Abubakar Sanda Umar
Accra
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS AND GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH SERVICES
12.2022 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between finance department activities and operations.
- Researched complex transactions and identified potential issues.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
Farm Manager
MAIGARI FARMS
Akosombo
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs, and more.
- Worked closely with vendors to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for the operation of the farm.
- Prepared reports detailing operational activities, such as labor hours worked per task or acreage harvested each day.
- Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
Internship Programme
University of Professional studies, Accra
Accra
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Time Management training.
- Communication Skills training.
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Leadership Training.
Accounts Officer- National Service Personal
Suhum Government Hospital
Suhum
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Preparation of departmental petty cashbook.
- Printing of patient bills.
- Monitoring and supervising patients' bill payments.
- Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices, receipts.
Accountant Intern
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Computation of VAT returns.
- Identification and prevention of fraud at the workplace.
- Preparation of audit programs for expenditure and payroll.
- Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting documents as needed.
- Provided support in preparing monthly bank reconciliations.
Accountant Intern
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Preparation of Payroll Journal.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Preparation and closing of books of accounts.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Madina08.2023
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua 05.2020
Skills
- Project Support
- Research
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Great Knowledge of Tally ERP 9
- Project Management
- Great Knowledge of QuickBooks
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Impact of Internet Banking on the profitability of commercial banks in Ghana: A case study of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Madina Branch).
- Assessing the level of tax compliance by the informal sector of Ghana: A case study of New Juaben Municipality.
- Examining the effect of internal audit on fraud detection: A case study of the Mint Microfinance Limited, NIMA BRANCH.
Languages
English
Accomplishments
- Financial Officer - Ghana Muslim Student Association, KTU, 2019/2020
Certification
- Certificate in Tally Software ERP 9
Additional Information
- Member of Star Creative Life Foundation Ghana
Websites
CONTINUEING EDUCATION
- Business Analytics with Excel. [In Progress]
- Financial Markets [In Progress]
Analytics training with Coursera.
Timeline
Accountant
SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS AND GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH SERVICES
12.2022 - Current
Farm Manager
MAIGARI FARMS
05.2022 - 10.2022
Internship Programme
University of Professional studies, Accra
10.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts Officer- National Service Personal
Suhum Government Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Accountant Intern
Koforidua Technical University
06.2019 - 09.2019
Accountant Intern
Koforidua Technical University
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Koforidua Technical University
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