Maxwell I.
Senior Finance Officer at Tropo Farms Company Ltd (Volta Catch Limited)- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Budgeting And Scheduling Projects
University of California Irvine CampusMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Media And Marketing Skills
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Finance for Non-Finance Professional
Rice UniversityMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Indian School of BusinessMar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tropo Farms Company Ltd
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Ghana
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Fishery
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Finance Officer
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Apr 2019 - Present
• Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, project accounting and ensure accuracy and timeliness. • Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines. • Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information while ensuring accuracy of financial statements and Management Accounts. • Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff and responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs. • Acts as a liaison between the company, government and regulatory bodies to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes. • Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval, monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary. • Analyze vendor credit applications and resolve all vendor issues. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure distribution of appropriate funds. • To ensure that the creditors’ ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescale, and ensure that the creditors are paid accurately and on time. • To ensure smooth operation of the weekly payment runs and adequate checks to ensure that the correct payments are made to the correct creditors. • To provide technical accounting advice on financial transactions and ensure accurate coding within the department and organization as a whole • processes and procedures in relation to accounting systems, reconciliation processes and procedures in accordance with accounting policies, financial regulations and best practice. • To provide excellent customer service, manage and maintain good relationship with the internal and external stakeholders, in particular our key suppliers • Administer payroll for Local staff and Expatriates. Show less
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THE TXT GROUP
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Accra, Ghana
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Account Payable Manager
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2019
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems, procedures and policies including Accounts Payable functions to ensure adherence to Company guidelines. • Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, suppliers ledger and project accounting to ensure accuracy and meet timelines • Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information to ensure accuracy of financial statement • Provide accounting assistance to project Managers and operations staff and respond to financial concerns to meet business needs. • Prepares and recommends operation and personnel budget for approval and monitors spending for adhere to budget • Overseeing routine department activities, such as disbursing checks and processing payroll, to ensure they are completed accurately and on time. • Compiling, analyzing and reporting financial information to Management and governmental agencies • Determine and evaluate all uncashed checks and open payables for various property filing. • Analyze vendor credit applications and resolve all vendors’ issues. • Administer all disbursement demands and maintain records for same. • Negotiate payments and discounts terms with Vendor/ Suppliers to improve Company’s profit. Show less
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TXT GHANA
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Greater Accra , Abelenkpe
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Accounts Payable Analyst
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2018
• Process accounts payable paperwork in a timely manner and liaise with departmental heads to confirm delivery of goods and services before payment processing. • Vet invoices and all accompanying documents submitted to the Finance department to ensure the accuracy, authenticity and completeness before presenting for payment approval. • Resolve any queries on invoice and return other to be resolved by business units. • Review expenses for accuracy and completeness before payment / refunds. • Process all payments on due dates and in accordance with agreed payment procedure • Ensure that cheques are collected by suppliers without delay and follow up on bank transfers to ensure they are done by the bank in timely manner. • Maintain appropriate and up to dates records of payments. • Capture all payments (both cedi and forex) into the Tally ERP Accounting system to facilitate tracking, determination of liabilities at a glance and payment processing. • Reconcile all supplier account accounts and keep them up to date every month. • Produce monthly creditor report for review • Ensure that staff and other imprest holders account for all advances taken promptly and in accordance with policy • Hold and account for office cash imprest. • Assist with the finance operations of other business units within the Group Show less
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Global Lighting Centre Ltd
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Osu, Oxford Street.
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Accounts Officer - Payables & Receivables
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
• Payed invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling and preparing disbursements and obtaining authorization for payment. • Obtained revenue by verifying transaction information, computing charges and refunds, preparing and mailing invoices, identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments. • Collected revenue by reminding delinquent accounts and notifying customers of insufficient payments. • Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. • Maintained accounting ledgers by posting account transactions into accounting software. • Verified accounts by reconciling bank statements and transactions. • Maintained financial security by following internal accounting controls. • Maintained financial historical records by filing accounting documents. • Resolved account discrepancies by investigating documentation and issuing stop payments, payments and adjustments. • Secured financial information by completing data base backups into accounting software. • Petty cash management and bank transactions. Show less
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Pacific Logistics Ghana
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Kwashieman, Accra
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Accountant Cum Administrative Manager
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
• Made payments and receipts on behalf of the company. • Negotiated business terms with clients and associated organizations. • Monitored daily expenses and daily sales. • Prepared, examined and analyzed financial statement (statement of financial position, income statement, cash flow statement and the statement of changes in equity). • Kept accurate stock on the company products. • Prepared and filed fixed assets registry on company’s assets. • Petty Cash management. • Prepared bank reconciliation statement weekly. • Prepared Statutory returns (VAT, SSNIT, PAYE, and WHT) for payment. • Office management. Show less
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Edlorm Hosuing Ghana Ltd
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Dzorwulu & Amrahia, Accra
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Internal Auditor
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
• Audited all books of accounts. • Maintained financial security by following internal controls. • Obtained, analyzed and evaluated accounting documentation, previous reports, data and flowcharts. • Identified loopholes and recommended risk aversion measures and cost savings. • Prepared of weekly and monthly audit reports to management. • Developed and maintained all internal audit plans to suit the peculiarities of the Organization. • Evaluated company’s regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal Counsel. • Evaluated information security and associated risk exposure. Show less
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Poase Cement E.P J.H.S
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Kadjebi District, Volta Region
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Teacher (National Services)
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
• Prepared and presented lesson and teaching notes on time. • Thought Mathematics and Information Communication Technology in Junior High School. • Prepared and presented monthly and terminal assessment reports. • Offered counseling services to both parents and pupils. • Represented the school in important meetings such as Zonal meetings, District meetings etc. • Took pupils out for field trips and excursions. • Prepared and presented lesson and teaching notes on time. • Thought Mathematics and Information Communication Technology in Junior High School. • Prepared and presented monthly and terminal assessment reports. • Offered counseling services to both parents and pupils. • Represented the school in important meetings such as Zonal meetings, District meetings etc. • Took pupils out for field trips and excursions.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
University of Suffolk (United Kingdom)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Administration -
Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
Professional, Accountancy -
2016 - 2018
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting -
2010 - 2012
Koforidua Technical University
Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Accounting -
2009 - 2009
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
ACCE in Accounting & Financial Management, Accounting & Financial Management
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