Melody Quaye

Assisted with month-end reporting, including preparing journals for cost of goods sold, variable and fixed overheads, and reconciling intercompany recharges and capital gains recognition. Improved and created new reports to support post-period activities, such as capital expenditure, repair and maintenance, and credit card fees reporting.

Conducted month-end reporting, including variance analysis for revenue, direct costs, and operating expenses. Produced forecasts to support commercial business and assisted the managing director with ad-hoc reports like cost analysis and year-to-date variance reports.

Reported accurate digital and video advertising revenue for all publications and managed accrued and deferred accounts for advertising and sponsorship revenue. Prepared and presented monthly P&L reports, investigating operating expense variances and coordinating month-end closing processes.

Processed invoices on Sage with management approval and validated invoices. Created new supplier accounts, updated supplier records, and reconciled supplier statements.

Grade: 1st Class Honours

Activities and societies: 9 exemption papers for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 4 exams to completion

Achieved a First Class Honours in Accounting and Finance. Completed 9 exemption papers for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), with 4 exams remaining for full completion.