Luc Kekeli Songo
Greensboro,NC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Max American,LLc
06.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Junior Accountant
African Pharmaceutical Company
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Processing and Follow-up of all entries in the general ledger. I successfully managed the recording of over 500 monthly transactions in the general ledger using Excel
- Maintaining the customer, supplier cash flow situation
- Prepared bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Assisted the Director of Accounting with a year-end financial audit by preparing and organizing detailed financial reports. For example, I compiled a report highlighting uncollected payments from customers, which helped recover over 13,500,000 Fcfa ($20,000) in outstanding balance. My contribution streamlined the audit process and improved financial clarity for the company
- Supported inventory management efforts by participating in periodic physical counts and updating accordingly
- I took the initiative to train and support new employee in accounting tasks when the accountant was unavailable. In one case, I helped a new team member understand the process of recording customer payments in the general ledger, ensuring accurate cash flow tracking. This approach reduced onboarding time by 30% and maintained consistent financial operations during staff transitions.
Audit Associate
KPMG West Africa
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. i actively participated in audits by preparing detailed working papers to document financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies. Assisting in gathering supporting documentation for major financial accounts
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles in strict compliance with IFRS ( International Financial Reporting Standards )
- Proactively supported my team during high-pressure audit periods by staying after hours to complete pending documentation or assist with data verification . Regularly volunteered to handle small but essential task, such as preparing workpapers, reviewing financial evidence, or ensuring files were properly organized, allowing my team to meet audit deadlines without delays.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Lome
Togo09-2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Microsoft Excel : Data entry, Pivot Tables
- Accounting Software : Sage, and other ERP systems
- Audit Documentation : Working papers, financial documentation, and audit report preparation
- Bank Reconciliation : Identifying and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and company records
- General Ledger Management : Posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial accuracy
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cashier
Max American,LLc
06.2023 - Current
Junior Accountant
African Pharmaceutical Company
04.2019 - 12.2022
Audit Associate
KPMG West Africa
03.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Guilford Technical Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Lome
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