Yaa Appiah
Edmonton
Summary
Yaa enjoys a challenge by constantly adapting to different goals. I can work independently using my own initiative or as part of the team.
Experienced with project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Utilizes effective communication and coordination to drive project success. Knowledge of industry best practices and track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative/Projects Officer & Cost Controller
DNV South Africa Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2024
- Performed general duties and administrative tasks
- Managing plus/minus 20 employees
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Invoicing to customers & accounts receivables
- Collections of our monthly outstanding
- Following up on customer satisfaction
- Accounting Assistant to finance department
- Manage the external mail functions for customers request survey’s
- Monitor’s and record company’s expenses for approvals for payment
- Check and approve staff’s timesheet & expenses
- Cost Controlling
- Reception
Office Administrator/PA
Nightingale Associates Architects
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Managing the office of 10 employees
- Performed general office duties and administrative tasks
- Managed petty cash
- Reception/telephone support
- Personal assistant to managing director
- Assistant to our private bookkeeper for finance
- Approval of timesheet & expenses of the employees
Reservationist/Information desk Office management
Amatola Tours/Airport Company
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Weekly day tours booking for customers
- Hotel bookings
- Provide telephone support
- Travel schedule for tourist
- Assist with customers queries
- Airport announcements/Information desk (Port Elizabeth Airport)
- Recording flight schedule times on information board
Recruitment agent/ Manage office
BC Labour Recruitment
01.2001 - 12.2002
- All office duties
- Interviews with applicants
- Directing applicants to customers
- Recording applicants resume on the database
Education
Suicide Prevention Training Program (SPRAM)
Recovery Alberta - Mental Health & Addiction
Edmonton, AB01-2025
The Trauma -Informed Care (TIC)
Recovery Alberta Mental Health & Addition Services
Edmonton, AB01-2025
Literacy Workshop Series
Early Learning Foundation Teachers Training
South Africa10-2011
Pastel Accounting -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2005
Financial Accounting -
The Institute of Administration & Commerce
12.2004
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Nelson Mandela University (Port Elizabeth Technikon)
12.2000
Matric -
Mqikela Senior Secondary School
12.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft software
- Other company programs software
- Project coordination
- Paperwork processing
- File maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
- A team player who always welcomes new challenges
- Trustworthy
- Ambitious
- Determined
- Time management
- Strong communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Hobbies: jogging, reading & cooking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Administrative/Projects Officer & Cost Controller
DNV South Africa Pty Ltd
01.2008 - 09.2024
Office Administrator/PA
Nightingale Associates Architects
06.2004 - 09.2007
Reservationist/Information desk Office management
Amatola Tours/Airport Company
01.2003 - 12.2004
Recruitment agent/ Manage office
BC Labour Recruitment
01.2001 - 12.2002
Pastel Accounting -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Financial Accounting -
The Institute of Administration & Commerce
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Nelson Mandela University (Port Elizabeth Technikon)
Suicide Prevention Training Program (SPRAM)
Recovery Alberta - Mental Health & Addiction
The Trauma -Informed Care (TIC)
Recovery Alberta Mental Health & Addition Services
Literacy Workshop Series
Early Learning Foundation Teachers Training
Matric -
Mqikela Senior Secondary School
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