Bernard Tetteh
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
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About
A keen problem solver and effective communicator, I contributed to process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency. Recognized for my analytical skills, I thrive under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and team collaboration.
Experience
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist - K.E. Wood, Arthur & Co - Accra Main, Ghana
(2025-05)
- Matched vendor invoices with purchase orders and contracts, verified accuracy, and entered transactions into accounting systems to ensure precise financial records.
- Prepared and executed payments — including checks, transfers, and electronic transactions in strict adherence to firm policies and vendor terms, maintaining timely disbursements.
- Issued accurate client invoices for services rendered, ensuring clarity in billing details and supporting efficient revenue collection.
- Monitored overdue accounts, conducted proactive client follow-ups, and managed aging reports to strengthen cash flow and minimize outstanding receivables.
- Ensured all financial entries were properly documented, supporting audit readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
Operations Officer - Universal Merchant Bank - Accra Main, Ghana
(2024-07 - 2025-03)
- Efficiently authorized outward cheques, ensuring compliance with financial policies and safeguarding organizational funds.
- Managed ATM operations and performed accurate reconciliations, improving cash flow accountability and minimizing discrepancies.
- Executed secure and timely funds transfers, supporting seamless customer transactions and enhancing service reliability.
- Monitored and reconciled General Ledger accounts, strengthening financial reporting accuracy and internal controls.
- Oversaw statement printing processes, delivering precise account information to clients and supporting transparency.
- Prepared comprehensive end-of-month transaction reports, enabling management to review performance and make informed decisions.
- Processed deposits with accuracy and efficiency, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Operations Officer - Universal Merchant Bank - Adabraka, Ghana
(2023-07 - 2024-01)
- Efficiently authorized outward cheques, ensuring compliance with financial policies and safeguarding organizational funds.
- Managed ATM operations and performed accurate reconciliations, improving cash flow accountability and minimizing discrepancies.
- Executed secure and timely funds transfers, supporting seamless customer transactions and enhancing service reliability.
- Monitored and reconciled General Ledger accounts, strengthening financial reporting accuracy and internal controls.
- Executed deposits accurately and efficiently, supporting customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
- Preparation of the report for the end-of-month review of transactions processed.
- Deposits
Operations Assistant - Universal Merchant Bank - Adabraka, Ghana
(2018-07 - 2023-01)
- Accurately processed salary requests, ensuring timely disbursement and compliance with payroll policies.
- Handled the setting and termination of Fixed Deposits, optimizing customer investment options and maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Administered the setup and termination of Standing Instructions, streamlining recurring transactions and enhancing customer convenience.
- Processed inward cheques with precision, ensuring smooth clearing operations and customer satisfaction.
- Confirmed outward cheques, safeguarding financial integrity and preventing unauthorized transactions.
- Oversaw ATM operations and reconciliations, improving cash accountability and reducing discrepancies.
- Executed secure and efficient funds transfers, supporting seamless banking services and customer trust
- Monitored and reconciled General Ledger accounts, strengthening financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Processed payment orders promptly, ensuring reliable execution of client and institutional transactions.
- Managed statement printing processes, delivering accurate account information to clients and supporting transparency.
- Prepared detailed end-of-month transaction reports, enabling management to review performance and make informed decisions.
- Processed deposits efficiently, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
CPU Salaries Clerk (Contract Staff-Montran) - Universal Merchant Bank - Airport City, Ghana
(2016-03 - 2018-07)
- Process salary requests and swift messages for our operations (UMB).
- Execution of detailed reviewed procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies/procedures for accuracy, effectiveness, and consistency.
- Preparation of the report for the end-of-month review of salaries processed.
- Responsible for the timely processing of SWIFT documents to our customers.
Stores Assistant-National Service Personnel - Electricity Company Of Ghana - Tema, Greater Accra Region
(2013-09 - 2014-08)
- Conducted accurate inventories of sold and available goods, including raw materials, ensuring efficient stock control and resource planning.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods to contractors and subcontractors in excellent condition, supporting project continuity and client satisfaction.
- Received, organized, and securely stored documents and confidential files, maintaining compliance with organizational standards.
- Received and inspected all incoming materials, reconciling orders to guarantee accuracy and quality assurance.
- Prepared detailed monthly reports on requisitions, store equipment, and warehouse items, enabling management to make informed operational decisions.
- Contributed to a high-performing team that won the Best Worker of Ghana (ECG) award in 2013, a milestone that boosted organizational reputation and morale.
Audit Personnel-Attachment - Ghana Audit Service - Accra, Ghana
(2012-06 - 2012-08)
- Accurately filled out receipts and financial documents, ensuring proper record-keeping and compliance with organizational standards.
- Prepared and issued receipts to the appropriate account books, maintaining systematic documentation and supporting financial transparency.
- Entered corresponding accounts into various ledgers with precision, strengthening financial accuracy and accountability.
- Reviewed the overall presentation of financial statements, contributing to improved reporting quality and management decision-making.
Audit Personnel-Attachment - Ghana Audit Service - Accra, Ghana
(2011-06 - 2011-08)
- Responsible for timely processing and ensuring that payments collected are recorded in their respective cash vouchers.
- Filling out receipts in their respective cash vouchers.
- Scrutiny of accounts.
- Sufficient, appropriate audit evidence to produce reasonable evidence.
Education
Master's Degree - Procurement and Supply Chain Management - Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (2025-04 - 2026-11)
Bachelor's Degree - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (2020-05)
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Purchasing and Supply - Takoradi Polytechnic (2013-05)