ANDREW OFOSU ODOI
Accra
Summary
I am a highly effective finance and accounting professional with over 7 years of experience in budget formulation and administration, financial management and reporting, project coordination, project finance, and data management and analysis. I am skilled in aligning financial strategies with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with legislative mandates, and employing data-driven insights for decision-making. I possess strong technological (IT) skills, and I am proficient in the use of various Enterprise Resource Planning software, such as Odoo and QuickBooks, as well as other IT tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. I also thrive in multicultural environments, and I am highly effective at developing a productive working rapport through open communication and clearly set guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
Ministry of Finance - Ghana Jobs and Skills Project
Accra
11.2022 - Current
- Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Monitoring timelines and expenditures for project activities, ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Researching, compiling, and analyzing complex data to support informed decision-making.
- Supporting sub-project financing and liaising with implementing agencies, the World Bank, and other relevant institutions and stakeholders.
- Preparing reports for internal and donor review.
- Maintaining accurate records, including project documentation and financial reports.
- Assisting with the periodic review/audit of files for accuracy and completeness.
Schedule Manager - Receivables and Inventory
Sage Distribution Limited
Accra
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared and submitted all necessary financial documents and reports to external auditors, resulting in timely and successful audits, with an 80% reduction in audit findings.
- Spearheaded, in collaboration with the Accounts Manager, a credit control campaign to implement new credit control policies that reduced the company's outstanding receivables by 60%.
- Ensured the accuracy of 150+ customer records on the Receivables Ledger, and produced comprehensive aged reports to optimize revenue and cash flows.
- Conducted thorough reviews of reports and schedules prepared by junior staff, identifying gaps, and recommending requisite corrections to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data, resulting in a 70% reduction in errors identified over time.
- Streamlined inventory and cost management, resulting in improved budgetary oversight and cost savings of over $50,000.
- Conducted comprehensive variance analysis for month-end reporting, highlighting key discrepancies between actual results and forecasts to inform management decision-making.
Accounts Officer
Petro Gulf Limited
Dubai
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained the company general ledger, monthly close-out processes, and account reconciliations with 95% accuracy, leading to minimal adjustment recommendations by auditors.
- Managed accounts receivables, customer payment validation, and reconciliations.
- Oversaw effective inventory management, ensuring optimal inventory levels and timely replenishment.
- Prepared payment vouchers and facilitated supplier payments while maximizing cash flow and fostering positive business relationships.
- Reconciled banking accounts while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of records.
Accounts Officer
Sage Trading DMCC
Dubai
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Reconciled 6+ bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Created and submitted 10+ payment vouchers weekly, ensuring accurate record keeping and financial management.
- Prepared detailed schedules and technical accounting memorandum to support complex accounting treatments.
Accounts Officer
Sage Distribution Limited
Accra
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Monitored LPG, AGO and PMS stocks in Sage Ledger, ensuring optimal inventory levels and timely replenishment to support smooth business operations.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive monthly management accounts and financial reports to support informed and strategic management decision-making.
- Generated detailed schedules to facilitate external audits.
- Reconciled 15+ bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Assisted with the creation and submission of 30+ payment and petty cash vouchers weekly, ensuring accurate record keeping and financial management.
Graduate Intern - Resource Mobilization and Economic Relations Division
Ministry of Finance
Accra
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Supported with research work aimed at improving resource mobilisation and economic relations with Development Partners.
- Contributed to project preparatory works and reviewed policy framework documents for two (2) World Bank-funded projects - Ghana Jobs and Skills Project and Ghana Economic Transformation Project.
- Analysed data trends to optimize development partner relations and financing strategies.
National Service Personnel - Resource Mobilization and Economic Relations Division
Ministry of Finance
Accra
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted research on development partners to support strategic relations.
- Contributed to data entry and updates for the Ghana Development Cooperation Management Information System (Gh-DCMIS).
- Evaluated and monitored donor-funded projects, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Supported with the processing of contractors' documents and facilitated payments for development projects.
Education
MSc. - Development Finance
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana08.2024
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Accra, Ghana01.2024
BSc. - Administration (Accounting)
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2017
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Investment Analysis & Financial Modelling
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Strategy
- Budget Preparation and Administration
- Project Finance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Investor Relations
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, Outlook)
References
- Mr. Ernest Okwei, Project Accountant, Ministry of Finance, +233-249497711, ernestokwei@gmail.com
- Mrs. Joana Anaman, Accountant, Sage Distribution Limited, +233-277124816, jquarshie@sagetradinggroup.com
- Ms. Theresa Onayemi, Principal Economics Officer, Ministry of Finance, +233-272499887, tonayemi@mofep.gov.gh
P.O. Box AT 2218, Achimota, Accra, Ghana
Professional Development And Training
- Data Science, The African Leadership Group - ALX, 2024
- Integrated Appraisal and Risk Analysis: Financial and Economic Appraisal, Ministry of Finance, 2024
- Effective Negotiation of Development Partner Agreements, Ministry of Finance, 2023
- Project Management and Leadership, Ministry of Finance, 2022
- Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel, Rice University - Coursera, 2020
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
- Junior Common Room (JCR) President of the African Union Hall
- Financial Secretary of the African Union Hall (AU) sector of the Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA)
Timeline
Project Officer
Ministry of Finance - Ghana Jobs and Skills Project
11.2022 - Current
Schedule Manager - Receivables and Inventory
Sage Distribution Limited
10.2021 - 09.2022
Accounts Officer
Petro Gulf Limited
01.2020 - 09.2022
Accounts Officer
Sage Trading DMCC
01.2020 - 09.2022
Accounts Officer
Sage Distribution Limited
09.2019 - 10.2021
Graduate Intern - Resource Mobilization and Economic Relations Division
Ministry of Finance
03.2019 - 09.2019
National Service Personnel - Resource Mobilization and Economic Relations Division
Ministry of Finance
09.2017 - 08.2018
MSc. - Development Finance
University of Ghana
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
BSc. - Administration (Accounting)
University of Ghana
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