GODSPRAISE OWUSU-APPIAH
Accra
Summary
I am energetic, hardworking lady with good communication skills. I am also a result-oriented young woman who believes in assuming full responsibility for every task undertaken and has over the years gathered considerable excellent experience from every job that I undertake. I believe in creating a conducive atmosphere where people can come together to share ideas, opportunities to excel and interact with one another without any barrier.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
01.2023 - Current
- Accurately issuing receipts for money received on behalf of the University.
- Printing and writing of all cheques for Payment vouchers that originate from the payables and other units.
- Generation of letters for funds transfer
- Organising and filing all payment vouchers brought to cash office from payables and other units.
- Following up on the status of transfer or payments done either from the statement or an officer from the bank.
- Assisting in making the Daily Statement of Liquid position (Cash Balances) and Daily Cash Balances Register.
- Advising our bankers with Bank Payment Advice in both soft and hard copy of all cheques printed daily.
- Render good customer services- Answer questions and provide all necessary information to clients.
- Capturing of fees paid by students or scholarship providers for crediting in the Student Information System (SIS)
- Assist my immediate Boss in monitoring bank accounts to ensure that bank account is not overdrawn.
Senior Accounting Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Preparation of final accounts
- Maintenance and update of asset register
- Organizing working paper to aid external audit
- Liaise with external auditors to facilitate annual audit
- Ensure compliance with the University’s financial controls
- Prepare bank and other ledger reconciliation statements
Audit Assistant
PenielStephens Limited
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Contributed to successful achievement of team goals by actively participating in planning meetings and sharing insights from prior experiences.
- Supported senior auditors in the preparation of detailed reports for management, outlining key findings and areas for improvement.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
National Service Person
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation using Excel, Panacea, and sometimes the Armis when clearing outstanding
- Passing journal vouchers
- Looking for purchase voucher when needed
- Making photocopies
- Looking for letters for the preparation of asset register
- Arranged and filing of documents
Intern
PEG Solar-Ghana
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Preparation of fixed asset register
- Making photocopies
- Arranged and filing of documents and working papers
Intern
Alpha Medical Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Tallying receipt book amount with physical cash at hand
- Operated the Tally software used by the hospital
- Arranged and filing of documents and working paper
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation
Intern
Pathway Microfinance
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Collected money from customers as a mobile banker
- Advertised and sold Pathways financial aid product and services
- Ensured that customers find their way around the banking hall
- Assisted the cashier in carrying out her duties
Education
MBA -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
05.2017
Business -
Kumasi Girls Senior High School
01.2013
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
Accounting Software
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Payment Tracking Systems
Organization skills
Time Management
Reliability
Team Collaboration
Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Workshop and seminars attended
- 2022-08-06, Building Stronger Universities Project (BSU III); Workshop on Financial Management for Accounts Staff of KNUST.
- 2022-07-06, Training on the Digital Payment Platform of the Ghana Revenue
- 2021-03-09, The 9th KNUST Summer School, Sustainable Development Goals and Universities Action Towards KNUST’s Mandate at 70 and Beyond
Skills and strength
- Good communication skills
- I.T skills including experience in using software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tally, Sage, Alias, and Wave.
- Self-motivated and able to take on new challenges as an opportunity to excel.
- Quick learner, keen to learn and to improve skills
- Punctuality and time conscious.
- A team player
References
- MR. BISMARK OWUSU-ADU, knust-finance office, +233207278020, bowusuadu.fin@knust.edu.gh
- MR. ERIC KANING KODUAH, KNUST, KUMASI, +233247917212, erickaning@yahoo.com
- MRS ELLEN AWOTWI, KNUST-CASH OFFICE,+233244986288, Lenawotwi@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Accounting Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
01.2023 - Current
Senior Accounting Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
08.2020 - 12.2022
Audit Assistant
PenielStephens Limited
11.2018 - 09.2019
National Service Person
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST
09.2017 - 08.2018
Intern
PEG Solar-Ghana
06.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
Alpha Medical Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Intern
Pathway Microfinance
06.2014 - 08.2014
MBA -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Business -
Kumasi Girls Senior High School
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