ANTHONY KWEI ORRACA-TETTEH
Accountancy
GREATER ACCRA,Greater Accra Region
Summary
Diligent and driven professional known for achieving success in a variety of roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Effective communicator and team-builder with strong analytical, management, and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Responsibility
Softwind OA Consult
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Special audit assignments on review of regulations, policies and procedures of audit clients to ascertain risks associated to non- compliance
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Preparation of Audit Plan for new audits
- Review of the work of team members
- Leading audit assignment and discussing of audit findings
- Preparation and submission of Tax Returns
Responsibility
Amoako- Boateng & Associates (Chartered Accountant)
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Preparation of Audit Plan for new audits
- Review of the work of team members
- Leading audit assignment and discussing of audit findings
- Preparation and submission of Tax Returns
Deputy Head, Finance Department
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Review and sanctioning of all payments
- Authorization of transactions in the Bank’s main application T24
- Supervision of the Bank’s Payroll System
- Preparation of TRB’s Financial Statement and Bank of Ghana (BOG) returns
- Liaise with TRB Tax Consultants on tax assessment
- Coordinate all external audit programs
Head, Central Processing Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Led the implementation of the Upgraded Inward Clearing System in CPU for the Bank
Head, Reconciliation Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
01.2015 - 11.2016
- The set- up of the Unit (Developed specific job descriptions for the Unit)
- Effectively handled reconciliation of the Bank’s Nostro and Bank of Ghana
- Generated reliable and credible reports for management decision making
- Supervision of reconciliation of Nostro Accounts and review of outstanding items for reporting
- Conducted investigations into long outstanding reconciling items for resolution
- Served as the custodian of the Bank’s Nostro and Bank of Ghana Accounts
- Liaised with Departmental Heads on outstanding reconciliation issues for resolution
- Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and Aging Analysis reports on Nostro, Bank of Ghana and Unpresented Accounts for the attention of management
- To help develop my subordinates in my unit to perform their duties with little or no supervision
- Improved operational efficiency in the prevention of losses, fraud and other associated risks
- Conducted periodic spot checks and risk assessments which helped in fraud mitigation
Deputy Head, International Banking Department (IBD)
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Involved in the set- up of our International Banking Department (IBD) which included the preparation of the Process Flow as well as the T24 manual
- Effectively led the Trade Finance Unit, managed Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections
- Successfully managed and supervised operations on Import and Exports and enforcing regulatory requirements
- Managed and coordinated activities of all Units of the Department
- Motivated, led and developed team members in my unit
- Coordinated Operational Risk activities
- Ensured AML and Compliance rules within the foreign business
- Provided advisory services to customers
- Monitored Trade operations for the identification and resolution of trade issues within approved limits
- Liaised with Treasury Department for prompt allocation of foreign exchange
- Reviewed and authorised Trade and other transactions
- Monitored to ensure total compliance with Bank of Ghana requirements including money laundering and the prescribed Code of Conduct or Ethics
- Prepared monthly reports and returns on Trade Services as well as the department
- Responded to customers/correspondent banks queries and issues
- Provided cover in the absence of the Head including handling other tasks/duties assigned by the Head
Member of Bank Set- Up Team
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
08.2012 - 12.2012
- The preparation of the Bank’s Operational Manual
- Assisted in the development of requirements for TRB’s Core Banking Application (T24- Temenos)
- Prepared User Acceptance Test (UAT) materials for the testing of T24 Application
- A member of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP)Tariff Guide team
- And final verification and sign off
- Liaised with the T24 team to ensure all issues were resolved
Senior Officer
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
10.2006 - 07.2012
- Credit management administration
- Reviewed credit applications to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Credit policy
- Ensured the Bank’s compliance with statutes, regulations, policies and procedures
- Prepared periodic prudential returns to the Bank of Ghana
- Prepared Credit bureau referencing returns
Foreign Operations Department
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Handled documentary collections
- Handled advance payments/transfers (Personal and imports)
- Responsible for inward remittance
- Prepared Foreign cheques for collection (USD, GBP, & EUR)
- Prepared reconciliation on suspense account- cheques
Audit Trainee
Asamoa Bonsu & Co (Chartered Accountants)
06.2004 - 12.2009
- Maintain proper books of account and writing of Cash Book
- Preparation of Trial Balance
- Audit of SME(s)
Accounts Department
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Managed the Bank’s fixed Assets Schedule
- Managed the Bank’s reconciliation of Suspense Accounts and Month End Prepayments
Banking Operations
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Performed back-office duties at the branch
National Service Person (Audit Assistant)
Ghana Audit Service
11.2002 - 10.2003
Cash Management Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
- Effectively supervised Cash Management Officers and vault assistant activities as well as ensuring that all strategies and objectives are implemented effectively
- Thoroughly reviewed processes, entries, vouchers & cash transactions before authorising
- Managed both local & foreign currency in the vault
- Ensured that cash is well prepared before evacuation to Bank of Ghana, during cash picks and specie movement to avoid tempering
- Ensured that the Unit’s operation is within stipulated procedures, policies and regulations
- Submission of daily, weekly and monthly reports
Clearing and Cheque Management Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
- Officer- in- Charge of cheque clearing and cheque management of the Bank
Education
ACCA -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2009
HND - Accountancy
Accra Polytechnic
01.2002
Skills
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Training & Development
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Organization
- Planning
Affiliations
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
Committeeprojectteammembership
- Secretary, HFC Bank Ghana Limited Credit Committee (01/2011 to 05/2012)
- Chairman, HFC Bank Ghana Limited Family Fun Games (Year 2011)
- Chairman, Electoral board for the Association of Polytechnic Accountancy Students - Accra Poly Chapter (2002).
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Set up of the Reconciliation Unit of the erstwhile Royal Bank.
- Part of the team that where involved in the set- up 0f the erstwhile Royal Bank.
- The upgrade of the erstwhile Royal Bank Clearing Clearing System.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Responsibility
Softwind OA Consult
09.2021 - 01.2022
Responsibility
Amoako- Boateng & Associates (Chartered Accountant)
09.2018 - 10.2021
Deputy Head, Finance Department
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
12.2017 - 07.2018
Head, Central Processing Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
12.2016 - 11.2017
Head, Reconciliation Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
01.2015 - 11.2016
Deputy Head, International Banking Department (IBD)
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
08.2012 - 12.2014
Member of Bank Set- Up Team
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
08.2012 - 12.2012
Foreign Operations Department
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
06.2008 - 03.2010
Accounts Department
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
06.2007 - 05.2008
Senior Officer
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
10.2006 - 07.2012
Banking Operations
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd. (Republic Bank)
10.2006 - 05.2007
Audit Trainee
Asamoa Bonsu & Co (Chartered Accountants)
06.2004 - 12.2009
National Service Person (Audit Assistant)
Ghana Audit Service
11.2002 - 10.2003
Cash Management Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
Clearing and Cheque Management Unit
The Royal Bank Limited (TRB)
ACCA -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
HND - Accountancy
Accra Polytechnic
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