Luc Kekeli Songo

Execute the month-end close process, including opening and closing accounting periods in SAP, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP, identifying and investigating variances for management review.

Manage financial data integrity for over 23 retail stores across multiple entities (AME, NFL, NTX), enforcing precise cost center and GL coding to ensure accurate P&L reporting for each location.

Process and validate a high volume of vendor invoices, Affirm transactions, and commission payments, resolving discrepancies before payment issuance.

Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including bank and inter-company accounts, investigating and correcting discrepancies to maintain a clean ledger.

Support internal and external audits by preparing SOX compliance documentation and responding directly to auditor inquiries.

Administer the full cycle of rent accounting: calculating monthly charges, posting invoices, and distributing statements to tenants and landlords.

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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.