Melcom Group (Skyline Investments) Pizza Hut
  • As an accounts/Operations I was able to save the company from spending more money on utilities by setting up and tracking of all usage and the efficient use of equipment’s.
  • I was also able to develop and implement new procedures such stock tacking procedure both at stores and warehouse to prevent theft.
  • I also developed and implemented the cash management system for seven stores such as petty cash management to prevent theft and assigning people at each store to take charge and responsibility.
  • I was part of the operations team that came up with revenue expansion opportunities for the stores.
  • Achievements at Space Poly Product Limited
  • Reduced tax liabilities by 20% through strategic advisory and optimization of allowable deductions.
  • Develop a tax compliance dashboard to monitor obligations and deadlines, improving efficiency for the company.
  • Streamline reconciliation processes, reducing reporting timelines by 20%.

RESEARCH WORKS

  • The Impact of Training and Development on The Performance of Employees at the Ghana Port and Harbour Authority (Private)
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of Internal Controls in the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (Kumasi Polytechnic)
  • An Investigation into Cash Flow Management Challenges Confronting Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (University of Professional Studies)

TRAINING, SEMINAR AND WEBINAR

  • Institution: KOENIG SOLUTIONS (INDIA)- Webinar
  • Date: September 14, 2023
  • Course: Learn Effective Communication Skills for Professional Success
  • Institution: KOENING SOLUTIONS (INDIA)-Webinar
  • Date: September 21, 2023
  • Course: Risk Management in IT Asset Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, Power Point, Pastel Accounting, SAP Business 1, Oracle Reporting and Analytics and other computer software, Build Accounting etc

Timeline

Tax Accountant

Space Poly Product Limited
2025.08 - 2026.08

Finance and Administration (Accounts Officer)

City Xtra Facilities Management and Construction
2023.12 - 2025.02

Accounts Officer/Operations

Melcom Group of Companies, Skyline Investment Ltd (Pizza Hut)
2022.03 - 2022.10

General Manager

MUJASH INVESTMENT
2018.02 - 2022.01

Accountant (Payable)

Omni Energy Ltd
2016.05 - 2017.04

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
2014.08 - 2017.06

Treasury Accountant

Omni-Energy Ltd
2013.08 - 2016.05

National Service

National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
2012.09 - 2013.08

HND Accounting - undefined

Kumasi Polytechnic
2009.09 - 2012.07

Secondary School Certificate - Business Studies

Nandom Secondary School
2005.09 - 2008.06

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