Ebenezer Acquaah Nunoo
Accra
Summary
Finance professional with proven ability to drive financial strategy and manage complex financial operations. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis coupled with strong leadership skills. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing business needs. Adept at implementing financial controls and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
CropLife Ghana
07.2015 - Current
- Managed annual cashflow of up to US$500,000 per annum
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Managed multi donor budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across projects
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
- Spearheaded annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and facilitating smoother operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
Chief Finance Officer
National Seed Trade Asso. Of Ghana (NASTAG)
02.2016 - 12.2023
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Managed total project portfolio of US$ 1.5M over the 3 years from 2019 -2021
- Led a high-performance finance team, fostering professional growth and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Established transparent lines of communication between the finance department and key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Optimized cash flow management to maintain positive liquidity and minimize interest expenses.
- Improved financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts that resulted in significant cost savings for the company over time.
- Introduced robust internal controls to safeguard corporate assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Played a pivotal role in successful launch of the association, providing detailed financial information and addressing donor and member concerns where necessary.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project specific budget and association annual budgets thus effectively allocating resources to support organizational goals.
- Managed capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic objectives.
- Coordinated audits with external parties, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events where necessary
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and increase efficiency
Finance and Administrative Officer
GAABIC
10.2010 - 08.2019
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
- Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to donors
- Provided exceptional support to the executive team by managing schedules, coordinating travel plans, and organizing meetings.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, trainings and conferences
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for donors
- Ensured timely payments of statutory obligations and in compliance with regulatory bodies
Tutor
Methodist JHS
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
Industrial Attachment
Mamprobi Polyclinic
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Ensure weekly transfer of NHIS claims to summary sheet for submission to departmental head.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to standard operating procedures on Health insurance claims
- Ensure weekly claims are accurate and up to date
Education
MSc. - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana07-2024
Bsc. - Business Administration (Accounting)
KNUST
Kumasi, Ashanti Region05.2015
HND - Accountancy (Accounting)
Takoradi Polytechnic
Takoradi, Western Region05.2009
Skills
- Budget Preparation, Financial Reporting & compliance
- Business Forecasting & KPI Management
- Revenue management, Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial Administration & Operational Reporting
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
Professionalassociations
ICA Ghana (LEVEL 1 & 2), 05/01/21, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Drawing
- Football
Projects
Strengthening the Ghana Seed System to enhance quality seed Deliver to farmers (USAID - AGRA) Phase 11, 06/01/23, 09/30/25 USAID - Market Systems Resilience Project - Strengthening the Seed and Agro input systems to enhance productivity and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ghana, 06/01/23, 05/31/25 Strengthening the Ghana Seed System to enhance quality seed Deliver to farmers (USAID - AGRA) Phase 1, 09/01/20, 12/31/22 Promoting Policy and Regulatory Reforms for the Development of the Ghanaian Seed Sector: Strengthening the role and Activities of the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana, 10/01/16, 09/30/18 Container Management Project (CropLife Ghana), 07/01/15, Present Spray service Provider Concept in Ghana (CropLife Ghana), 07/01/15, 08/31/23 Agricultural technology transfer project (GAABIC - ATT), 09/01/13, 08/31/18 Agricultural Value Chain Mentorship Project (GAABIC - AVCMP), 09/01/11, 05/31/15
References
Available upon request
Professional Development
- Inside NGO - interpretation of USAID rules and regulations
- Inside NGO - USAID sub award management training certificate, 07/01/13
- Managing risk for development, The World Bank Group (Coursera - online)
- Risk management for resilience and prosperity, The World Bank Group (Coursera - online)
- Improving financial access and strengthening financial stability, 08/01/20, The World Bank Group (Coursera - online)
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented and completed the Agricultural Value Chain Mentorship Project (AVCMP) funded by AGRA - Danida by completing the training and capacity building of some 400 agro -input dealers in the Northern Region as the project finance officer. The US$ 683,000 project was implemented by 3 consortiums namely GAABIC, IFDC and CSIR-SARI implementing various components
- Successfully implemented the Agricultural Technology Transfer Project funded by USAID to introduce new farming technologies to SME's and commercial farmers in the Upper East, Upper West and Northern Region as the project finance officer. The US$ 25m five year project saw a significant number of farmers accessing various technologies in the ZOI
- Successfully implemented the USAID - Financing Ghanaian Agricultural Project (FINGAP). Under this project GAABIC build the capacities of some selected input dealers to access bank credit.
- Successfully won, implemented and completed the USAID - Agricultural Policy Support Project (APSP) implemented by NASTAG to push for reforms in Ghana's seed sector including the seed policy and Seed plan. As the project accountant i ensured expenditure complies with budget and where necessary make proposals for review. Total project value of US$ 100,000.00
- Successfully implemented the USAID AGRA Phase 1 project on Strengthening The Ghana Seed Systems to enhance quality seed delivery to farmers. The 26 month project valued at US$ 301,000.00saw the increase in seed production by 10% while building the capacity of local seed producers to increase production. Budget was designed single handedly
- Due to the successes chalked in the phase 1, NASTAG successfully won phase 2 valued at US$ 702,000 over another 26 month period to build the capacities of some 8 young and b=vibrant seed producers in the ZOI and also produce seeds of up to 12000MT within the period. This i single handedly designed the budget for the project implementation.
Affiliations
- Chartered Accountants Students Society in Ghana (CASSIG)
Certification
- Professional certificate in microsoft Office suite - NIIT
- USAID Sub award management training certificate - Inside NGO
- Interpretation of USAID rules and regulations - Inside NGO
- Quickbooks accounting software - Equavia Consult
- Managing Risk for development - Coursera
football
I love to watch football and play sometimes during the weekends to keep fit
Languages
English
Timeline
Chief Finance Officer
National Seed Trade Asso. Of Ghana (NASTAG)
02.2016 - 12.2023
Finance Manager
CropLife Ghana
07.2015 - Current
Finance and Administrative Officer
GAABIC
10.2010 - 08.2019
Tutor
Methodist JHS
10.2009 - 08.2010
Industrial Attachment
Mamprobi Polyclinic
06.2008 - 08.2008
HND - Accountancy (Accounting)
Takoradi Polytechnic
MSc. - Accounting & Finance
University of Ghana
Bsc. - Business Administration (Accounting)
KNUST
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