1. Alphonso Pratt
106 Soldier Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Mobile:-+23278929449/+23230444120 Email: - phonz200@yahoo.co.uk
Career Objective
As a Chartered Accountant, I am aiming at constant up-gradation, both
professionally as well as personally, in my career, with emphasis on
organization’s success through my hard work. I want to work in a challenging
environment and derive professional satisfaction from there.
Career Profile Summary
A well experienced Chartered Accountant with over 13 years’ experience in
public and private sectors as well as not-for-profit making organizations. I have
in the last six years Head the finance department of one of the accounting firm
in Sierra Leone, KPMG Chartered Accountants. This involves managing the
entire accounting system and department of the Firm.
I have also set up and operate a sound Financial Management and Control
Reporting System that supports the pace of growth of the Firm.
For a year, I worked as an Accountant for KPMG Chartered Accountants, where
I was a key team player in the assessment of all investment proposals, develop,
recommend and implement strategies and programs to achieve revenue
generation and produce timely and accurate financial information to facilitate
informed decision making and effective financial management.
Also, I have for two years worked as Assistant Financial Controller, for the
Majestic Mining Company. In this capacity, I ensured regular returns are
received from Subsidiaries for inclusion in monthly reports and ensure cash
flow is available for the smooth operation of the Company.
For almost three years, I worked as Auditor (Public Enterprise Division), Audit
Service Sierra Leone. In this capacity, I was a key team member for the audits
of various public enterprises and parastatals in Sierra Leone.
My Career profile started as a Trainee accountant KPMG Chartered
Accountants. Where I carried out financial audits of books of Private and
Public enterprises and Not-For-Profit making organizations.

2. Professional Experience
KPMG (Chartered Accountants)
Head of Finance/Finance Manager October 2009 to Date
 I reviewed and approve monthly bank reconciliation for all accountants
held by the Firm and all other sub-ledger/control account reconciliation.
 Ensure the timely processing of monthly payroll for the firm
 Maintain and monitor a system that ensures control over completeness of
Fees, Expenses, Receipts and debtors balances.
 Preparation of the entire infrastructure unit budget to be included in the
master budget of the firm and ensure effective monitoring of the master
budget with all exceptions flagged at Management meetings.
 Ensure the Firms’ financial books are closed on monthly basis and
prepare all necessary reports for partners, regional and global use.
Accountant April 2009 to September 2009
 I ensure proper record systems are maintained at all times in accordance
with International Reporting Standards.
 Coordinate the budgetary planning, preparation and monitoring of
process.
 I work closely with Partners and Finance Specialist to develop,
recommend and implement strategies and programs to achieve revenue
generation.
 Recommend payments in accordance with approved
commitments/budgets.
 Process financial data, ensuring compliance with the Firms’ policies,
procedures and general accounting practices while maintaining
appropriate internal controls.
Majestic Mining Company

3. Assistant Financial Controller July 2007 to March 2009
 Maintain the Company’s cashbook manually and in the financial software.
 Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement for all accountants held
by the Company.
 Prepare all payments documents ensuring appropriate supporting
documentations and necessary approvals are available prior to payment.
 Ensure monitoring of fuel vouchers for vehicles and generators.
 Ensure all sub ledgers/control accounts reconciliations are prepared on a
timely basis.
Audit Service Sierra Leone
Auditor (Public Enterprises Division) October 2004 to June 2007
 Prepare audit plan and work programs for all audits undertaken.
 Supervise trainee accountants on audit work conducted.
 Prepare final draft financial Statement and Management letters of audit
Clients.
 System documentation and review on all Audits undertaken.
KPMG (Chartered Accountants)
Trainee Accountant October 2002 to September
2004
 Team member in the audits of various Financial Institutions, Private
Companies and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Professional Qualification
1. Master’s in Business Administration- Amity University online (Awaiting
final result)
2. Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
3. Technician Diploma In Accounting – Institute of Public Administration and
Management(IPAM)
Academic Qualification

4. 1. SC/GCE A’ Levels - Albert Academy Secondary School – 1998
2. SC/GCE O’ Levels - Albert Academy Secondary School – 1996
Trainings/Courses Attended
 Training on enhancing compliance with tax obligation – Budget
Speech/Finance Act 2008
 Training for trainers’ course on Audit Service Manual.
 Training on Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
 Training on Information Technology and Microsoft Office.
 Training on Loans and Advances and Auditor in-Charge Courses
 KPMG Global Independence Training
 Training in Compliance with laws, regulations and professional standards
(NCF)
Other Skills
1. Proficient in the use of Sun, TAS and Sharp owl Financial Software
Packages
2. Proficient in the use of major Microsoft Office programs such as; Word,
Excel, PowerPoints, Outlook etc.
3. Proficient in written and spoken English.
Referees
1. Mrs. Blanche Gooding - Director of Finance and Administration, Road
Maintenance, Maritime House, Wallace Johnson
Street, Freetown.
Tel: +23276621191
2. Mr. Sinneh Kargbo – Principal Auditor, Audit Service Sierra Leone, 9th
Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown.
Tel: +23276691011