Emmanuel Korsah
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Motivated Chartered Accountant proficient in MS Office and accounting software. Bringing over 10 years of hands-on experience in accounting and finance functions, detail-oriented and methodical with excellent mathematical skills, GAAP and IFRS expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Christopher Pyle CPA
Rancho Mirage, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Accountant
New Era Congregate Living Facility
Beaumont, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluated internal controls and identified areas for improvement to mitigate financial risks
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements with full responsibility
- Advised the business on tax planning strategies, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations
- Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Collaborated with CFO and provided expert advice on accounting systems, software implementation, and process improvements
- Conducted research on complex accounting issues and prepared technical memos to address accounting treatment and disclosure requirements
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring high client satisfaction and repeat business.
Accountant
GUSSS-KNUST Finance Office
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2013 - 09.2022
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donation, and cash, and banking reconciliations
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Collaborated with CFO to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana11.2017
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana11.2014
Bsc. Business Administration - Accounting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2013
High School Certificate - Business
St. James Seminary/High School
Sunyani, Ghana06.2008
Skills
- QuickBooks Expert
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Data Research and Analysis
- Reconciliation Specialist
- Tax Preparation, accounting and Filing
- GAAP/IFRS Accounting
- Funds Management
- Fiscal Budgeting expect
- Payroll Administration
- Statutory Reporting
- Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- MS Office Suite
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Full-Cycle financial Reporting expert
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License No.: 154730
- Chartered Accountant
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Christopher Pyle CPA
01.2024 - Current
Accountant
New Era Congregate Living Facility
10.2022 - 04.2023
Accountant
GUSSS-KNUST Finance Office
08.2013 - 09.2022
Master of Philosophy - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bsc. Business Administration - Accounting
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
High School Certificate - Business
St. James Seminary/High School