Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
JSJ EL-Daniels Consult
07.2023 - Current
Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
Expanded the firm''s clientele through strategic networking and relationship building initiatives.
Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity within the firm.
Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on case strategy and professional development opportunities.
Negotiated settlements, achieving mutually satisfactory resolutions for clients involved in disputes.
Strengthened professional relationships through active participation in industry conferences and events.
Crafted persuasive written communications including briefs, memoranda, and contracts with attention to detail and clarity.
Advised clients on regulatory compliance matters to mitigate risks associated with potential violations or penalties.
Program Manager
Unicorn Group
07.2021 - 03.2023
Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Executive Director-Finance
Northstar Home Finance Limited
08.2016 - 06.2021
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
Spearheaded matrix organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to enhance processes, maintain quality and enforce regulatory compliance.
Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
Established new customer service and problem resolution processes to improve client satisfaction rates.
Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
Chief Financial Officer
Kedari Capital Ghana Limited
09.2014 - 08.2016
Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
Set and monitored effective financial policies.
Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.
Offered advice to other executive leaders on strategies to improve financial growth.
Provided financial expertise to departments such as human resources and legal.
Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects.
Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
Developed future financial plans to support company objectives.
Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision and outperform revenue targets.
Financial Controller
Royal Bank Ghana Limited
08.2012 - 09.2014
Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
Cost Accountant
Access Bank Ghana limited
02.2009 - 08.2012
Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.
Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
Fund Administrator
Horizon Finance and Leasing Co. limited
03.2008 - 02.2009
Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
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