Abdulai Jimba Zakaria
Wa
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in internal auditing, financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning within the banking sector. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, possessing a strong analytical acumen and a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative financial solutions. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence in all professional endeavors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Banking Operations
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
Nandom
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee risk identification and mitigation, ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls, enhance banking processes through automation and technological upgrades, ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintain data integrity and security, oversee banking software and hardware systems, train staff and monitor performance for high customer service standards, ensure adherence to laws and regulations, recruit, train, and develop the operations team
Head of Internal Audit
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
Nandom
08.2013 - 11.2023
- Organize and execute the internal audit function, develop a risk-based audit plan, oversee audit procedures, review the work of audit staff, stay informed of company policies and procedures, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management processes, monitor and verify user activities, provide consultancy and advisory services, report quarterly on the internal audit activity, evaluate the validity, effectiveness, and adequacy of internal controls, conduct follow-up audits
Internal Audit/ AML Compliance Officer
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
Nandom
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Author and implement risk management policy and risk register, create comprehensive KYC/AML-CFT policy guide, generate and submit cash and suspicious transaction reports, organize, plan, and execute internal audit function, evaluate the validity, appropriateness, effectiveness, and adequacy of internal controls, assess and report findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors
Assistant Internal Auditor
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
Nandom
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Prepare and file cash and suspicious transaction reports, evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, organize and lead the internal audit function, manage interactions with external auditors, establish and supervise the reconciliation desk
Customer Service Officer
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
Nandom
08.2008 - 07.2010
Education
Master of Science in Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting -
Islamic university College-Ghana
01.2008
Diploma in Business Studies -
Tamale Technical University, formally Tamale Polytechnic
01.2003
Skills
- Internal Auditing & Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fraud Detection Prevention
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Operational Efficiency & Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Communication Management
- Branch operations
Workshopstraining
- One month of serious audit internship with Diligence Consult
- A professional development workshop on ‘planning and conducting audits in a risk management context’ from 12th – 14th November 2013.
- A short course at National Banking College Ghana on TEMENOS T24/eMERGE, a banking software now called Temenos Transact from 16th – 20th July, 2012.
- Training workshop for managers and Internal Auditors on Cheque Codeline Clearing System, Automated Clearing House and Automated Apex link Funds Transfer: 10th – 11th December, 2011
- Training workshop for System Administrators and Internal Auditors on Information Security Policy Guidelines for Rural and Community Banks: 27th – 28th November, 2011
- Participant: For Internal Auditors and Accountants on reconciliation of inter – agency/branch accounts, office account and bank’s accounts with other banks: 4th – 6th march, 2011
- Participant: Finance managers and internal auditors on the Conceptual Framework and application of selected IFRS.
Leadership Experience
- Member of the management team since August 2010
- Member of the Board sub-committee on Audit, Risk and Compliance since 2010
- Member of the Finance Committee 2023
- Head of a team that spearheaded the development of the current four-year strategic plan of the bank in March 2023
References
- Mr. Peter Kuukyaani Latuo, Managing Partner, Diligence Consult, +233-206-755199
- Mr. Abdul-Rahim Idi Puyo, HRD of ARB, Apex Bank Plc, Head Office Accra, +233-244-092207
- Mr. Mashud Zakaria Dumbu, CEO, Nandom Rural Bank Plc, Box 10, Nandom UWR, +233-5012802, +233-208-816168
Accomplishments
- Was able to reconcile and bring to date six years of unreconciled clearing account of the bank, leading to the discovery and reversal of duplicated entries from our bankers with an accumulated GHS 677,000.00 as savings.
- Was able to uncover a system glitch that overstated interest income after automation of the bank operations,
Timeline
Head of Banking Operations
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
11.2023 - Current
Head of Internal Audit
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
08.2013 - 11.2023
Internal Audit/ AML Compliance Officer
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
08.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Internal Auditor
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
08.2010 - 07.2013
Customer Service Officer
Nandom Rural Bank Limited
08.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Science in Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting -
Islamic university College-Ghana
Diploma in Business Studies -
Tamale Technical University, formally Tamale Polytechnic
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