Wilfred Nanabayin Brown
Accountant
ACCRA,GHANA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement/Accountant
Atlantic Quarry and Concrete
Tema, Ghana
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Request for daily, weekly and monthly raw materials request from user department (river sand, aggregates, bulk water, bulk cement)
- Request for quotation from suppliers
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Prepare purchase request for material requirement received
- Prepare purchase order for the materials requirement received
- Submit purchase order and necessary documents to account department for payment
- Follow up on order placed from supplier
- Ensure the right specification, quality and quantity of materials ordered are received
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
- Prepare a monthly report on materials purchased, outstanding balances on suppliers and request received from the user departments and their status.
- Monitored market trends closely to identify potential shifts in pricing or availability that could affect procurement decisions.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Optimized procurement processes by implementing streamlined strategies and efficient communication methods.
- Contributed to company profitability by identifying innovative ways to cut costs without compromising essential business functions or stakeholder satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improving efficiency in purchasing procedures.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by forecasting procurement needs accurately based on historical data analysis.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
- Organized competitive bidding processes among suppliers to ensure fair pricing opportunities while maintaining high product quality standards.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing forecasting accuracy and efficiency across departments.
- Led month-end closing activities, improving reconciliation processes and reducing turnaround time.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Developed internal controls to mitigate financial risks and improve operational integrity.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, providing strategic insights for management decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on financial audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance adherence.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Accounts Officer
Agenda Commercial Limited
Abelemkpe, Ghana
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Manage the company's account receivables and payables.
- Prepare account aging report.
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement and monthly reports.
- Handle statutory monthly deductions such as SSNIT contribution, VAT returns and P.A.Y.E.
- Authorize invoices before waybills are issued.
- Handle company cheques (Deposits and withdrawals).
- Process refunds.
- Handle client billing and payments.
Accountant
Master Stone Thrower Mining Limited
Mile 7, Accra, Ghana
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored company costs and prepared annual budget.
- Prepared the Annual Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Facilitated Audit issues and responses.
- Implemented and monitored internal control procedures and ensured adherence to controls.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation statements and monthly reports.
- Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Accounts Officer, Head of Accounts
Shaaba Group of Companies
Apenkwa, Accra, Ghana
02.2011 - 07.2019
- Prepared daily cash analysis, income and expenditure statement.
- Processed payment vouchers.
- Prepared monthly sales report for various branches.
- Prepared the company consolidated cashbook.
- Keep financial records, make bank deposits and bank reconciliations.
- Ensured proper financial record keeping and filing system.
National Service
Agona Asafo A.M.E. Zion School
Central Region, Ghana
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Issued and received stock items.
- Assisted in monthly stock taking.
- Assisted with the coding of stock items.
- Prepared stores requisitions.
Internship, Storekeeper
Electricity Company of Ghana
Accra East Region, Ghana
08.2008 - 08.2008
- Issued and received stock items.
- Assisted in monthly stock taking.
- Assisted with the coding of stock items.
- Prepared stores requisitions.
- Prepared stores indent.
Education
Chartered Accountant (Full Member) -
Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana
Accra, Ghana03-2025
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana01-2024
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Accra, Ghana01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Maranatha University College
Accra, Ghana01-2018
H.N.D - Purchasing And Supply
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana01-2009
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Account reconciliation expert
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly confidential
- Excellent analytical skills,especially numerically
- Ability to work effectively in a team or group
- Problem solving
- I am good at information technology including Microsoft office suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks and Tally accounting software
- Tax return filing
Timeline
Procurement/Accountant
Atlantic Quarry and Concrete
01.2025 - 09.2025
Accounts Officer
Agenda Commercial Limited
08.2020 - 01.2025
Accountant
Master Stone Thrower Mining Limited
08.2019 - 01.2020
Accounts Officer, Head of Accounts
Shaaba Group of Companies
02.2011 - 07.2019
National Service
Agona Asafo A.M.E. Zion School
09.2009 - 08.2010
Internship, Storekeeper
Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2008 - 08.2008
Chartered Accountant (Full Member) -
Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana
Master of Science - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Maranatha University College
H.N.D - Purchasing And Supply
Accra Technical University