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BARNOR BENJAMIN

Accra

Summary

Highly meticulous and reliable Finance and Accounting professional with 10+ years of experience Adept multitasker able to handle a number of cash management projects with professionalism and accuracy. Strong research skills in optimizing current and efficient financial management team operation. Currently looking forward to obtain a full-time position with a growing organization, where my enhanced skills, potential, and sense of obligation will be able to fulfill the goals of the organization. CAREER OBJECTIVES To facilitate the engagement and provision of high-quality financial services through effective work planning, performance management, leadership, and development. Able to apply ‘best practices in organizational change and development within and outside. My career mission is to be an Account Manager / Director or Managing partner.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

INTERCONTINENTAL GROUP GHANA LTD
04.2021 - Current
  • Assist in carving the financial architecture of the company which includes budgeting and forecasting, the building of internal controls, cash flow management, financial reporting, and analysis, etc
  • Organise and manage the financial health of the company, and monitor income and expenditure in relation to budgets
  • Assist with financial reporting for the company which includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and all statutory reporting
  • Account for accruals, prepayments, and reconciliation of provisions and analyze company overheads and balance sheets
  • Analyzed and reconciled general ledger with main account and year-end close of accounts and timely reported to the Head of Finance all quarterly financial information
  • Lead in the preparation of consolidated budget taking into consideration functional budgets from various executives and defending to the Board
  • Liaised with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of the company’s finances
  • Achievements
  • Drove accountability, provided coaching to, and partnered with the entire Leadership team in executing our strategy with a mindful eye on our annual budget and financial plans
  • Designed management information system for the authority and operated it by interlocking budgets, computed variance, and exhorted others to institute corrective measures
  • Implemented revenue-building practices which resulted in over 50% income growth consistently for the company
  • Ensured all company financial transactions adhered to company and appropriate state policies.

Senior Accountant

ESOKO GROUP, ESOKO LTD
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Worked closely with the head office accounting team on the full spectrum of financial matters concerning operations pertaining to financial strategy, and performance management, and analyze variances in profitability reports and trend analysis
  • Analyzed operational trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations in order to predict future occurrences
  • Oversaw accounts payable, and accounts receivable, review of all payments, tax, treasury, payroll, and any other financial management functions
  • Responsible for compliance with statutory regulations with regard to submission of relevant reports and payment of statutory obligations
  • Supervised the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e
  • VAT, SSNIT, and withholding taxes
  • Monitored and controlled expenses according to allotted budget by assisting in developing operating and capital budgets
  • Lead in the preparation of consolidated budget taking into consideration functional budgets from various directorates and defending it with management
  • Performed other duties as required, consistent with the objectives and responsibilities as required, and supervised financial activities from all branches and head office.

Finance Officer

BUSYLAB LIMITED, A FREE ZONES COMPANY
12.2010 - 06.2015
  • Oversaw the full accounting cycle for the company, including compiling and analyzing data, preparing financial budgets, and closing books
  • Accounted for accruals, prepayments, and reconciliation of provisions and analyzed company overheads and balance sheets
  • Supervised the preparation of payroll and statutory payments i.e
  • VAT, SSNIT, and withholding taxes
  • Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable)
  • Developed, improved, and issued timely monthly financial statements, financial plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
  • Analyzed inventory requisitions and determined the appropriate method of procurement i.e
  • Quotation, Tender, or Request for proposal
  • Ensured renewal of all statutory certificates including NGO cert, AMA cert, and Annual returns to the registrar General Department
  • Communicated effectively on accounting and financial policies, procedures, and guidelines to staff and guided individual transactions, receiving direction from the management as needed
  • Ensure proper preparation of free zones returns and quarterly filing of same with the
  • Ghana Free zones Board Authorities
  • Reviewed and assessed audit work for accuracy and compliance as per standards and laws.

Bursar

WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2009 - 11.2010
  • Monitored accounts receivable and supported center managers with collection efforts and petty cash
  • Maintained and or ensure the maintenance of the school’s records related to invoicing and bill payment
  • Prepared invoices made changes and notified timesheet errors to supervisors
  • Assisted with the deposit and withdrawal of cash at the bank.

Education

Diploma - Business Studies – Accounting

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination -

West Virginia University
2023

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst – Corporate Finance Institute -

2022

Master of Science - TECHNOLOGY, Accounting & Finance

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIV. OF SCIENCE
2021

(ICAG) - Final Part Ongoing Lead 1x: Exercising Leadership – HarvardX (Harvard University) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants - Ghana
2021

Bachelor of Science (BSc - Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPSA)
2016

Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE -

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ACCOUNTANCY
2009

General Business Certificate -

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ACCOUNTANCY
2008

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT) Quick Books Accounting Software
  • SAP Business One
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP – 30% Knowledge
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Payroll & Cash Flow Management
  • Client Relationship Mgt
  • Valid Driving License – License “B”
  • AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Training & Team Building

Accomplishments

  • Ghana Free zones Board workshop at LA Palm Royal - March 2014
  • UNICEF - Leap workshop at Fiesta Royal Hotel – November 2016
  • Internal Auditors & Supervisory Com
  • Conference CUA Ghana – June 2017
  • PROJECTS WORKED ON (SOCIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS)
  • Leap 1,000 & Extension project (Awarded by UNICEF)
  • IFC Project NHIS registration (Awarded by the world bank- IFC)
  • Ghana National Household Registration – GNHR (World Bank Project, Ghana Household Registry)

Timeline

Finance Manager

INTERCONTINENTAL GROUP GHANA LTD
04.2021 - Current

Senior Accountant

ESOKO GROUP, ESOKO LTD
07.2016 - 05.2020

Finance Officer

BUSYLAB LIMITED, A FREE ZONES COMPANY
12.2010 - 06.2015

Bursar

WORLD BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2009 - 11.2010

Diploma - Business Studies – Accounting

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination -

West Virginia University

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst – Corporate Finance Institute -

Master of Science - TECHNOLOGY, Accounting & Finance

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIV. OF SCIENCE

(ICAG) - Final Part Ongoing Lead 1x: Exercising Leadership – HarvardX (Harvard University) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants - Ghana

Bachelor of Science (BSc - Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPSA)

Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE -

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ACCOUNTANCY

General Business Certificate -

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ACCOUNTANCY

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