LAMIN B. SAIDYKHAN
Accountant
Banjul,West Coast Region
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Assistant
National Environmental Agency
03.2025 - Current
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Software.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
Accountant
Direct Aid(NGO)
10.2024 - Current
- To be responsible for the examining, analyzing, and preparing financial records and statements for the center.
- Prepares asset, liability, revenue and expenses accounts entries by compiling and analyzing account information if needed.
- Confirm and document financial transactions by entering account information accurately.
- Registration and deportation of documents according to the mechanism approved in the head office (manually or electronically)
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures in the center.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- To ensure the accuracy of the document before issuing the checks.
- Follow up the collection of any amount owed by Direct Aid from creditors or individuals and record accordingly.
- Supervision of monthly/annual inventories of assets and materials.
- Provisions of all reports and documents needed for preparation of final account to the head office Gambia on a weekly basis and on or before 25th of each month.
- Prepare necessary documents for internal and external auditing
- Acting as a cashier in the absence of the cashier in the center.
Bank Cashier/Teller
Ecobank Gambia Limited
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Transaction Processing: handle customer transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, funds transfers, and loan payment with accuracy and efficiency.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service by assisting customers with account inquiries, resolving issues and promoting relevant banking products and services.
- Cash Handling: Count, verify and balance cash at the beginning and end of each shift while ensuring compliance with management policies.
- Security and compliance: Follow all banking regulations, including Anti-Money laundering (AML) and know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, to ensure the security of financial transactions.
- Records Management: Maintain accurate records of transactions and prepare daily financial reports to support the bank's operational processes.
Account Clerk and Boarding Home Master
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitor the activities of all Boarding students
- Gives emergency first aid assistant and summon medical assistance whenever needed.
- Give extra moral lessons, counseling and guiding and study class
- Responsible for handling and holding all their lunch money and other belongs
- Responsible for monitoring their cleaners, louderist and care take and security of the gate
- Enforce the rules and regulations for the safety of all students and settle dispute among them.
- Check the performance of all boarding student and their health weekly.
Account Clerk and Administration
Yunus English School, Busumbala. The Gambia
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Manage all financial records of the school fees
- Prepare payroll of all staff salaries
- Type all administrate document
- Prepare invoices and school bills for the students and customers
- Prepare receipts and maintain cash books
- Responsible for all books sales for the school and maintain records
Education
BSc. - Accountancy
University of The Gambia
WASSCE - undefined
Yunus English School
01.2016
GABECE - undefined
Pakalinding Upper Basic
01.2013
Primary Certificate - undefined
Kani Kunda Lower Basic
01.2010
Skills
Accounting Expertise: Proficient in financial report, ledger management, and compliance with accounting standards
Banking Knowledge: Experience as a bank cashier, enhancing customer service and transaction handling skills
IT Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word Quickbook and Sage and various accounting software
Team Collaboration: Excellent team worker, effectively contributing to group objectives and projects
References
- Ali, Mohammed, Chief Accountant, (+220) 7188195, Direct Aid
- Yunus, Silla, Proprietor, (+220) 7070091, Yunus English School
- Mambuna, Badjie, Head of Operation and technology, (+220) 7992001, Ecobank
- Musa, Saidy, Admin and Finance Manager, (+220) 7491595, 3923543, National Enterprises Development Initiative
Interests
Writing, listening, reading and speaking, Watching movies, news and presentations, Seeking advice from mentors, successive and hardworking people, Monitoring and encouraging students or any one needed
Accomplishments
- Overall best in my school during my badges (Yunus English School) from Grade 10 to 12
- Best WASSCE exam results during my badges (Yunus English School)
- Represent my school in a lots Regional competitions and debates
- Head boy during my badge and won the most trustworthy student, best financial Accounting, Best Mathematics and Business management student
- Take part and hold key positions in the following school clubs Red Cross Vice President Business club President Mathematics and Science Club President Drama club Treasurer
- Due to my hard work and academic excellence I was award an immediate employment, scholarship to study Banking and Finance at IOU and I.T computer Literate.
CORE VALUES
Accountability, reliability, loyalty, discipline, respect, relevance, self-esteem and respect for humanity, voluntary services to the community, research and advancement in education as well as high work performance.
Timeline
Account Assistant
National Environmental Agency
03.2025 - Current
Accountant
Direct Aid(NGO)
10.2024 - Current
Bank Cashier/Teller
Ecobank Gambia Limited
02.2021 - 09.2024
Account Clerk and Boarding Home Master
09.2017 - 01.2021
Account Clerk and Administration
Yunus English School, Busumbala. The Gambia
09.2016 - 01.2021
BSc. - Accountancy
University of The Gambia
WASSCE - undefined
Yunus English School
GABECE - undefined
Pakalinding Upper Basic
Primary Certificate - undefined
Kani Kunda Lower Basic