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Maxwell Kpalbil

@maxwellkpalbil

Detail-oriented with MSc in accounting and finance, student member of ICAGH and over 7 years of experience in the accounting and finance field.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a finance role where I can lead accurate reporting, improve processes, support audits, and contribute to sustainable organizational growth.

I am a detail-oriented and results-driven accountant with over seven years of experience in financial reporting, tax preparation, audit compliance, and budget management. I am proficient in QuickBooks, Sage 50, Tally ERP9 and Excel, and I leverage data analysis to inform strategic financial decisions.

In my current role as Finance Manager at Meta Foundation, I prepare and analyze financial statements, manage tax compliance, develop budgets, and advise management on resource utilization and tax strategy. I have a track record of supporting audits, improving financial processes, and delivering accurate reports under tight deadlines.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting option), an HND in Accounting with Computing, and I am pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance while completing the final part of the ICA-Ghana professional certificate. I am passionate about optimizing financial operations and contributing to organizational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accountant (Part-time)

Current

Graceland Hotel

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Provide payroll processing, audit support, budgeting and tax compliance for the hotel, ensuring accurate staff compensation and timely regulatory filings.

Payroll Management Tax Compliance Budgeting Audit Support Excel Financial Reporting Reconciliations

Current

Finance Manager

Current

Meta Foundation

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Manage financial reporting, tax preparation, budgeting and analysis for the organization, improving process accuracy and supporting strategic resource decisions; promoted from Accounts Officer to Finance Manager in 2022.

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Budgeting Quickbooks Excel Audit Support

Current

Accountant (Part-time)

Current

Realty Maker Limited

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Ensured financial compliance and prepared documentation for internal and external audits, supporting accurate NGO sector reporting and tax adherence.

Financial Compliance Audit Support Financial Reporting Excel Record keeping Reconciliations

Accountant (Part-time)

Excellence College International School

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)

Managed school budgets, supported audits, controlled costs and ensured compliance with financial policies to improve operational efficiency.

Budget Management Audit Support Cost Control & Compliance Financial Reporting Excel Reconciliations

Accounts Officer

Meta Foundation

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Supported payroll administration, audit preparation, budget monitoring and grant financial reporting, maintaining accurate records and facilitating audits.

Payroll Administration Grant Management Financial Reporting Record keeping Excel

National Service Personnel

Talensi District Assembly

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)

Performed cash book recording, account reconciliations and auditing of establishment warrants, supporting the assembly's revenue and operating account management.

Reconciliations Audit Support Data Entry

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS)

Master of Science, Accounting and Finance

2024 -

Pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance focusing on advanced accounting principles and financial management.

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Professional Certificate, Professional Accounting

Ongoing professional certification (final part) with focus on advanced accounting, audit and professional practice standards.

University of Education, Winneba

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

2020 - 2022

Completed Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting option) with coursework and a thesis on the importance of internal audit in the public sector.

Kumasi Technical University

Higher National Diploma, Accounting with Computing

2013 - 2017

Completed HND in Accounting with Computing, including a project on the importance and usefulness of financial statements in investment decision making.