AKWASI OPPONG-BOADI
Accra
Summary
Senior Finance & Operations leader and Chartered Global Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA) with 12+ years of progressive experience across multinational, project-driven, and impact-oriented environments. Proven expertise in financial planning & analysis, grant-style project accounting, audit and tax compliance, procurement, and operational process improvement. Highly hands-on, analytical, and proactive, with a strong track record of partnering with project teams, managing outsourced providers, strengthening internal controls, and building scalable finance and operations systems in fast-changing contexts. Motivated by mission-driven work and committed to using finance and operations to support sustainable impact for communities across Africa.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Contracta Group
01.2019 - Current
- Lead end-to-end financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for Ghana operations within a multi-country group structure.
- Partner closely with project managers and operations leaders to monitor project budgets, cash flows, cost controls, and financial performance.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports to executive leadership and the Board, supporting strategic and investment decisions.
- Successfully delivered unqualified, unadjusted external audit opinions annually since 2019, working closely with Big Four auditors.
- Lead all tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance (VAT, PAYE, withholding taxes, income tax), acting as the primary liaison with the Ghana Revenue Authority.
- Strengthened internal controls, risk management frameworks, and financial policies to align with international best practices.
- Designed and implemented cost control and project accounting frameworks that improved project profitability and budget discipline.
- Led automation and improvement of cost tracking and reporting processes, enhancing data accuracy and real-time visibility.
- Oversaw procurement processes, vendor relationships, contract reviews, and supplier reconciliations.
- Built, mentored, and managed a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, continuous learning, and strong ethical standards.
- Acted as a strategic finance partner to operations and project teams across geographically dispersed sites.
- Reduced effective tax exposure by approximately 10% through proactive planning and compliance optimization.
- Strengthened financial credibility and governance across multi-country operations.
- Contracta Group (UK, Italy, Brazil & Ghana Operations)
ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE SUPERVISOR
Contracta Group
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports for internal and group reporting.
- Supported project budgeting, forecasting, and monthly cash flow reporting.
- Improved withholding tax accuracy by 97% through process and system enhancements in Xero.
- Coordinated internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses and issue resolution.
- Managed vendor reconciliations, payment approvals, and month-end close processes.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Contracta Group
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported day-to-day accounting operations including journals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting.
- Maintained accurate financial records and ensured proper classification of transactions in line with group reporting requirements.
- Provided administrative and operational support to project teams, including port clearing documentation and coordination for imported project materials and equipment.
- Liaised with freight forwarders, shipping agents, customs officials, and internal project teams to support timely clearance of goods at the port.
- Supported expatriate staff administration, including onboarding documentation, accommodation coordination, travel logistics, and support with immigration-related processes in collaboration with HR and external agents.
- Assisted with vendor payments, supplier reconciliations, and cash disbursements, ensuring adherence to internal controls.
- Served as a key support resource between finance, operations, and project management teams, strengthening cross-functional coordination.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING - FINANCE INTERN
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Supported departmental budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis using enterprise systems.
- Assisted with contract cost accruals, capitalizations, and monthly financial reporting.
- Collaborated with operational teams to improve budget monitoring templates and reporting clarity.
Education
Chartered Global Management Accountant -
CIMA
UKMSc - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana
GhanaBSc - Administration (Accounting)
Central University College
Skills
Financial Management & Analysis
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A)
Grant & Project Financial Management
Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
IFRS / US–UK Financial Reporting Exposure
Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Border & Multi-Country Reporting
Systems, Controls & Risk
Accounting Systems (Xero, QuickBooks exposure, Excel – Advanced)
Internal Controls & Risk Management
Operations & Vendor Management
Procurement, Contracting & Vendor Management
Operations & Process Design
Outsourced & Shared Services Oversight
Outsourced Finance, Payroll & IT Oversight
Languages
English
Timeline
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Contracta Group
01.2019 - Current
ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE SUPERVISOR
Contracta Group
07.2016 - 12.2018
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Contracta Group
04.2014 - 06.2016
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING - FINANCE INTERN
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013
MSc - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana
BSc - Administration (Accounting)
Central University College
Chartered Global Management Accountant -
CIMA
References
Available upon request.
Systems And Tools
- Accounting: Xero, QuickBooks (working knowledge)
- Reporting & Analysis: Advanced Excel, Financial Models, Dashboards
- Compliance & Controls: Audit Coordination, Tax Filings, Policy Development
Alignment With Tomorrownow
- Strong experience supporting project-based and grant-style funding environments
- Proven ability to manage finance, operations, compliance, and outsourced service providers
- Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable in fast-changing, resource-constrained contexts
- Passionate about mission-driven work and scaling impact across Africa
Open To
Hybrid/Remote
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Availability: Open to Hybrid/Remote