Derby Akua Arthur
Accra,AA
Summary
Motivated Accounting and Finance graduate with hands-on experience in budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting within a mining environment. Proficient in variance analysis, cost monitoring, fuel and operational accounting(managing fuel allocations and bowser accounting), and the preparation of routine financial reports(weekly and monthly departmental cost reports). A disciplined and fast-learning professional with strong teamwork and analytical skills. Committed to integrity, continuous professional development, and building a long-term career in finance and the mining industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Service Person
Asanko Gold Company Limited
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in preparing budgets and monitoring cost variances.
- Conducted variance analysis and reported on budget performance.
- Managed fuel allocations and bowser accounting to track fuel usage.
- Supported the preparation of monthly returns on gold mining operations for Asanko Gold, to be submitted to the Minerals Commission.
- Updated weekly and monthly reports for the processing and GnA departments, and sent them to their respective managers.
Intern
Ghana Airports Company Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in preparing monthly statements.
- Supported reconciliations for airport operations.
- Tracked payments from airlines, shops, etc.
- Compared budget vs. actuals.
- Organized and filed financial documents.
Volunteer
Kansas Food Bank, USA
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Engaged in community-building and leadership activities.
- Supported initiatives to improve food access and organizational operations.
Member
Pan-African Youth Leadership Program(PAYLP)
Atlanta
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with youth leaders from across Africa to identify key challenges affecting our home countries, and co-develop practical, community-based solutions.
- Completed training in leadership, project development, teamwork, and cross-cultural communication.
- Engaged in community service, workshops hosted by U.S. institutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Professional Studies
Accra10-2024
Secondary Education - Business
Methodist Girls’ High School
Eastern Region09-2020
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Delta web
- Delta ERP
- Data entry and record keeping
- Variance analysis
- Time management
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Adaptability and fast learning
Hobbies and Interests
- Driving
- Exploring new experiences
- Learning outside of my comfort zone
- Reading
- Having fun
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Experience working in high-pressure operational environments
- Strong combination of technical and interpersonal skills suitable for finance, administration, and the mining industry.
Certification
• AGGL Soft Skills Training, August 2025
• Alx Certified Virtual Assistant, 6-week program, 2024
• Salesforce Administrator Certification, 6-month program, 2023
• Pan African Youth Leadership Program, USA, 2019
• Alx Certified Virtual Assistant, 6-week program, 2024
• Salesforce Administrator Certification, 6-month program, 2023
• Pan African Youth Leadership Program, USA, 2019
Timeline
National Service Person
Asanko Gold Company Limited
10.2024 - 08.2025
Intern
Ghana Airports Company Limited
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Kansas Food Bank, USA
04.2019 - 04.2019
Member
Pan-African Youth Leadership Program(PAYLP)
04.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Professional Studies
Secondary Education - Business
Methodist Girls’ High School