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GIFT OFON AKUNJI

Chester,SC

Summary

Organized cashier experienced in handling cash, processing payments and cementing patron relationships with excellent interpersonal abilities. Proven history of carefully managing funds to reduce discrepancies. Service-oriented team member with articulate communication skills and friendly demeanor.

Committed and hardworking financial manager with 2 years of experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service.

Versatile sales cashier with exemplary cash register system skills and proven commitment to store cleanliness and safety. Determined to lead and promote high levels of customer service and engagement efforts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Kim And Co Limited
07.2018 - Current
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Prepared and submitted end-of-shift reports using sage saari and other related softwares such as Microsoft excel
  • Efficiently processed new orders, completing 25+ daily transactions with remarkable accuracy.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate the various types of wood and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.

Assistant Financial Manager

See Sea Overlook Plantation
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Improved compliance by implementing new revenue recognition process for fixed-price arrangements and vendor-specific objective evidence accounting with CDC.
  • Drove analytics and data consistency with expanded reporting, analysis and revenue forecasting support.
  • Created strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending that is the local consumers.
  • Used sage saari to manage employee payroll and benefits such as salary payout and product sales programs.
  • Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
  • Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
  • Proposed and achieved cost savings by reducing product return rates.
  • Generated revenue and reduced costs by recommending innovative alternatives.
  • Improved accuracy of commission payouts with implementation of process improvements.
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
  • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.

Intern

Azire Cooperative Credit Union(AziCCUL) Branch II Avenue
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
  • Organized company files and created support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and creating customer accounts.
  • Assisted in development of various print marketing materials such as bronchures and write ups.
  • Supported various company departments such as the loan department, accounting department, customer service department and controllers department.

Education

First School Leaving Certificate -

Catholic School(C.S)Alakuma
Bamenda Cameroon

Ordinary Level -

Sacred Heart College
Mankon Bamenda

Advanced Level -

Sacred Heart College
Mankon Bamenda

Bsc in Banking And Finance -

Catholic University Of Cameroon(CATUC)
Bamenda Cameroon

Diploma in Computerised Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

CITEC Higher Institute Of Technology And Managemen
Yaounde Cameroon

Skills

  • P>Monetary transactions
  • P>Computer proficiency
  • P>Customer Relations
  • P>Exemplary communication
  • P>Inventory management
  • P>Cash Handling
  • P>Cleanliness
  • P>Question responses
  • P>Good telephone etiquette
  • P>Basic math skills
  • P>Multi-tasking ability
  • P>Coaching and mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to field supervisor after only 3months for exceptional performance.
  • Trained and mentored 20 employees.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Palm oil milling.

Software

Saage Sarri 100, Microsoft word, Micrsoft Excel, Database Management and Powerpoint

Timeline

Cashier

Kim And Co Limited
07.2018 - Current

Assistant Financial Manager

See Sea Overlook Plantation
12.2016 - 10.2017

Intern

Azire Cooperative Credit Union(AziCCUL) Branch II Avenue
07.2016 - 09.2016

First School Leaving Certificate -

Catholic School(C.S)Alakuma

Ordinary Level -

Sacred Heart College

Advanced Level -

Sacred Heart College

Bsc in Banking And Finance -

Catholic University Of Cameroon(CATUC)

Diploma in Computerised Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

CITEC Higher Institute Of Technology And Managemen
GIFT OFON AKUNJI