Elikplim Gborglah
St. John’s,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant with over 8 years experience who is proficient in laws, principles, standards and procedures governing business operations, tax filings, regulatory compliance and all accounting functions as well as auditing functions. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. The desire is to enroll in the CPA program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Walmart Canada
2023.10 - 2024.07
- Verifying receipts for proof of purchase
- Receiving of goods into stock rooms
- Ensures that goods received into cold rooms are kept at the right temperature
- Stocking of items on shelves
- Tagging of prices on items.
Deputy/Chief Financial Officer
Ederick Limited/Whirlpool Ghana
2021.03 - 2023.08
- Trained & supervised Accounting staff
- Prepared and administered employee’s monthly payroll
- Prepared annual financial statements for auditing & filing with statutory agencies
- Reconciled bank statements, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Calculated depreciation on fixed assets based on company’s policy on depreciation
- Prepared Trial balances from all ledger balances
- Prepared and filed tax returns with the Tax Authority
- Performed all other accounting functions.
Staff Auditor/Audit Senior
Boateng, Offei & Co. (Local Partner Firm of Grant Thornton LLP, UK)
2015.02 - 2021.03
- Planned audit assignments
- Identified risk matters and presented findings for corrective measures
- Produced audit reports highlighting issues and potential solutions for clients
- Engaged with senior staff of clients to understand the business operations
- Supervised, coached, and developed junior team members
- Led, oversaw and executed audit engagements
- Assessed internal controls and identified risks associated with clients’ business
- Provided recommendations for improvement through issuance of management letters
- Communicated audit findings to management and clients.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending four audit and accounting workshops annually.
Education
Accounting
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
NL08.2024
Professional Accounting Qualification -
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
05.2013
Skills
- Team working skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, get job done on schedule
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- IT Proficiency skills in Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel, Tally ERP9 Accounting Software, QuickBooks, and internet applications.
Accomplishments
- I successfully developed a robust system for tracking and recovering account receivables, Inventory tracking and streamlined policy on payment of Commission to Marketing & Sales Officers.
- Assisted five clients to develop the position of Chief Risk Officer whose responsibilities are to identify, prevent and minimize potential risks faced by their businesses. This resulted in huge savings to these companies through the strengthening of their internal control systems.
Personal Traits
- Honest & Credible
- Attention to detail
- Hardworking & Self-motivated
- Committed to duty
References
- Shadrach Mensah, Audit Manager, Boateng, Offei & Co, Takoradi, Ghana, +233243965743, shadrach.mensah@boatengoffei.com
- Gladstone Nyakutse, Chief Operations Officer, Ederick Limited, Accra, Ghana, +233547139796, gnyakutse@ederickltd.com
- Baba Musah Shafai, Assistant Audit Manager, Boateng, Offei & Co, Takoradi Ghana, +233244478624, musah.shafai@boatengoffei.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Analyzing issues
- Playing and watching football
- Listening to news, monitoring current affairs & listening to music
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Retail Associate
Walmart Canada
2023.10 - 2024.07
Deputy/Chief Financial Officer
Ederick Limited/Whirlpool Ghana
2021.03 - 2023.08
Staff Auditor/Audit Senior
Boateng, Offei & Co. (Local Partner Firm of Grant Thornton LLP, UK)
2015.02 - 2021.03
Accounting
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Professional Accounting Qualification -
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
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