Ali Muhammed
Madina-Accra
Summary
A self-motivated, proactive, and a dependable professional with knowledge and over twenty-three years of hands on experience in Finance and Accounting environment. Demonstrated history in preparing financial reports, establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of CWSA, Coordinating the preparation of the overall budget for CWSA, Managing the funds of CWSA efficiently to keep the Agency solvent. Stellar records in gathering, reviewing, and evaluating all types of reports of the CWSA. Proven success in forecasting, trend analysis and keeping financial records of the Agency, whilst performing a wide range of administrative tasks. Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, accounting software skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, well natured and sustain robust relationships with staff members, clients and senior management at corporate levels.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ag. Director of Finance
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Current
- Establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of CWSA
- Review and certify financial statements for presentation to management, shareholders and other stakeholders
- Coordinate the preparation of the overall budget for CWSA
- Manage the funds of CWSA efficiently to keep the Agency solvent
- Effect payment in accordance with established financial rules and regulations
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit function for the maintenance of an effective system of internal control
- Liaise with external auditors for the audit of the Agency’s accounts and attend to matters arising out of the audit
- Propose financial targets for Regional Accountants and compliance with existing financial regulations
- Supervise the work of the Finance department
- Participate in the defense of Agency’s budget at the Ministerial and Parliamentary hearing
- Develop frameworks for capacity building and financial reporting
- Recommend the list of assets for deletions from the fixed assets register
- Develop strategy for the departments in the preparation of annual budgets
- Conduct staff performance appraisal
- Carry out any other duties assigned by Chief Executive.
Chief Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of CWSA
- Review and certify financial statements for presentation to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders
- Coordinate the preparation of the overall budget for CWSA
- Manage the funds of CWSA efficiently to keep the Agency solvent
- Effect payment in accordance with established financial rules and regulations
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit function for the maintenance of an effective system of internal control
- Liaise with external auditors for the audit of the Agency’s accounts and attend to matters arising out of the audit
- Propose financial targets for Regional Accountants and monitor compliance
- Supervise the work of the Finance department
- Participate in the defense of Agency’s budget at the Ministerial and Parliamentary hearing
- Develop frameworks for capacity building and financial reporting
- Recommend the list of assets for deletions from the fixed assets register
- Develop strategy for the departments in the preparation of annual budgets
- Conduct staff performance appraisal
- Carry out any other duties assigned by Chief Executive.
Principal Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Consolidates draft Budgets for submission to supervisor
- Reviews financial statements for presentation to management and stakeholders
- Quality assures the payroll preparation process
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit function for the maintenance of an effective system of internal control
- Check and confirm monthly bank reconciliation statements
- Quality assure periodic disbursement reports for all projects
- Regular update of the fixed assets register
- Provide input into the capacity building frameworks and reporting guidelines
- Coordinate financial capacity building activities
- Provide orientation to system management staff on appropriate financial reporting formats and guidelines
- Supervise the work of subordinate staff
- Collaborate with external auditors
- Conducts staff performance appraisal
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Senior Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Validate periodic financial management reports
- Vet the payroll report to ensure completeness
- Monitor department’s budget performance
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit function for the maintenance of an effective system of internal control
- Check and confirm monthly bank reconciliation statements
- Quality assure periodic disbursement reports for all projects
- Review draft budget for the department/Unit
- Regular update of the fixed assets register
- Supervises the work of subordinate staff
- Conducts staff performance appraisal
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Prepare draft statements of income and expenditures
- Liaise between CWSA and its Bankers
- Maintain fixed assets register
- Follow up on disbursement requests with appropriate ministries, departments and agencies
- Initiate response to payment requests from suppliers, contractors and consultants
- Assist in the preparation of financial returns and budgets
- Maintain petty cash imprest
- Prepare monthly reconciliation statements and imprest recoupment schedules
- Capture data into the financial management software
- Prepare periodic financial management reports
- Prepare the payroll
- Prepare payment vouchers for further processing
- Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Financial Controller
Ghana National Union of Polytechnic Students (G. N. U. P. S) National Services
- Preparation of Quarterly and Annual Financial Statement
- Bank Reconciliation Statement Preparation
- Payment and raising of Invoices
- Preparing and Reviewing of Budget
- Releasing and Monitoring of Budgetary Allocation.
S.R.C Treasure
Ho – Polytechnic
- Collecting of Dues from Polytechnic Administration
- Preparing of Analysis Cash Book
- Certification of Purchase Invoices.
Education
Post-Charted Diploma -
Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana
01.2023
Profile -
Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (ICA Gh)
05.2021
MBA-Finance -
University of Ghana Business School
05.2013
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast
05.2008
HND Accounting -
Ho Polytechnic
07.2000
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost Control
- Internal Controls
- Investment Analysis
- Capital Allocation
- Working capital management
- Revenue Recognition
- General ledger entry
- Business Forecasting
- Account Analysis
- General ledger accounting
- Investment Management
- Financial Planning
- Budget Planning
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Coordination
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial statement preparation
- Investor Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
Maritalstatus
Married
Workshopsseminarstrainingattended
- G. N. U. P. S Congress 2012, AUGUST Financial Management of Public Funds
- Youth Peace Mission International (W. A. N. E. P.) Non Violence and Peace Building
Publicationsessays
- The Importance of Micro Finance activities in financing Small & Medium Scale enterprises in Ghana. Evidence from BIEGE Capital (May,2013)
- The Impact of Auditing in the Public Sector Organization A Case Study of A. M. A (June,2001)
Sex
Male
Hometown
Mayoroo
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/24/76
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
- English
- Kasim
- Ga
- Twi
- Hausa
References
- Mr. Evans Asare, Former (Director of Finance), Community Water & Sanitation Agency, 020-3706947, asevs4@yahoo.com
- Mr.Ali Mohammed, Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning, 024-4236837, alimoham@hotmail.com
- Prof. Godfred Bokpin, Senior Lecture, University of Ghana Business, 0243-007889, gabokpin@ug.edu.gh
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Travelling
- Sports
Affiliations
- I am a well versatile individual with strong analytical background in finance, accounting, corporate reporting and investment portfolio analysis.
Certification
- Post Charted Diploma in Finance (ICA Gh)
- Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (# 108401)
- Masters of Business Administration Finance Option (UGBS)
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree (UCC)
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Ag. Director of Finance
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
- Current
Chief Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
Principal Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
Senior Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
Accountant
Community Water & Sanitation Agency
Financial Controller
Ghana National Union of Polytechnic Students (G. N. U. P. S) National Services
S.R.C Treasure
Ho – Polytechnic
Post-Charted Diploma -
Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana
Profile -
Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (ICA Gh)
MBA-Finance -
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Cape Coast
HND Accounting -
Ho Polytechnic
- Post Charted Diploma in Finance (ICA Gh)
- Institute of Charted Accountant Ghana (# 108401)
- Masters of Business Administration Finance Option (UGBS)
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree (UCC)
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