Adwoa Konadu Sarfo
Accra
Summary
Skilled Budget Analyst with background in developing, analyzing, and implementing budgets across various departments. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at cost-benefit analysis and financial forecasting to support business decisions. Demonstrated ability to improve processes by identifying financial inefficiencies and recommending budget adjustments that align with organizational goals. Fostered collaboration among teams to ensure optimal use of resources and adherence to fiscal policies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Budget Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Accra
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Budget Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Accra
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Drafting of Budget Estimates: I draft the budget estimates for Ministry of Communication which will be sent to the budget committee for debate and approval
- Drafting of Cash Plan, Work Plan and Procurement Plan: I assist the Ministry of Communication on how to draft their Cash plan, Work plan and Procurement plan for each financial year to meet the standards of Ministry of Finance
- Reporting: I am responsible for carrying out quarterly and yearly reports on all outstanding claims on travel and medical review request letters that are not yet processed
- Writing of Release Letters: I am responsible for the writing of Release Letters for the Ministry of Communication on all their service and investment activities
- PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MONITORING UNIT(PEMU) – As a member of this unit I am assigned to perform the following tasks:
- Monitoring of Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) Expenditure: Thus all monies released to the MDAs are utilized to the best interest of the MDA with supporting and genuine documents to substantiate the disbursement
- Collection and Collating Commitment Control: I am responsible to ensure that all utility bills being brought by the various Ministries corresponds to the specific amount allocated to them in the annual Budget of the nation and if any excess spending is observed, I make it known to the sector Ministry involved
- Collection of Data on Government Financial Statistics: I liaise with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to collect the needed information and report to my Unit Head on a weekly basis for them to know the financial position of the Government
- Formulation and Implementing Sound Fiscal and Financial Policies: I am a member of the finance sub-committee on fiscal and financial policies implementation where the members meet and discuss where the direction of the economic indicators are heading towards if it is necessary to advice the government on what macro-economic indicators to be used
- Printing of Budget Drafts: I am responsible for the printing of the Budget draft, appropriation bill and budget estimates to Cabinet for debate, approval, otherwise
Election Observer
Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA, Ghana)
12.2004 - 01.2005
- Writing of Reports: I was an Election Observer in the 2004 General Election and assigned to the Northern Region, and was there to ensure that the election free and fair and also to report any election fraud or anomalies that will occur during the period
Data Entry Clerk
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- I was in charge of entering and updating contributors’ records
Education
Wisconsin Intl. University College
Accra01.2009
University of Ghana Business School
Legon01.2004
G.C.E ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Apam Secondary School
01.1996
G.C.E ‘A’ Level Certificate -
St. Monica’s Secondary School
01.1992
Skills
- Expense tracking
- Budget planning
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Forecasting techniques
- Cost management
- Variance analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
References
- Mr. Kwame Gyasi, Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana Business School, 020 811 0141, 021 500381 / 502255
- Mr. Victor Azameti, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, 020 815 2366, 021 670648, vazameti@yahoo.com, P. O. Box M40, Accra, Greater Accra
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Place of Birth: Ashanti Region
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Budget Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Budget Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
01.2005 - 01.2012
Election Observer
Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA, Ghana)
12.2004 - 01.2005
Data Entry Clerk
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
01.2000 - 01.2002
Wisconsin Intl. University College
University of Ghana Business School
G.C.E ‘O’ Level Certificate -
Apam Secondary School
G.C.E ‘A’ Level Certificate -
St. Monica’s Secondary School
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