Luc Kekeli Songo

• Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepared and posted journal entries in SAP, reconciling accounts and supporting month-end close processes.
• Processed and validated vendor invoices, Affirm transactions, and commission payments, ensuring proper GL coding and cost center allocation.
• Monitored and reconciled daily AP reports, resolving discrepancies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Managed full-cycle rent accounting: prepared monthly rent schedules, posted invoices in SAP, and distributed statements to tenants and landlords.
• Supported SOX compliance by maintaining audit-ready documentation and assisting with requests
  
  

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• 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.

• 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.