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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Professional Development
Certification
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Amofa George Kwedjo

Takoradi,WP

Summary

A passionate person with over 15 years of working experience in the Banking and Finance sector. I desire to pursue a career in a reputable organization where I can utilize my academic and professional knowledge, potential and skills in a challenging working environment to contribute towards the organization's continuous success story.

Knowledgeable Internal Control with a solid background in overseeing control systems and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven track record of implementing process improvements and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Exhibited strong problem-solving and leadership skills in managing teams and optimizing workflows.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Control Supervisor

GCB Bank Plc
01.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity and reduced errors.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping abreast of relevant laws, regulations, codes, standards applicable to the industry, and monitoring adherence to these requirements.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing effective control systems and processes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance in all production activities.

Operations Rigour Specialist

GCB Bank Plc
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Branch Manager

GCB Bank Plc
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw the managerial duties of the bank
  • Showed good skills with respect to addressing customer complaints
  • Managed and trained staff for personal development
  • Training and development of staff

Credit officer/Ag. Operations Manager

GCB Bank Plc
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Superintended over all activities of the bank with regards to credit assessment, loan processing, loan monitoring and recovery

Regional Chief Cashier

GCB Bank Plc
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Showed exceptional responsibility regarding managing the financial transactions of the region

Personal Banker/Systems Administrator

GCB Bank Plc
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Performed activities assigned, creditably

Teacher (National Service)

Battor Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2003

Education

Ph.D. - Risk Management And Banking

University of South Africa
South Africa
09-2025

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
11-2024

MPhil - Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11-2022

Commonwealth Executive master's in business administration -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Cape Coast
01.2010

HND - Accountancy

Ho Technical University
01.2001

Skills

  • Leadership and facilitation skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Managerial skills
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Operations Monitoring

References

  • Mr. Dominic Cobbina, Area Manager, GCB Bank Ltd Sunyani Zone, +233 209 450 764
  • Dr. Edward Owusu, Sunyani Technical University, +233 205 584 667
  • Prof. De-Graft Owusu Manu, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, +233 243 555 882

Professional Development


  • Risk and Strategy - integrating tools and processes, KNUST, Kumasi
  • Research proposal writing, literature review and publishing, KNUST, Kumasi
  • Corporate governance and ethics in business. KNUST, Kumasi
  • Research methodology and data analysis, KNUST, Kumasi
  • Research search engines, KNUST, Kumasi, 2018
  • Leadership Skills Training, Excel Links Consult Limited
  • Supervisory Skills Training, Zormelo and Associates
  • Change Ambassador, GCB Bank Limited
  • Speed-Service Quality Institute,
  • TRREE training programme in research ethics evaluation

Certification

  • ACIB - Chartered Institute of Bankers
  • Institute of Chartered Credit Management
  • Chartered Institute of management consultants

Timeline

Branch Control Supervisor

GCB Bank Plc
01.2024 - Current

Operations Rigour Specialist

GCB Bank Plc
01.2017 - 12.2023

Branch Manager

GCB Bank Plc
01.2014 - 01.2017

Credit officer/Ag. Operations Manager

GCB Bank Plc
01.2012 - 01.2014

Regional Chief Cashier

GCB Bank Plc
01.2007 - 01.2012

Personal Banker/Systems Administrator

GCB Bank Plc
01.2003 - 01.2007

Teacher (National Service)

Battor Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2003

Commonwealth Executive master's in business administration -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Cape Coast

HND - Accountancy

Ho Technical University
  • ACIB - Chartered Institute of Bankers
  • Institute of Chartered Credit Management
  • Chartered Institute of management consultants

Ph.D. - Risk Management And Banking

University of South Africa

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

MPhil - Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Amofa George Kwedjo