Akua Yeboah

Results-driven and detail-oriented Accounting Professional with 15+ years of progressive experience delivering financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across public and private sector organizations. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Skilled in leading full-cycle month-end and year-end close processes, optimizing accounting workflows, and driving strategic financial planning.

Adept at translating complex data into actionable insights that support executive decision-making and cost control. Proven success in stakeholder engagement, audit preparation, and cross-functional collaboration. Technically proficient in Oracle, CODA, Sage, Great Plains, ITrent, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Seeking impactful roles as an Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, Account Manager, or Management Accountant.

Finance Manager - GREENWICH SERVICES PLUS

(2018-03)

• Spearhead the organization's annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, enhancing financial visibility and enabling proactive cost management across multi-functional teams.
• Lead the creation and presentation of Management Information (MI) reports and variance analyses, equipping senior leadership with actionable financial insights.
• Manage the full month-end close cycle, including preparation of complex journal entries, payroll reconciliation, and thorough expenditure reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Strengthen financial controls by maintaining the integrity of general and purchase ledgers, significantly reducing accounting discrepancies and audit exceptions.
• Track and analyze income and expenditure trends against forecasts, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and driving alignment with strategic financial goals.

Senior Finance Officer - GREENWICH SERVICES PLUS

(2015-04 - 2018-03)

• Managed the preparation of monthly and year-end balance sheets, reconciliations, and general ledger entries, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and internal accounting controls.
• Collaborated with HR to deliver accurate payroll journal entries, workforce cost analysis, and FTE forecasting, improving resource planning and labor cost allocation.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive headcount and payroll cost trackers, resulting in a 25% improvement in budget forecasting accuracy and real-time expense monitoring.
• Supported statutory audits and budget development by providing detailed schedules, financial analysis, and variance reports, contributing to unqualified audit outcomes.
• Optimized intercompany journal posting and reconciliation procedures, increasing accuracy by 30% and accelerating month-end close timelines.

Finance Officer - COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

(2005-01 - 2014-04)

• Led end-to-end month-end close processes including journal entries (accruals, prepayments), reconciliations, and variance analysis against budgets, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepared statutory financial returns for government agencies and supported external audits by producing audit-ready documentation and resolving audit queries efficiently.
• Oversaw full-cycle accounts payable operations—matching, batching, coding supplier invoices, managing multi-currency payments (BACS, TT, cheques), and resolving internal/external queries.
• Maintained supplier data integrity in the CODA accounting system, ensuring compliance with procurement controls and supporting clean audit trails.
• Strengthened internal controls by identifying financial risks and implementing a streamlined purchase ledger system that enhanced approval workflows and reduced processing errors.

Receivables Officer - SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD

(2002-10 - 2004-12)

• Managed accounting schedules for capital expenditures, repairs, and professional fees, ensuring accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Produced and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly sales, stock, and flash profit reports across 20 stores, delivering timely insights to support executive decision-making.
• Performed general ledger adjustments, VAT return reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliations, maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.
• Supported management accounting processes including KPI reporting for Credit Income Recovery, month-end trial balances, annual budgets, and audit preparation.
• Conducted seasonal stock ledger reviews and collaborated with store managers to mitigate inventory risks and prevent financial losses.

Assistant Management Accountant - Allders Department Stores

Contract Assistant Accountant - Reed Accountancy

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Mathematics and Business Management - The University of Sussex, Brighton (1999-06)

A Level - Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics - John Ruskin College, Croydon (1995-06)

GCSE's - Including Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Technology - Lanfranc High School, Croydon (1993-06)