Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additionalprofessionalskills
Position Held
Personal Information
References
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Alfred Ayem Agudu

Tema

Summary

Seasoned Finance Personnel with a proven track record in strategic financial planning and budget management. Possess strong skills in financial forecasting, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and cost savings while maintaining high standards of financial integrity and control. Committed to delivering impactful results through collaborative leadership and cross-functional team engagement. Professional and dedicated in overseeing operations of individual and multi-unit facilities. Develops successful programs to improve profitability. Seeking new position with exciting challenges where great skills will be valued, have remained motivated with the right positive attitude under work pressure, very enthusiastic and do whatever it takes to get job done well. My core area of life is to render good services to all concerned.

These hallmarks of my personality are loud and visible in my over 6-years professional experience in Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management as well as systems design, implementation, monitoring and control, my edge to ensure stronger customer base for SBS Aquafina Ghana Ltd as General Manager; where operational cost reduction and control, revenue generation and sustainability, Corporate Systems and Processes were areas of my major consideration. Also served as the Project Accountant for NMS Infrastructure Limited on the construction of seven (7) District Hospital across the Country.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General and Finance Manager

Oak Interior Décor
Accra
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw the preparation and performance of the annual financial budget, and utilized ERP systems for financial reporting.
  • Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
  • Developed and managed financial plans for a variety of investments.
  • Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Prepared financial documents, such as budgets, forecasts, and reports.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
  • Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
  • Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
  • Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities, including tax filings.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
  • Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.

Project Accountant

Ace Realty
Accra
08.2020 - Current
  • Overseeing Financial and accounting functions on a day to day basis, Monitor and assure filling of monthly statutory returns, Forecasting well in advance of financial positioning of the company and required action or reporting to management to halt any financial discomfort, Keep tight and vigil watch on budgetary allocation and remain within the budget range, Financial Reporting and use of Financial Management systems (ERP), Preparing cost analysis, Cost sheet and identify areas of potential savings or cost cutting and also recommend the cost cutting measures to management, Generating Invoices for customers, Analyze all Payables invoices for timely payment, Claims examiner, Laise with Mortgage firms to facilitates clients mortgage processing, Payroll management

Project Coordinator

Business Process Design limited
Ada West district
07.2018 - Current
  • Sourced for the acquisition of 2,000 acre of land for construction of an ultra-modern 300,000pbd oil refinery to be situated at Ada West district of Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Finance & Admin Manager

Farmershaus Limited
Accra
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Overseeing Financial and accounting functions on a day to day basis, Monitor and assure filling of monthly statutory returns, Forecasting well in advance of financial positioning of the company and required action or reporting to management to halt any financial discomfort, Keep tight and vigil watch on budgetary allocation and remain within the budget range, Preparing cost analysis, Cost sheet and identify areas of potential savings or cost cutting and also recommend the cost cutting measures to management, Inventory Control Management, Analyze all Payables invoices for timely payment, Claims examiner, Receivables Management, Voucher and Claims management, Monthly Management account, Payroll management

Accountant

Coppens Ghana Ltd
Tema
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Statutory payments and filling of returns, Payroll management, Inventory control management, Receivables & Payables Management (Invoice payment controls), Cash Control Management, Financial Reporting and use of Financial Management systems (ERP)

General Manager

SBS Aquafina Ltd
Tema
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Managing the day to day activities of the organization, Strategic business plan execution, Cash flow Management, Inventory Control Management, Cost Control Management, Managing the preparation and performance of annual financial budget, Financial Reporting and use of Financial Management systems (ERP), Procurement of Materials for production department, Control of Invoice processing and claims payment

Snr Finance Officer

Genelec Support Services
Abelemkpe
11.2014 - 09.2017
  • Assist in providing relevant and timely reporting & controls, Preparing tax computations and returns filling, Processing of all Accounting Information into the Accounting Software, Claims Examiner, Assist in the supervision of management of petty cash, Payroll Management, Receivables & Payables Management, Cash flow Management, Cost Control and Management, Filing

Snr Finance Officer

NMS Infrastructure ltd
Abelemkpe
11.2014 - 09.2017
  • Assist in providing relevant and timely reporting & controls, Preparing tax computations and returns filling, Assist in the supervision of management of petty cash, Voucher Payment and Claims Supervisor, Cash flow Management, Cost Control and Management, Managing the preparation and performance of annual financial budget, Help in to scrutinize all kinds of bills prepared for payment and keep close vigil on maintenance of cash by verifying the cash books daily, Preparing of Bank Reconciliation on monthly bases, Filing

Account Officer

Bayport Financial Services
Accra
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Processing of all Accounting Information into the Accounting Software, Preparing of Bank Reconciliation on monthly bases, Payables Officer, Petty cash management, Filing

Account Officer

Multisoft Solution
Accra
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Processing of all Accounting Information into the Accounting Software, Preparing of Bank Reconciliation on monthly bases, Receivables & Payables Officer

Account Officer

Multisoft Solution
Accra
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Processing of all Accounting Information into the Accounting Software (ERP), Preparing of Bank Reconciliation on monthly bases, Receivables & Payables Officer

National Service Person

Volta Region House of Chiefs
Ho
10.2012 - 08.2013
  • Business development officer

Act Factory Supervisor/ Account Officer

Prairie Volta Ltd (Aveyime Rice)
Aveyime
01.2012 - 11.2012
  • Inventory Management, Sales outlet control manager, Voucher Examiner, Production and bagging of rice products, Production Plan & control Management

Revenue Officer

Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
Tema
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Billing of cargo, Invoicing of clients

Supervisor

Shoprite Gh Ltd
Accra
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Goods receiving officer, Timely receiving of goods and control capturing of goods received

Education

ICAG (Part 3) -

Ghana
01.2019

BSc. Business Administration - Accounting option

Central University
Ghana
07.2012

Solid Africa Mission Intl Computer Training Ltd
Tema, Ghana
12.2006

Pope John Senior High School and Junior Seminary
06.2006

Skills

  • Performance Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Modeling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Forecasting
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Departmental Oversight
  • Financial Budgeting
  • KPI Management and Development
  • Internal Controls
  • Variance Analysis
  • IFRS Knowledge
  • Cost accounting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Financial Management

Additionalprofessionalskills

  • Ability to analyse and Interpretate financial Statement.
  • Ability to operate and understand Financial Management Systems
  • Ability to use Accounting software to facilitate workflow.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies.
  • Logistics Management
  • Good at problem solving and achieving targets within set deadlines;
  • Ability to communicate well and highly team spirited.
  • Good interpersonal and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to use and understand excel, word and PowerPoint tools
  • Ability in developing mutual trust and down to earth.

Position Held

  • 2016, Present, Vice President, SMP Welfare Fund, STMPD Church New Dawhenya
  • 2017, 2023, Choir President, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Ch, New Dawhenya
  • 2014, 2018, Youth President, St Martin De Porres Catholic ch, New Dawhenya
  • 2011, 2012, Youth President, St Martin De Porres Catholic ch, New Dawhenya
  • 2011, 2012, Organising Secretary, CUC PAX ROMANA
  • 2006, 2007, General Secretary, Knights & Ladies of Marshall 11J, Tema
  • 2005, 2006, Cadet Sergeants, Pope John Air Force Cadet Corps
  • 2004, 2005, Financial Secretary, Knights & Ladies of Marshall 11J, Tema

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/17/86
  • Nationality: Ghanaian

References

  • Jojo Benin Wudu, PhD., Managing Director, Business Process Design Ltd, P.O Box KD816 Kanda, +233 50 129 8447, jwb@businessprocessdesign.com.gh
  • Ernest Bruce Twum, Lecturer / Chief Executive Officer, Central University / Brucet Associate (Chartered Accountant), P.O. Box AN 16900, Accra–North, +233 24 465 9789, ebtwum@gmail.com

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

General and Finance Manager

Oak Interior Décor
01.2024 - Current

Finance & Admin Manager

Farmershaus Limited
10.2020 - 12.2023

Project Accountant

Ace Realty
08.2020 - Current

Project Coordinator

Business Process Design limited
07.2018 - Current

Accountant

Coppens Ghana Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2020

General Manager

SBS Aquafina Ltd
11.2016 - 11.2017

Snr Finance Officer

Genelec Support Services
11.2014 - 09.2017

Snr Finance Officer

NMS Infrastructure ltd
11.2014 - 09.2017

Account Officer

Bayport Financial Services
02.2014 - 10.2014

Account Officer

Multisoft Solution
09.2013 - 01.2014

Account Officer

Multisoft Solution
09.2013 - 01.2014

National Service Person

Volta Region House of Chiefs
10.2012 - 08.2013

Act Factory Supervisor/ Account Officer

Prairie Volta Ltd (Aveyime Rice)
01.2012 - 11.2012

Revenue Officer

Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
06.2011 - 08.2011

Supervisor

Shoprite Gh Ltd
09.2007 - 09.2008

ICAG (Part 3) -

BSc. Business Administration - Accounting option

Central University

Solid Africa Mission Intl Computer Training Ltd

Pope John Senior High School and Junior Seminary
Alfred Ayem Agudu