EMMANUEL OWUSU-ANSAH
Accra
Summary
An extremely motivated and hardworking chartered accountant with both public and private sector experience who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task or situation presented to me. Result-driven and an innovative thinker with impeccable attention to detail. Possess strong analytical skills needed for efficient financial forecasting and risk management. Demonstrated leadership capabilities in guiding teams to achieve business objectives. Seeks a role that will enable me to expand my knowledge, provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, and contribute to organizational growth and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ACTING SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
OLD MUTUAL GHANA
08.2024 - Current
- Accountable for the preparation of financial reports for a number of areas.
- Ensures compliance with accounting standards at a group level.
- Provides technical assistance to business units and liaises with key stakeholders.
- Ensures compliance with tax laws, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Integrates accounting and tax knowledge in terms of analysis and interpretation of technical issues.
- Guides systems, process development and ongoing improvements.
- Manage a team of accountants and accounting specialists through training and mentoring.
- Manage cash flow, investments, working capital, and funding requirements.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
OLD MUTUAL GHANA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared group consolidated financial statements and related schedules.
- Prepared budgets and variance reports.
- Reviewed control accounts and ensured accurate reconciliations are done and followed up.
- Directed internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
- Prompt filing and payments of statutory taxes before due dates.
- Maintained accurate investment schedules, including impairment assessments.
- Analyzed financial information and summarized financial status.
- Daily working capital management and analysis.
- Supported month-end and year-end close process.
- Planned, assigned and reviewed work of junior team members.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with IPSAS.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Prepared weekly reports for senior management.
- Ensured withholding taxes are filed before due dates.
- Finance representative for various committees.
- Managed Imprest. (CAGD disbursements)
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER
RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared audit reports for management.
- Reviewed final accounts and bank reconciliation statements.
- Reviewed and certified documents. (receipts, payments, disbursements etc.)
- Ensured that accounting records were accurate and complete through the maintenance of a framework of internal controls.
- Improved internal controls and processes.
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared final accounts and bank reconciliation statements.
- Analyzed final accounts for financial performance and made recommendations to senior management.
- Reviewed cashiers control books (daily revenue and banking).
- Reconciled daily revenue with banking.
- Reconciled and ensured payment of VAT before due dates.
- Prepared and made payment of withholding taxes.
- Managed fixed asset register.
- Managed and supervised accounts team.
NATIONAL SERVICE
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Reviewed cashiers control books (daily revenue and banking).
- Reviewed and certified documents. (receipts, payments, stock taking etc.)
- Reviewed fixed asset register.
INTERN
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Reviewed cashiers control books (daily revenue and banking).
- Reviewed and certified documents. (receipts, payments, stock taking etc.)
- Reviewed fixed asset register.
Education
Chartered Tax -
Chartered Institute of Taxation | Accra, Ghana
08.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi , Ghana 10.2020 - 01/2022
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants | Accra, Ghana
11.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Ghana
Accra 10.2013 - 01/2017
Business -
Prempeh College
Kumasi, Ghana 10.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
- Team leadership and development
- Financial modelling
- Tax planning and regulatory compliance
- Auditing
- Financial planning and analysis
- Investment appraisal
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Tally accounting software expertise
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise
- Experience in liaison with banks and auditors
- Proficiency in Microsoft office including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
References
- Mr. Vincent Opoku, General Manager, Right To Information Commission, 0243232805
- Mr. Nicholas Oduro, Branch Manager, Metro Mass Transit Ltd., 0244114941
- Dr. George Baah Danquah, Lecturer, University of Ghana Business School, Baahdanquah@yahoo.com, 024429016
Certifications Awards
- Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, 2024
- Msc. Accounting and Finance, 2022
- Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) Ghana, 2020
- Bsc. Administration (Accounting), 2017
- W.A.S.S.C.E, 2013
- Tally Accounting Software, 2016
- B.E.C.E, 2009
- UGBS Entrepreneurship Fair (Best Company), 2016
- Financial Secretary (Pensa Prempeh College), 2013
- Scripture Union Executive (Prempeh College), 2013
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
ACTING SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
OLD MUTUAL GHANA
08.2024 - Current
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
OLD MUTUAL GHANA
10.2023 - 07.2024
Chartered Tax -
Chartered Institute of Taxation | Accra, Ghana
08.2023 - 08.2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION
09.2022 - 09.2023
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER
RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION
03.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
10.2020 - 01/2022
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants | Accra, Ghana
11.2019 - 11.2020
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
09.2018 - 02.2022
NATIONAL SERVICE
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
09.2017 - 08.2018
INTERN
METRO MASS TRANSIT LTD.
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Ghana
10.2013 - 01/2017
Business -
Prempeh College
10.2009 - 05.2013