VANESSA YEHODA MENSAH
Accra
Summary
I am a highly organized individual who can seamlessly coordinate multiple efforts with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. I consistently strive to exceed expectations and contribute positively to any team or project. I find myself with a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail. I am adaptable and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Ghana HIV and AIDS Network
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial records, including ledger entries.
- Preparation of payroll for staff.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and budgets to ensure compliance.
- Process invoices and expenses accurately and on time.
- Monitor cash flow and provide regular updates to management.
- Assist in tax preparations and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
Treasury officer (voluntary)
Makarios Church (Lighthouse Chapel International)
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Balancing of finance books after Church Service
- Filling of financial forms into Quickbooks
Senior Accountant
Ghana Railways Company LTD
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts ensuring that issued cheques, deposits and transfers match up with bank statements
- Checking and ensuring that monthly payroll and bank advice are correctly prepared
- Processing and verification of daily accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Signing of documents for processing
Accountant
Ghana Railways Company LTD
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Preparation of monthly revenue invoices to clients, requesting for payment when overdue and recording of collections in the system
- Preparation and coordinating monthly closing accounts including general ledger journal entries
- Processing of office imprest, staff allowances (overtime, night duty, outstation etc)
- Preparation of bills for payment
- Issuing and withdrawal of cheques for payment
- Receiving and depositing of cash from vendors at the bank
- Payment of invoices
Administrative Assistant
CahmaGroup Company LTD
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Drafted proposals, letters, and memos
- Dispatched proposals and letters to clients
- Followed up on clients through phone calls and emails
Marketing Research and Evaluation Officer (National Service)
PBC Ltd Accra
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised the offloading of cocoa beans at the receiving port (Tema Port)
- Ensured cocoa beans received are of the right quantity and quality
- Recorded entries in the ledger book
- Assisted internal auditors during auditing periods
Intern
Enterprise Insurance Co. Ltd Accra
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Renewed of policies for walk-in clients
- Kept track of and notified clients whose policies were due to expire
- Recorded the response from clients contacted
- Banked of cash and cheques from daily activities
Intern
GCB Bank (formerly UT bank) Accra
07.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted new customers in accounts opening
- Generated account balance statements for customers
- Received cash and cheque deposits from customers
- Provided customers with query reports on their fixed deposits and treasury bills
Education
MBA - Finance
GIMPA
Takoradi06.2022
Securities course -
Ghana Stock Exchange
08.2018
Business Administration -
University Of Professional Studies
Accra12.2016
Diploma in French - A1
Alliance Francaise
Accra08.2012
Level II -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Enterprise Resource Management
- Quick books
References
- Kwadwo Asare Apori (MPhil), Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, Takoradi Technical University, Kwadwo.apori@ttu.edu.gh, +233 267146382
- Mr. John Domson Appiah, Acting Traffic Manager, Ghana Railway Company LTD (Head Office, Takoradi), +233 24763582
Timeline
Project Accountant
Ghana HIV and AIDS Network
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Ghana Railways Company LTD
04.2023 - 06.2024
Treasury officer (voluntary)
Makarios Church (Lighthouse Chapel International)
08.2022 - 07.2024
Accountant
Ghana Railways Company LTD
01.2019 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
CahmaGroup Company LTD
10.2018 - 11.2018
Marketing Research and Evaluation Officer (National Service)
PBC Ltd Accra
09.2016 - 07.2017
Intern
Enterprise Insurance Co. Ltd Accra
07.2015 - 08.2015
Intern
GCB Bank (formerly UT bank) Accra
07.2014 - 07.2014
MBA - Finance
GIMPA
Securities course -
Ghana Stock Exchange
Business Administration -
University Of Professional Studies
Diploma in French - A1
Alliance Francaise
Level II -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
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