Sylvia Isata SESAY
Kampala,102
Summary
Highly skilled Finance and Accounting Officer with over fifteen (15) years of strong background Finance and Accounting operations with reputable establishment like NGO, Private limited company's etc, highly analytical, deadline driven, who completes both accounting and administrative activities with accuracy and speed, innovative accounting and administrative professional proficient in extracting financial data from various initiative and resourcefulness to deliver excellence in meeting business objectives, customer oriented over a year working experience with a travel agency company and knowledge in Microsoft Windows XP,word, Excel, outlook, Internet and Quick books Accounting Software Package.Possess specialized knowledge in account management, budget planning, and regulatory compliance. Strengths include precise financial reporting, risk management skills, and ability to streamline processes for efficiency. Proven track record of contributing to company growth by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing innovative solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Accounts Officer
Pure Fire Miracle Ministries International
Kampala
05.2017 - Current
- Monitored cash flow to ensure effective management of funds.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements for branch accounts.
- Reconciled bank statements against internal records to identify discrepancies.
- Ensured all documents related to the opening, closing, or maintaining a Branch Account were completed accurately.
- Handled petty cash to run the day-to-day activities of the Ministry.
- Coordinated with external auditors for annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared cash flow forecasts, and managed bank reconciliations.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE
Freetown
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Accurate daily financial data entry using QuickBooks.
- Prepare monthly staff payroll and associated reporting.
- Manage and account for daily Petty cash flow.
- Assists Finance Officer with accounts and banking.
- Maintenance of an orderly filing system.
- Enforce organizational purchasing processes and ensure transactions are adequately documented and authorized.
- Maintained a record of all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Performed database entry updates to keep information current.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Preparation of routine and ad hoc reports, as well as departmental correspondence, as required.
- Maintain various databases, such as suppliers, maintenance work requests, and personnel.
- Month-end closing tasks with timeliness and accuracy.
- Other tasks as designated by Finance Officer/Manager.
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, such as filing documents and responding to queries.
- Entered data into accounting software packages accurately and efficiently.
- Liaised with auditors during year-end audits, providing supporting documentation when necessary.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for submission to National Revenue Authority (NRA).
- Ensured confidentiality and security of financial records.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation, compliance, and timely disbursement.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Assistant Finance Officer
SOCKETWORKS(SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED
FREETOWN
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Filed all accounting documents in the finance file.
- Assist Finance Office in posting of company accounts using QuickBooks.
- Assist Finance Officer in preparing Budget Forecast and Report on behalf of the company to Headquarters.
- Monitor and Numbering of Office Assets
- Assist in preparing Company Staff payroll, including NASSIT.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and tracked cash flow using QuickBooks.
- Assist the Finance officer when he or she is on leave.
- Issuing and Collecting of Receipts
- Assist Finance Officer in raising invoices on behalf of the Company.
- Performs any other activities as assigned by the Finance Officer.
- Assisted with preparing year-end tax returns for corporate entities.
- Developed spreadsheets to track departmental expenditures against budgets.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit processes.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
ACCOUNTS CLERK
International Consulting Services Limited, Consulting Engineers
Freetown
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Preparing the company's accounts and recording using QuickBooks.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a daily basis using QuickBooks.
- Deal with receivables and payables.
- Arrange for payment of all company bills.
- Prepare and pay salaries to staff on behalf of the company.
- Draw up budgets forecast for the period.
- Reconciled bank statements of the company and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared payroll related documents such as timesheets and leave forms.
- Handled daily cash transactions and maintained petty cash fund.
- Coordinated with external auditors regarding company's financial records.
- Provided assistance with tax filing requirements throughout the year.
- Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
- Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees including Nation Social Security and Insurance Trust(NASSIT)..
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Assistant Account Officer
Joy Enterprises
Freetown
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Maintain petty cash balance.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly petty cash payment.
- Monitor equipment usage and repairs.
- Raise all sales and other deliveries for vouchers.
- Compile outstanding sales order, vouchers, and store issue report.
- Assist in raising purchase order vouchers and goods received notes.
Education
Foundation (F3) - Financial Accounting
Association of Charted Certified Accountants
06-2007
National Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone06-2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Business and Management Studies
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone06-2000
G.C.E 'O' LEVEL - Commercial Stream
Government Model Secondary School (Private)
Freetown, Sierra Leone06-1998
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Preparation
- Expense Tracking
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Purchase Order Management
English
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Branch Accounts Officer
Pure Fire Miracle Ministries International
05.2017 - Current
FINANCE ASSISTANT
ABERDEEN WOMEN'S CENTRE
05.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Finance Officer
SOCKETWORKS(SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED
05.2010 - 05.2011
ACCOUNTS CLERK
International Consulting Services Limited, Consulting Engineers
10.2007 - 04.2010
Assistant Account Officer
Joy Enterprises
01.2004 - 08.2006
Foundation (F3) - Financial Accounting
Association of Charted Certified Accountants
National Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
Certificate of Higher Education - Business and Management Studies
Milton Margai College of Education And Technology
G.C.E 'O' LEVEL - Commercial Stream
Government Model Secondary School (Private)
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