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BERNARD BOAKYE BOSU

Carlton,VIC

Summary

Accountant with a focus on MRI and Vision solutions, recognized for strong analytical capabilities. Improved operational efficiency at Knight Frank through enhanced compliance and timely payment processes. Expertise in cash flow management and discrepancy resolution, leading to streamlined accounts payable operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Payable Officer

Knight Frank
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - Current
  • Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently for timely payments.
  • Managed supplier relationships to resolve payment queries and discrepancies.
  • Monitored compliance with company policies in all accounts payable transactions.
  • Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures, email inquiries, and software usage.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Account Officer

Devraco Limited
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Processed check payments for vendors and related parties efficiently.
  • Prepared payment vouchers using Microsoft Dynamics GP and maintained systematic filing.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to improve cost offerings and achieve preferred customer status.
  • Conducted analytical entries for fuel and other expenses to ensure accuracy.
  • Reconciled company bank accounts, investigating discrepancies to maintain audit readiness.
  • Managed cashbook diligently, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.
  • Facilitated petty cash transactions to support operational needs.
  • Assisted with the preparation of journal entries for month-end close process.

Digital Ambassador

Standard Chartered Bank
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients in setting up and using the bank's mobile and online banking platforms.
  • Assisted clients with online remittances (local and international transfers).
  • In charge of making clients comfortable with the use of our cash deposit machines, and helped resolve challenges encountered with the use of our ATM machines.
  • Helped migrate a record ninety percent (90%) of client transfers (local and international) from manual to our online and mobile banking, from a seventy percent (70%) target in the second quarter of 2017 at the branch level.

Education

MBA - Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Ghana
Accra
01-2017

Skills

  • MRI and vision software solutions
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Xero accounting software
  • Payment processing
  • Risk management
  • Budget and cash flow management
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

  • The Junior Common Room (JCR) did not have adequate internal controls to authorize and maintain required records of transactions for hall activities and projects resulting in material misstatements in the Financial Statements.
  • Recommended system for numbering and recording of value documents (PV's) with adequate details of the transactions, time and monies paid.
  • Proper authorization of payments by ensuring that the payment vouchers are signed by at least two authorized signatories in line with the approved authority limits.

Certification

Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand License. Credential ID: MID-1754947

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounts Payable Officer

Knight Frank
08.2022 - Current

Account Officer

Devraco Limited
11.2017 - 01.2022

Digital Ambassador

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2016 - 08.2017

MBA - Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Ghana

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