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AccountManager

RITA ABENA BENTIL

Accra

Summary

Dedicated Accounting Manager with proven history of integrity, accuracy and efficiency in Accounting . Eager to apply knowledge of Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Payroll, Taxation acquired over eight(8) years of industry experience to add value to corporate accounting team. Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to task completion. Focused on correcting discrepancies to increase accuracy and data integrity. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Manager(Accounting)-Group

LANDSAR GROUP
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepare Quarterly Management Accounts
  • Prepare Monthly Bank and Cash Reconciliations
  • Assist in annual budget preparation and ensure all reviews are prepared on time for presentation to management
  • Manage and ensure timely compliance with all Statutory Payments (Pensions, PAYE, Withholding TAX, VAT etc) while limiting liability exposure
  • Manage payroll operations for four(4) companies in the group
  • Record, Report and follow up on all Receivables/Payables
  • Institute appropriate systems of accounting to maintain proper records and provide guidelines for the maintenance of the systems
  • Manage Internal Audit in the area of value for money
  • Manage immediate team members in terms of training, appraisal and general departmental programs
  • Review and ensure accurate capture of financial data into accounting software (FACTURA)
  • Enhance financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Update general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Check expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with external auditors for smooth completion of annual audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Accounts Manager

LANDSAR DEVELOPERS LTD
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Project Cost Account
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
  • Petty cash management
  • Prepare and file statutory returns (PAYE, WITHHOLD TAX, SSNIT, VAT, TCC)
  • Checking of invoices for accuracies and right procedures
  • Keying and updating records into accounting software
  • Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to Three employees.
  • Accomplished 80% reduction in pilfering of accountable imprest expensed by streamlining operations.
  • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to company growth by enabling informed decision making.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new internal control measures, increasing overall financial security.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.
  • Conducted regular audits of financial transactions, identifying areas of improvement in accounting procedures and controls.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets and maintaining a high level of professional integrity.

Finance and Accounts Officer

LANDSAR DEVELOPERS LTD
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Stock Management
  • Prepared requisitions for payment,
  • Wrote and issued cheques
  • Managed all accounting needs and account updates for operations.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.

Accounts/Administrative Manager

PHARMANOCHEM LTD
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Organized company record.
  • Handled Receivables and Payables, Stock management, Company account management (bank reconciliation, writing and issuing of cheques), Company cash collection, Salary and all Statutory Payment preparation, Coordinate repairs and all administrative issues
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Audit Assistant

AUDIT SERVICE- GHANA
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Verification of procurement of store items into store ledger
  • Taking of stock to ensure that ledger balances agree with physical stock
  • Posting figures from receipt books to cash books and casting cash book
  • Generating accurate information from various documents and through interviews to assist auditors in their findings and observations

Audit Assistant

NATIONAL THEATRE
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Checking and stamping of program ticket for sale, Verifying payment vouchers from accounts office to ensure facts and figures, Compare figures from payment vouchers into cashbook, Cast cashbook

Store Assistant

Joysco enterprise
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Increased store efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.

Education

ICAG Student(273771)- Part 2 Ongoing -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Accra-Ghana

MBA - Accounting And Finance

University of Professional Studies (UPSA)
Accra-Ghana
06.2024

Bachelor Degree In Commerce (Bcom) - Accounting

University of Cape Coast
Cape-Coast
10.2018

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy - Accounting

Accra Polytechnic
Accra-Ghana
08.2013

Certificate -

Systec Technology -ICT (Diploma)
Accra-Ghana
05.2010

WASSCE certificate -

Zion Girls Senior High School
Winneba
05.2008

Skills

  • AP and AR management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Tax Compliance
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Payroll Management
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Budget management and review
  • Audit Support
  • Financial reports
  • Project Accounting

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Quarter Award-2022
  • Introduced controls to curb double payment and pilfering/stealing.-2022
  • Introduced controls for requesting of stationery and sanitary items-2017Date
  • Award for Exceptional contributions towards the effectiveness and efficiency of operations (Developed new work methods that reduces waste or stretch resources)-2016
  • Successfully established records and archival unit for all document and audited files-2016-Date
  • Designed policy and procedure for issuing and handling materials, tools and equipment from stores to site-2015

Ict Proficiency

  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheet (Excel)
  • Power point presentation
  • Accounting software (Factura and bookkeeper software)

Trainings Attended

  • Thought Leadership Seminar Retreat (Grace Centre for Growth & Excellence)-November 2022
  • Allianz Life Insurance Webinar (Zoom) on the topic-Should Your Children be Your Pension/All about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3-12th May,2022
  • GRA Webinar on Understanding the 2022 tax amendment and administrative requirements for effective compliance a close look at the changes (Webinar)-24th February 2022
  • Enterprise Trustees Virtual Stakeholder Forum-Updates in relation to the scheme and pension industry-10th September 2020
  • Best- Brain Driving School-licence class B-May-July 2020
  • Programme in Microsoft excel and introduction to project managementepsilon solution-2018
  • Tax seminar (overview of the tax administration act)-Ghana Revenue Authority-2017
  • Tax seminar (VAT Flat Rate, withholding tax and company self-assessment)GRA-2017

References

  • Mrs Benedicta Agbemasu, Auditor 0246154221
  • Mr Eugene A. Bempah, Landsar Developers LTD, Managing Director, 0544313959

Quote

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.
Franklin P. Adams

Timeline

Accounts Manager(Accounting)-Group

LANDSAR GROUP
01.2023 - Current

Accounts Manager

LANDSAR DEVELOPERS LTD
07.2018 - 12.2022

Finance and Accounts Officer

LANDSAR DEVELOPERS LTD
08.2015 - 07.2018

Accounts/Administrative Manager

PHARMANOCHEM LTD
08.2014 - 07.2015

Audit Assistant

AUDIT SERVICE- GHANA
01.2013 - 08.2014

Audit Assistant

NATIONAL THEATRE
01.2011 - 01.2012

Store Assistant

Joysco enterprise
01.2008 - 01.2010

ICAG Student(273771)- Part 2 Ongoing -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

MBA - Accounting And Finance

University of Professional Studies (UPSA)

Bachelor Degree In Commerce (Bcom) - Accounting

University of Cape Coast

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy - Accounting

Accra Polytechnic

Certificate -

Systec Technology -ICT (Diploma)

WASSCE certificate -

Zion Girls Senior High School

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