Dominic Danquah
FINANCE OFFICER
Kumasi
Summary
Diligent accounting professional with superior account reconciliation skill and passion for continuous improvement. Bringing some years of excellent performance in Accounting Manager roles and commendation for providing consistent empowering leadership.
Systematic and skillful in overseeing payroll and budget administration. Demonstrated success in collaborating with department leaders to enforce budget controls and monitor expenses. Well-organized and knowledgeable team player with decisive nature and good problem-solving abilities.
Driven accounting professional aiming to leverage some years of experience in accounting roles. Demonstrated success in managing inventory audits and offering meticulous oversight of general ledger management.
Proactive with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Results-driven and experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Officer
National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
Accra
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Managed payroll operations for a team of 35 casual employees.
- Managed all accounting needs and account updates for operations.
- Generated reports to identify financial trends and aging accounts in need of attention.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 7 employees.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Finance and Accounts Officer
Nattional Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
Kumasi
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Managed payroll operations for the team
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
Managing Director
Corban Driving School
Kumasi
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with customers to achieve prime pricing.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Branch Manager
Reliance Plus Microfinance
Winneba
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendation.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.
- Launched new training program to boost employee skills and staff retention rate.
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements and other financial information.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
Education
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Kumasi 04.2022 - Current
Global Executive Master of Business Administration - GeMBA - Corporate Audit And Tax Administration
Executive Center For Postgraduate Studies
Accra 10.2021 - Current
Certificate - Investment Management
Accra Business School
Accra 06.2020 - 11.2020
MBA - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 10.2015 - 08.2017
Diploma in Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 10.2011 - 08.2014
SSSCE - Business
Otumfour Osei Tutu II College
Tetrem 01.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
Internal controls implementation
Funds reconciliation
Cost control and reduction
Human resources knowledge
Business Development
Financial analysis and reporting
Relationship building and management
Budget forecasting
Strategic and financial planning
Staff Management
Revenue Generation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Professional Qualification - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
04.2022 - Current
Global Executive Master of Business Administration - GeMBA - Corporate Audit And Tax Administration
Executive Center For Postgraduate Studies
10.2021 - Current
Certificate - Investment Management
Accra Business School
06.2020 - 11.2020
MBA - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
10.2018 - 08.2020
Accounts Officer
National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
08.2018 - 04.2021
Finance and Accounts Officer
Nattional Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
10.2015 - 08.2017
Managing Director
Corban Driving School
02.2015 - 09.2017
Branch Manager
Reliance Plus Microfinance
07.2012 - 06.2014
Diploma in Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
10.2011 - 08.2014
SSSCE - Business
Otumfour Osei Tutu II College
01.2000 - 08.2002