WILFRED SEMEKOR TAWIAH
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 5+ years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large- and small scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management, budgets control, payroll and financial reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Novotec Limited
01.2018 - Current
- Ensures that all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented, perform cash management functions and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, payroll functions and other tax functions, and bank reconciliation functions
- Responsible for all banking and finance activities, including negotiation with banks and vendor agreement, as well as reviewing all financial contracts, financing agreements and insurance policies
- Prepared and report on financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, budget, and budget-to actual and financial projections
- Managing warehouse inventory
- Prepared monthly and periodic variance analysis reports for senior management
- Reviewed business operations, accounting systems, financial commitments to project, future sales revenue and provision of relevant advice in line with budget.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Audit Staff
Finance Ink Consult
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and lead audit engagement for small and medium firms
- Review of client financial statements to the compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
- Implementations of first-time adaptation of International Financial Reporting Standards for small and medium companies
- Provided financial advice, and tax planning and strategies to Management and assisted in formulating and implementing financial strategies
- Annual Budget coordination and preparation and Analysis of variances
- Reviewed clients internal control systems (administrative and accounting) and made appropriate recommendations for changes thereto
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
Account Assistant
Food and Drugs Authority National Service Personnel
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of cash and bank reconciliations
- Preparation of invoices for customers
- Capturing of revenue receipts into software called Pastel, Sage Evolution and GIFMS
- Preparation of expenditure returns and reports
- Preparation of withholding tax schedules for clients, staff, and filing of documents.
Education
BSc. - Administration, Accounting and Finance
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)
Bachelor - Science
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
African -
Boso Senior High Technical School
Skills
- Project Management and Proposal Reviews
- Financial accounting and analysis
- Book keeping and general ledger posting
- Clients and vendor relations management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize, and work to tight deadlines
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Keen user of computer and Microsoft Office Suite
- Keen user of Tally ERP, Pastel, and GIFMIS Accounting software
- Budget preparation and control
- Strong verbal communication and attention to detail
- Tax Preparation
- Audit Financial Records
- Account Reconciliation Processes
Certification
- ICAG - Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Timeline
Accountant
Novotec Limited
01.2018 - Current
Audit Staff
Finance Ink Consult
08.2017 - 09.2022
Account Assistant
Food and Drugs Authority National Service Personnel
09.2016 - 07.2017
BSc. - Administration, Accounting and Finance
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)
Bachelor - Science
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
African -
Boso Senior High Technical School
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