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Seth Owusu

@sethowusu

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Finance professional with expertise in accounting and tax management.

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and a collaborative company culture.

I am a detail-oriented and hardworking finance professional with over 8 years of accounting experience. As a chartered accountant, I have honed my skills in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and tax compliance. My journey has taken me through multinational companies, where I have developed a strong foundation in finance operations and a keen understanding of the complexities involved in financial management.

Currently, I serve as an Assistant Manager in Finance at Equinix, where I manage direct and indirect taxes, ensure compliance with transfer pricing, and contribute to regional tax projects. My role involves preparing monthly management reports and leading P&L and balance sheet flux analysis. I take pride in my ability to save the company significant costs through meticulous oversight and process improvements. I aspire to become an astute and competent business leader, leveraging my skills to drive financial success and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Asst. Manager, Finance

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Equinix

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Managed direct and indirect taxes, ensured transfer pricing compliance, and handled VAT compliance. Prepared monthly management reports, supervised accounts payable and receivable activities, and contributed to pan-regional tax projects. Saved the company about $1m by reviewing the work of juniors.

P&L management Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Management Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Team Leadership Process Improvement

Current

Finance & Admin Consultant

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Jacaranda Health Ghana

May 2024 - Present (1 year)

Assisted the NGO in financial and administrative matters to help reduce maternal mortality in Ghana.

Financial Management Administrative Support NGO Operations Budgeting Reporting

Employee Council Member

MainOne

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Participated in the employee council to address grievances and concerns, helping to reduce attrition rates by 10% through organized meetings.

Employee Relations Grievances Team Collaboration Communication Skills

Finance Analyst

MainOne

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Handled month-end activities, prepared tax returns, and assisted in financial statement preparation. Reduced tax audit liability by 80% and improved accounting efficiency through process suggestions.

Financial Analysis Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Statements Process Improvement Month End Close

Asst. Manager, Finance

MainOne

Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Prepared monthly management and external reports, led month-end activities, and managed direct and indirect taxes. Supervised accounts payable and receivable activities, coordinated audits, and trained employees in finance functions.

P&L management Financial Reporting Tax Management Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Regulatory Compliance

Finance Officer

Worldwide Movers Africa Ghana Ltd

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Managed end-to-end accounting operations, including payroll, bank reconciliation, and taxes. Contributed to timely financial statement preparation and identified internal control issues.

Accounting Operations Payroll Management Bank Reconciliation Tax Management Internal Controls Financial Reporting