Richard Kwame Ayivor
UC55
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with over 9 years of experience in the financial sector, including roles as a Mobile Banker, Account Clerk, Loan Officer, and Sales Officer. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with an Accounting focus, I excel in financial management, client relations, and strategic sales.
I bring strong marketing, management, communication, and interpersonal skills to the table. Known for handling complex transactions, maintaining accurate records, and delivering top-notch customer service, I am passionate about accounting and committed to helping organizations thrive. Looking forward to contributing my expertise and enthusiasm to your team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Officer
Bible Society of Ghana
Central Region
2020.04 - Current
- Developed strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Implemented promotional campaigns to boost sales volume.
- Built relationships with key clients through regular contact.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities and results.
- Prepared weekly reports summarizing current sales performance metrics.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of company products and services.
- Promoted products at trade shows across region, connecting with prospects and improving market penetration.
- Developed an Excel sheet for reports and variance tracking, significantly reducing discrepancies to the barest minimum.
- Successfully managed daily banking of sales, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions.
- Streamlined store inventory control, enhancing stock management and reducing losses.
- Consistently prepared detailed weekly sales reports, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Expanded distributor base, resulting in increased market reach and sales opportunities.
- Organized annual distributor conferences, fostering stronger relationships and improving collaboration with partners.
- Achieved yearly sales increases in both revenue and quantity, consistently meeting and exceeding organizational targets.
Accounting Assistant
Ghana Revenue Authority (Cape Coast STO)
Cape Coast
2019.09 - Current
- Calculated and verified all figures, caluclulations and documents.
- Updated accounting records with client checks and cash receipts.
- Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records.
- Detailed financial data for management and stakeholders.
- Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger.
Administrator/Cashier
Central Cedi Micro Credit
Cape Coast
2016.07 - 2019.08
- Smoothly facilitated communication between departments, management and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
- Managed all business files, documentation and databases to keep records secure, accurate and current.
- Limited financial discrepancies through accurate coordination of accounts payable and accounts recieveable.
- Kept software updated with latest patches to prevent unauthorized access.
- Drove client feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced data collection accuracy, preparing, authoring and updating communications and policy memorandums.
- Improved processes to maximize operational efficiency.
- Aided HR leadership by coordinating payroll for over 6 employees and managing workman's compensation or group health insurance claims while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws.
- Translated management directives into actionable mandates for front-line staff.
- Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies, accurately monitoring payroll, credit card purchases, invoicing and budgeting.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by accurately managing bank account transactions, Star builder system journal entries, A/P and A/R.
- Attended yearly leadership meetings to network with industry professionals and source cost-saving workman's compensation and insurance policy solutions.
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance, resolving identified discrepancies.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process.
- Managed budget and tracked expenses against plans.
- Assisted senior leadership by coordinating meetings and preparing conference rooms with zero delays.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central2022-04
Diploma in Commerce - Acconting
University Of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central09.2019
WAEC - Business
Apam Senior High School
Apam, Central06.2013
Basic Education Certificate -
Ebenezer Junior High Academy
Kasoa, Central2010
Skills
- Strategic decision making
- Reporting and documentation
- Financial oversight
- Human resources best practices
- Motivational leadership style
- Public relations
- Report writing
- Event coordination
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Ability to prioritize
- Data entry
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial administration
- Data collection and analysis
- New employee training
- Inventory coordination
- Statutory accounts preparation
- Behavior improvements
- Strategic planning
National Commission for Civic Education
Ghana Cadet Corps
Timeline
Sales Officer
Bible Society of Ghana
2020.04 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Ghana Revenue Authority (Cape Coast STO)
2019.09 - Current
Administrator/Cashier
Central Cedi Micro Credit
2016.07 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University Of Cape Coast
Diploma in Commerce - Acconting
University Of Cape Coast
WAEC - Business
Apam Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate -
Ebenezer Junior High Academy
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