Nathalin AKU-SHIKA Segbefia
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Accounts Officer with extensive experience in managing full-cycle accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, and tax calculations. Expertise in supporting payroll operations, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements, and facilitating account audits. Recognized for exceptional multitasking abilities and strong communication skills, combined with a meticulous and systematic approach to problem-solving and planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Invoicing Clerk/Cashier/Accounts Officer/Acting HR
AFRICAN CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.
04.2011 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Oversaw monthly reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to enhance accuracy.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of streamlined accounting procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Coordinated annual audits, liaising with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors to facilitate smooth transaction processing on behalf of the company.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and payment processing.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Prepared VAT invoices and handled all cash and cheque transactions; performed cashiering duties and ensured the integrity of all incoming funds.
ACCOUNTS OFFICER II / CASHIER / ACTING HR
AFRICA CONCRETE PRODUCTS LIMITED
04.2011 - Current
- Prepared VAT invoices and handled all cash and cheque transactions; performed cashiering duties and ensured the integrity of all incoming funds.
- Verified and authenticated supplier invoices before payment approval, ensuring accurate Accounts Payable processing.
- Processed cheque/payment orders for supplies, ensuring proper documentation and maintenance of payment records.
- Conducted daily and weekly Bank Reconciliations, meticulously tracking all items in bank statements and investigating/resolving any discrepancies.
- Calculated and processed statutory payments, including Withholding Taxes, and prepared company cheques weekly.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly Sales Reports for management review and decision-making.
- Performed customer account reconciliation, verifying purchase orders against receipts, and ensuring no outstanding debts.
- Prepared customer invoices using both manual (GRA) VAT invoice books and the system.
- Executed fundamental accounting tasks, including the accurate calculation of Withholding Tax and Exemption Taxes.
- Monitored and updated current stock levels in the system based on daily stock reports.
- Identified and resolved invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies, and other financial-related matters.
- Spearheaded preliminary recruitment efforts, including posting job vacancies and scheduling interviews for entry-level positions.
- Maintained confidential employee records (physical and digital files) to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Managed employee attendance and leave requests, tracking accruals and liaising with the payroll department to ensure accurate compensation.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff regarding administrative policies, circulars, and announcements.
SECRETARY / ACCOUNT CLERK
LARA MART LIMITED
02.2009 - 12.2010
- Oversaw clerical and accounts-related duties using Tally and other software for recording daily company expenses and supplier VAT invoices.
- Maintained Accounts Payable operations by accurately entering vendor bills, setting up electronic debits, and printing checks.
- Reconciled the Daily Control Sheet with supplied invoices to ensure transactional accuracy.
- Reviewed data and information to verify the accuracy of entries, calculations, and billing codes.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct discrepancies within physical and digital records.
- Assisted in preparing the weekly payroll for a team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Completed comprehensive reviews and reconciliations of system accounts against bank statements.
- Coded invoices and other accounting records to maintain organized and accurate financial records.
ACCOUNT OFFICE / FRONT DESK (INTERN)
GHANA REVENUE SERVICE
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Issued VIT (Vehicle Income Tax) receipts to taxpayers and managed the transfer to the cash or cheque book.
- Computed Withholding Tax (WHT) and PAYE for corporate clients.
- Handled payment processing and ensured customers received accurate receipts, bills, and change.
- Completed end-of-day reporting and balanced registers to maintain transactional and financial accuracy.
Education
MBA - Finance
Methodist University College of Ghana
Accra, Ghana01.2021
Bachelor Business Administration - Accounting
Methodist University College of Ghana
01.2016
Diploma - Business Studies
Accra Polytechnic
01.2008
Business Secretarial - undefined
Keta Business Secondary Schools
01.2003
Skills
- Excellent team player
- Creative and Innovative
- Ability to work under little or no supervision
- Expert in Tally software
- Good communication skills
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Client management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Employee Records: Maintained confidential physical and digital employee records in compliance with company policy
- Attendance & Leave: Managed and tracked employee attendance and leave requests, ensuring accurate data for payroll
- Invoice processing
- Journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
References
- Doagbodzi, Godwin, 0244 932 858, Africa Concrete Product Ltd.
- Ali, Hubballah, 0244 828 300, Lara Mart Limited
- Beauty, Dopi Forfoe, 0246 784 269, Ghana Revenue Authority
Timeline
Invoicing Clerk/Cashier/Accounts Officer/Acting HR
AFRICAN CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.
04.2011 - Current
ACCOUNTS OFFICER II / CASHIER / ACTING HR
AFRICA CONCRETE PRODUCTS LIMITED
04.2011 - Current
SECRETARY / ACCOUNT CLERK
LARA MART LIMITED
02.2009 - 12.2010
ACCOUNT OFFICE / FRONT DESK (INTERN)
GHANA REVENUE SERVICE
06.2008 - 12.2008
Bachelor Business Administration - Accounting
Methodist University College of Ghana
Diploma - Business Studies
Accra Polytechnic
Business Secretarial - undefined
Keta Business Secondary Schools
MBA - Finance
Methodist University College of Ghana