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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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

New Era Congregate Living Facility
Beaumont , CA
10.2022 - Current
  • 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, Ghana
11.2017

Chartered Accountant - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana
11.2014

Bsc. Business Administration - Accounting

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2013

High School Certificate - Business

St. James Seminary/High School
Sunyani, Ghana
06.2008

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

  • CPA ( All section passed awaiting license)
  • Chartered Accountant (Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana since 2014)

Timeline

Accountant

New Era Congregate Living Facility
10.2022 - Current

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
  • CPA ( All section passed awaiting license)
  • Chartered Accountant (Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana since 2014)
Emmanuel Korsah