Alpha Mamoud Mansaray
Freetown
Summary
- I am a strategic-minded chartered accountant passionate about delivering financial excellence and driving organisational success. I am looking for a role where I can contribute toward making a positive impact at scale.
- I am always fascinated by numbers because they are the key to unlocking an organisation's potential. With multiple years of experience in the finance industry, I have honed my expertise in financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, audit, tax, and risk management.
- The exciting part is that I don't just crunch numbers; I unravel stories. Behind every financial statement and spreadsheet lies a narrative of accomplishments, challenges, and untapped opportunities. My role is to decode these stories, empowering organisations to make informed decisions that drive growth, profitability, and sustainability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
QuickBooks Officer
Victory Accounting & Financial Services
09.2024 - Current
- My role is to perform QuickBooks online services for clients on behalf of the firm
- This involves conducting transaction categorizations and reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Performance Auditor
Audit Service Sierra Leone
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments on public sector entities to identify performance problems in service delivery
- Planned performance audits in compliance with the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions
- Participate in the execution of pre-studies and main studies, undertaking research and investigation, collecting, documenting, and analysing data relevant to the audit
- Performed performance audits on public sector entities to verify adherence to principles of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in utilizing public funds
- Led audit assignments and took responsibility for completion before set deadlines
- Mentoring team members, and sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team capabilities and performance
- Prepare performance audit reports that meet the needs of relevant stakeholders, such as Parliamentary Oversight Committees and the general public
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Financial Auditor
Audit Service Sierra Leone
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Analyze financial information of audited entities for adherence to acceptable financial reporting and regulatory frameworks
- Conduct risk assessments to predict areas of potential non-compliance and focus audit efforts
- Developed detailed financial and compliance audit plans following the guidelines of the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions for implementation by the team
- Enhanced organisational accountability by thoroughly analysing financial data to identify discrepancies, fraud, and inefficiencies
- Maintained accurate records of working papers for all audits
- Prepared detailed audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management
- Mitigated risk exposure through comprehensive evaluation of internal control systems and identification of weaknesses.
- Enhanced internal controls by evaluating and recommending improvements to accounting procedures and policies.
- Highly adept in account analysis, reconciliation methods, flowcharting and documentation.
School Bursar
Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood Secondary School
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Oversaw the construction of a three-classroom block which reduced the overcrowding in the school from 80 pupils per class to 50 per class
- I managed the day-to-day financial matters of the school, including maintaining records, banking fees promptly, preparing bank reconciliation statements and ensuring that any consequent issues were settled, managing the school payroll, cash flow management, and reporting
- Looked after special financial projects such as managing the rehabilitation of the school campus, the construction of three rooms, and planning the construction of the multi-purpose school hall
- Taught Financial and Cost Accounting while also serving as Assistant Examiner of Cost Accounting for the West African Examination Council
Education
Diploma in Performance Auditing -
African Organisations of English-Speaking Supreme Audit Institutions
01.2024
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2024
Bachelor of Science Degree - Applied Accounting
Institute of Public Administration and Management - University of Sierra Leone
01.2016
Skills
- Report Writing
- Knowledge of QuickBooks
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Strategic planning
- Work Coordination
- Innovation and creativity
Phone
+232, 79692838
Timeline
QuickBooks Officer
Victory Accounting & Financial Services
09.2024 - Current
Performance Auditor
Audit Service Sierra Leone
01.2023 - Current
Financial Auditor
Audit Service Sierra Leone
11.2018 - 12.2022
School Bursar
Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood Secondary School
05.2017 - 11.2018
Diploma in Performance Auditing -
African Organisations of English-Speaking Supreme Audit Institutions
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science Degree - Applied Accounting
Institute of Public Administration and Management - University of Sierra Leone
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