LAWRENCE AMOAH

1550 Terrell Mill Rd. Apt 5T.

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