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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Hi, I’m

Baffour Agyemang

Accountant & Compliance Professional
Accra
Baffour Agyemang

Summary

Meticulous Financial Analyst and Compliance professional, who undertakes assignments, meets tight deadlines and delivers superior performance. Possesses practical knowledge in Corporate Finance, Financial markets, Ethics and Compliance and applies strong financial planning and analytical skills to inform Management of key trends and reduce Company expenditure. Promote good compliance culture that reinforce organizational values and high standards of integrity through effective compliance training.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Jospong Group of Companies
Accra

Senior Compliance Manager
07.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Created and managed campaigns to drive brand awareness and loyalty.

· Training and promoting compliance with the Code of Conduct, policies and standards, including those related to anti-corruption, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interest, and associated subsidiaries of the Zoomlion Group.

· Conduct ethics, whistle blower and compliance investigations, as appropriate; and report on issues to Chief Compliance Officer, including promptly escalating issues, when necessary.

· Preparing and Maintaining of risk register (Fraud and Integrity Risk)

· Maintaining log of communications received relevant to compliance and reporting of suspected violations of law, rules, standards of conduct and fraud through the company whistle blower line and cases reported to the Unit.

· Develop and implement a Compliance training plan in the area of Anti Money Laundry, Fraud prevention, detecting and escalation measures, and third party risk management.

· Conduct quarterly risk assessment report to the Chief Compliance Officer.

· Assist management in identifying and containing compliance risk, compliance monitoring and fostering a compliance culture.

· Conduct compliance monitoring to verify compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

· Provide risk management advice to management on third party due diligence conducted on contracts.

· Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent sanctions are applied for enforcing ethical standards of conducts within the Jospong Group of Companies.

Accra Compost & Recycling Plant Limited
Accra

Accounts Supervisor
02.2012 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
  • Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
  • Oversaw the accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely payments of invoices.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Prepared balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports as required by management.
  • Reviewed expense reports for accuracy prior to approval process.
  • Monitored budget performance against actual results to identify variances and take corrective action when necessary.
  • Assisted in the development of annual operating budgets for each department within the organization.
  • Tracked fixed assets throughout their life cycle from acquisition through disposal.

· Prepare reports and documentation for tax payments, such as Employment Tax, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax and Corporate Tax.

  • Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.

· Assist in training of junior staff in the accounts and finance department.

Shining Star Financial Services Limited
Accra

Finance Manager
02.2008 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Developed and managed financial plans for a variety of investments.
  • Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
  • Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
  • Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
  • Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
  • Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.

· Preparing and presenting reliable financial statements and management accounts for internal and external use.

· Manage Payroll and preparation of staff pay slip.

· Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

· Strategic review of client’s loan application and credit administration.

Wahome Steel Limited
Tema

Assistant Cost and Management Accountant
11.2006 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
  • Reviewed and reconciled bank statements on a daily basis.
  • Monitored budget performance against actual results, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective actions.
  • Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
  • Prepared complex financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
  • Analyzed corporate operations to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Coordinated external audit process by providing necessary documentation to auditors in a timely manner.
  • Preparation of daily major raw material stock report for management decision making.
  • Supervision of movements of materials from the stores, both receipts and issues.
  • Maintained fixed asset register ensuring accurate depreciation calculation.

Education

Ghana Communication Technology University
Ghana

MBA from Finance
2014

University Overview

Zenith University College
Accra

BBA from Financial Management
2011

University Overview

Accra Polytechnic
Accra

High School Diploma
2006

University Overview

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
Accra

Professional Studies from Accounting

University Overview

Skills

  • Audits Management
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Information Gathering
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Reviews
  • Investigative Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance Oversight
  • Risk Assessments
  • Training Development
  • Conducting Third Party Due Diligence
  • Conducting Financial Analysis

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Providing an efficient and professional investigation services for sexual harassment cases in a manner that protects the rights of all parties involved and ensure workplace safety. As a Sexual Harassment investigator, my objective is to conduct thorough and impartial investigations of all allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace. Coupled with extensive experience in handling sensitive cases, my role is to provide a safe and supportive environment for all parties involved in the investigation focusing on establishing clear procedures and protocols that guarantee fairness, protect confidentiality and promote timely resolution of the allegations of sexual harassment cases reported.
  • Providing an efficient and professional investigation services for all fraud and related employee misconducts.
  • Providing a one stope financial analysis and reporting in conformity with IFRS.

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Won the overall best worker in the Compliance Department in the Jospong Group of Companies for the year 2020.

Certification

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Specialist Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management - (ERM)

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I), SCCE

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Compliance Manager
Jospong Group of Companies
07.2014 - Current
Accounts Supervisor
Accra Compost & Recycling Plant Limited
02.2012 - 04.2015
Finance Manager
Shining Star Financial Services Limited
02.2008 - 09.2011
Assistant Cost and Management Accountant
Wahome Steel Limited
11.2006 - 12.2009

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Specialist Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management - (ERM)

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - International (CCEP-I), SCCE

Ghana Communication Technology University
MBA from Finance
Zenith University College
BBA from Financial Management
Accra Polytechnic
High School Diploma
The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
Professional Studies from Accounting
Baffour AgyemangAccountant & Compliance Professional