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EDEM DARKU

@edemdarku

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Accountant with 8+ years driving budgeting, compliance, and reconciliations.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance/accounting role where I can lead budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reconciliations, improve accounting processes, and support leadership with accurate financial information for better decisions.

I’m an accountant with over eight years of experience in financial management, specializing in budget analysis, financial forecasting, regulatory compliance, and the reconciliation of complex accounts. I combine strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently or as part of a team.

In my recent roles at Best Western Premier Airport Hotel, I’ve managed finance-critical operations through cost control and auditing—tracking and monitoring sales items, reviewing and reconciling cash and receipts, preparing weekly and monthly cost of sales reports, and investigating discrepancies. I also maintain tight inventory control, fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and dependable reporting that supports decision-making.

Earlier, as a Finance Manager at Paradigm Security Services, I handled SSNIT and tax cycles (VAT/NHIL returns and Withholding taxes), supervised invoice preparation and follow-ups for prompt payment, and led debtor management through weekly reporting. I performed bank and cash reconciliations, supported cashflow analysis and forecasting, and ensured internal controls through collaboration with HR and operations.

I’ve built a strong foundation across multiple industries, from finance management and payroll processing to audit support and risk monitoring. I’m motivated by process improvement—examining unusual activities, flagging financial risks, and recommending corrective actions—so teams can operate confidently and leadership can plan with accurate financial insight.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Night Manager/Auditor

Best Western Premier Airport Hotel

Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 (9 months)

Managed overnight hotel operations and supervised staff, ensuring adherence to security protocols. Conducted daily audits of sales and duty personnel receipts, resolved guest/staff complaints, and prepared nightly revenue and cash reports.

Cash Reconciliation Revenue Reporting Inventory Store Transfer Auditing Procurement Receipt Audits Security Compliance Staff Supervision

Cost Controller

Best Western Premier Airport Hotel

Sep 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Managed menu costing and pricing, tracked restaurant/loungesales items, and reconciled daily cash and mobile money receipts. Produced weekly/monthly cost of sales reports, led monthly stock taking, maintained inventory and fixed-asset records, and supported debtor management and invoice distribution.

Sales Reporting Cost Of Sales (CoS) Management Cash Reconciliation Inventory Control Debt Management Invoice Management Profitability Analysis

Finance Manager

Paradigm Security Services

Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Prepared, reconciled, submitted, and paid SSNIT contributions, VAT/NHIL returns, and withholding taxes. Supervised invoicing and debtor follow-up, performed bank and cash reconciliations with cashflow forecasting, ensured tax/regulatory compliance, and investigated unusual activities in financial records.

SSNIT Compliance VAT Returns Cash Flow Forecasting Bank Reconciliation Invoice To Cash Internal Controls

Finance Manager

Darsfield Village Farms and Outgrowers

Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 (7 years 10 months)

Supervised finance staff and prepared reconciliations for tax and SSNIT submissions and payments. Drafted and monitored budgets, produced financial statements and reports for management decisions, managed payroll and inventory control, and handled other finance duties assigned by the managing director.

Tax & SSNIT Processing Bank Reconciliation Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Statements Payroll Processing Inventory Control Management Reporting Reconciliation & Submission

Finance Manager

Star Oil Ghana Limited

Jun 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Generated monthly financial reports, statements, and budgets to support strategic decision-making. Managed fixed-asset ledgers and depreciation schedules, maintained inventory records, supported taxation audits, handled ledger reconciliations, and managed cash flow and debt with payroll system oversight.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Inventory Tax Audits Financial Reconciliations Cash Flow Management Debt Management Payroll Systems

Accounting Officer (Part-time)

Darsfield Village Farms and Outgrowers

Jan 2010 - May 2013 (3 years 4 months)

Recorded transactions, journal entries, and adjustments; processed invoices, bills, and expense reports with proper authorization. Reconciled bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; supported monthly/quarterly/annual financial statement preparation, budgeting variance analysis, and tax/compliance filings with audit documentation.

Journal Entries Invoicing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Statement Preparation

Loans Officer

Standard Chartered Bank

Jun 2006 - May 2013 (6 years 11 months)

Managed loan application compliance and processing in line with internal standards. Processed customer loan refunds and rescheduling for over 200 clients, reducing delinquency and improving customer satisfaction, while maintaining business continuity plans and escalating operational risks.

Loan Processing Compliance Management Loan Refunds & Rescheduling Delinquency Management Business Continuity Planning Operational Risk Escalation Department Operating Instructions Customer Satisfaction Department Operations Planning

Sales Officer

Stello & Co Enterprise

Jan 2004 - May 2006 (2 years 4 months)

Maintained sales records and ledgers and supported customer campaigns to improve sales revenue. Resolved over 150 customer complaints and improved satisfaction by 10% within six months through improved delivery and product/inventory quality control.

Sales Reporting Customer Satisfaction Delivery Coordination Sales Support