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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Extra Curriculum
References
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Edward Boakye

Edward Boakye

Legon

Summary

To become a top Financial Analyst with leadership abilities that can easily impact knowledge to people around me, therefore works in an organization or institution which requires innovation, inter-personal skills and team work to support organizational achievement and the overall growth and development of the entire community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Auditor (Unit Head, COE)

University Of Ghana
12.2019 - Current

• Assessed potential risks by evaluating controls and conducting compliance testing for all departments and research centers in the university.

• Verified merchandise and cash in each department/Institutes/schools within the university by conducting physical count.

• Document findings and prepared reports for university & college management.

• Conducted in-depth surveys to verify compliance with operational and financial procedures.

• Improved budgeting processes by collecting, compiling, and forecasting data.

• Generated reports from auditing and bookkeeping activities.

• Assisted external auditors and coordinated internal reviews to help teams achieve objectives.

• Worked directly with the procurement unit through tender procedures and evaluation of contracts awarded.

• Verified assets based on quantities supplied and specifications.

• Examined supporting documents before payments are made.

  • Oversee the audit team at the College.


Consultant/Lecturer

Aspire Professional Consult
04.2022 - Current
  • Subjects: Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Skills: Good presentation skills, High knowledge on account preparation, Knowledge in management Information.


Accounting Assistant

University of Ghana
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Preparation of Petty cash.
  • Use of Accounting software (ITS) integrated tertiary software.
  • Assisting clients on their payment status
  • Assisting Auditors (internal & external)
  • Filing of Payment vouchers.
  • Department: Finance Directorate (Treasury)



National Service Personnel

University of Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Assisting Auditors (internal & external)
  • Preparation of Petty cash.
  • Use of Accounting software (ITS) integrated tertiary software.
  • Preparation of Cheques.
  • Filing of Payment vouchers.
  • Skills: Teamwork, Good customer Relation, The use of Accounting Software, Proper documentation.
  • Department: Finance Directorate (Treasury)

Internship

University of Ghana
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Preparation of Petty cash.
  • Use of Accounting software (ITS) integrated tertiary software.
  • Preparation of Cheques for payment.
  • Assisting clients to know payment status.
  • Department: Finance Directorate (Treasury)

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana (CITG)
02-2025

Membership Certificate -

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)
04.2022

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
ACCRA
01-2025

BSc. - Accounting & Finance

University For Development Studies
07.2017

West African Certificate - Business

Jachie Pramso Snr High Sch
01.2012

Skills

  • Effective presentation skills
  • Expertise in account preparation
  • Understanding of management information processes
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strong customer engagement
  • The use of Accounting Software
  • Effective documentation management

Training

Training: Training for Senior Administrative Professionals in Public and Private Universities (ICAG)


Knowledge Gained: 

Roles of Internal Audit and the Audit Committee

IFRS & IPSAS,

National Accounts

Corporate Governance

Procurement and Stores Irregularities

Date: 2022

Award: Certificate of Participation in Training


Training: ESG Reporting (KPMG)

Date: 2025


Conference: Internal Audit Agency Conference 2022

Topic: Injecting Fiscal Discipline in the Resource Mobilization and Utilization for Sustainable Development: The Role of the Internal Auditors



Extra Curriculum

Date: 2014-2015

Position: President

Organization: Harvard Square Hostel WA-Ghana

Role: Preparation of Final Accounts, Attending Start and End of trimester meetings, Assisting Students with Difficulties.


Date: Current

Position: Treasurer

Association: UG IAD Welfare Association


Date: Current

Position: Treasurer

Association: Japosa BUZ 12 Welfare 

References

Prof. Samuel N. Y. Simpson

Ag. Deputy Director 

Internal Audit Directorate 

University of Ghana

snysimpson@ug.edu.gh


Dr. Sigmund Yevugah (CA)

Managing Partner

Aspire Professional Consult

(+233(0) 555213559)


Mr. Karimu G. Suglo (CA)

Accountant (Treasury)

University of Ghana

(+233(0) 243801433)

Kgsuglo@ug.edu.gh


Timeline

Consultant/Lecturer

Aspire Professional Consult
04.2022 - Current

Internal Auditor (Unit Head, COE)

University Of Ghana
12.2019 - Current

National Service Personnel

University of Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2018

Accounting Assistant

University of Ghana
08.2017 - 01.2019

Internship

University of Ghana
05.2016 - 08.2016

BSc. - Accounting & Finance

University For Development Studies

West African Certificate - Business

Jachie Pramso Snr High Sch

Certificate of Completion -

Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana (CITG)

Membership Certificate -

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG)

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Edward Boakye