SOLOMON EZONLE AKOSSEY
TARKWA
Summary
Dedicated Accounting professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
West-Central Ghana Conference of Seventh, Adventist Church
Tarkwa
2017.05 - 2022.11
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing them to bank account statements each month.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Preparation and filing of Tenancy Agreements
- Stock Taking, Book Management, and Inventory control supervision
- Auditing Adventist schools and over 50 churches
- Produced timely and accurate financial and progress reports and submitted them for consideration during key decision-making process.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Contributed to financial and operational risk reduction by evaluating effectiveness of controls and subsystems.
- Mitigated impacts on financial accounting and business operations by working proactively to identify and resolve strategic concerns.
Financial Accounting Teacher
Adventist Senior High School
Takoradi
2014.09 - 2017.02
- Impacting knowledge of more than 100 students in Financial Accounting, Business Management, and Cost Accounting
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Claims Processing Officer
Regional Hospital Koforidua
Koforidua
2013.08 - 2014.07
- Verification of insured patient’s bill using computer software, that is, Hospital Administration Management System (HAMS)
- Check drugs amount prescribed by medical officers
- Verification of insurance claims amount with HAMS software
- Vetting of over 500 insured patients claims to confirm their amounts due before submission to NHIA payment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Accounts Officer
Nagel memorial S.D.A Clinic
Takoradi
2012.06 - 2013.05
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments, and adjustments.
- Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate, and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Posting of Ledgers using Sun System Accounting Software
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement
- Developed process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity and presented to management for approval which increased sales by 15%
Education
Master of Education - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2021
Bachelor of Education - Accounting
Valley View University
Oyibi, Accra07.2019
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Takoradi Polytechnic
Takoradi, Ghana12.2013
West African Examination Certificate - Business Accounting
Adventist Senior High School
Airport Ridge, Takoradi11.2009
Basic Education Certificate -
Anglican Junior High School
Takoradi06.2006
Skills
- Strong Analytical Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multitasking abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good listening skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Audit Reports
- Data Analysis Software
- General Office
- Financial Reports
Accomplishments
- The Cutting-edge management tool for enterprises’ competitive advantage, HYVE Procure ltd.
- A student today, a corporate leader tomorrow getting on track! Exit Strategy Summit.
- Catalyst for change with Dzigbordi K. Dosoo.
- Going Global, Springboard 2013 roadshow, a series of personal and career conferences.
Affiliations
- ICAG - Institute of Chartered Accountant, Ghana (Student - Part 2)
- MIPA - Institute of Public Accountants, Australia (Member)
- AIFA - Institute of Financial Accountants, UK (Associate Member)
Certification
- Strengthening Public Sector Service. Yali Network International Program U.S Department of State.
- Management Strategies for People and Resources. Yali Network International Program U.S Department of State.
- Students' Representative Council (SRC) of Valley View University - Editor for 2018 - 2019.
- Ghana National Adventist Students (GNAS) Valley View University - Assistant Treasurer 2019.
- Valley View University Church (Takoradi Centre) - Organist 2017 - 2018.
- Ghana National Adventist Students (GNAS) University of Cape Coast - Assistant Treasurer.
Short Courses Enrolled
- Capital IQ Fundamentals - Corporate Finance Institute - 2022
- Accounting Fundamentals - Corporate Finance Institute - 2021
- Leadership & Management - eLearning College - 2020
- Accounting & Finance - eLearning College - 2020
- Reading Financial Statement - Corporate Finance Institute - 2018
- Human Resource Management - eLearning College - 2018
- Project Management - eLearning College - 2018
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Fante
Advanced (C1)
References
- Prof. Joseph Tufour Kwateng
Senior Lecturer Business Education
University of Cape Coast
Mob: +233 (024)3822873
E-mail: jtkwarteng@ucc.edu.gh
- Ps. Emmanuel Cobbina Jnr (PhD)
President
West-Central Ghana Conference of SDA
Mob: +233 (024)3966080
E-mail: emmanuelcobbina@hotmail.co.uk
- Mr. Francis Osei Kuffour (PhD)
Senior Auditor
Valley View University, Oyibi
Mob: +233 (055)2884047
E-mail: fkuffour@vvu.edu.gh
Timeline
Financial Accountant
West-Central Ghana Conference of Seventh, Adventist Church
2017.05 - 2022.11
Financial Accounting Teacher
Adventist Senior High School
2014.09 - 2017.02
Claims Processing Officer
Regional Hospital Koforidua
2013.08 - 2014.07
Accounts Officer
Nagel memorial S.D.A Clinic
2012.06 - 2013.05
Master of Education - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Education - Accounting
Valley View University
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Takoradi Polytechnic
West African Examination Certificate - Business Accounting
Adventist Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate -
Anglican Junior High School
- Strengthening Public Sector Service. Yali Network International Program U.S Department of State.
- Management Strategies for People and Resources. Yali Network International Program U.S Department of State.
- Students' Representative Council (SRC) of Valley View University - Editor for 2018 - 2019.
- Ghana National Adventist Students (GNAS) Valley View University - Assistant Treasurer 2019.
- Valley View University Church (Takoradi Centre) - Organist 2017 - 2018.
- Ghana National Adventist Students (GNAS) University of Cape Coast - Assistant Treasurer.
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