Afari Emmanuel
@afariemmanuel
Experienced Accounts Officer with over 10 years in financial management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Accounts Officer with over 10 years of expertise in financial management and accounting. My career has been marked by a solid track record of maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing effective internal controls. I am proficient in various accounting software and adept at generating insightful financial reports that contribute to organizational growth.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. My roles have included managing petty cash, salary distribution, and maintaining general account ledgers. I have also been responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and liaising with external accountants to ensure timely closure of audit actions. I take pride in my attention to detail and my commitment to identifying potential fraud and advising management on appropriate mitigation measures.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Officer
AI Technologies Ltd T/A Ezipay
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Maintained accurate records and files, including billing and reconciliation accounts, and managed petty cash and daily expenses. Prepared and analyzed financial reports, reconciled accounts for various payment platforms, and monitored bank and wallet balances. Identified potential fraud, advised management on mitigation, and liaised with entities for fund recovery.
Compliance/Fraud/AML Support Officer
MTN Ghana
Nov 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 3 months)
Conducted field audits and ensured compliance of Mobile Money services, assisting the AML Officer in closing audit actions. Performed fraud investigations, spot checks, and identified measures to mitigate operational risks. Reviewed finance journals, closed monthly fraud returns, monitored agent reports, and provided assurance reports on quarterly activities.
Accounts Officer
Afro Splendid Minerals Company Limited
Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Managed the Petty Cash Book, prepared vouchers for approval and disbursement, and handled general office operations. Presented monthly reports on petty cash management and expenses to the Managing Director. Wrote cheques for payments, prepared VAT Returns, and managed company bank deposits.
Accounts Officer
Telkom and Civil Engineering Company Limited
Oct 2009 - Sep 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Handled the Petty Cash Book, prepared vouchers, and presented monthly reports on petty cash management. Wrote cheques for payments, prepared VAT Returns, and managed company bank deposits. Processed payments for SSNIT and prepared cash flow statements and Bank Reconciliation Statements.
Administrator Officer
Ginosko Healthcare
Aug 2009 - Oct 2009 (2 months)
Wrote reports and proposals for various projects and managed general office operations. Performed administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Insurance Claims Officer
Princess Marie Louis Hospital
Dec 2008 - Aug 2009 (8 months)
Registered patients at the front desk and managed patient folders, including retrieval and filing. Submitted claim forms to various schemes and managed insurance forms data for claims preparation. Performed other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Audit Assistant
Electricity Company of Ghana
May 2007 - Aug 2007 (3 months)
Conducted pre-auditing of expenses and vouched daily revenue against system-generated sheets. Inspected stock items delivered to the store and reported findings to the Senior Auditor. Performed other tasks as assigned to support the audit team.
Accounts Officer
MTN
May 2006 - Aug 2006 (3 months)
Operated the cash register for various transaction types with high accuracy levels. Maintained store records and performed other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
All Nations University College
BSc Administration, Accounting
Activities and societies: Project Work: Analysis of Internal Control System in Health Insurance Scheme – A case study of the Health Insurance Scheme at Koforidua
Studied core principles of administration with a focus on accounting practices. Completed a project analyzing the internal control system in a health insurance scheme.
Anum Secondary School
Senior Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education curriculum. Focused on foundational subjects required for further studies.
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