Ernest Adjei
Accounting Manager
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 13 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting, budget and cost control.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Accounting Manager
Aozora Community Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Provided valuable financial insights to the board using detailed variance analysis between actual results and budget projections.
- Developed annual budgets, collaborating closely with department managers to align resources with strategic objectives.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
- Contributed to successful audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Managed employee payroll processes including salary calculations, deductions administration, leave tracking, and timely payment disbursement.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Accounting Lab LLC
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and
loss statements and balance sheets. - Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of
credit accounts, investigating and resolving
discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready. - Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff
members and assessing performance. - Managed and responded to correspondence and
inquiries from customers and vendors. - Oversaw accounts and financial reporting for over 6 clients.
Account Manager, Inside Sales (Remote)
Pempamsie Gift Shop
Remote
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed over 50 customers and clients calls per
day and increased sales by 20%. - Answered customers' questions regarding products,
prices, and availability. - Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available
products to best serve customers and maximize sales
potential. - Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and
service delivery to maintain and enhance client
satisfaction. - Set up new accounts, established customer credit
and set up payment methods. - Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase
sales, reduce costs and streamline processes.
External Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to inspector general and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Performed audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Presented clear, concise audit findings reports to management, detailing observations and recommended corrective actions for identified issues.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
Staff Accountant
Manhyia District Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Valley View University
Ghana 09.2012 - 07.2016
Skills
Detailed Oriented, Closing procedures, Financial Decision making, Problem solving, Strong Communication Skills, Bookkeeping, Tax preparation
Certification
Bookkeeper
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Aozora Community Foundation
10.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
09-2022
Accounting Bookkeeper
Accounting Lab LLC
11.2021 - 10.2023
Account Manager, Inside Sales (Remote)
Pempamsie Gift Shop
11.2019 - 11.2021
External Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
05.2016 - 09.2019
BBA - Accounting
Valley View University
09.2012 - 07.2016
Staff Accountant
Manhyia District Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2016
CPA-In-progress
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