Experience

Albert Uster Imports

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payabl Specialist

  • May 2012 - Present

   Performed codes on items such as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Examined and processed invoices for accurate, timely payment on weekly and monthly cycles. Researched and solved supplier issues by dealing directly with vendors and other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and quality.  Organized and kept detailed accounting records…  Performed codes on items such as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial system. Examined and processed invoices for accurate, timely payment on weekly and monthly cycles. Researched and solved supplier issues by dealing directly with vendors and other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and quality.  Organized and kept detailed accounting records. Demonstrated ability to work individually in a thorough, precise manner. Assisted Accounts Payable Manager with accounting duties as required. Assisted in preparation of tax forms at year ending. Investigated corresponding purchase orders are attached to incoming invoices with supporting documents.  Investigated and resolved problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.  Prepared batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.  Coordinated all monthly status reports, and monthly closings balances. Show more Show less



Gab Imports and Exports

• Spervisor-Account Receivable and Payable

  • May 2011 - May 2012

   Assured timely collection of monies due to the corporation Monitored and reported any deviations from credit standards Managed cash application and made sure all cash receipts are applied properly Conducted credit checks on all customer, established and managed limits Performed weekly reporting of invoicing totals, aging totals, cash receipts and invoice adjustments Made recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures. Reviewed invoices,…  Assured timely collection of monies due to the corporation Monitored and reported any deviations from credit standards Managed cash application and made sure all cash receipts are applied properly Conducted credit checks on all customer, established and managed limits Performed weekly reporting of invoicing totals, aging totals, cash receipts and invoice adjustments Made recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures. Reviewed invoices, check requests, and reconciliation of payments Sorted and matched invoices and check requests. Supervised the preparation and process of accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments by subordinates Coordinated with maintenance team on timely basis on any system issues Supervised employees on accounts receivables and payable duties. Show more Show less



National Investment Bank Ghana Limited

• Manager- Accounting and Finance

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

   Maintained all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries  Prepared all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports.  Provided timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provided corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary.  Oversaw the General Accounting processes of…  Maintained all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries  Prepared all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports.  Provided timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provided corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary.  Oversaw the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets and Accounting and financial reporting of all entities.  Implemented Firm’s Accounting Policies and interpreted guidance in regards to accounting transactions.  Ensured accounting activities comply with statuary requirements of the company  Prepared tax schedules and coordinate tax work papers for tax group.  Ensured completion and reviewed all balance sheet reconciliations and identified and communicated findings.  Liaised effectively with finance constituents on financial accounting and reporting deliverables, issues and process improvements.  Worked with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests. Show more Show less



Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited

• Finance Officer

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

   Established and maintained cash controls and reconcile the general ledger, including preparations of journal summaries. Prepared preview and final financial statements and periodic reports to the management to facilitate cost control  Reviewed revenue and expense account analysis and bank reconciliation and oversaw fixed asset management  Approved all journal entries and accruals prepared by general ledger accountants and manage the month end closing  Reviewed and prepared…  Established and maintained cash controls and reconcile the general ledger, including preparations of journal summaries. Prepared preview and final financial statements and periodic reports to the management to facilitate cost control  Reviewed revenue and expense account analysis and bank reconciliation and oversaw fixed asset management  Approved all journal entries and accruals prepared by general ledger accountants and manage the month end closing  Reviewed and prepared annual internal and external auditing schedules and coordinate audit activities Prepared annual budget for the firm  Implemented the migration from manual to automation systems for General Ledger, Electronic billing and partner financial performance reporting based on Access database design  Designed and implemented procedures for joint venture accounting systems  Prepared billing and monthly payroll and filed necessary taxes as the law require Supervised the issuing and recording of purchase orders and the maintenance of the purchase order system Ensured that transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting System Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all funds Prepared draft annual budgetary requirements and its supporting draft annual work program of the bank. Prepared necessary documents for and monitored the utilization of budget allocated to each department and ensured adherence by each department. Show more Show less