Atampugre Akasuma Clement
Tamale
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, excelling in financial management and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational integrity and compliance through effective budgeting and internal controls. Strong communicator and collaborator, skilled in Excel and fostering high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Accountant (Chief Accountant)
Ghana Health Service
Tamale
09.2018 - Current
- Managed the overall performance of the finance unit and BMCs in the region.
- Provide professional and technical advice to management on judicious use of financial resources in conformance with the laws and regulations.
- Plan, organize, assign and direct Accounting staff in performing accounting duties at the BMCs.
- Collaborate with other line/functional managers for day -to-day management of the BMC.
- Supported divisions/units with technical expertise on budgets, statistical and financial data analysis, and special projects.
- Facilitated in-service training sessions on financial management for accounting staff.
- Appraise accounting staff performance and recommend for reward or sanction.
- Conducted support visits to BMCs to mentor and coach accounting staff, enhancing their performance.
- Direct and resolve fiscal, financial, and accounting challenges, which have significant impact on BMCS.
- Design and maintain prudent internal control mechanisms to safeguard assets.
- Liaise with the Audit Service in connection with the audit of the financial statements and underlying records and work with the Audit Committee to resolve audit issues.
- Executed additional duties assigned by the Regional Director of Health Services and the Director of Finance.
Deputy Chief Accountant (Upper West Regional Health Director)
Ghana Health Service
11.2012 - 08.2018
- Oversaw the finance unit and BMCs in the region, ensuring effective management and performance.
- Provide professional and technical advice to management on judicious use of financial resources in conformance with the laws and regulations.
- Planned, organized, assigned, and directed accounting staff in execution of accounting duties at BMCs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with other line/functional managers for day -to-day management of the BMC.
- Provided direct technical support to divisions/units on budgeting, statistical analysis, financial data, and special projects to enhance informed decision-making.
- Facilitate in-service training on financial management.
- Appraise accounting staff performance and recommend for reward or sanction.
- Provide facilitative support visits to BMCs and mentor, guide and coach to enhance performance of accounting staff.
- Directed and resolved fiscal, financial, and accounting challenges, significantly impacting BMCs' operational integrity and financial health.
- Design and maintain prudent internal control mechanisms to safeguard assets.
- Liaise with the Audit Service in connection with the audit of the financial statements and underlying records and work with Audit Committee to resolve audit issues.
- Executed additional tasks to support operational needs as directed by management.
Principal Accountant
Ghana Health Service
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Evaluated monthly financial performance to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Prepared accurate and reliable monthly financial returns.
- Supervised and monitored revenue collection processes at the Hospital.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts and valuations to maintain accurate stock levels.
- (Begoro Hospital)
Senior Accountant
Ghana Health Service
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepared accurate and reliable monthly financial returns to support informed decision-making.
- Supervised and monitored revenue collection processes at the Hospital to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Evaluation of monthly financial performance of the Hospital.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts and valuations to maintain accurate financial records and support inventory management.
- (Suhum District Hospital)
Accountant
Ghana Health Service
02.2005 - 10.2010
- Evaluated monthly financial performance metrics of the Hospital.
- Prepared accurate and reliable financial returns monthly.
- Supervised and monitored revenue collection processes at the Hospital.
- Conducted monthly inventory assessments to determine stock levels and valuation.
- (Kwaebibrim D. Hospital)
Accountant
Ghana Health Service
03.2002 - 01.2005
- Supervised and monitored revenue collection processes to ensure compliance and optimize collections.
- Prepared accurate and reliable financial returns monthly to support informed decision-making.
- Evaluation of monthly financial performance of the Hospital.
- Conducted monthly store inventory audits to assess stock levels. and valuation every month.
- (Atua Gov. Hospital)
Operations Manager
Lizzimina
02.1999 - 02.2002
- Collaborated with Lizzimina, a key distributor of Lever Brothers and Nestle Ghana products, as operations manager and handled responsibilities for achieving sales targets while making products visible on tables in every market within our operational areas.
- Supervised sales personnel, prepared budgets and monthly targets, and facilitated the preparation of monthly financial performance reports for the managing director.
- A key Distributor of Lever brothers and Nestle Ghana products.
Finance Officer
A. Kasadjan Limited
02.1997 - 02.1999
- Ensured timely and accurate processing of invoices.
- Ensured accurate and reliable records for daily transactions, supporting financial integrity.
- Prepared monthly reports for Ghana Revenue Authority, facilitating compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Ensuring the preparation of Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheets).
- Calculated SNIT contributions for retired staff members.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Commonwealth Executive
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech.
KUMASI 01-2017
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Excellent team player
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional Associations
- 2010, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Final Examination Certificate
- 2011, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Member
- 2020, Institute of Directors (Ghana), Member, Professional Certificate in Corporate Governance
Professional Courses Attended
- 09/18-09/19/13, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Participation in Management Development Seminar
- 05/14-05/16/13, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Certificate of Participation 2nd Congress Of Accountants
- 03/01/13, Trust Associates, Certificate of Participation on a Six-day Training In Donor Funded Project Management Skills
- 12/15-12/16/11, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Certificate of Participation, a Two-day workshop on Forensic Audit
Home Town
Vea-Bongo, Upper East Region
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/23/70
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Upper East Region
Languages
- Gurune
- English
- Twi
Position Held
- Audit Committee Chairman, Regional Coordinating Council, Wa, Upper West Region, 2018 - Present
- Audit Committee Chairman, Nurses and Midwifery Training College, Tamale, N/R, 2018 - Present
- Operations Manager, Lizziemin Co.LTD, 1999 - 2002, Human Resource Functions, Marketing and sales management, Customer relation duties, Planning and budgeting, Preparation and analyzing financial performance of the company.
Research
- Atampugre, A. C., Perprem, A., Nyarko, J., 2017, Quality Healthcare Delivery and Customer Satisfaction in Ghana: A study of NHIS Subscribers in the Wa Municipality., Researchjournali’s Journal of Marketing, 5, 4, 2348-0947
- Ayamga, R., Perprem, A., Atampugre, A. C., 2018, Assessment of Taxpayers’ Perception on Property Tax Administration in Lawra Municipality of Ghana., International Journal of Development and stability, 7, 1, 329-342
- Master’s Thesis – Customer Satisfaction of Healthcare Services: The Case of NHIS Subscribers in Wa Municipality, Unpublished
Timeline
Regional Accountant (Chief Accountant)
Ghana Health Service
09.2018 - Current
Deputy Chief Accountant (Upper West Regional Health Director)
Ghana Health Service
11.2012 - 08.2018
Principal Accountant
Ghana Health Service
05.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Accountant
Ghana Health Service
11.2010 - 04.2011
Accountant
Ghana Health Service
02.2005 - 10.2010
Accountant
Ghana Health Service
03.2002 - 01.2005
Operations Manager
Lizzimina
02.1999 - 02.2002
Finance Officer
A. Kasadjan Limited
02.1997 - 02.1999
Masters of Business Administration - Commonwealth Executive
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech.