PRINCE KOBLA AKAKPO
Fairfield,USA
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with expertise in Tally 9 ERP, Microsoft suite, QuickBooks and Power BI basics, demonstrating strong analytical skills and proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and auditing procedures. Adept at financial fraud identification and reconciliation processes, with a proven track record in database management and problem-solving. Committed to fostering team collaboration through effective written and verbal communication, training, and mentoring. Career goals include advancing strategic financial management capabilities to drive organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8051
8051
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accountant
JMPL Mine Support Services Limited
Accra, Ghana
2022.04 - 2025.10
- Formulated strategic budget plans that boosted annual revenue by 20%.
- Collaborated with management to implement financial strategies that reduced bad debt and prevented contract breaches with suppliers.
- Leveraged tech-driven filling system to compute tax returns, maintaining 100% compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Streamlined financial operations, which minimized payment delays and improved vendor relations.
- Identified and resolved complex discrepancies, enhancing overall financial accuracy and cash flow stability.
- Initiated robust internal control measures to mitigate fraud and misappropriations, achieving 85% improvement in financial security metrics.
- Acted as key advisor in all financial consultations, providing data-driven insights to guide executive decision-making.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Trainee Accountant (Online)
Moracle Mirose Africa Limited
Accra, Ghana
2021.09 - 2024.01
- Analyzed clients' records for monthly management report preparation.
- Audited financial transactions for accuracy before uploading them into QuickBooks Online.
- Prepared clients' monthly payroll and withholding tax schedules for payment and trained clients' Accounts Officers on best accounting practices.
- Assisted in reviewing monthly management reports of clients to ensure error-free report before submission.
- Managed over 20 customer accounts weekly, aiding transparency and honouring all statutory regulations at close ends.
- Liaised with clients on account queries, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
Senior Accountant
Valetrade Limited
Accra, Ghana
2018.05 - 2020.09
- Allocated resources with focus on cost reduction and oversight, lowering operational overhead by 12%.
- Ensured transparency in management reports, increasing stakeholder confidence during year-end accounting closing process.
- Vetted high-volume invoices and supervised full-cycle accounting operations for three subsidiary companies under conglomerate.
- Managed inventory levels through effective communication strategies with suppliers both domestically and internationally.
- Trained and resourced newly recruited account clerks, establishing standardized workflow that ensured 100% consistency across all ledgers.
- Served as deputy to Managing Director, managing operations in absence to ensure zero backlog.
- Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
Accountant
Eden Tree Limited
Accra, Ghana
2015.09 - 2018.05
- Collaborated with finance consultant and External Auditor to compile up-to-date financial and management accounts and reports.
- Reconciled bank statements with cashbook records and honoured all statutory requirements; company's books became 100% reliable.
- Conducted routine checks on assets and honoured all vehicular maintenance, having all vehicles readily available for effective delivery.
- Instituted in-house training programmes for Accounts Clerks and formulated accounting procedures and policies to boost productivity.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Accountant
Sokus & Sons Limited
Accra, Ghana
2007.01 - 2015.09
- Liaised with external auditors to ensure financial statement accuracy, boosting knowledge in audit process.
- Corresponded with Sartra International Limited, Winchester Procurement Limited and other suppliers to facilitate import processes leading to cost cut in outsourcing logistics activities.
- Effectively initiated financial investment strategies that reduced company's borrowing rate by 90% from 2011 to 2014.
- Represented company during external activities relating to contracts which resulted in 90% of contracts being won.
Education
MBA - Accounting Professionals
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, Iowa, USABachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
Data Link Institute of Business And Technology
Tema, GhanaSome College (No Degree) -
Financial And Management Training Centre (FMTC)
East Legon, Ghana11.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Business Certificate Examination
Top Accountancy School
Accra, Ghana04.2002
Skills
- Precision in data input
- Sales ledger handling
- Credit control techniques
- Audit procedures understanding
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- VAT return preparation
- Accounts payable expertise
- Ethical compliance
- Statutory reporting proficiency
- Audit coordination
- Budgetary planning
- Profit and Loss Analysis
Affiliations
- Moracle Foundation, UK, Accountancy Mentee, 2020
- RM Without Borders, Ghana, Finance and Fundraising Committee member, 2011
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Assistant to the Area Auditor, 2018
AREAS OF COMPETENCIES
- 10 years of experience utilizing Tally 9 ERP, Microsoft suite, and QuickBooks.
- Proficient in budgeting and forecasting to optimize financial planning.
- Skilled in auditing and auditing procedures following statutory guidelines.
- Analytical capacities in identifying financial fraud.
- Expert in reconciliation processes to resolve discrepancies.
- Outstanding database management and problem-solving skills.
- Loyal employee with a strong commitment to team collaboration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent trainer and mentor.
Training
- Audit Training, Trainee, 2018-04-01, Present, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Audit Committee, Africa West Area
- Tally 9 ERP Accounting Software, Trainee, 2017-01-01, Prymage Solutions, Accra
References
- Samuel Kojo Akoto, Operations Manager, JMPL Mine Support Services Limited, s.akoto@jmplminesupportservices.com, +233 245922614, GE-294-7084 Pumpkin St., Haatso, Ghana
- Stanley Omoregbe, Africa West Area Auditor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Slystan728@churchofjesuschrist.org, +234 8032191215, PMB CT 209, Cantonments, Ghana
- Atoborah Peter Brown, Former Africa West Area Auditor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Apbrown8@yahoo.com, +233 244311084, O.P. Box GP 2585, Accra Main, Ghana
Timeline
Accountant
JMPL Mine Support Services Limited
2022.04 - 2025.10
Trainee Accountant (Online)
Moracle Mirose Africa Limited
2021.09 - 2024.01
Senior Accountant
Valetrade Limited
2018.05 - 2020.09
Accountant
Eden Tree Limited
2015.09 - 2018.05
Accountant
Sokus & Sons Limited
2007.01 - 2015.09
MBA - Accounting Professionals
Maharishi International University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
Data Link Institute of Business And Technology
Some College (No Degree) -
Financial And Management Training Centre (FMTC)
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Business Certificate Examination
Top Accountancy School