JONATHAN TACHIE
@jonathantachie
Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of experience in both the public and private sectors of Ghana. My career has evolved through various roles, starting as an Assistant Accountant at Krachi West District Education Directorate and advancing to my current position as Finance Manager at Origin Chemist Ltd. My expertise lies in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), which I have applied to prepare compliant financial statements and manage institutional budgets.
Throughout my career, I have successfully set up accounting departments, developed policy manuals, and implemented process improvements that enhance financial efficiency. My role as Finance Officer at Evangelical Presbyterian University College allowed me to conduct financial sustainability analyses and present management reports that informed critical decision-making. I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment and leveraging my skills to support organizations in achieving their financial management goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Origin Chemist Ltd
Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)
Set up a fully functional accounting department, developed an accounting policy manual, managed budgets and forecasts, and prepared annual financial statements while liaising with external auditors.
Finance Officer
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted financial sustainability analysis, supervised revenue collection, prepared budget reports, and managed payroll while liaising with external auditors for financial statement audits.
Principal Accountant
Volta School for the Deaf
Oct 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly income and expenditure returns, and liaising with external auditors for timely audits.
Part Time Tutor
Centre for Professional Studies
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Provided teaching and academic support in Principles of Taxation and Advanced Taxation, including conducting assessments for ICAG candidates.
Assistant Accountant
Krachi West District Education Office
Jan 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 9 months)
Prepared monthly income and expenditure returns, quarterly financial statements, and processed payment vouchers through the GIFMIS platform.
Cost Accounting Tutor
Avatime Senior High School
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Taught Cost Accounting, provided academic counseling, and conducted assessments for students while supervising their academic progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
2023 - 2024
AQskill Educational Ltd
Certificate, Financial Analysis
2023 - 2023
Completed a certificate course in Financial Analysis & Modelling with Microsoft Excel, enhancing skills in financial data analysis.
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Membership, Chartered Accountancy
2017 - 2018
Achieved membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants, demonstrating proficiency in accounting standards and practices.
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2013 - 2015
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Studied Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance, achieving a Second Class Upper Division.
Ho Technical University
Higher National Diploma, Accountancy
2006 - 2009
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, gaining foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
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