SAMUEL ACQUAH
Madina
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Officer with a proven track record at previous work stations, excelling in financial reporting and detail-oriented professional proficient in accounts payable and receivable management, payroll administration and budget support. Experience includes working with department leaders to establish budget controls and track expenses. Highly organized and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
E&P SERVICES LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
- Receive Bills from Vendors and verification of VAT elements to ensure accurate figures before processing.
- Accurate and timely preparation of invoicing, billing and purchasing orders for payment.
- Using the accounting software to document financial transactions by entering account transactions for review and approval.
- Handling and managing office petty cash, and travel advances and ensuring staff account for it.
- Balances cash drawer and receipts; documents discrepancies.
- Perform Banking Transactions on behalf of the school.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Computing and payment of withholding and income tax to GRA before the deadline.
ASSISTANT TREASURER
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, MADINA
01.2024 - Current
- Cash Management: handling daily transactions, bank accounts deposits, and ensuring liquidity.
- Budgeting: developing, monitoring, and reporting on annual budgets and financial plans.
- Financial Reporting: Preparing financial statements and providing transparency to members.
- Financial Planning & Strategy: managing investments, optimizing cash flow, and advising on financial goals.
- Compliance & Control: Ensuring adherence to financial policies.
- Oversight: Safeguarding assets, overseeing financial systems, and managing banking relationships.
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
MADINA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST BASIC SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Provide monthly and annual comprehensive financial reporting to the school management and board.
- Accurate and timely preparation of invoicing, billing and purchasing orders for payment.
- Maintained accuracy rate in accounts payable and receivable entries, leading to the reduction of overdue invoices and settlements.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures that reduced annual administration expenses through budget.
- Performed quarterly financial audits and reducing discrepancies compared to the previous year.
- Delivered financial forecasts with accuracy rate, aiding in strategic planning and decision-making.
- Maintain an accurate electronic spreadsheet to track all cash receipts and expenditures of funds transferred for operational and administrative activities.
- Receive Bills from Vendors and verification of VAT elements to ensure accurate figures before processing.
- Using the accounting software to document financial transactions by entering account transactions for review and approval.
- Managed and reconciled petty cash funds weekly to ensure funds were used following the standard of operation.
- Handling and managing office petty cash, and travel advances and ensuring staff account for it.
- Balances cash drawer and receipts; documents discrepancies.
- Perform Banking Transactions on behalf of the school.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Computing and payment of withholding and income tax to GRA before the deadline.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Effective Management of the school assets.
- Handles the school inventory in and out items.
STUDENT INTERN
PENTECOST HOSPITAL
MADINA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw accounts payables & receivables.
- Journal entries.
- Bank reconciliation.
- Processed payments.
- Physical stocktaking.
- Reconciled and balance general ledger.
ACCOUNTANT AND RESTAURANT MANAGER
STAGE RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES
HAATSO
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed and handled the office petty cash and bank balances without any risk.
- Timely and accurate submission of monthly and yearly financial reports to management.
- Prepare and review vouchers for accuracy before payment.
- Prompt reimbursement of funds to office staff and vendors.
- Reviewed expense retirement and impress advances and submitted them for departmental heads approval before posting.
- Compiled and forwarded a summary of monthly expenditures to business owner for effective planning.
- Make entries of all transactions into the accounting systems, verifying the accuracy and right General Ledger classification.
- Maintained an accurate electronic spreadsheet to track all cash receipts and expenditures of funds transferred for official operation.
- Performed bank reconciliation and transfers on behalf of the business.
- Verify invoices and advance requests to meet payment standards before processing.
- Supervise two operational branches ensuring logistics are available to meet demands.
- Managing over 40 staff and their remunerations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
VALLY VIEW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Ghana05-2025
Diploma - Information Technology (System Engineering)
IPMC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
05-2014
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Audit Management
- Communication Skills
- Bookkeeping Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Invoicing and PO Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Problem-Solving
- Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Banking Knowledge
- Physical stocktaking
References
- Dr. Kyereda Otabil, Senior Lecturer, Valley View University, 0243688047
- Mr. Richard Asafo-Adjei, Procurement Officer, Assin Fosu College of Education, 0240782242
Languages
- English
- Twi
Training Workshop Recognition
- Certificates in computing studies with Excel
- Vice President, school of business student's association. VVU (2024/2025 Academic year)
- Coursera Certificate of Bookkeeping Basics
- Tally accounting and QuickBooks workshop
Timeline
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
E&P SERVICES LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
STUDENT INTERN
PENTECOST HOSPITAL
07.2024 - 11.2024
ASSISTANT TREASURER
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, MADINA
01.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTANT AND RESTAURANT MANAGER
STAGE RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES
04.2021 - 10.2023
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
MADINA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST BASIC SCHOOL
01.2019 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
VALLY VIEW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Diploma - Information Technology (System Engineering)
IPMC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY