Derek Andy Dadzie
Kumasi
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant (ICAG) with an MSc in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) specializing in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and audit coordination. Demonstrates strong capabilities in driving cost efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating strategic decision-making through budgeting and variance analysis. Seeking senior accounting or supervisory roles in audit firms or the mining, oil, and manufacturing sectors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Consultant
Prudential Life Insurance
Kumasi
08.2025 - Current
- Achieved 120% of new business annual premium target within first 6 months (2025).
- Increased client retention by 25% through proactive annual portfolio reviews and personalized advisory.
- Conducted comprehensive financial needs analysis, recommending optimal protection, retirement, and education plans aligned with client goals.
- Tailored financial advice on savings, investment, and protection products to meet client objectives.
- Advise clients on life insurance, savings, and investment products aligned with financial goals and risk profiles.
- Conduct financial needs analysis and build long-term client relationships.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, providing ongoing advisory support and effective policy servicing.
- Educate clients on product offerings including investment-linked plans, driving cross-selling opportunities.
Accountant & General Supervisor
Java Cafe
Kumasi
07.2025 - Current
- Lead monthly reporting, audit coordination, and budget planning.
- Oversaw finance operations, ensuring general ledger integrity and effective supervisory functions.
- Managed daily finance operations to maintain business continuity and provide timely support to stakeholders.
- Maintain general ledger and deliver accurate monthly financial reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Solvency).
Finance Secretary
Charity Advocacy Foundation Group Ltd
Kumasi
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Headed financial budgeting, reporting, and donor compliance for an NGO.
- Managed preparation, monitoring, and reporting of financial budgets aligned with donor requirements and organizational goals.
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping, AP/AR, and grant financial management to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Secured 20% increase in donor funding by delivering transparent, timely financial reports and variance analyses.
- Reduced budget variance from 12% to 5% through monthly monitoring and reforecasting.
- Compiled financial statements, donor reports, and grant-related financial documentation under IFRS to support compliance and transparency.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal control policies.
- Facilitated fundraising efforts through financial forecasting, grant management, and budget planning to align with organizational goals.
Teaching Assistant - Management Accounting
KNUST School of Business
Kumasi
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered management accounting curriculum, facilitated tutorials, and supported student learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials and delivered lessons on management accounting concepts in collaboration with lecturer.
- Conducted small-group and one-on-one sessions to help students grasp cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Improved class average by 18% in final examinations through targeted tutorial sessions.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback on accounting problem-solving.
- Ensured classroom discipline and fostered positive learning environment.
- Recognized by faculty for developing simplified cost behaviour case studies used in subsequent semesters.
SRC Financial Secretary
KNUST Students' Representative Council
Kumasi
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw student organisation finances, maintained records, collected dues, and supported formation of financial policies to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Maintained accurate records of organisational finances and generated timely reports to inform decision-making.
- Delivered 100% accurate financial reports to the SRC parliament within statutory deadlines.
- Increased revenue collection efficiency by 25% through digitised receipt tracking and follow-up systems.
- Collaborated with finance committee to establish efficient procedures for money collection and accurate recording.
- Received dues, fees, and payments; provided transaction receipts and ensured confidentiality.
- Ensured compliance with internal financial protocols and risk management standards.
Accounts Officer
KNUST Independence Hall
Kumasi
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed financial data compilation and reconciliations, enhancing internal controls for large university residential hall.
- Gathered financial information and prepared documents to ensure timely month-end close, improving reporting accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and asset records to maintain financial integrity.
- Implemented accounting manuals, policies, and internal controls to strengthen governance.
- Supported annual statutory audits with accurate records, reconciliations, and technical explanations.
- Reduced audit query resolution time by 30% by pre-audit reconciliation and documentation.
- Contributed to 99.5% audit compliance score for two consecutive years.
Education
MSc - Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi01-2024
BSc - Business Administration (Accounting)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi01-2022
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Financial modeling
- Financial systems
- Audit & Compliance
- Operational finance
- Financial advisory services
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
Certification
- Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), Full Member, 2025
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor, 2024
- Microsoft Excel Advanced - Data Analysis & Financial Modelling
Awards
- Most Influential - KNUST Pentecost Students Association (2022)
- Most Hard-Working Student Leader (2021)
- MTN Pulse Business Challenge - 4th Runner Up (2021)
- HULT Prize Business Challenge Winner Ghana (2020)
- Most Active Student Parliamentarian (2019)
References
Available upon request (professional references from KNUST, Java Cafe, and Charity Advocacy).
Hobbies and Interests
- Financial literacy volunteering
- Reading business case studies
- Football
- Chess
Personal Information
Title: Chartered Accountant | Financial Analyst | Finance & Accounting Supervisor
Languages
- Twi
- English, Fluent
- Twi, Native
Timeline
Financial Consultant
Prudential Life Insurance
08.2025 - Current
Accountant & General Supervisor
Java Cafe
07.2025 - Current
Finance Secretary
Charity Advocacy Foundation Group Ltd
10.2023 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant - Management Accounting
KNUST School of Business
09.2022 - 09.2023
SRC Financial Secretary
KNUST Students' Representative Council
09.2021 - 08.2022
Accounts Officer
KNUST Independence Hall
06.2019 - 07.2022
MSc - Business Administration (Accounting & Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSc - Business Administration (Accounting)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology