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Work History
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Accomplishments
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Training
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Akey Pelornorpe Kofi

Kumasi

Summary

As a highly qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Risk Analyst with extensive experience in public sector financial management, I am dedicated to contributing my expertise to ensure financial integrity and accountability. I have a strong background in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, along with in-depth knowledge of risk management processes. I am seeking a dynamic and challenging role within a forward-thinking organization where I can leverage my analytical skills and professional experience to drive organizational goals and foster sustainable financial growth. I thrive in both team-oriented and independent environments and am committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial excellence. Seasoned financial manager with broad experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Skilled in optimizing financial processes and leading teams to exceed corporate goals through innovative strategies and efficient resource allocation. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and financial health within diverse organizations. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and recommend actionable solutions that drive growth and profitability.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) / Chief Accountant

CAGD / OFORIKROM MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
06.2023 - Current
  • Receipts, take custody, disburse and account for the Assembly, funds bearing in mind relevant public financial laws
  • Ensuring financial records are properly kept for the purposes of financial reports and audits
  • To ensure revenues collected are banked within the mandatory 24 hours deadline
  • Ensure monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted by 15th of the ensuing month
  • Ensure quarterly financial reports are prepared and submitted by 15th of the month following the quarter
  • Responsible for the Annual Account preparation and its submission within two months after the end of the year
  • Support the budget analyst for the preparation of the annual composite budgets

District Finance Officer / Principal Accountant

CAGD / OBUASI EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
03.2018 - 05.2023
  • Receipted, took custody, disbursed, and accounted for the Assembly's funds, bearing in mind relevant public financial laws
  • Ensured financial records were properly kept for the purposes of financial reports and audits
  • Ensured revenues collected were banked within the mandatory 24-hour deadline
  • Ensured monthly financial reports were prepared and submitted by the 15th of the ensuing month
  • Ensured quarterly financial reports were prepared and submitted by the 15th of the month following the quarter
  • Was responsible for the annual account preparation and its submission within two months after the end of the year
  • Supported the budget analyst in the preparation of the annual composite budgets

District Finance Officer / Senior Accountant

CAGD / SEKYERE KUMAWU DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Receipted, took custody, disbursed, and accounted for the Assembly's funds, bearing in mind relevant public financial laws
  • Ensured financial records were properly kept for the purposes of financial reports and audits
  • Ensured revenues collected were banked within the mandatory 24-hour deadline
  • Ensured monthly financial reports were prepared and submitted by the 15th of the ensuing month
  • Ensured quarterly financial reports were prepared and submitted by the 15th of the month following the quarter
  • Was responsible for the annual account preparation and its submission within two months after the end of the year
  • Supported the budget analyst in the preparation of the annual composite budgets

Senior Accountant / Assistant to the District Finance Officer

CAGD / ASANTE AKIM SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Assisted the District Finance Officer in the discharge of her duties
  • Was in charge of the District Assembly Common Fund Account
  • Was responsible for the preparation of the Assembly’s Annual Account
  • Co-ordinated the activities of other officers in the accounts office and briefed the District Finance Officer on a monthly basis
  • Assisted in the preparation of the Annual Composite Budget of the Assembly
  • Reviewed on monthly basis, the reconciliation statements prepared on all the accounts of the Assembly before being signed by the District Finance Officer

Schedule Officer / Accountant

CAGD / ASANTE AKIM SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Was in charge of the District Assembly Common Fund Account
  • Was responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports of the Assembly
  • Was in charge of the preparation of Assembly’s Annual Account
  • Responsible for the preparation the Bank Reconciliation Statements
  • Other duties assigned by the District Finance Officer or any other senior staff of the Assembly

Branch Accountant / Assistant Accountant

EJURAMAN RURAL BANK LTD. (ATEBUBU – AMANTIN BRANCH)
01.2009 - 03.2009
  • Was responsible for the finances of the Atebubu – Amantin branch of the Bank

Supporting Staff

EJURA – SEKYEREDUMASE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Assisted in the preparation of both District Assembly Common Fund and MP fund cashbooks and the reconciliation statements
  • Was responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements and annual accounts of the Assembly

National Service

EJURA – SEKYEREDUMASE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
10.2005 - 08.2006
  • Assisted in the preparation of payment vouchers
  • Was in charge of the preparation of the reconciliation statements for Internally Generated Fund Accounts
  • Assisted in the preparation of ledgers of both revenue and expenditure transactions of the Assembly

Education

Chartered Risk Analyst -

Global Academy of Finance and Management
USA
01.2024

Post Chartered Diploma in Forensic Audit -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana
01.2020

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Ghana
01.2018

Post Chartered Diploma in PFM -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana
01.2018

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ghana
01.2013

Ghana Accounting Tech. Certificate (GAT) -

Kumasi Polytechnic / ICAG
Ghana
01.2005

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Self-motivated
  • Risk analysis expertise
  • Proficient in Negotiation Strategies
  • Budgeting, Accounting, and Finance
  • Financial administration
  • Financial planning
  • Investment management
  • Internal auditing
  • Financial statements
  • Internal controls development and management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Credit analysis
  • Financial audits
  • Cash flow management

Accomplishments

  • Chairman, Audit Committee, New Edubiase Government Hospital, 2019 - 2023
  • Private Teacher, mentoring professional students preparing for ICAG exams, 2013 - 2023

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Teaching
  • Playing football

Training

  • International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), Controller and Accountant General’s Department, 01/18/24 - 01/22/24
  • Improving GIFMIS Operations and Financial Reporting for the Financial Management of the GAMA SWP AF, Trust Training Limited, 07/11/23 - 07/14/23
  • Personal and Management Effectiveness for the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies, Trust Training Limited, 12/12/23 - 12/13/23
  • Scheme of service competencies training for Principal Grades Year 3 and Analogous, Civil Service Training Centre, 05/30/22 - 06/03/22
  • Public Financial Management Regulation and the new Human Resource Management Policy Manual for the Ghana Public Services, Institute of Management and Entrepreneur, 08/07/19 - 08/08/19
  • Nationwide training in Public Sector Financial Management for Middle Level Accounting Officers, Controller and Accountant General’s Department, 01/01/17
  • Training on Program Based Budgeting and Hyperion software, Ministry of Finance and Local Government Service Secretariat, 08/01/16

References

  • Mr. Eric Aboagye Mensah, Ag. District Coordinating Director, Obuasi East District Assembly, Obuasi, 0246173742
  • Mr. C. S. Habada, DEKHAB Associate, P. O. Box AH1295, Achimota, Accra, 0208195420 / 0555556085

Professionalbodies

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, Member, 01/01/14
  • Global Academy of Finance and Management, USA, Member and Fellow, 04/01/24

Timeline

Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) / Chief Accountant

CAGD / OFORIKROM MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
06.2023 - Current

District Finance Officer / Principal Accountant

CAGD / OBUASI EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
03.2018 - 05.2023

District Finance Officer / Senior Accountant

CAGD / SEKYERE KUMAWU DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Accountant / Assistant to the District Finance Officer

CAGD / ASANTE AKIM SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2012 - 12.2014

Schedule Officer / Accountant

CAGD / ASANTE AKIM SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2009 - 12.2012

Branch Accountant / Assistant Accountant

EJURAMAN RURAL BANK LTD. (ATEBUBU – AMANTIN BRANCH)
01.2009 - 03.2009

Supporting Staff

EJURA – SEKYEREDUMASE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
01.2006 - 12.2008

National Service

EJURA – SEKYEREDUMASE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
10.2005 - 08.2006

Chartered Risk Analyst -

Global Academy of Finance and Management

Post Chartered Diploma in Forensic Audit -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Post Chartered Diploma in PFM -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Ghana Accounting Tech. Certificate (GAT) -

Kumasi Polytechnic / ICAG

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