Stephen Ackuayi

Experience

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  Strategic Allianz Konsult

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2011

  Audit Associate

  Assisted in preparing audit programs and working papers.Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps and work flow inefficiencies.Prepared relevant documentation and filed taxes & pension returns on time on behalf of clients.Prepared other accounting related duties for clients.Prospected over 15 clients to add on to the existing clientele

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  Komsum Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2015

  Account Manager

  Performed general ledger data entries with nearly 100% accuracy.Managed payroll of employees.Managed banking transactions and performed daily bank reconciliation and other finance reconciliations.Processed invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.Computed, prepared relevant documentation and filed all statutory obligations on time.Assisted in prospecting of customers, adding on to the customer list of more than 25 clients

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  XL Management Services GH Ltd.

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

  Head of Finance, Risk and Compliance

  Prepared detailed financial and management reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Analysed financial data to identify discrepancies and trends that provide insight into operational performancePrepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and pension returns.Developed financial models and budgets to forecast cash flows, revenue and expenses and assess the financial viability of potential projectsDeveloped and implemented a set of internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reduce the risk of fraud Show less

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  Sucryza Distributors Ltd

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  Finance Officer

  Created and maintained detailed general ledger accounts and maintained accurate records of financial transactionsIdentified and reported inventory discrepancies, resulting in improved inventory managementManaged inventory levels to ensure availability of products while minimising stock-outs and excess inventoryMonitored orders to ensure timely delivery and accurate invoicingReconciled accounts payable accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payments

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  Docutech Ghana

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

  Finance Assistant

  Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports, providing timely and meaningful analysis of financial dataCompleted monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliationsManaged and reconciled multiple bank accounts, ensuring that all transactions were tracked accuratelyAssisted with budgeting and forecasting, providing insights and recommendations to managementCreated a financial dashboard for management that provided real-time visibility into key financial metricsDeveloped and maintained a system for tracking and analysing customer debt, resulting in a 98% reduction in bad debtDeveloped and maintained internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulationsPrepared and submitted required tax documents, including sales tax and payroll tax filings Show less

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  North American Transport Driving Academy

  Feb 2024 - now

  Finance Analyst

  Performed full-cycle bookkeeping, including payroll administration, account payables, and accounts receivableManaged treasury and working capital to ensure smooth operationsReconciled and managed multiple bank accounts and other finance accountsAnalyzes finance data through modelling and dashboards, providing insights for management decision-makingConducts master budgets and forecasts to help identify financial needs for effective operations