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Ebenezer Bangni

Ebenezer Bangni

Wa, Upper West Region,Ghana

Summary

Proactive financial professional with planning and problem-solving talents. History thoroughly analysing and modelling financial data to produce relevant insights and steer financial decision-making.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance administrator

GOPA-AFC
Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
04.2021 - Current

Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (Agribiz) Programme


  • Assisted in the implementation of budgeting procedures, ensuring accurate allocation and management of project funds.
  • Ensured efficient allocation of more than 300,000 Euros in subsidy programs, maintaining compliance across all local levels.
  • Prepared journal entries and issues cheques, overseeing daily department operations to optimise performance.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
  • Facilitated financial stability by monitoring cash flow activities, including receipts and disbursements, leading to 100% bank reconciliation accuracy.
  • Recorded the monthly accounting data into the WINPACCS system, contributing to an increase in reporting efficiency.


Project Accountant

GOPA-AFC
Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
11.2017 - 03.2021

Market Oriented Agricultural Programme (MOAP-NW), North-West Ghana


  • Disbursed and monitored budgetary guidelines for each local subsidy contract, maintaining financial integrity at all times.
  • Provided ongoing support to beneficiaries of local subsidy support throughout the duration of their projects – strengthening relationships and promoting success.
  • Managed office supply inventory, performing stock take duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
  • Improved internal controls with rigorous compliance reviews and process improvements.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
  • Accurately documented all cash expenses, receivables and payables in line with
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with WINPACCS Accounting.


National service person

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana
09.2016 - 08.2017

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

  • Assited in collection weekly market data and compiling market reports
  • Assisted in developing and updating monitoring tools


Accounts Unit:

  • Prepared detailed expense reports, contributing to improved financial transparency.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports to ensure timely submission.
  • Regularly checked accounting transactions for accuracy; minimised errors significantly.
  • Supported bookkeeping activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Assisted in the monthly validation of Staff on the E-Spv Return System


Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, specialization: Agriculture Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2012 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Accounting

Timeline

Finance administrator

GOPA-AFC
04.2021 - Current

Project Accountant

GOPA-AFC
11.2017 - 03.2021

National service person

Ministry of Food and Agriculture
09.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, specialization: Agriculture Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2012 - 06.2016
Ebenezer Bangni