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ERIC SARPONG

Calgary,AB

Summary

Finance professional with expertise in financial management, reporting, and accounting. Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, auditing, and tax preparation. Known for excellent communication, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills. A dependable team player with a strong work ethic, committed to accuracy, integrity, and fostering positive business outcomes while supporting dynamic organizational needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Analyst

Parkland Corporation
04.2025 - Current
  • Ensured timely replenishment of stock, closely monitoring lead times and coordinating with suppliers for on-time deliveries.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of inventory movement across departments.
  • Assisted in reducing excess inventory by identifying slow-moving items and implementing targeted sales strategies.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective tracking systems.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for management review, highlighting key inventory metrics and performance indicators.
  • Contributed to increased warehouse efficiency by optimizing storage layouts and introducing space-saving measures.
  • Built comprehensive inventory systems to track current supply chain data.
  • Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
  • Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.

Accountant

Global Hands Inc.
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly accruals.
  • Prepare and present reports and analyses under statutory request as required.
  • Effectively managed cash flow to meet company liabilities promptly and strategically invested surplus funds to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Post monthly journal entries in the accounting system and prepare supporting account reconciliations in company's software.
  • Contribute to quarterly reporting processes to support the corporate team in preparing and presenting financial results.
  • Prepare the year- end audit process by responding to internal and external audit inquiries.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and optimize reporting tools.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and company financial policies.
  • Conducted variance analysis by comparing actuals to budget and provide insights on financial results.
  • Handled ad hoc requests from departments head.

Cost Accountant

Polletto Investment Inc
05.2021 - 09.2022

Financial Accounting and Reconciliation

  • Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accounts remained audit-ready.
  • Reconciled account information and updated the general ledger by comparing figures against monthly bank statements for accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices, recording essential information to streamline accounting operations.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring consistent positive cash flow.
  • Monitored and applied incoming payments to outstanding invoices promptly, ensuring accurate records and efficient payment processing.

Invoice and Financial Management

  • Processed invoices, deposits, and money logs with precision, maintaining detailed and accurate documentation for internal and external reporting.

ACCOUNTANT

Barry Callebaut Ghana Ltd
05.2010 - 03.2021
  • Project Cost Management: Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow, and approved invoices for payment, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial efficiency.
  • Fixed Asset Reporting: Maintained and updated the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy for both monthly and year-end financial reporting.
  • General Ledger Oversight: Reviewed and assessed general ledger entries, ensuring compliance with financial standards and data integrity.
  • Financial Reporting and Planning: Reported on the company’s financial position, including income, expenses, capital usage, and cash flow. Assisted in preparing budgets and financial forecasts using SAP Business Objects Financial Consolidation (BOFC).
  • Inter-Company Reporting: Prepared inter-company reports for quarter-end and year-end using SAP (ICR), maintaining accuracy and alignment with corporate standards.
  • Accounting Operations: Managed day-to-day accounting processes to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Cash Flow Management: Effectively managed cash flow to meet company liabilities promptly and strategically invested surplus funds to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Foreign Currency Management: Processed foreign currency payments and conducted risk analysis for overseas bank accounts, successfully managing operations with ING Bank and HSBC Bank.

Education

MBA - Finance

University of St Mark & St John
10.2016

Associate of Arts - Accounting

ACCA School
06.2003

Skills

  • SAP
  • Quickbooks Online
  • Sageline-100
  • Excel (Pivotable ,Vlookup) & Microsoft word

Additional Information

  • Reorganized Barry Callebaut spares parts store (Total spares $ 25m) to prevent spillage and making sure that the spare parts store function to the maximum and Led the transition from Pastel software to SAP software with a product portfolio of USD 120million
  • Led the first ever Technical Assistance audit in barry Callebaut Ghana-Reducing tax litigation of USD6million to Zero



Timeline

Inventory Analyst

Parkland Corporation
04.2025 - Current

Accountant

Global Hands Inc.
10.2022 - 02.2025

Cost Accountant

Polletto Investment Inc
05.2021 - 09.2022

ACCOUNTANT

Barry Callebaut Ghana Ltd
05.2010 - 03.2021

Associate of Arts - Accounting

ACCA School

MBA - Finance

University of St Mark & St John
ERIC SARPONG