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Terence Tchofor

London

Summary

Experienced Finance Assistant with knack for streamlining processes and enhancing financial accuracy. Boosted departmental efficiency by implementing new invoicing procedures and reducing discrepancies. Known for exceptional teamwork and delivering projects on time.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant

Knight Dragon
London, Greenwich
08.2023 - Current
  • Process invoices relating to CapEx project and raising sales invoices. This process has been streamline following my proposals making the supplier and sales ledger reasonably up to date.
  • Running BAGS payments on a by monthly basis and carrying out CHAP payments in between when necessary.
  • Carrying out CIS and VAT reconciliation and submission on a monthly and quarterly basis respectively.
  • Posting journals for accruals, prepayments, VAT return, CIS payment, HMRC payments, intercompany transactions and for quarterly and year end procedures.
  • Carrying out bank reconciliation for 34 bank accounts on a continuous basis.
  • Support various departments with the preparation in the preparation of their budgets. Provide review and variance analysis for their budgets on monthly basis or on recommendation.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports
  • Providing audit sample and specific answers to questions to auditors during year end audit
  • Providing ad hoc analysis when needed and cover for colleagues when necessary.
  • Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
  • Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Kelly group
London, Wembley
11.2017 - 04.2022

Oversaw all aspects of accounts payable function to ensure accuracy.

  • Resolved disputes over invoices swiftly, maintaining strong supplier relations.
  • Updated and maintained vendor database for easy access and reference.
  • Recommended process improvements for increased efficiency in operations.
  • Oversaw the payment cycle activities in a timely manner.
  • Ensured accurate general ledger postings and reconciliations regularly.
  • Managed vendor relationships for improved communication and efficiency.
  • Supervised a team of accounts payable clerks to ensure quality work.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting regulations by meticulous record keeping.
  • Built positive relationships with stakeholders, strategically managing their expectations.
  • Managed, coach and developed team of 4 accounts payable clerks.

Account assistant

KBM (Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors)
London
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Setting up sales, purchase and nominal Ledgers using Sage 50 QuickBooks and Xero for Clients
  • Input client's sales and purchase invoices using Sage 50, QuickBooks and Xero
  • Maintaining the nominal ledgers, analyzing them and advising our clients
  • Maintaining the nominal ledgers, analyzing them and advising our clients
  • Performing bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Preparing, reconciling and submitting VAT returns to HMRC for clients
  • Processing payroll, generating pay slips, forms P45 and P60 and RTI submissions
  • Monthly and quarterly journals, accruals, prepayments and other control accounts
  • Preparing final trial balance for companies from IT, Construction, Wholesale and Retail sector.

Concession

Chelsea Football Club
London
10.2013 - 09.2015
  • Delivering stocks where needed at the right time
  • Accounting for stock levels to management
  • Receiving stock delivered and notifying management
  • General liaison between the kitchen, restaurants and the office
  • Making sure stock is store in the correct area and at the appropriate conditions for storage.
  • Checking out for damaged stock and making the necessary report and replacement.

Customer Relationship Manager

Union Bank of Cameroon
Yaounde
07.2007 - 12.2012
  • In charge of all casual facility request and handling Customer Service for bank product and services
  • In charge of issuance of SYSTAC cheque books booklets/ internal security on Cheques
  • Monitoring accounts that need to be monitored and notifying customers when need arises
  • Evaluating risk and fraud at the tills and making recommendations
  • Member of the team to develop new methods of Customer Relationship Management using information technology.

Education

Profession Accounting (Professional Level)

ACCA
UK
01.2016 -

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

University of Buea
Cameroon
10.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Bank and cash reconciliation
  • Variance Analysis
  • Sage/Xero/QuickBooks/Access/Qube
  • Budget creation and forecasts
  • Journal preparation
  • Payment Processing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Credit control procedures
  • VAT & CIS returns preparation
  • Budgets and forecasting
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Internal controls and audits
  • General ledger accounting expertise
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication

Affiliations

  • Traveling • Tennis • Football • World affaires

Languages

English
Advanced
French
Advanced

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant

Knight Dragon
08.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Kelly group
11.2017 - 04.2022

Profession Accounting (Professional Level)

ACCA
01.2016 -

Account assistant

KBM (Chartered Certified Accountants and Auditors)
10.2015 - 10.2017

Concession

Chelsea Football Club
10.2013 - 09.2015

Customer Relationship Manager

Union Bank of Cameroon
07.2007 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

University of Buea
10.2003 - 07.2006
Terence Tchofor