Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Websites
Timeline
BENJAMIN KWAME AKAKPO

BENJAMIN KWAME AKAKPO

Accra

Summary

I am an industrious, motivated, hardworking, and highly productive individual. Over recent years, I have developed diverse set of skills and qualities which I believe will add value to your team in this role. I am a strong communicator and a supportive collaborator, and my problem-solving capabilities mean I will always take ownership of difficult challenges whenever they occur. I am ready to take up this position with your company and I see it as an opportunity for me to work alongside other talented and like-minded professional who want to achieve great things.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

CEO @ Vision Researchers
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.
  • Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and prepared reports for a variety of research projects.
  • Performed qualitative interviews with stakeholders to understand the needs of the target population.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software programs such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, and R.
  • Assisted in preparing presentations on findings from various studies conducted by the organization.

Revenue Accountant

ABURI BOTANICALS GARDENS
Accra
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements to provide accurate revenue reports.
  • Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Ensured timely collection of revenue from customers.
  • Reconciled daily cash receipts to ensure accuracy.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT E/R.
NEW JUABEN KOFORIDUA.
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assist in arranging required resources for monitoring exercise.
  • Analyse the financial data of various Assemblies monthly.
  • Assist to despatch relevant information to target Department every quarter.
  • Provide feedback to Head of Monitoring every month.

ASSISTANT FUEL STATION MANAGER (INTERNSHIP)

STAR OIL COMPANY LTD
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the station including scheduling, budgeting, payroll processing, inventory control, and maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies at the station premises.
  • Maintained records of all transactions taking place within the station environment including: Calculations of daily sales. Counting of bulk cash, writing up a deposit slip and depositing cash into the bank.
  • Preparation of bank reconciliation.

Education

BBA - BANKING AND FINANCE

VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY, OYIBI-ACCRA
07.2023

West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE). - Business Administration

TESHIE PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR HIGH , TESHIE-ACCRA
10.2016

Basic Education Certificate Examination -

DR-ES-SALAAM JHS, TESHIE-NUNGUA ESTATES
09.2013

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Graphic and Media Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Event Coordination
  • communication
  • research

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
Twi
Advanced
C1
Ewe
Advanced
C1

Accomplishments

  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations at Star Oil Company Ltd.

Affiliations

  • Member, VVU Alumni 2023 Association
  • Finance Officer, VVU- School of Business Students Association (2021/2022 academic year)
  • Winner of the "African Smart-Business Schools Quiz Competition" (ASBSQ 2020)

Timeline

Revenue Accountant - ABURI BOTANICALS GARDENS
04.2023 - 10.2023
Researcher - CEO @ Vision Researchers
01.2023 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT E/R.
10.2022 - 03.2023
ASSISTANT FUEL STATION MANAGER (INTERNSHIP) - STAR OIL COMPANY LTD
05.2021 - 08.2021
VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY - BBA, BANKING AND FINANCE
TESHIE PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR HIGH - West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE)., Business Administration
DR-ES-SALAAM JHS - Basic Education Certificate Examination,
BENJAMIN KWAME AKAKPO