P. O. Box 5163
Accra, North.
August 22, 2008
The Head, Human Resources
Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
Dear Sir/ Madam,
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN OFFICER
I write to be considered for employment as an Officer in your Financial Institution with reference to my qualification and experience. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) and graduated with Second Class Honours-Upper Division.
I have duly completed National Service with the Securities and Exchange Commission where I worked with the Accounts Section, and have a good knowledge of the Securities Industry, Investment Advisory Techniques and the Stock Market besides my accounting qualification.
With little supervision, I am capable of working independently and very co-operative in teamwork. I have a passion for learning, and can work very hard to achieve high levels of service on time. I believe I possess the requisite skills to be part of your Accounts, Finance, Administrative or Management team and hope to discharge my duties diligently when given the chance
Please find attached copies of my curriculum vitae and referees for your perusal. Originals of my certificates will be readily available upon request.
Thank you very much in anticipation of a favourable response.
Yours faithfully,
Asante, Isaac
Tel.0244-437915
C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
P. O. BOX 5163 • Accra North• Ghana.
PHONE: +233-244-437-915 • E-Mail:
ikeasante.08@gmail.comNAME: ASANTE, ISAAC
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Date of Birth September 15, 1982.
• Nationality Ghanaian
• Marital Status Single
CAREER OBJECTIVE
• To render effective and diligent service to my employer at all times for the progress of the organization and for furtherance of self development.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• [Feb., 2008 – April, 2008] Ghana Stock Exchange Accra
Ghana Stock Exchange Securities Courses:
Level 401– Legal & Regulatory Framework and Supervision
Level 301/2– Securities Trading & Investment Advisory Techniques
Level 303 – Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Level 304 – Corporate Finance
Level 201 – Introduction to Finance and Financial Markets
• [Aug., 2003 – May, 2007] Valley View University Oyibi, Accra.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option)
• [Feb., 2000 – Aug., 2002] Saint John’s Grammar School Achimota, Accra.
SSSCE; Agricultural Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
• [October, 2007 till date] Securities & Exchange Commission Cantonments
Position: Accounts Officer (National Officer)
Specific Duties:
1. Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
2. Filing with-holding tax returns with IRS.
3. Raising and processing PV’s and cheques for payments.
4. Preparation of monthly Petty Cash Disbursement Schedule.
5. Follow-up on Government Subventions with MOFEP and Controller & Accountant General’s Department.
6. Other general duties assigned.
• [June, 2006 – Sept., 2006] Volta River Authority Accra Central
Position: Audit Assistant (Industrial Attachment)
Specific Duties:
1. Vetting of Receipt and Payment Vouchers.
2. Physical asset count.
3. Partake in the auditing of final branch accounts.
4. Participating in the drafting of Management Reports on audits.
• [2005] Jem Afrik Creations (Fabric Exporters) Legon, Accra
Position: Office Assistant
Specific Duties:
1. Preparation of employees’ monthly allowances.
2. Preparing Stock Control advice.
3. Filing up appropriate records both manually and electronically.
4. Withdrawing and depositing cash.
• [2003] Letap Pharmaceuticals Limited
Tablet Compression Machine Operator Graphic Road, Accra
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Self motivated individual.
• Analytical and Numeracy abilities.
• Conflict Resolution skills.
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills.
RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN
I have conducted an unpublished research on the topic: “Internal Control Measures and their Implication for Organizational Performance” (May, 2007) in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of a BBA degree in Accounting under the supervision of Dr. Isaac Owusu-Dankwa (MIBA, Finance), Lecturer at the Department of Business Administration, Valley View University.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY
Possess a sound knowledge of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point presentation.
Basic Knowledge of Tally and Pastel Accounting Software,
SEMINARS/SYMPOSIA
• A Seminar in International Economic Policy organized by The School of Administration and Public Health, Loma Linda University, USA.
• A Seminar on the Negative Implications of Corruption organized by University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• [2006/2007] Vice President, Graduating Class of 2007, Valley View University.
• [2006/2007] Senior Senator, The Senate of Valley View University Students’ Association (VAVIUSA) of Valley View University.
• [2001/2002] President, Agri-business Club of Saint John’s Grammar School.
• [2001/2002] Prayer Secretary, Scripture Union, Saint John’s Grammar School.
INTERESTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Writing short stories and reading African Novels
• Watching movies and sports
• Surfing the Internet
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, Twi, Ga (Fluent), French (Beginner’s Level).
REFEREES
1. Mr. Ekow Acquaah-Arhin 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Ganu
Deputy Director General Head, Dept. of Business Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission Valley View University
P. O. Box CT 6181 Cantonments, Accra Box KA 9358 Oyibi Accra
Tel: 0244- 323600 Tel: 0208-733537
Email:
eacquaah-arhin@secghana.org Email:
jganu@hotmail.com 3. Mr. Jacob Benson Aidoo
Head, Accounts
Securities and Exchange Commission
P. O. Box CT 6181 Cantonments, Accra
Tel: 0208-167924 Email:
jaidoo@secghana.org