EMMANUEL DANKWA

OVERVIEW

As the Finance Manager of Intertek Ghana Limited, I play a key role in maintaining the company's financial health by assisting in managing accounting and financial operations. I also oversee day-to-day financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's financial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Prepared accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cashflow statements with balance sheets and P&L reconciliations
• Conducted financial analysis and variance analysis and provided insight to support decision-making by senior management.
• Assist in the development of financial reports for monitoring key performance indicators

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

• Supervise and review the work of the accounting team, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, and general ledger activities
• Implemented AR best practices for efficient collections
• Managed cash and payables for specific projects
• Oversee the month-end & year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain the integrity of financial data
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements
• Assists with external Audits, including providing necessary documentation and addressing audit inquiries

BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

• Collaborate with the finance teams and departmental teams to support the annual budget process
• Assist in the development of financial forecasts and monthly projections
• Monitor Budget and Performance and provide recommendations for adjustments as needed

• Participate in the implementation of new financial systems or tools to enhance productivity and accuracy
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within the finance department
• G/L Account reconciliation
• Reconciled complex accounts to ensure accurate financial records were maintained at all times.
• Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Check transaction from the system to ensure it's accuracy.
• Create month-end accounting entries. Reconcile discrepancies and posts to the general ledger
• Maintain, record, and reconcile billings and accounts receivable for large clients and markets
• Assist with process improvements, reporting, and special projects as required.
• Prepare and analyze AP-related financial reports for management as part of our financial statement close process.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Oversee the use and optimization of AP software and systems
• Assist in the design and scaling of revenue accounting processes, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue relating to operations
• Perform daily and monthly accounting processes and transactions
  

• Work closely with other departments, including procurement, operations, and sales, to ensure alignment on financial goals and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in overseeing and managing the general accounting functions, including the general ledger,
  accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed Assets.
• Prepare and process numerous month-end journal entries for fixed Assets, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, and insurance.
• Manage the balancing and reconciliation of sub-ledgers, including AP, AR, Bank, and Fixed Assets.
• Prepare for approval monthly balance sheet reconciliations, as well as investigate and resolve any unusual entries entries and variance.
• Review and create purchase orders for internal and external suppliers, collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Assist the revenue controller with the revenue recognition cycle, which includes project completion revenue for project - based accounting.
• Recommendation for ensuring proper internal controls are in place and adhered to for financial functions including journal entries, P/O invoice approval, access to rights.
• Act as backup for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tax remittances, banking transactions and payment runs.
  

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Prepare weekly entries and month-end bank reconciliation for 12 (twelve) bank accounts in GHS, USD$, EUR and GBP
• Record and Reconcile Payroll entries
• Support month-end closed processes
• Assist in the preparation of various schedules needed to comply with year-end audit requirements
• Assist with managing the full cycle accounting functions, including cash flow, inventories, working capital, Fixed Assets, receivables, payables, and General ledger, ensuring conformity to IFRS.
• Creates and maintains very good working relations with internal teams and various external parties, including clients, banks and investors.
• Process employee expense reports and managed corporate credit cards in accordance with company policies.
• Manage online cash management systems to process supplier payments and monitor cashflows
• Prepare and issue client invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  
  

• Input vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
• Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
• Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
• Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
• Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets and maintaining high professional integrity.
• Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.