Anita Esi YANKSON
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
My goal is to have the opportunity to develop my career by contributing to safe, responsible, economically viable and sustainable operations and also to seek a challenging position in a growth-oriented organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Education Assistant
Saskatoon Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from an instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Liaised with a team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Utilised curriculum with a life-based approach.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Supervised students during recess, break, and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from the lead teacher.
- Left notes for the head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance the interactive learning experience.
- Distributed worksheets and homework assignments from the head teacher to assist with classroom operations.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Edwards School of Business
Saskatoon, SK
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted teacher in monitoring students' progress and reviewing test scores and classwork.
- Contributed to a positive educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Collect, grade, and return graded assignments promptly.
- Use the grading rubric.
- Coordinate and communicate with class graders and teaching assistants.
- Give feedback to the instructor on concepts that many students understand and areas many do not.
Child Care Worker
CBI Health
Saskatoon
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Leading children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth
- Provide guidance with safe hygiene practices. Monitor children throughout the assigned schedule and ensure safety at all times.
- Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities
- Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns
- Engage in positive interactions with children to build confidence and self-esteem.
- Model and encourage good social skills.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted children in the development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using the bathroom or eating.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster a fun learning environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behaviour modelling to instil discipline in children.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Organised and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Recorded child behaviour, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained a safe play environment.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Organised and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Encouraged positive behaviours, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
Account/Finance Analyst
ECOM Ghana Ltd, Agroecom GH Ltd, Crop
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Organised general financial information and updated reports and audit data.
- Maintained current accounting systems, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained sales records with payment details and invoices.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Corresponded with vendors regarding invoices, balances due and refunds and managed vendor accounts database to maintain disciplined and accurate bookkeeping.
- Processed documents within anticipated timeframes to assist senior leadership.
- Suggested fundamental operational changes to improve performance.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Classified and summarised financial data to compile and enter into financial records
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Assistant Account Receivable Analyst
ECOM Ghana Limited, Kiteko GH Ltd
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Reviewed accounts with credit balances to determine the accuracy of refunds.
- Monitored monthly activities and managed vendor invoicing to prepare appropriate financial reports.
- Verified and posted account transactions, providing weekly and monthly reporting of AR ageing to senior management to maintain accounting ledgers.
- Obtained and investigated information from sales, trade promotions and customer service departments to verify account discrepancies.
- Examined customer payment plans, payment history and credit lines to research and resolve delinquent accounts.
- Sending staff and other receivable statements to line managers and staff
- Communicated with internal and external auditors to explain and support processes and reconciliations.
- Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Classified and summarised financial data to compile and enter into financial records
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Account Officer - National Service Personnel
ECOM Ghana Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Daily capturing of imprest retirements for all entities in accounting software (SAGE Evolution and SAP Business By Design)
- Assisting Account payables for making entries for all entities in the accounting software (SAGE Evolution and SAP Business By Design)
- Sending staff and other receivable statements to the line manager and staff
- Monthly reconciliations of account receivable statements
- Filing and maintaining receivable documents for all entities
- Assisting employees with account-related issues
- Delivering information about the company's engagement in the course of action related to the accounts of employees
- Assist with external and internal audits with documents.
- Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Prepared and submitted accounting documents and reports for review, authorization and processing.
- Assisted in streamlining accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.
Intern, Customer Service Representative
Donewell Life Insurance Company
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Making presentations on company products Meeting and addressing client enquiries
- Worked with team members to promote excellent customer service and a pleasant work environment.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Assisted in systematic research, investigations and special projects to support the work of the assigned department.
- Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
- Collaborated with and maintained positive rapport with stakeholders, building strong relationships.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining a calm, friendly demeanour.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Educated customers on exceptional pricing opportunities and company offerings.
Intern
Odumpong Kpehe Rural Bank
, Ghana
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Balancing the day's account Processing orders and transactions
- Handling customers' complaints
- Assisting with bookkeeping
- Issuing of chequebooks and passbooks
- Answering questions about the bank's offerings to customers.
Education
Master's - Public Administration
University of Saskatchewan, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Saskatoon, SK05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Ghana06.2018
West African Examinations Council Certificate - Business
Winneba Senior High School, African
Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Attention to Detail
- Reports Reconciliation
- Administrative Support
- Internal Controls and Audits
- General Ledger Entries
- Student Progress Reporting
- Documentation and Reporting
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Small Group Tutoring
- Information Confidentiality
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Classroom Management
- Student inclusion
- Behavior improvements
- Evidence-based programs
- Teacher Support
- IEP management
- IEP compliance
References
REFERENCES
Professor Michael Adusei
KNUST School of Business
Department of Accounting and Finance
KNUST School of Business
madusei.ksb@knust.edu.gh
madusei10@yahoo.com
+233 2447 84290
Maxwell Okoh
Financial Controller
ECOM Ghana Limited
+233243704544
maxwell.okoh@ecomtrading.com
anitaesiyankson@gmail.com
Interests
VOLUNTEER WORK
, 06/2017 – Date Sunday school Teacher
Teaching the children
Visiting parents and kids
Organizing events and roles for kids during programs and regular service
LICENSE
First Aid and CPR certification
MEMBERSHIP
09/2018 - Date KNUST Alumni
09/2014 – 08/2018 Evangelism Committee, PENSA KNUST
2014 - Date Winneba Old Students Association (WOSA)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Edwards School of Business
01.2023 - 04.2023
Child Care Worker
CBI Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
Substitute Education Assistant
Saskatoon Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Account/Finance Analyst
ECOM Ghana Ltd, Agroecom GH Ltd, Crop
10.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Account Receivable Analyst
ECOM Ghana Limited, Kiteko GH Ltd
08.2019 - 09.2021
Account Officer - National Service Personnel
ECOM Ghana Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
Intern, Customer Service Representative
Donewell Life Insurance Company
07.2016 - 09.2016
Intern
Odumpong Kpehe Rural Bank
05.2015 - 07.2015
Master's - Public Administration
University of Saskatchewan, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
West African Examinations Council Certificate - Business
Winneba Senior High School, African
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