Marietta, GA. 30067. laamoah@hotmail.com (614)596-1263 OBJECTIVE: To obtain an Accounting position that will help utilize my professional experien ces and capabilities to communicate well with managers and departmental heads to enhance the success of an organization CAREER PROFILE: • Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Highly trustworthy, very ethical and effective at multi-tasking PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Staff Accountant Lifeline Financial and Tax Services- Columbus, OH June 200 8- February 2010 • Prepared accurate financial reports for clients on a timely basis • Investigated variances in account balances • Made monthly reconciliation and certification of accounts • Prepared individual tax and amended returns for clients • Analyzed and reconciled expenditure and revenue accounts Research Assistant The University of Toledo- Toledo, OH August 2 008- May 2009 • Researched sensitive issues in accounting. For example, whether United States is ready for IFRS • Proctored examinations and graded examination papers Accountant and Treasurer Give Africa- Frederick, MD January 2006- May 2008 • Prepared audit schedule and also served as the liaison between Give Africa and i ts major donors • Monitored donations, ensured that data is recorded in the company’s accounting syst m both in Ghana and The United States • Occasionally inspected development projects in Ghana undertaken by loan benefici aries and reported to the finance director and executive head Senior Accounts Clerk Woolworths- London, United Kingdom December 2003- June 2005 • Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts and processed journal entries • Prepared financial statements and monthly reports to the head of accounts • Performed Ad-Hoc duties as required by the accounting manager EDUCATION: The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio January 2008-December 2009 Master of Science in Accounting University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana Septembe r 1999-May 2003 Bachelor of Science in Administration: Major in Accounting CERTIFICATION: • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - Part 1