Lester Oddoye
Nuernberg
Summary
Results-driven accountant with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer
eTranzact Ghana Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
- Handled trade payable documentation by reviewing month-end accruals.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Contributed to producing and interpreting improved finance related methods to establish consistency with accounts payable prerequisites.
- Prepared invoices and budgets, sourcing and negotiating with vendors
- Assisted in developing and implementing accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; and recommending changes
- Analyzed information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information, while preparing general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; and reconciling accounts
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
- Aided manager in examining company finances to develop strategies in reducing costs and maximizing revenues.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reorganized accounts payable processes, decreasing supplier payment delays from 60 days to 15 days.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
Revenue Assurance Officer
eTranzact Ghana Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
National Service Personnel, Finance Assistant
GN Life Assurance Company Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Ensured that internal financial statements were accurately prepared by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
- Analyzed information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information, while preparing general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; and reconciling accounts
- Prepared payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; and reconciling accounts
- Prepared invoices and budgets, sourcing and negotiating with vendors
- Further assisted in maintaining and balancing an automated system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; and verifying data
- Assisted in developing and implementing accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; and recommending changes and assisting in the manual running and payment of commissions to Financial Advisors on a monthly basis and ensuring the filing of taxes (withholding taxes) while adhering to tax laws.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Audit Assistant
Ahima-Adonteng & Associates
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Analytically reviewed for the accuracy and completeness of bank reconciliation on behalf of clients
- (Non-audit work)
- Proactively assisted in controls testing for Audits, vouched expenses and resolved concerns
- Analytically assisted in data analysis on clients’ final accounts figures for reasonable trends.
- Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Volunteer
Ga South Municipal Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2013
- Liaised with Senior Nurses when cases required referrals on NHIS validity
- Manually assisted in the entry of medical codes for accuracy and completeness
- Elicited information from hospital patients, some of whom found it difficult to communicate clearly.
Education
MBA - General Management
OHM Professional School - TH Nürnberg
Nürnberg - Germany03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central University
Accra - Ghana12.2015
Skills
- Asset Control
- General Ledger Accounting
- Business Intelligence Gathering
- Stakeholder and Investor Relations
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Data Analyzation
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Internal Auditing
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Websites
Certification
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Finance Officer
eTranzact Ghana Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2023
Revenue Assurance Officer
eTranzact Ghana Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2019
National Service Personnel, Finance Assistant
GN Life Assurance Company Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2017
Audit Assistant
Ahima-Adonteng & Associates
08.2014 - 10.2014
Volunteer
Ga South Municipal Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2013
MBA - General Management
OHM Professional School - TH Nürnberg
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central University
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