Amara Jallah
42 Tubman Boulevard
Monrovia, Montserrado
+231 77 456 8923
amara.jallah@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarajallah

Professional Experience

Senior Cost Analyst (Thailand Business)
Meridian Financial Solutions - Monrovia, Montserrado
January 2022 - Present
- Conduct comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting for the Thailand business unit, leading to a 15% reduction in operational costs over the past year.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost control strategies, enhancing financial performance and efficiency.
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports and variance analyses to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local tax regulations, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Financial Analyst
Cornerstone Accounting Group - Monrovia, Montserrado
June 2018 - December 2021
- Analyzed financial statements and prepared monthly management reports, contributing to strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Managed the general ledger and performed internal audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Developed financial models for forecasting and budgeting, improving the accuracy of financial projections by 20%.

Junior Cost Analyst
West Africa Finance Partners - Monrovia, Montserrado
August 2015 - May 2018
- Assisted in the preparation of cost reports and financial statements, supporting the senior management team in financial decision-making.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions, enhancing overall financial performance.
- Supported the implementation of management information systems to streamline financial reporting processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Monrovia - Monrovia, Montserrado
Graduated: May 2015

Skills
- Cost Control
- Financial Statements
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Management Information Systems
- Internal Audit
- Tax Compliance (Income Tax, GST, VAT)
- Reporting and Consolidation
- General Ledger Management
- Strategic Financial Planning

Awards and Achievements
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance in cost analysis and reporting at Meridian Financial Solutions in March 2023.
- Successfully led a project that improved the accuracy of financial forecasts, resulting in a 10% increase in budget adherence across departments.