Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 15+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Jones Group International
11.2022 - Current
Reconciled and reclassed transactions to prepare 5 years of income statements and balance sheets consistent GAAP
I managed the whole audit process to ensure Jones Group passed its first-time external audit at the group level.
Accounting Manager, Accounting Services
WIPFLI LLP
01.2019 - 11.2022
Managed client’s (annual revenues between $40- $60 million) month end close process by closing accounts receivable, accounts payable, reviewing and approving journal entries, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations
Prepared revenue entries, booked allowance for doubtful accounts and finalized transactions to close the month
Senior Staff Accountant
Phoenix Houses of Texas, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2018
Performed month-end close processes – GL entries, Bank Reconciliations, Accruals, Fixed Assets, depreciation Prepayments, Revenue and revenue reserve reports
Finance Manager
Stellar Group & Stellar Travel Ghana/FCM Ghana
08.2008 - 10.2015
Prepared budgets and quarterly forecasts by setting financial goals and formulating strategies ensuring effective financial management within alignment of company goals
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting -
University of Professional Studies, Ghana
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA/CGMA), AICPA-CIMA Chartered Global Accountant Qualification (CGMA), Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) -
Kaplan Financial Training Centre, United Kingdom
MBA candidate -
Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Business School - United Kingdom
Skills
Microsoft Office suite
Lawson Accounting
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
Sage Intacct
Quick books
NetSuite
Preparing Financial Statements
Financial Forecasting
Certification
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert
Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
Timeline
Controller
Jones Group International
11.2022 - Current
Accounting Manager, Accounting Services
WIPFLI LLP
01.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Staff Accountant
Phoenix Houses of Texas, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2018
Finance Manager
Stellar Group & Stellar Travel Ghana/FCM Ghana
08.2008 - 10.2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting -
University of Professional Studies, Ghana
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA/CGMA), AICPA-CIMA Chartered Global Accountant Qualification (CGMA), Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) -
Kaplan Financial Training Centre, United Kingdom
MBA candidate -
Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Business School - United Kingdom
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