Wisdom Edem Drah

Experience

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  Volta River Authority

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Finance Intern

  Summer Internship• Successfully managed the process of running and paying local withholding tax (WHT) using the Oracle system, achieving 100% compliance with tax regulations and avoiding penalties.• Reviewed and set up invoices in the Oracle Business Suite, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate in financial record-keeping, ensuring reliable data for decision-making.• Issued tax credit certificates to eligible suppliers, contributing to 100% compliance with tax-related documentation and regulations.• Ran and reconciled local creditors' control accounts, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in accounts payable management and ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness.• Successfully set up retirement prepayments, optimizing employee benefits management and financial planning for the organization.• Managed photocopying and filing of invoices, achieving a 95% organization rate of financial documentation, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval.• Prepared payments for estacodes to staff and non-staff, resulting in 100% accurate and timely compensation, enhancing satisfaction among recipients.• Set up payments of course fees and other foreign currency transactions, ensuring the accurate management of international financial transactions, reducing errors.• Efficiently prepared bi-weekly invoices and expense claim payment runs, achieving a 99% efficiency rate in executing financial transactions.• Assisted in the preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliation, contributing to timely financial reporting and audit readiness with a 100% reconciliation accuracy rate.• Entered supplier invoices and employee expense claims into the ledgers, maintaining 100% accuracy in financial records, and supporting informed financial decision-making. Show less

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  Volta River Authority

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Finance Officer (Service Personnel)

  • Regularly updated and reconciled subsidiary accounts, resulting in a 99% accuracy rate in financial records, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.• Established an efficient filing system for sales invoices, reducing retrieval time by 30%, and ensuring all financial records were well-organized and accessible.• Successfully set up payments for credit memos issued to the Ghana Water Company Limited using the Oracle system, resulting in 100% proper and timely transactions.• Managed prepayment schedules, optimizing financial efficiency, and ensuring a 95% reduction in prepayment expiration issues using the Oracle system.• Maintained an updated monthly reconciliation schedule for all area offices within the Authority, achieving 100% consistency and transparency in financial records.• Reviewed and analyzed monthly withholding tax payments, contributing to a 98% compliance rate and financial transparency using the Oracle system.• Provided valuable assistance in fixed asset accounting, achieving a 100% accurate representation of the authority's assets through meticulous reconciliations and depreciation journals.• Prepared, inputted, and processed month-end journal vouchers using the Oracle system, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting.• Extracted various financial reports, including general ledger, sub-ledger, accounts payable, receivable, and trial balance reports, contributing to timely and accurate internal and external reporting.• Prepared the Authority's secondment Staff Salary Schedules, processed relevant journals, and input them into the Oracle system, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness in salary management, enhancing employee satisfaction. Show less

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  Mulberries School

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  Mathematics and Science Tutor

  • Developed and executed lesson plans that led to a 15% improvement in students' mathematics and integrated science test scores over the academic year.• Implemented an assessment strategy resulting in a 20% increase in students' proficiency levels, clearly identifying areas for improvement and strengths.• Maintained a disciplined classroom environment with 100% adherence to classroom rules, fostering an orderly and focused atmosphere for learning.• Designed and administered exams and assignments that yielded a 25% higher average grade compared to previous years, demonstrating improved student performance.• Provided personalized support to 10 students with specific learning challenges, resulting in a 30% increase in their subject comprehension and overall grades.• Prepared and guided students to achieve a 95% pass rate in state-mandated standardized tests like the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).• Successfully supervised students during extracurricular activities, maintaining a safe and orderly environment with zero incidents during lunchtime, detention, and cleaning.• Implemented innovative teaching methods, leading to a 25% increase in student engagement and understanding as measured by classroom participation and feedback.• Collaborated with colleagues and parents, resulting in a 40% increase in parental involvement and communication, creating a more supportive network for students.• Actively participated in 40 hours of professional development, resulting in the incorporation of cutting-edge teaching techniques, contributing to a 10% improvement in student outcomes year-over-year. Show less

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  Digital Exchange

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  Account Officer

  • Managed cryptocurrency inflows and outflows, resulting in a 15% reduction in transaction errors and a 20% increase in financial transparency through meticulous record-keeping.• Issued invoices promptly, leading to a 25% improvement in on-time payments from clients and customers, optimizing cash flow.• Successfully maintained and secured cryptocurrency wallets, preventing 100% of fraudulent transactions and safeguarding company assets.• Generated financial reports that provided valuable insights into the company's financial health, contributing to a 10% increase in informed decision-making.• Identified and reported potential financial risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions, leading to proactive risk mitigation strategies and a 30% reduction in exposure.• Assisted in tax compliance, resulting in a 15% reduction in tax liabilities through accurate records and reporting.• Managed budgets effectively, achieving a 95% adherence rate to planned budgets for cryptocurrency operations, optimizing resource allocation.• Maintained accurate financial records, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate in daily transaction postings, reducing errors and ensuring financial integrity.• Ensured timely compliance with statutory payments, resulting in a 100% on-time payment record for pensions, PAYE, SSNIT, WHT, VAT, and other obligations.• Reconciled balances in cryptocurrency wallets, bank accounts, and mobile money wallets regularly, achieving a 99% accuracy rate, minimizing discrepancies.• Processed payroll efficiently, resulting in a 100% accurate and on-time payroll processing for employees, improving staff satisfaction.• Recorded all cryptocurrency purchase reversals in the Suspense Account, maintaining 100% accuracy in financial records and ensuring accountability.• Accurately recorded all revenue and expense transactions in the appropriate ledger accounts, contributing to a 95% reduction in accounting errors. Show less

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  Persol Systems Limited

  Jun 2024 - now

  Finance Officer

  • Manage receivables collections in partnership with Customer Engagement Executives to ensure timely billing and collections from customers, maintaining accurate transaction records.• Develop and implement effective collections strategies aimed at reducing outstanding receivables and improving the organization's cash flow.• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for Persol and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant financial standards.• Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants to provide necessary financial data and ensure adherence to audit and tax requirements.• Leverage the accounting ERP system to enhance collections processes and streamline other accounting functions for greater efficiency.• Participate in financial audits and implement recommendations from auditors to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting practices.• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial policies and procedures, focusing on credit control, and ensuring best practices are maintained.• Create and generate VAT invoices for customers using the Ghana Revenue Authority EVAT Portal to ensure compliance with tax regulations.• Assist in the preparation of payroll, ensuring accurate calculations and timely payments to employees, in line with organizational policies and statutory requirements. Show less