Melanie Afoh
Accountant
Yaoundé , Cameroon
#OpenToWork
About
I am a highly driven recent business school graduate seeking a full-time position in finance where I can lend my knowledge of market analytics to help your organization improve profitability.
What I'm looking for
I am looking for a team where I can take ownership of the books end to end and Help improve reporting and cash flow visibility . I am comfortable working accross time zones
Experience
Accountant
NTAMCCUL AND KVP ENTREPRISE
Feb 2024 – May 2026
- Designed and maintained petty cash book for daily small transactions, establishing clear documentation and approval controls that eliminated cash discrepancies
- Prepared year-end income statements and balance sheets, ensuring accurate classification of transactions and timely delivery of financial reports for management decision making
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations, identified and resolved discrepancies between bank statements and company records to maintain accurate cash balances[Dates]
Managed bookkeeping for small businesses including petty cash control, monthly bank reconciliations, and year-end income statement preparation. Improved accuracy and reduced month-end closing time through organized records and reconciliation
Attention to detailsAccuracyBookkeepingBank reconciliationFinancial reporting
Accountant
KVP Entreprise
Jan 2022 – Mar 2024
• Handled online customer inquiries and orders, confirming details and ensuring accurate processing.
• Communicated with customers to confirm orders, address concerns, and successfully close sales.
• Managed customer interactions from inquiry to order confirmation, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Verified order information, followed up with clients, and ensured timely completion of transactions.
• Maintained prompt response times and built positive relationships with customers, encouraging repeat business.
Inventory ControlStock ReconciliationCost Control
Manager/Cashier
Candy shop
Collect payment of goods, keep record of accounts receivable and account payable, record of workers sheet
Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableRecord Keeping
Chief cashier/ Assistant Manager
Mercy Supermarket
Collect payment of goods, count stock and restock the shelves in case of shortages Reconcile cash per day to ensure accuracy Manager cashiers and trained staff on proper cash management and customer service protocols
Cash ManagementStock CountingStaff Training
Customer service clerk
Ntambeng cooperative credit union
Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing customer inquiries and resolving complaints to ensure satisfaction Assisted customers in creating accounts and provided a detailed informations concerning the organization.
Customer ServiceAccount CreationComplaint Resolution
Cashier
Ntambeng cooperative credit union
Manage Daily Cash withdrawal and deposits and perform Daily Cash reconciliation to ensure accuracy Provided excellent customer service by addressing and resolving payment related inquiries Collaborated with accounting department to ensure correct financial recording of cash transactions Maintained compliance with company policies and security precautions to prevent theft and fraud Monitor and control cash inflow and cash outflow to maintain accurate financial records
Cash ManagementFinancial RecordingCash Reconciliation
Assistant Accountant
Ntambeng cooperative credit union
Analysis, preparation and presentation of financial statements Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records Maintained and updated the general ledger ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions Assisted in the preparation and monitoring of budgets
Financial StatementsBank ReconciliationGeneral Ledger
Education
University of Bamenda
Bachelor’s degree · Accounting
Skills
Decision makingProblem SolvingTeam buildingSalesTaxRecordingReportingMonth end closeBook keeping
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)French