Experience

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  Black Pearl Global Investments

  • United States

  • Chief Financial Officer, Africa

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • United States

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  Chipper Cash

  • Ghana

  • Finance and Accounting Manager

    • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Ghana

    I worked as a Finance/AML for this company and was in charge of financial reporting and regulations and personal data compliance requirements to ensure that the company’s AML policy aligns with that of the regulator and other international system as well as ensuring that the company’s financial information is well captured for monthly financial reporting. Some of the duties are as outline below; Preparation of monthly financial reporting, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation and filing of returns with the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Assisting in the implementation of anti-money laundering of Critical Ideas Limited Act as an intermediary between the company and the regulator (Bank of Ghana) and other third-parties Arranging inspections from regulators and other third-party organizations to ensure that risk is mitigated Ensuring that high risk client’s transactions are monitored and any suspicious activity reported. Payment of operational expenses and documenting of these transaction on Sage as and when it arises.

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  BTL Africa

  • Greater Accra, Ghana

  • Group Head of Finance

    • Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
    • Greater Accra, Ghana

    I worked as the Group Head of Finance for BTL, an experiential and marketing company in Ghana but with various subsidiaries and affiliates across the West, Eastern, Southern and Central Africa. My role involved building a comprehensive financial structure for all the business units. I analysed budgets, market information and other related business information’s to optimize decision making for improved financial performance. I worked with a team of young professionals to investigate deviations from forecast and set targets and provided strategic insight to help improve results as part of the performance monitoring process.My achievements included but not limited to  Building an extensive budgetary process across the group which is currently being adhered to by all countries Prepared three years financial statements for one of the subsidiaries which was audited and signed Also assisted in finalizing two years financial for another subsidiary which was also signed Consulted with the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust for audit to be conducted on all subsidiaries in Ghana.  Increased the companies investment portfolio through a cashflow analysis that was done during the first three months.

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  Prudential Life Insurance Ghana Limited

  • Ghana

  • Head of Treasury and Corporate Reporting

    • Jun 2018 - May 2020
    • Ghana

    I worked as the head of treasury in charge of over GHS100 million investment portfolio. I was also responsible for all financial reporting including tax related issues within Ghana and that of the group in UK. Because of the treasury function, the Company had over 26 banks for which I ensured that a good banking relationship is built with the relationship managers and also ensured that bank reconciliation is well prepared and reviewed to identify any gap because of the quantum of transactions that come through on a monthly basis.  Restructured the bank reconciliation procedures within the company to ensure that bank reconciliations are correctly prepared. Prepared banking papers to identify banks with good standing for board approval for investment purposes. Updated policies (dividend, investment, credit risk, Liquidity risk) which was approved by the Board. Re-drafted the finance business process manual. Actively involved in the 2019 through to 2022 budget which was approved by the Board. Preparation and review of monthly investment reports for the Investment Sub Committee of the Board. Helped in complying with the Ghana Revenue Authority deadline on the Common Reporting Standards in August 2019.

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Ghana

  • Assistant Manager

    • Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
    • Ghana

    I joined PwC Ghana as an experienced hire with the Audit and Assurance department and rose through the ranks to the position of Assistant Manager. I was a team leader mainly responsible for leading and managing the teams in the delivery of audits and other engagements. I served as the interface between clients and audit partners/managers, collaborating with my team and client management to achieve audit deliverables. I worked in the following industries; Financial Services sector, Consumer and Industrial Products and Services and also the Energy sector.Some major achievements during the 6 years are as below; Successfully managed client portfolios and delivered high quality audit and assurance services, including the preparation and review of audit plans and work. Achieved team and individual budgets and performance objectives on various assignments. Managed project financials, including budgets. Maintained the highest technical and professional standard within the industry that I work in. Addressed situation before they become crises and develops solutions to avoid recurrence, Monitor and control auditing staff. Coach, train and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge. Undertake wider office activities, as required. Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations. Supported management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures. Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks. Contributed my quota as a team member during the 2016/2017 banking survey. Coordinated and reviewed the risk-based audit plans of the audit team. Ensured timely and efficient execution of the audit and other works assigned.

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  Veritas Associates, Inc

  • Greater Accra, Ghana

  • 6. Audit Senior, Veritas Associates

    • Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
    • Greater Accra, Ghana

    I worked at Veritas Associates as an audit training and was promoted to Audit senior when I qualified my professional exams. I learnt my audit basics and was part of an audit team until I started leading teams in performing financial audit and in preparing financial statements for clients. The preparation of the financial statement was coupled with the preparation of the tax provision and capital allowance.