Eleanor Asante

ELEANOR ASANTE Cell Phone: +233 - P. O. Box 453, Cape Coast, Ghana Email:- A results-driven finance and accounting professional with 6+ years of experience in financial management, banking & treasury operations, with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, develop and motivate staff. Acknowledged for sound decision-making, data analysis, business acuity, and big-picture vision. Currently looking forward to obtaining a full-time position with a growing organization, where my skills, potential and sense of obligation will be useful in fulfilling corporate goals. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Account Management, Financial Planning International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Client Relationship Management CAREER SUMMARY Seeking a managerial / supervisory / coordinating position in any organization, which requires professional development strategies using experience gained in course of career development. To also use my finance and accounting skills in the best possible way to achieve overall goals and objectives of any organization. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KOVERIN CONSULT GHANA LTD, Accra Aug 2020 - Present Finance Consultant Prepare financials for small scale businesses. Advisory services for both existing and emerging firms and provide direction in terms of tax, credit and source of funding. Soliciting new clients through cold-calling, emailing and advertising Researching suitable investment opportunities for clients. EXPRESS PAY GHANA LIMITED, Accra March, 2019 – July, 2020 Financial Accountant Designed framework of financial and cost control reports that provided each management level with the most useful data at the appropriate time. Involved in the managing of cash inventory which was what the company thrived on and followed up with operations to ensure refunds and other monetary issues were done appropriately. Monitored commissions from the various customers to ensure income accuracy and periodically compared actual results with planned one and reported and interpreted the results of operations to all levels of management. Oversaw financial reporting for the company which includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and all statutory reporting. Posted entries in the company’s software and reviewed entries to ensure correctness in the financial statement. Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the company’s finances. Achievements Implemented revenue-improvement strategies which resulted in over 60% income growth consistently for the company. UT BANK LIMITED, Accra Sept, 2014 – Oct, 2017 Senior Accounts Officer Led in the preparation of consolidated budgets, taking into consideration functional budgets from various departments. Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, review of all payment vouchers, tax, treasury, payroll, and any other financial management functions. Accounted for accruals, prepayments and reconciliation of provisions and analyzed company overheads and balance sheet. Preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e. VAT, SSNIT, withholding taxes. Evaluated and applied internal controls to achieve accurate and efficient financial systems and compliance with company accounting practices Developed, improved and issued timely monthly financial reports to management. Assisted in the preparation of concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management. Served as a liaison officer between the Bank and Bank of Ghana with regards to the preparation and submission of statutory reports on time. Achievements Developed a tracker showing the banks performance at a glance to be updated weekly and compiled highlights of the company’s key asset and liabilities together with performance highlights for management to monitor progress of the Turnaround Project. Served as part of a three-man committee, helping to implement measures for budgetary controls across all levels of the Bank. UT BANK LIMITED, Accra Sept, 2012 – Aug, 2014 Assistant Accounts Officer Assisted with the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all month-end, and year-end reports were completed accurately and on time. Accounted for accruals, prepayments and reconciliation of provisions and analyzed company overheads. Prepared intercompany bill by the first working day of the month and ensured transactions related to intercompany were posted. Computed daily cash and deposit position of all the branches weekly and prepared over the counter withdrawal Report. Prepared net open position schedule in both excel and Electronic Financial Analysis and Surveillance System (eFFASS) platform. Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Liaised with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the Bank’s finances is maintained. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Nov, 2010 - Aug, 2012 Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters and closed agreements to maximize profits. Receive incoming calls in a professional manner and direct call to the appropriate department. Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and boost customer satisfaction. Wrote email messages, memos and newsletters for management and proof-read all documentation to provide error-free correspondence. Processed sale of cars via the company’s German Car Market and assessed and reviewed customer loan requests via ‘Fon 4 loan.’ Prepared and coordinated schedules and organization of meetings, workshops and seminars. Achievements Identified areas for allocation of overheads and tracing of cost to specific projects to enhance proper invoicing to clients. UT BANK LIMITED, Accra Sept, 2009 – Oct, 2010 National Service Personnel Assisted with the daily management and administration of the branch ensuring all post-dated cheques were paid, and supported the branch in meeting its organizational goals. Managed out-going and in-coming calls in a professional manner and directed in-coming calls to appropriate persons/departments. Assisted with the preparation of monthly returns and balances cash and ledger books at the end of the day. Participated in departmental meetings aimed at sharing information and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department. Processed social loans (E-PLAN) for customers and provided sound financial support and insights to enable the Bank to make critical decisions. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) 2019 Member UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, Cape Coast, Ghana 2005 - 2009 Bachelor of Education with Emphasis in Accounting, Minor in Economics (Second Class Upper Division) SAMMO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Cape Coast, Ghana 2001 - 2004 SSSCE (Business Studies Option) SAINT GLORIA’S COLLEGE, Lagos, Nigeria 1999 - 2000 Junior Secondary School TECHNICAL SKILLS SAP, MS Office Suite, Tally Accounting, Financial Modeling, T24 Accounting Interface. REFERENCES Available Upon Request