Financial Go
EMMANUEL APPIAH-MENSAH
Investment Accountant
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 6 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large & smaller scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex Investment strategy and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accountant - Investments, Fixed Assets & Cash Management
PREFERRED MUTUAL
4 2022 - Current
- Assist with Audit request, researching SSAP/GAAP rules & review of Financial Statements with Senior Management
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of Investment Portfolio.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Founder, Lead Business Consultant
SORONKO LIMITED
03.2021 - Current
- Generate 6 weekly inventory reports & update stock counts for product categories
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
Accountant
BIG NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Perform weekly export integrations of COGS for 7 independent companies with limited exceptions
- Trained 3 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through 8 quarterly performance reports.
- Provided journal entries and performed monthly accounting on accrual basis.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Accounts Payable Representative
ROPES & GRAY LLP
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Work with 2 Senior Accountants on LPs, reviewing documentation and filing, Subject matter expert on Chrome River
- Improved vendor relations through timely payments and effective communication.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed and resolved 100% of the Tokyo rec items for month end procedures
- Successfully worked with both domestic and foreign vendors to address payment request and disputes
- Process 30 to 50 invoices daily for export daily based on invoice date and payment terms
Accounting Specialist
NE PA COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for completing daily balancing of Share Draft, VISA, ACH, Cash and Wire transfer accounts
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Processed 100% of exception credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Worked Cohesively accounting department through oversight of accounts payable/receivable, visa fraud alerts and payroll activity.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Analysis
Gordon College
Wenham, MA 05.2001 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration -
GORDON COLLEGE
Wenham, MASkills
Other Experiences
- Co-Founder, President and Strategic Planner, A.F.R.O. HAMWE, Wenham, MA, 10/2016, 05/2018
- Helpdesk and Student Staff, GORDON COLLEGE - CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, Wenham, MA, 09/2015, 05/2018
- Operations Intern, URWEGO OPPORTUNITY BANK (OPPORTUNITY INTNL), Kigali, Rwanda, 07/2016, 08/2016
- Executive Council Member, AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (AEI), Wenham, MA, 09/2017, 01/2018
Accomplishments
- Generated a 18% reduction in Journal Entry error at month-end close.
- Documented and resolved Cashflow Projection issues which led to transparency for senior management on our monthly cash flows.
- Collaborated with team of 5 accountants in the implementing of Flexi accounting software for our new GL system
- Supervised team of 3 staff members for our team meetings twice a week
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Bond holdings tracking and reconciliation on a monthly basis.
Software
QuickBooks
Microsoft Family of Products
Chrome River
Flexi
MS Great Plains
Compeat
Jack Henry's Symitar
Clearwater Analytics
URS Reinsurance Software
Banking Portals
Gain Compliance
Timeline
Founder, Lead Business Consultant
SORONKO LIMITED
03.2021 - Current
Accountant
BIG NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
11.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts Payable Representative
ROPES & GRAY LLP
09.2018 - 09.2019
Accounting Specialist
NE PA COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Financial Analysis
Gordon College
05.2001 - 2019.05
Accountant - Investments, Fixed Assets & Cash Management
PREFERRED MUTUAL
4 2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration -
GORDON COLLEGE
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