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Saani Yussif

Accra,Ghana

Summary

Intelligent Accountant with strong IAS knowledge and data analysis expertise. Commended for successfully directing accounting team and maintaining timely operations in challenging environments. Results-oriented leader possessing first-rate process management skills to complete tasks within budget and on time.

Polished Finance Manager with successful track record of handling high volume transactions on regular basis. Considered an expert in creating robust financial models. Looking for new opportunity to apply attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance manager

Cross Switch Ghana Ltd
Accra, Ghana
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
  • Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
  • Finalized statutory returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.

ACCOUNTANT

MINISTRY OF HEALTH (COMMUNITY 22 POLYCLINIC)
Ashaiman, Ghana
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts.
  • Balanced reports and batch summaries to submit for approval.
  • Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
  • Monitored company costs and presented budget forecasts for each quarter.
  • Identified process inefficiencies and recommended improvements.
  • Created detailed financial models and applied analytical tools to facilitate variance analysis.
  • Created and executed short- and long-term customized comprehensive financial strategies to reach company goals.
  • Assist in the determination and review of charges at the facility
  • Ensure stock taking activities are done quarterly and timely
  • Assists in the financial management of the BMC/Division/Department/Unit
  • Assist in addressing audit queries at the BMC/Division/Department/Unit
  • Supervised the work of subordinates in the department.
  • Preparation and payments of statutory returns- SSF, WHT

TELLER/OPERATIONS OFFICER

ECOBANK GH LTD
09.2010 - 07.2017
  • Improved operational efficiency by optimizing and automating business processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts.
  • Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
  • Adhered to financial services security and audit procedures.
  • Trained employees on cash drawer operation.
  • Identified and reported suspicious behavior to security personnel as appropriate.
  • Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel.
  • Opened new checking, savings and lines of credit for customer accounts.
  • Entered member transaction data into online banking software.
  • Assessed daily reports and generated notification letters to delinquent account holders.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
  • Reconciled cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR

MINISTRY OF HEALTH (HEAD OFFICE)
Accra, Ghana
10.2008 - 08.2010
  • Verification of procurement items for stores
  • Developed audit reports, including recommendations, conclusions and results.
  • Prepared audit reports and financial statements to present findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure that strong financial controls and procedures are in place.
  • Created and verified account reports to determine data accuracy for account reconciliations.
  • Routine audit of health training institutions operations
  • Reviewed of contracts
  • Identified potential for making financial savings thus value for money audit
  • Worked closely with the IT team to ensure all financial data is secured
  • Pre-auditing of payment vouchers and Stock taking

ACCOUNT OFFICER

MIDWISE INTERNATIONAL CO LTD
07.2009 - 12.2009
  • Provided company board with accurate financial information, management accounts and data analysis
  • Interpreted financial information and data
  • Analyzed on-going performance of all ventures entered into by the company.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting and performance for all accounts.
  • Ensured that strong financial controls and procedures are in place.
  • Prepared of monthly management accounts.
  • Interpreted cash flows and predicting future trends.
  • Identified potential for making financial savings
  • Prepared of payment vouchers, pay slips, statutory returns and bank reconciliation statements

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

JIRAPA HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Delivered friendly and knowledgeable support to current and prospective customers.
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
  • Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time.
  • Revenue collection and bank deposit
  • Preparation of payment vouchers and banks reconciliation
  • Inspection of revenue collector’s records
  • Registration of subscribers to the scheme
  • NHI card distribution
  • Claims review and payments
  • Preparation and payment of statutory returns
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Maintained clean and presentable reception area to maintain professional business reputation.

Education

Student Member-Final Part (1Paper) - Professional Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana

Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
05.2018

Certificate programme in Advance Excel -

Metropolitan School of Business Management
02.2018

Associate of Science - Administration (Accounting)

University of Education
Winneba
07.2013

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi
07.2007

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and writing skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Discipline and self-motivated
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Report preparation
  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel,Outlook Express, Power Point)
  • Key decision-making
  • Research coordination Cashflow Statement
  • Management accounts
  • Budget preparation
  • Financial forecasting
  • Interpreting financial data
  • Auditing
  • Financial analysis
  • Management accounting
  • Written communication
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Finance manager

Cross Switch Ghana Ltd
11.2022 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

MINISTRY OF HEALTH (COMMUNITY 22 POLYCLINIC)
04.2019 - 10.2022

TELLER/OPERATIONS OFFICER

ECOBANK GH LTD
09.2010 - 07.2017

ACCOUNT OFFICER

MIDWISE INTERNATIONAL CO LTD
07.2009 - 12.2009

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR

MINISTRY OF HEALTH (HEAD OFFICE)
10.2008 - 08.2010

NATIONAL SERVICE PERSON

JIRAPA HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
09.2007 - 08.2008

Student Member-Final Part (1Paper) - Professional Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Certificate programme in Advance Excel -

Metropolitan School of Business Management

Associate of Science - Administration (Accounting)

University of Education

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

Kumasi Technical University

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