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Bettendorf, Ia, Us

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Douala, Cameroon

• Managed international invoice payments, achieving a 10% reduction in aged invoices, improving the month end close process.• Conducted vendor KYC onboarding and maintained comprehensive audit trails for all transactions, aligning with internal policies and compliance requirements.• Oversaw business claim audits and supported ongoing reconciliation of accounts, contributing to improved financial oversight and accountability.• Prepared and analyze the AP aging reports.• Played a key role in ERP system migration, enhancing financial data base efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

Douala, Cameroon

• Timely creation of purchase orders on Diageo's ERP and management till closure actions on reconciling items in vendor accounts.• Ensure all Open Purchase Orders are locked within Diageo stated timeframe.• Manage and improve relationship between Guinness Cameroon and its vendors.• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.• Analyze GR/IR Accounts, research and resolve open balances; a key role in reducing balance sheet liability and risk

Limbe, South-West Region, Cameroon

- Conducted financial statement analysis, utilized sage accounting database for accurate posting of entries and maintaining vigilant controls to support the integrity of financial data.- Managed tax compliance through meticulous preparation and filing of VAT and Income tax returns, reinforcing adherence to government regulations.- Handled payroll for over 15 employees, highlighting deductions and tax obligations, contributing to compliant and transparent financial proceedings.- Maintained exceptional supplier and client relationships, facilitating positive interactions and financial transactions across international borders.- Resolved more than 90% of receivables aged 60 days, enhancing cashflow and organizational revenue forecasting capabilities.- Managed international bank transfers with various partners.- Successfully managed accounts payables by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payments were received for outstanding credit; generally responded to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.- Prepared client invoices for all projects , including supporting documents and reports that comply with contract policy and reconciled accounts for all customers.- Resolved over 90% of the receivables that were 60 days past due.- Increased on-time payments by over 50%.- Review accounts to pinpoint and resolve discrepancies.- Managed equipment and personnel for offshore projects in collaboration with clients SCM.

Douala, Cameroon

• Assisted audit team with executing substantive audit procedures in accordance with methodology on different sections of financial statements.• Performed and documented substantive tests and findings.• Verified compliance with financial regulations and control.• Assisted in the configuration and management of payroll for various clients.• Performed other responsibilities as assigned by senior auditor and manager.

Buea, Cameroon

• Assisted in Internal audit and managing petit cash especially while preparing for agricultural workshops.• Imputation of Transactions on the Tompro Database.• Assisted Company accountant with the keeping of books and record of accounts (ledgers, journals etc).

Buea, Cameroon

• Imputation of Transactions on the Tompro Database.• Assisted project accountant with booking keeping and record of accounts.• Prepared Bank reconciliation statements.• Involved with the preparation of financial statements (income statement, Statement of financial position, statement of cash flow)• Involved with the review, preparation and filing of company Tax declarations.

Limbe, Cameroon

• Assisted Company accountants with the imputation and keeping of books and record of accounts (ledgers, journals etc.)• Involved with daily client operations of customer account reviews, control of document requirements to ensure compliance with company policy.• Reviewed adequacy of support back-up, filled and classified contracts and other relevant client and company files.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Business/Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Accounting