Philip Ackon

40 Baoba Street, Tema, Ghana CE 1183 40 Baoba street , CE 1183 , Tema , Ghana

+233(0)266733530 – [email protected]

Professional summary
Trustworthy Accountant focused on honoring company ethics and preserving confidentiality. Desires a challenging role as an Accountant. Motivated Accountant with 4 years of accounting experience. Recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well organized with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Skills
·   Bookkeeping

·   Communication skills

·   Team liaison

·   Team player

·   Microsoft Office

·   Attention to detail

·   Budgeting
·   Problem solving

·   Conflict resolution

·   Financial reporting

·   Internal controls and audits

·   Cost accounting

·   GAAP

·   Income tax filing
Work history
11/2018 to Current
Management Accountant

PALLION SAM LTD Tema, STRUCTURAL & ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURERS – Tema, Ghana, Ghana

·   Monitoring and analyzing production work to develop efficient procedures and use of resources.

·   Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.

·   Developed a new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.

·   Worked directly with management to achieve a 10% cost reduction.

·   Responsible for a creative design for a prominent project.

·   Improved company customer service rating by 40%.
09/2016 to 10/2018
Assistant Accountant

PALLION LIMITED – Tema, Ghana

·   Verified items billed against items received and followed-up with vendors and employees to reconcile variances.

·   Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in excel format, and reconciled balances.

·   Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.

·   Completed reports detailing financial data for management and stakeholders.
09/2015 to 07/2016
Traveling Desk Support / Logistics Department

STANBIC BANK GHANA LTD, National Service – Accra, Ghana

·   Created itineraries, booked travel, and managing expenses for employees.

·   Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.
09/2009 to 07/2011
Supervisor

AIRPORT ROUNDABOUT GOIL FILLING – Takoradi, Ghana

·   Provided instruction, coaching, and motivation to all employees during the shift.

·   Assisted the Account officer with balancing, identifying, and reconciling daily transactions.

·   Planned, organized and monitored resources to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
Education

Date

Date
MBA

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES – South Wales, United Kingdom

Accounting

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS GHANA – Accra
June 2015
B.Ed. Social Science, Accounting Option

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST – Cape Coast
May, 2008
WASSCE: Business

SEKONDI COLLEGE
Accomplishments
·   Creative Problem Solving: – Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

·   Effective Communication – Followed up and kept track of expected orders from potential Client.

·   Supervision – Supervised team of three staff members.

References
1. Mr. John DIGBER. Head of Logistics and Administration Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited Tel: (+233) 0244448997

2. Mr. Edem AFFRAM. Accountant Pallion SAM Limited Tel: (+233) 0242505298 4

Languages
English: Excellent

French: Beginner