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Modou Lamin Faal

Winnipeg,Manitoba

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, Integrity and confidentiality. Detail-oriented and works with ethics. Experienced in voluntary Youth work, Accounting, and Journalism. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationship with people.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant and Public Relations Officer

SBEC INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
  • Manage the Canteen management software.
  • Supervised the canteen staff.
  • Monitored all income and expenses of the canteen,

Country Manager

ACE CONSULTANCY
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Recruited, trained and coached team to support company growth.
  • Verified appropriately priced products and services to secure competitive advantage and desired returns.
  • Devised promotional and advertising plans to enhance product positioning and global brand marketing development.
  • Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Secured consistent stock supply by providing accurate sales forecasts and managing shipments appropriately.

Auditor

BROADSIGHT AUDIT
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
  • Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.

Examination Clerk

West African Examination Council
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained examination integrity and confidentiality.

Regional Accounts Clerk

Gambia Teachers Credit Union
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.


Education

Bsc Accountancy and Journalism minor - Business Accountancy

University of The Gambia
Kanifing, The Gambia
12.2022

AAT(Level 2) - Accounting Technician

Management And Development Institute
Kanifing, The Gambia
01.2013

High School Diploma -

Nusrat Senior Secondary School
Bundung, Gambia
01.2012

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Administrative Support
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Customer Relations
  • MS Office Suite
  • Proficient in computer, conversant with: Microsoft word, Excel, Power point and Internet browsing
  • Proficient research and report writing skills
  • Understand and speak basic French
  • Familiar Accounting ethics and laws
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Understand mass communication techniques
  • Customer Assistance
  • Cash Handling
  • Brand Promotion

Accomplishments

  • A certified Red Cross First Aider
  • A certified Nova-Scotia Gambia Association, Peer Health Educator and Trainer
  • National Youth Educators of the year Award 2016-2017
  • Voice of The Youth International Competition 1st edition Gambia (Climate change Pitching Competition) - Winner 2018
  • Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) online Chord 8, 2018
  • National Debate Champion 2019

References

Aisha Nyang, Director SBEC International School, 00220 3961756 / 9961756 Dr Samba Faal, Senior lecturer University of the Gambia, samabu56@yahoo.com, 3360727 Mr Demba Kandeh, News writing and reporting lecturer, University of The Gambia, dekandeh@utg.edu.gm, 6602809

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Accountant and Public Relations Officer

SBEC INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 06.2023

Country Manager

ACE CONSULTANCY
01.2017 - 01.2019

Auditor

BROADSIGHT AUDIT
01.2016 - 01.2017

Examination Clerk

West African Examination Council
01.2015 - 01.2015

Regional Accounts Clerk

Gambia Teachers Credit Union
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bsc Accountancy and Journalism minor - Business Accountancy

University of The Gambia

AAT(Level 2) - Accounting Technician

Management And Development Institute

High School Diploma -

Nusrat Senior Secondary School
Modou Lamin Faal