Stella Yandoh Lartey
Takoradi
Summary
Dedicated accounts officer committed to upholding company ethics and ensuring confidentiality while driving productivity, competence, and diligence. Proven ability to manage financial records accurately and efficiently, contributing to the organization's overall success. Strong analytical skills combined with a detail-oriented approach facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making. A collaborative team player thriving in dynamic environments, consistently striving for excellence in every task.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
03.2018 - Current
- Assist in budget preparation and management
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement
- Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues
- Maintain book keeping.
- Prepare financial statements and invoices
- Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
- Preparation of balance sheets, income and expenditure accounts
- Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting
FIELD ENUMERATOR
MILLENIUM PROMISE. ASHANTI /CENTRAL REGION
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Undertakes data collection
- Taking coordinate of various household using the GPS
- Provide daily progress updates
- Submit daily activity to millennium promise central server
TELLER
UTRAK SAVINGS & LOANS LIMITED. KUMASI
Kumasi
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Attended to cheque encashment, savings withdrawals according to laid down policies and procedures.
- Ensured that items cashed are technically correct
- Ensured that laid down policies and procedures regarding handling, locking away of cash are adhered to.
- Ensured that cash holding limits are kept within prescribed limits at all times.
- Balanced cash daily and reported any difference promptly.
- Ensured that “duty of care” requirements are adhered to
- Ensured that postdated and returned cheque registers are updated on daily basis
ACCOUNTANT
SOURCES UNLIMITED MICROFINANCE. BEGORO
Begoro
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Assist in budget preparation and management
- Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues
- Manage cash controls and maintain book keeping.
- Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded.
- Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements and expense reports
- Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting
Accounts/Administrative Assistant
ASSOCIATION OF GHANA INDUSTRIES. KUMASI
Kumasi
11.2007 - 09.2012
- Managed Petty Cash
- Subscription Collection
- Withdrew and Deposited cash at bank
- Prepared Income and Expenditure Accounts
- Bank Reconciliation
- Assisted in planning programmes
- Assisted in organising meetings
- Assisted in Budget writing
- Solicited for sponsorship
Education
MBA - Finance
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast01.2021
BSc. - Business Administration – Accounting Option
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi01.2011
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC
Takoradi01.2007
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - Business Accounting
AHANTAMAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Sekondi01.2000
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPSS
- E-Views
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash flow management
Timeline
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
03.2018 - Current
FIELD ENUMERATOR
MILLENIUM PROMISE. ASHANTI /CENTRAL REGION
04.2015 - 03.2017
TELLER
UTRAK SAVINGS & LOANS LIMITED. KUMASI
08.2013 - 06.2014
ACCOUNTANT
SOURCES UNLIMITED MICROFINANCE. BEGORO
10.2012 - 07.2013
Accounts/Administrative Assistant
ASSOCIATION OF GHANA INDUSTRIES. KUMASI
11.2007 - 09.2012
BSc. - Business Administration – Accounting Option
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
TAKORADI POLYTECHNIC
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - Business Accounting
AHANTAMAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
MBA - Finance
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP/ SEMINARS/TRAINING
- Two days Reporting and Gender and Social Inclusion training (STAR- Ghana)
- Two days Annual Convention (The Role of Civil Society in Sustaining National Development) (STAR- Ghana)
- One day Financial Management / Report Writing Course - STAR Ghana
- Two days Training Workshop – Patient Perception Index Research (Ghana Anti–Corruption Coalition)
STRENGHTS
- Leadership and Managerial Skills: I have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple task and also flexibility to travel. I also have the ability to work without supervision.
- Team Player: I have strong social and interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.
- Creative and Innovativeness: Due to my creativity and innovativeness, I always meet whatever objectives that are put forth by my employers.
- Good Interpersonal Skills: I am excellent communicator, capable of communicating at all level of management.
References
- Nathaniel, Quaicoopome, Finance and Admin. Director, nquaicoopome@agighana.org, +233(0) 244 382 641, Association of Ghana Industries, P. O. Box AN, Accra North
- Rudolph, Danso, Head of Administration, everise2000@yahoo.com, +233(0) 205 115 500, Utrak Savings & Loans Limited, Kumasi
INTEREST
Reading and Travelling