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BERNARD ADU-POKU
Accountant
Suame, Kumasi
Summary
I have over Ten (10) years of experience in the field of Accounting, Finance, Administrative, and Sales. Results-oriented professional with experience in accelerated growth, business reengineering, and financial restructuring, frequently praised as hard-working by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Skilled professional with experience in collections, customer service and data entry. Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Effectively mediates customer disputes and collects payment in timely manner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
RECOVERY OFFICER
OMNIBSIC BANK
KUMASI
06.2023 - Current
- Contact clients to recover defaulted loans
- Represent the bank at court on defaulted loans
- Verify collaterals for loans at various state institutions
- Prepare reports on various assignments.
SALES MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE, CORPORATE WELFARE
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Sell welfare policies to institutions and churches
- Recruit and manage sales executives
- Plan and execute sales strategies
- Ensure that prospect is created to increase productivity and carry our market research aimed at establishing clients’ expectation
- Ensure that set targets according to the agreed performance management contract are achieved
- Report on performance according to set timelines
BRANCH AUDITOR
VANGUARD LIFE
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Audit client records passbooks
- Audit claims payment
- Audit agent’s daily collection sheets
- Audit bank deposit slips
- Audit the dashboard records for clients, agents, and sales managers
- Prepare agents’ commissions
- Prepare receipts for commissions paid to agents
- Prepare receipts for claims paid to clients
- Supervise sales managers
- Report on performance according to set timelines
ACTING BRANCH MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE
KUMASI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervise sales managers to sell retail policies to customers
- Plan and execute strategies for the branch
- Recruit sales executives for sales managers
- Ensure that prospect is created to increase productivity and carry our market research aimed at establishing clients’ expectation
- Ensure that set targets according to the agreed performance management contract are achieved
- Report on performance according to set timelines
ACTING BRANCH MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Sell retail policies to customers
- Supervise administrative duties at the branch
- Ensure that prospect is created to increase productivity and carry our market research aimed at establishing clients’ expectation
- Ensure that set targets according to the agreed performance management contract are achieved
- Report on performance according to set timelines
SALES COORDINATOR
VANGUARD LIFE
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Recruit and manage sales executives to sell micro-insurance
- Ensure that prospect is created to increase productivity and carry our market research aimed at establishing clients’ expectation
- Achieve set target according to the agreed performance management contract
- Report on performance according to set timelines
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
NYARKO TRANSPORT AND AUTO SERVICES
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Collating, preparing, and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, and financial statements
- Undertaking research into pricing, competitors, and factors affecting performance
- Controlling income, cash flow, and expenditure
- Overall day-to-day office management
- Assist with contract-related administrative work as required
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Prepare introductory letters to embassies for the students
- Prepare attestation letters for students
- Prepare foreign students list to the immigration office for renewal of a resident permit
- Assist with other administrative duties
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
MAXBOAT VENTURES
KUMASI
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Recording of daily transactions
- Data entry and processing
- Prepare cash receipts for clients
- Prepare financial statements
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
REGISTRAR
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Data entry and processing
- Recording of daily transactions
- Prepare cash receipts for clients
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Insurance
CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE
Accra, Ghana 10.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast, Ghana 06.2016 - 05.2018
Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)
Kumasi, Ghana 01.2013 - Current
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Sunyani, Ghana 09.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
KONONGO ODUMASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Konongo, Ghana 09.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Proficient user of Glims software for insurance underwritingExcellent communication skills and problem-resolution abilities with the highest level of confidentialityAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or scheduleAbility to adapt quickly, handle multiple tasks, and prioritizeExceptional interpersonal skills with internal and external staff ready to go the extra mile
Investigation techniques
Aging reports analysis
Bookkeeping
Cash application
Data Entry
Critical Thinking
Clerical Support
Dependable and Responsible
[Database] proficiency
Affiliations
PROGRAMME FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PSED-GIZ) / NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS ( 2022)
Customer Service and Efficient Sales and Marketing in Insurance
PROGRAMME FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (PSED-GIZ) / NATIONAL INSURANCE COMMISSION ( 2017)
Training in Effective Sales and Marketing for Insurance Agents in Ghana
ACCESS MANAGEMENT CONSULT, ACCRA-GHANA (2014)
Credit Management and Debt Recovery
POSITIONS HELD
PRESIDENT, KONONGO ODUMASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SUNYANI POLYTECHNIC CHAPTER)
(2011-2012)
Accomplishments
· Established a strong internal control system at the branch
· Established awards for insurance agents
· Trained insurance retail agents
· Registered five hundred and Sixty-two clients within six months
· Mobilized One hundred and Ninety-two thousand Ghana Cedis within six months
- Supervised team of 64 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 64 in the development of Microinsurance.
Certification
[Credit Management and Debt Recovery] Training - [3 months]
Interests
Watching movies and research
I like to watch educative, action and romantic movies and also conduct research on various topics.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
RECOVERY OFFICER
OMNIBSIC BANK
06.2023 - Current
SALES MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE, CORPORATE WELFARE
11.2022 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - General Insurance
CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE
10.2022 - 05.2023
ACTING BRANCH MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE
06.2022 - 08.2022
ACTING BRANCH MANAGER
VANGUARD LIFE
03.2022 - 04.2022
[Customer Service and Efficient Sales and Marketing in Insurance ] Training - [3 days]
02-2022
BRANCH AUDITOR
VANGUARD LIFE
01.2018 - 10.2022
[Effective Sales and Marketing for Insurance Agents in Ghana] Training - [3 days]
02-2017
SALES COORDINATOR
VANGUARD LIFE
06.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
06.2016 - 05.2018
[Credit Management and Debt Recovery] Training - [3 months]
01-2014
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
NYARKO TRANSPORT AND AUTO SERVICES
01.2014 - 11.2015
Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)
01.2013 - Current
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
08.2012 - 11.2013
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
MAXBOAT VENTURES
06.2012 - 07.2012
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
REGISTRAR
07.2010 - 08.2010
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Accounting
SUNYANI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.2009 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
KONONGO ODUMASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2005 - 05.2008