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Kojo David Ayipaala

@kojodavidayipaala

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Detail-oriented accounting professional with strong financial management skills.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values analytical skills and offers growth opportunities in financial management.

I am a detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting from the University of Ghana. Currently, I am advancing my expertise through the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG). My academic journey has been marked by significant achievements, including being the Overall Best Student in ICAG Level 2 and receiving multiple awards for excellence in Financial Accounting and Economics during my time at Mawuli Senior High School.

In my current role as a Finance Officer at Zen Petroleum Limited, I am responsible for accounts payable reconciliation, ensuring timely statutory payments, and preparing annual financial statements. My experience also includes serving as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana Business School, where I conducted tutorial sessions and assisted in grading assignments. I am passionate about leveraging my analytical skills and experience in financial management to drive efficiency and accuracy in a dynamic organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Officer

Current

Zen Petroleum Limited

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

As a Finance Officer, I manage accounts payable reconciliation, ensure timely statutory payments, and compute landed costing for various mines. I also review invoices in Excel, process and reconcile them with QuickBooks, and assist in preparing annual financial statements.

Accounts Payable Quickbooks Excel Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Reconciliations Landed Costs Financial Statements

Teaching and Research Assistant

University of Ghana Business School

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)

In my role as a Teaching and Research Assistant, I conducted tutorial sessions for accounting students, assisted in grading assignments, and supervised undergraduate research projects while providing administrative support.

Teaching Grading Administrative Support Communication Accounting

Intern

Centre for Business Analysis

Aug 2020 - Aug 2020 (0 months)

During my internship at the Centre for Business Analysis, I assisted in developing client acquisition strategies, which helped expand the firm's client base.

Strategy Development Business Analysis Communication Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Accounting

Currently advancing expertise in accounting through Level 3 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science in Administration, Accounting

2017 - 2021

Grade: First Class Honours (3.89/4.00)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Administration with a focus on Accounting, achieving First Class Honours with a GPA of 3.89/4.00. Developed a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliation, and tax compliance.

Mawuli Senior High School

WASSCE, Business

2013 - 2016

Completed the WASSCE with a focus on the Business Programme, achieving recognition as the Best Financial Accounting and Best Economics Student during the tenure.