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Delaiah Teye Gberbie

Accra

Summary

Dynamic Audit Assistant Manager at KPMG with a proven track record in complex project management and financial analysis. Recognized for leading high-stakes audits and delivering exceptional client service, I excel in regulatory compliance and innovative problem-solving, driving continuous improvement in audit quality and performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG
Accra
10.2024 - Current
  • Auditor-in-charge for the group and component audit of the largest bank in Ghana by revenue and profit.
  • In addition to all roles held as an experienced senior associate, I was on-boarded to support the Audit Quality Monitoring Team for West Africa and facilitated a session in the 2nd quarter Africa-wide call.
  • Member of the KPMG research team working on thought leadership initiatives.

Experienced Audit Senior

KPMG
Accra
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Facilitated training sessions as a KPMG-accredited facilitator with the Audit Learning and Development team.
  • Supporting the Ghana Audit Quality Lead with audit quality administrative work.
  • Supporting the Financial Services Business Unit administrator with business prospecting activities.
  • Member of the Ghana Champions Network, and the training team for the KPMG audit software.
  • Auditor-in-charge for assurance work at the Central Bank in another West African country, and the audit of the Ghanaian insurance subsidiary of a global conglomerate.
  • Audit supervisor for the audit of the largest bank in Ghana.
  • Was responsible for performing forensic audit work over the financial arrangements between the Ghana Revenue Authority and a private revenue assurance company in an audit assigned by the President of the Republic, and receiving high praise from the Country Managing Partner for excellent work done.
  • Performed financial projections in the audit assigned by the President to ascertain the contract price for the remaining term of the contracts between the revenue authority and the private entity.
  • Had the highest performance rating among all senior associates in my unit, with a rating of 'Often Exceeds Performance Expectations,' receiving high praise for excellent work done on the new IFRS 17 standard.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
  • Met with business leaders and owners to discuss audits and findings.
  • Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
  • Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
  • Communicated audit findings by preparing and disseminating final reports to professionals.
  • Made recommendations to resolve compliance audit findings.
  • Reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
  • Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
  • Evaluated operations data and produced relevant audit reports.
  • Assessed compliance risk, developed audit work plans and documented findings.
  • Conducted special projects as requested by clients such as due diligence investigations or fraud examinations.
  • Analyzed complex accounting issues related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and other transactions.
  • Worked closely with external stakeholders such as regulators, lenders or third-party service providers.
  • Reviewed workpapers prepared by staff auditors for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.
  • Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
  • Coordinated team members' activities throughout the engagement process from planning through completion stages.
  • Assessed the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting processes.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with clients' management personnel to obtain an understanding of their processes and systems.
  • Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Drafted technical memos summarizing auditing conclusions for senior management review.
  • Monitored progress against budgeted hours throughout engagements while maintaining quality assurance standards.
  • Organized and deployed resources to execute audit plans.
  • Developed audit programs to ensure that all areas of the client's operations were tested.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Audit Associate III

KPMG
Accra
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Successfully supervised 5 audit engagements (more than usual for an associate in the financial services unit), including audits of a wealth management firm, an insurance pool and a venture capital.
  • Performed high quality work on loans and advances (including expected credit losses) during the audit of a major international bank and coached teammates to perform quality audit work.
  • Received recognition for leadership and quality service delivery for my work during the year. Received highest possible performance assessment rating of 'Consistently Exceeds Performance Expectations' and was double promoted to Experienced Audit Senior role.
  • Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
  • Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss audit findings and provide recommendations for financial performance enhancement.
  • Provided consulting services on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, deferred taxes, consolidation of subsidiaries.
  • Researched technical accounting literature when needed to resolve complex issues related to financial statement preparation.
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.

Audit Associate II

KPMG
Accra
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Quality audit delivery as a teammate in audits of banks, insurance companies and investment firms, receiving a performance rating of 'Often Exceeds Performance Expectations'.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss audit findings and provide recommendations for financial performance enhancement.
  • Utilized audit software and tools to gather, analyze, and document financial data and transactions.
  • Identified discrepancies and anomalies in financial records, investigating and documenting the findings.
  • Conducted detailed financial audits for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements.
  • Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.

Senior Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly
Accra
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Quality audit delivery in financial statement and IT audits.

Intermediate Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly
Accra
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Quality audit delivery in financial statement and IT audits.

Freelance Software Programmer and Data Analyst

03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Completed over 5 data analysis projects with Excel, Python and Stata.

Credit Officer

NDK Financial Services
Accra
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Successfully managed the head office branch's cash-backed credit portfolio, regularizing up to 90% of defaulting cash-backed loans.
  • Trained and mentored interns and national service personnel assigned to the Credits Division.

National Service Personnel

09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Developed a credit database in Excel; documented credit contracts; credit administrative assistance.

Accounts and Procurement Assistant (Part-time)

Nopat Ventures
Accra
05.2012 - 08.2017
  • Procurement and bookkeeping.

Administrative Intern

Electricity Company of Ghana
Accra
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Provided help to mail room staff by sorting incoming mail and distributing to appropriate employees.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.

Education

Chartered Accountancy Certification - Accounting And Tax

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Accra, Ghana
04-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - First Class Honours

University of Professional Studies, Accra
Accra, Ghana
08-2017

High School Diploma -

Tema Senior High School
Tema, Ghana
07-2013

Skills

  • Complex project management
  • People management and development
  • Financial planning, analysis, and reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Corporate and institutional finance advisory
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python
  • Financial modeling
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • High business acumen
  • Innovation and creative thinking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial projections
  • Performance management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • Income tax assessment
  • Analytical research

Certification

  • KPMG Accredited Facilitator, KPMG, 2024, no expiry
  • Full Membership Certificate, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, 2021, renewed annually
  • Investment Foundations certificate, CFA Institute, 2019, no expiry

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/13/95

Recognitions And Awards

  • Senior Partner's Award, KPMG Ghana, 2024, For outstanding work on an engagement assigned by the President of the republic of Ghana.
  • KPMG Ghana Quality Service Delivery Award, 2023, For outstanding quality delivery in audit.
  • KPMG Ghana's Excellent Leadership Award in Audit, 2023, Nominated.
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants awards and accomplishments, 2022, First time passes in all 10 papers sat, Best Student - First Attempt Exams, Overall Best Graduating Student.
  • Projecting the KPMG Brand, 2023, Nominated for the public recognition received by KPMG Ghana.
  • Maiden Company and Partnership Law Debate, University of Professional Studies, Accra, 2016, Winner.

Additional Skills And Competencies

  • MS Office
  • Python
  • Financial modelling
  • Project management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Client relationship Management
  • High business acumen
  • Innovation and creative thinking

Accomplishments

  • Along with a team, I won the highest award in KPMG Ghana: the Senior Partner’s (same as Country Managing Partner) Award for outstanding work on an engagement assigned by the President of the Republic of Ghana in 2024
  • Won the KPMG Ghana Quality Service Delivery Award for outstanding quality delivery in audit in 2023
  • Nominated for KPMG Ghana’s Excellent Leadership Award in Audit, 2023
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants' awards and accomplishments for the 2022 graduation
  • First time passes in all 10 papers sat
  • Best Student – First Attempt Exams Award for passing all final-level papers in one sitting, and scoring the highest aggregate mark
  • Overall Best Graduating Student of the 38th congregation
  • Nominated for the 'Projecting the KPMG Brand' award for the public recognition received by KPMG Ghana as a result of my outstanding academic performance
  • Winner, Maiden Company and Partnership Law Debate, University of Professional Studies, Accra, 2016

Languages

Ga
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • Member of the West Africa Audit Quality Team
  • Member of the KPMG Ghana Research Team
  • Member of the KPMG Audit Software Champions Network
  • Member of the KPMG Audit Software Training Team
  • Member of the KPMG Audit Learning and Development Team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG
10.2024 - Current

Experienced Audit Senior

KPMG
10.2023 - 09.2024

Audit Associate III

KPMG
10.2022 - 09.2023

Audit Associate II

KPMG
01.2022 - 09.2022

Senior Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly
06.2021 - 12.2021

Intermediate Assurance Associate

Baker Tilly
06.2020 - 05.2021

Freelance Software Programmer and Data Analyst

03.2019 - 05.2020

Credit Officer

NDK Financial Services
09.2018 - 01.2019

National Service Personnel

09.2017 - 08.2018

Administrative Intern

Electricity Company of Ghana
08.2016 - 09.2016

Accounts and Procurement Assistant (Part-time)

Nopat Ventures
05.2012 - 08.2017

Chartered Accountancy Certification - Accounting And Tax

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - First Class Honours

University of Professional Studies, Accra

High School Diploma -

Tema Senior High School

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