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Baba Issaka

Columbus,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly organized accounting professional with 5 years of experience in managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Adept at utilizing accounting software and tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy. Seeking to leverage expertise in bookkeeping, auditing and accounting to contribute to the success of my employer.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Stock Controller

ZT Systems
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintained detailed records of all stock movements, providing valuable data for decision-making purposes.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting thorough stock audits and addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Efficiently oversaw stock preparation and replenishment, ensuring timely delivery to clients
  • Ensured prompt and accurate updates and communication with the team in respect to new stock arrivals.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

South Maghreb Group
02.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported month-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts receivable ledgers and preparing aging reports for management review.
  • Improved invoice accuracy by thoroughly reviewing billing data before issuing final statements.
  • Expedited payment collection with timely submission of invoices and proactive communication with clients.
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.

Assistant Audit Officer

Ghana Audit Service
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performed financial and compliance audits, as well as performance audits which increased compliance rate significantly
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through diligent review of financial statements and identification of errors.
  • Identified and evaluated weak internal control systems and risk areas where 70% of vulnerabilities were eliminated
  • Verified the accuracy and completeness of financial data and records
  • Prepared audit reports and communicating findings and recommendations to management

Accounting Intern

Manhyia Government Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017


  • Processed health insurance invoices and verified accuracy of billing information.
  • Supported the maintenance of accurate and complete documentation of all payments and transactions.
  • Performed regular audits and maintained records of all financial transactions
  • Generated cash management reports and analyzed NHIS claims in the 'Claim It' software
  • Verified NHIS claims and ensured accurate data entry
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and accounting standards

Education

MSc - Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance

University of Aberdeen
01.2020

BSc - Accounting

University of Professional Studies Accra
01.2018

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge in SAP
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptable to work environment
  • Bookkeeping

Academic and professional projects

  • Comparative analysis of upstream petroleum fiscal regimes in sub-Sahara Africa: A case study of Ghana and Nigeria, 2020
  • The effects of public procurement practices on public sector financial management in Ghana, 2018
  • Special pilot audit of property rate billing and receipt among Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies within the Greater Accra region, 2018

Seminars and training

  • Power BI Beginner to Pro Training, 01/16/23, Pragmatics Works
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate, 2023
  • SQL for tech professionals program, 09/10/22, Blacktech Academy
  • Preparing for solutions: production optimization for brownfield assets in UKCS, 02/26/20, Scotland, Aberdeen
  • Hydraulic fracturing technology conference and exhibition, 02/04/20 - 02/06/20, Woodland Waterway, Texas
  • What’s in the margin? rising to the challenge of developing marginal reserves, 10/23/19, Scotland, Aberdeen
  • Professional master class series, 04/09/18 - 04/14/18, UPSA
  • Microsoft Excel 2013 (graduate training), 10/19/15 - 11/14/15, UPSA
  • Intermediate tally training (Accounting Software), 2015

Timeline

Stock Controller

ZT Systems
04.2023 - 03.2024

Accounts Receivable Assistant

South Maghreb Group
02.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant Audit Officer

Ghana Audit Service
09.2018 - 08.2019

Accounting Intern

Manhyia Government Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017

MSc - Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance

University of Aberdeen

BSc - Accounting

University of Professional Studies Accra

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