Isaac Kakorah
28 Boundary Road, East Legon Accra
Summary
Experienced Finance Manager with a track record of success in strategic financial planning, budgeting and analysis. Proficient in optimizing financial performance, reducing costs, and maximizing profitability. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administrative Manger
Solace Initiative Ghana
10.2018 - Current
- Implemented an efficient financial reporting system leading to a 60% increase in accuracy in Financial statements.
- Created and oversaw financial reports and forecast for donors, leading to an annual Grant increase of 200% consistently for five (5) years.
- Formulated and executed budgetary controls within the organization, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses.
- Managed payroll process (timekeeping data entry, benefits and pensions administration, tax withholdings).
- Bookkeeping functions including maintenance of general ledger, invoices, accounts receivables, accounts payables, payrolls and reconciling bank accounts
- Prepared regular progress reports to track budget expenditures, workflow, and performance metrics of teams.
National Service
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Calculated funeral compensation and hearse hiring expenses, medical and hospital claims, workman compensation benefits for all staff members in the overall organization
- Prepared and presented weekly, quarterly and midyear reports at departmental meetings.
- Monitored progress on existing projects, providing updates when necessary.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Institute of Chartered Accounting
10-2017
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07-2017
Skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Packages (Excel and Word)
- Payroll Processing
- Research
- Programming Languages like R-CODE, MATHLAB, etc
- Financial Forecasting and Reporting
- Proficient in Quickbooks and Sage
- Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Risk Management
References
- Robert Akoto Amoafo, Former Country Director, Amnesty International, akoto.robert@gmail.com, +233426628059
- Ozoemenam Peter Ohagwu, Strategic and Business Operation Manager, Angelic Group, ozoemenam.ohagwu@gmail.com, +1(214)2568489
Timeline
Finance and Administrative Manger
Solace Initiative Ghana
10.2018 - Current
National Service
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
09.2017 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Institute of Chartered Accounting
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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