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Twum Samuel

Twum Samuel

Accounting, Finance & Administration
Kumasi

Summary

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Successful at multitasking in fast-paced financial environments to handle diverse accounting and clerical needs. Familiar with GAAP standards and industrial practices. Good communication, organizational and project management abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Accounts Officer

Ellis Royal Company Limited
05.2021 - Current
  • Conducting materials procurement and financial management of estate and commercial building projects worth GHS5M+ annually
  • Managing GHS1.6M+ in accounts payable annually for Ellis Royal Company ensuring all invoices are promptly paid and resolving discrepancies with vendors promptly
  • Aiding effective decision-making processes by leveraging Microsoft Excel to analyze data and generate comprehensive financial reports
  • Helped evaluate the operating efficacy of internal controls over financial reporting, resulting in a 15% accuracy increase
  • Successfully file corporate tax returns on time via the GRA Tax Portal, avoiding late filing penalties while ensuring compliance.

HSE Assistant, Accountant

HS+E Consulting Ghana Limited
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Improved the efficiency and accuracy of financial reports by streamlining the accounting system using QuickBooks, resulting in a 90% error-free accounting system
  • Conducted reconciliations within accounts receivables, made professional follow-ups, and reduced outstanding invoices by 65% monthly
  • Provided financial accounting support for program staff during workshops and meetings
  • Spearheaded financial proposals for HSE contract bidding and yielded about 80% of contract awards.

Accountant

ATF Micro-Credit Enterprise
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Proactively identified potential issues with accounting processes and continuously optimized these processes to improve the efficiency of year-end closing by 75%
  • Analyzed the financial standings and credit management system and suggested debt collection strategies that yielded weekly loan recovery of over GHS100,000
  • Provided accounting and credit principles training to new employees.

Customer Service Personnel

Societe Generale Ghana Limited
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Reduced customer complaint escalation rate by 60% by implementing efficient problem-solving techniques and referring complex issues to immediate superior
  • Achieved a 95% positive feedback score on post-interaction surveys for creative and thoughtful problem-solving
  • Contributed to effective sales of banking products through cross-selling and up-selling techniques where SG Bank, Adum-Kumasi branch emanated the overall best in annual sales performance report 2016/2017.
  • Served as a liaison between customers and other departments within the organization, ensuring seamless coordination in addressing client needs.

Accounts/Audit Clerk (Intern)

Ghana Cocoa Board (CMC & SPU)
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted monthly payroll system updates for 256 staff, printing and sorting payslips for various departments
  • Assisted with research, filing, data entry, writing of payment vouchers, and recording of petty cash expenses to maintain accurate and complete financial records
  • Assisted in the audit processes of Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), contributing to a smooth and swift audit with zero discrepancies found in the assigned areas.

Education

BBA - Accounting

University of Education
Winneba, Ghana
Aug.2012 - Jul.2016

Skills

GAAP Accounting

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Relevant Academic Projects

  • Data Analysis: Designed and conducted an Excel-based Loan Amortization Model, Investment Growth Model, and Financial Statement analysis.
  • Business Management: Led a team of ten to develop a Code of Ethics for Nestle Ghana Limited as a guide of conduct in their operations.

Leadership And Affiliations

  • Financial Committee Member/Member for Business Administration Student Association, UEW, Ghana, 05/2014, 04/2015
  • Key Activities:
  • Participated in providing financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the association's budget,
  • Ensured that accurate, timely, and meaningful financial statements were prepared and presented to the association members
  • Deputy General Secretary for Ghana National Association of Business Students (GNABS), Mpraeso, Ghana, 08/2009, 05/2011
  • Key Activities:
  • Ensured that business meetings are well organized and minuted.
  • Occasionally represented the association in presenting drafted financial proposals for events to the accounts department of the high school

Training And Conferences

  • International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP-USA), 10/15/2021, 12/30/2021, Forensic Investigation Skills Training, Online Class, Introduction to Forensic Investigation, Preparation of suspects and Witness rough list and document examination, Document Examination, Interviewing Rules, Interviewing Suspects/Interrogations, Report Writing standards
  • Micro-Credit Association of Ghana and Germany Corporation GIZ, Koforidua, Ghana, 04/09/2018, 04/12/2018, Bank of Ghana Reporting Training, Bank of Ghana Micro Credit Reporting for license renewals and performance monitoring
  • LOGOS Graduate School, Ghana & Business Administration Student Association, Winneba, Ghana, 03/21/2014, Entrepreneurship and Investment Conference, Personal Financial Planning, Investment opportunities, Developing Winning Business Plans, Entrepreneurial traits required to succeed in a start-up business

Awards

  • National Union of Ghana Student's Awards 2013 for Outstanding Business Administration-Accounting Student
  • Mpraeso Senior High School, Awards Night 2011 for Overall Best Cost Accounting Student (2008-2011)

Interests

Reading and Calculation

Watching Sports

Accounting systems coaching

Software

QuadraSuit

QuickBooks

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suit

References

References are available upon request

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Accounts Officer

Ellis Royal Company Limited
05.2021 - Current

HSE Assistant, Accountant

HS+E Consulting Ghana Limited
01.2019 - 04.2021

Accountant

ATF Micro-Credit Enterprise
10.2017 - 12.2018

Customer Service Personnel

Societe Generale Ghana Limited
09.2016 - 09.2017

Accounts/Audit Clerk (Intern)

Ghana Cocoa Board (CMC & SPU)
06.2015 - 12.2015

BBA - Accounting

University of Education
Aug.2012 - Jul.2016
Twum SamuelAccounting, Finance & Administration