AKINOLA RASHEED TAOFIKI
B20/4 Afram Rd Dzorwulu Accra
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PERSONAL PROFILES
Nationality : Ghanaian
Skype/Blog Address :Akinola2002/akinola77.blogspot.com
Languages : English, Ga,Twi, French(Moderate)
Hobbies/Interest : Reading, Researches, Sport, Attends seminar &conferences, Volunteer, Travel
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To seek a challenging role where I can develop my career, learn and utilize my skills toward the organization success
CAREER SUMMARY/PROFILE
A creative, Competent and solutions oriented Accountant with proven track record of providing key financial data, support and reports to assist in key business decisions process. Excellent communication, organization and analytical ability to offer innovative and cost effective solution in driving results. Highly committed to transparency, accountability, probity and to assure high quality standard in performing technical duties.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Oxford Brookes University, UK - B.sc in Applied Accounting
University of Professional Studies - ACCA level 2 Qualifications
Accra Academy High School, Ghana - SSSCE (High School) Certificate
KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE
Leadership, supervisory and Communication
Analytical and Problem solving attitude
Team work, Collaborating and Partnering
Researches, Learning and Innovation
Planning, Organizing and results driven
Flexible, ambitious and attention to detailed
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
•Auditing•Financialreporting •Budget Control •Inventory control•CorporateFinance•Tax planning
COMPUTER AND ITSKILLS
•Advanced MS Office• Accounting ERP •Financial Modeling •Basic web design •MS Project
CAREER CORE VALUE
•Professional •Respect for Diversity• Integrity • Accountability •Creativity•Committed to serve people
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
GRID PETROLEUM GHANA LTD Aug, 12-Oct,17
Position Held: Finance & Admin Manager
Report to: Finance Manager
Responsible: Manage daily financial operation and analyze financial information for management decision making.
Key Duties:
Tax Filling and Remittance of PAYE,VAT Pension and other Statutory return
Assisting in preparation of annual budgeting and financial statement reporting
Develop projections and analyse cash flow to predict future trends.
Manage and analyses monthly the Fixed Asset Register and Summary report
Prepare Payroll and Monitor daily staff overtime schedules
Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement and daily Cash report
Reconciling Sub – Ledger to General Ledger and resolving difference
Maintain Debtors and Creditors ledger A/C including aging analysis schedule
Evaluate specific Credit needs and credit risk factors for each account
UNILEVER GHANALTD Sept,09-Jul,12
Position Held: Project Finance
Report to:Project financial Controller
Responsible: Analyze and maintain projects accounting and financial records including contracts and change orders
Key Duties:
Projection of project revenues and cost estimate including risk analysis
Budget formulation and development including variance
Prepare monthly statement of Receipts and Disbursement report
Create customer billing and Reconciling with customers payment and statement
Prepare project income and expenditure statement/reports
Inventory Management and control
Management of Depot collections and Expenses
Supervision of Issuance and preparation of Invoices and receipts
Provide administrative and technical support toward project planning
GHANA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION Aug 08-Jul, 09
Position Held : Account Officer (National service Scheme)
Report to: Accountant
Responsible for supporting the day to day recording of accounting and financial information to system
Key Duties:
Posting of receipts and payment into the system
Petty cash management and control
Maintain file on all invoices and document for operational verification
Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement and daily Cash report
Prepare payments vouchers and issuance of cheques
Assisting in management of monthly payroll
General filling, documentation of accounts and financial transactions
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT
Provide support in reducing operational costs by 10% annually
Develop a cash flow forecasting model that improved the reporting system by over 15%
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAND TRAINING
Credit Analysis & Financial modeling, Workshop, Benchmark Professional 2017 – 2018
Leadership Training and Public Speaking Seminars/Workshops – Brian Tracy International 2016 – 2017
Managing employment and Corporate tax Workshop PWC Professional Training- 2015 – 2016
Budgeting and Financial Planning Workshop, GIMPA 2014 – 2015
REFERENCES
1. Mr.GeorgeYamoah 2.Mrs.Coffie Dora 3.Mr. Fort William Agbenyezi
Treasurer Accountant Assist. Finance Manager Lecturer/Consultant
Olam Ghana Limited Unilever Ghana Ltd. Universal Solution & Consultancy
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COVER /MOTIVATIONAL LETTER
•P.O.Box 2146 Accra. •Skype ID: Akinola2002 •Mobile:- •Email:-
6TH Dec, 2017.
Head of Human Resource Department
Accra-Ghana
Dear Hiring Manager,
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN ASSISTANT CORPRATE FINANCE MANAGER
You recently place an advertisement online for the above mention position. After reading the job description, I am confident that I would be a perfect fit for this position as my experience and abilities precisely match your requirements.
As a BSc (accounting) and ACCA certificate holder with current up-date accounting practices, I feel that I have all the relevant working experience and skills that best suited to your organizational needs.Belowhighlighttmy ability and my core strength, but are not limited to following:
Always representing your company in a professional manner.
Being able to work in a changing environment with multiple tasks.
Schedule work load to meets priorities and targets
In my previous position I was responsible for producing accounts, cash flow, analysis, financial statement and reporting. I have been able to improve profitability by streamlining financial processes. I possess strong IT skills, communication skills andpro-active management styleneeded to build long lasting relationships with peers.
I am resourceful, hardworking, result oriented, ambitious, focused and highly analytical, with a sociable personality. I will bring to your organization years of specialized experience, a natural aptitude for analyzing and a commitment to develop a positive team environment. Attached show my Curriculum Vitae for your consideration.Hope my application would be given a needed consideration. Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
(RasheedA.Taofiki)