Awa M Bah, ACCA
Accountant at Catholic Charities Worcester County- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ACCA
ACCAMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
ACCAAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3 NVQ in Accounting
AATOct, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Level 4 NVQ in Accounting
AATOct, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Catholic Charities Worcester County
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Dec 2022 - Present
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New England Accounting & Tax LLC
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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Senior Accountant
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Apr 2021 - Dec 2022
• Managed the company and clients’ financials within QuickBooks Online. Maintain and update chart of accounts and make sure transactions and other data post to appropriate accounts are accurate and complete. • Prepared year end financial statements of seven clients. • Prepared and issued invoices and follow up on invoices over 30 days which significantly increased the company’s cashflow. • Monthly reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts. • Prepared and posted journal entries and adjustments. • Prepared S-Corp, Corporation, Individual, Partnership and Non-Profit tax returns. • Prepared and filed clients’ monthly meals and sales tax returns on Masstaxconnect. • Provided administrative support to clients. Show less
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Catholic Relief Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Accountant
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Jul 2015 - Mar 2021
• Prepared quarterly financial statement and variance analysis for the Global Fund Project worth about $15m.• Improved internal controls and drove organizational growth. Helped the agency achieve the highest rating for the Phase 1 of a $15m grant.• Executed effective and efficient budgetary control procedures that saved the agency over $100k annually in administration and program costs.• Prepared timely donor reports and ensured accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures which increased donor confidence in managing funds.• Resolved audit findings by investigating and reviewing the general and sub-ledgers and provided support which reduced the questioned cost by about $20k.• Performed detailed analysis of transactions and corrected errors promptly and managed month-end closing effectively.• Reviewed request for payments ensuring the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents. Show less
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Financial Accountant
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2015
• Promoted to Project Accountant• Prepared monthly accounts receivable aging reports and followed up on overdue balances.• Prepared request for payment and ensured daily posting of vouchers for completeness.• Assisted with the month end close process.• Performed monthly bank reconciliation and filing of statutory reports
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Catholic Education Secretariat
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Banjul, The Gambia
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Accountant
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
• Prepared monthly teachers payroll reports accurately and filed all statutory returns timely • Reviewed and processed request for payments. • Performed detailed analysis of transactions and corrected errors promptly. • Prepared monthly teachers payroll reports accurately and filed all statutory returns timely • Reviewed and processed request for payments. • Performed detailed analysis of transactions and corrected errors promptly.
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Education
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA, Professional level and Diploma in Accounting and Business Management -
Association of Accounting Technician
NVQ in Accounting, Accounting and Finance