RICHMOND MENSAH
Accra
Summary
Experienced accountant with a deep understanding of business operations, tax filings, and regulatory compliance. Approach detail-oriented work in a methodical and organized fashion, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Utilize extensive field expertise, resourcefulness, and diligence to consistently make a positive impact on business operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr Accountant-Lead
National Blood Service, Ghana
05.2019 - Current
- Oversee and manage all debts owed to the firm by agreeing terms of trade with institutional partners and credit assessment for initial and ongoing transactions
- Preparing accounts and tax returns
- Preparing and maintaining important financial reports
- Liaise closely with related parties to deliver an accurate and efficient credit control service while maintaining strong relationships
- Evaluating financial operations to identify issues and strategize solutions, to help the organization run efficiently
- Assist with periodic reporting and cash flow forecasting
- Attend all team meetings and share best practice with colleagues.
Programmes Coordinator
Youth Creativity Network, Ghana
05.2011
- Supervise and organize the YCN hospitality team during its Sports Festival
- Assist in organizing events and seek sponsorship for programs
- Plan and Organize programmes according to the yearly plan with all associated Parties
- Prepare quarterly reports that pertain to the progress in the Department
- Give first-hand information to members of the organization
- Perform other assignments as given from time to time by supervisor.
Client Relationship Officer
Direct Savings and Loans Ltd, Ghana
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Manage branch loan and investment portfolio to ensure branch growth and profitability
- Organize sales events and represent the firm at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
- Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close the sale
- Establish and analyze the required documents from a client
- Review sales performance and keep accurate records aimed at meeting or exceeding targets
- Attend team meetings and share best practice with colleagues.
Accounts Personnel
IX 11 COMPANY LIMITED
07.2018 - 12.2018
- To develop a system with the Microsoft Suite capable of recording and analyzing daily and other periodic records
- To develop a system with Microsoft Excel capable of automatically generating periodic financial and operating reports
- To calculate the firms tax liability on operations
- Train staff to use and understand the system
- Monitor the performance of the system
- To draw management's attention to pertinent issues related to trends in the information
- Offer technical advice to management where probable.
Relationship Officer - CASA
The Seed Funds Savings & Loans Limited
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key personnel within customer companies
- Conducting business reviews to ensure clients are satisfied with their products and services
- Alerting the marketing team to opportunities for further sales within key clients
- Letting customers know about other products the company offers
- Attending meetings with clients to build relationships with existing accounts
- Achieving client relationship targets and KPI’s as set by the Head of Sales while ensuring positive growth in branch CASA Ratios
- Escalating and resolving areas of concern as raised by clients
- Passing leads to the sales team and following up on progress.
Treasury Sales Executive/ Branch Sales Executive
Christian Community Microfinance Ltd, Ghana
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Develop and manage an Investment Portfolio to ensure growth and stability
- Acquiring new clients and managing the relationships of existing clients
- Advise clients on products based on discussions on the best options
- Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close the sale
- Review sales performance and keep accurate records aimed at meeting and exceeding targets
- Attend team meetings and share best practice with colleagues.
Sales & Marketing Supervisor
Prestige Capital Investment Services, INC, Ghana
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Leading and managing the marketing team (Sales agents and Budget) Prepare studies regarding external and internal environments to identify and take advantage of marketing opportunities
- Manage the development, implementation, execution of an annual Marketing plan designed to achieve approved objectives
- Lead the identification, evaluation and development of new services
- Ensure the divisions Budget Preparation, review and adjust them as changes in the scope of activities warrant.
Accounts and Savings Supervisor
Prestige Capital Investment Services, INC, Ghana
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepare departments monthly and other periodic final accounts
- Preparation of the Branch’s daily accounts and reports
- Managing the portfolio of Field Agents
- Monitoring the records of Field Agents and clients
- Reconciling records of clients’ passbooks with office data on the system – deposits, withdrawals and loan repayments
- Managing clients’ complaints
- Recommend qualified clients to credit department
- Updating cashbooks, petty cash and other records.
Teacher
Darul Hadith International School, Ghana
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes as well as putting up displays in the classroom
- Marking work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils' progress
- Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge
- Managing pupil behaviour in the classroom and immediate school environment
- Participating in and organising extracurricular activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events
- Perform other responsibilities as delegated.
Research Assistant
Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Accra
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Media Monitoring: Involves studying news reports to identify variables of interest to the Media Monitoring Research Programme
- Prepare vouchers for purchases
- Data Collection and assigning Codes for Data collected
- Check data to ensure accuracy
- Assist in Evaluation of GACC Training Programmes
- Filing of documents and other designated tasks as delegated.
Education
MSc - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana Business School
05.2023
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast
09.2017
Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Professional Studies, Accra
08.2011
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Analysis / Reporting
- GAAP, IFRS Accounting
- Cash Flow analysis
- Payroll Administration
- Budget & Variance Analysis
- Auditing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable / Receivables
- SAP expertise
- MS Office Suite
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Reuben Edumaczie Mensah, Commercial Department Coordinator – Credit, Christian Community Microfinance Limited, 0268476872
- Jones Boakye, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Creativity Network, Accra, 0244936359
Hobbies and Interests
Socializing, watching movies, reading, surfing the internet, sports and athletics.
Timeline
Snr Accountant-Lead
National Blood Service, Ghana
05.2019 - Current
Client Relationship Officer
Direct Savings and Loans Ltd, Ghana
01.2019 - 05.2019
Accounts Personnel
IX 11 COMPANY LIMITED
07.2018 - 12.2018
Relationship Officer - CASA
The Seed Funds Savings & Loans Limited
09.2017 - 06.2018
Treasury Sales Executive/ Branch Sales Executive
Christian Community Microfinance Ltd, Ghana
06.2014 - 08.2017
Sales & Marketing Supervisor
Prestige Capital Investment Services, INC, Ghana
08.2013 - 04.2014
Accounts and Savings Supervisor
Prestige Capital Investment Services, INC, Ghana
11.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher
Darul Hadith International School, Ghana
08.2011 - 07.2012
Programmes Coordinator
Youth Creativity Network, Ghana
05.2011
Research Assistant
Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Accra
07.2010 - 08.2010
MSc - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - Accounting
Institute of Professional Studies, Accra
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