Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Professional Affiliation
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STEPHEN ADUSEI

ACCRA

Summary

Experienced professional with several years of local and international experience providing administrative, clerical, and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven, and well-organized, with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Ubiquity Global Services Inc
Remote
12.2024 - Current
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet and income statements.
  • Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
  • Coordinated with the US and Philippines teams on various accounting activities, such as the month-end close process or budget preparation.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for potential discrepancies.
  • Trained staff members on the proper use of accounting software applications.
  • Collaborated with the controller and external auditors to conduct the year-end close process.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities. Oversaw accounting operations and financial working papers.
  • Oversaw accounting operations and financial working papers.
  • Worked successfully with a controller based in the US in executing and reviewing contract documents.

Senior Accountant

Nenser Petroleum Ghana Ltd
ACCRA
02.2021 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
  • Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
  • Assisted in developing budgeting processes and forecasting future revenue and expenses.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
  • Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through the analysis of current business practices.
  • Advised senior management regarding complex accounting matters, such as taxation issues or capital investments.
  • Created new procedures for a more efficient workflow within the department.
  • Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities, such as the month-end close process or budget preparation.
  • Prepared and filled tax returns with government authorities.

Trade Finance Consultant

Euro Exim Bank
Remote
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and the sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Enhanced client decision-making, synthesizing complex data into clear, concise reports, and dashboards.

Finance Officer

Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Ltd
ACCRA
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices, and reducing outstanding debts.
  • Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.

Education

Tax Professional - Taxation

Chartered Institute of Taxation,Ghana
Accra
08-2026

MBA - Accounting And Finance

KAAF University
Accra
07-2026

Professional - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Accra
01-2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast,Ghana
12-2023

Skills

    Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

    Expertise in SAP, SAGE 300, and Oracle NetSuite

    Financial statement review

    GAAP proficiency

    General ledger updates

    Tax law expertise

    Payroll oversight

    Payroll Processing

    Cost accounting

    Budget Administration

Accomplishments

  • MasterCard Scholarship, This scholarship enables you to pursue Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)'s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA), and Business Intelligence and Data Analyst (BIDA) program

Languages

English
First Language
French
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

  • Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst, Business Intelligence and Development Analyst
  • McKinsey and Company, McKinsey Forward Program, 05/22

Professional Affiliation

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, Member, 01/23
  • The Room Fellowship, Member, 01/22
  • Ga North District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, Member, 01/24

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Ubiquity Global Services Inc
12.2024 - Current

Trade Finance Consultant

Euro Exim Bank
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Accountant

Nenser Petroleum Ghana Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2024

Finance Officer

Petroleum Warehousing and Supplies Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021

Tax Professional - Taxation

Chartered Institute of Taxation,Ghana

MBA - Accounting And Finance

KAAF University

Professional - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Cape Coast

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