EUGENE KWAME LARTEY
ACCRA
Summary
Experienced Internal Audit Officer with a background in identifying and addressing compliance issues, risk management, and process improvements. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to interpret financial data, and adaptability to changing regulatory environments. Have made significant contributions in designing and implementing internal audit procedures that improved efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Audit Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited
Accra
09.2021 - Current
- Followed up with management teams on implementation of corrective actions recommended in audit reports.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews or other special projects as needed.
- Assisted in developing best practices for maintaining accurate books and records.
- Researched industry changes that may affect company operations or internal controls.
- Documented evidence gathered throughout the course of an audit investigation.
- Worked closely with department heads to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Performed financial and operational audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Accounts Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited
Accra
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Developed internal control policies to improve accuracy of financial information.
- Conducted audits of expense claims and other documents as required.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends or issues requiring attention.
- Provided advice to senior management on tax planning strategies.
- Deposited vendor payments and adjusted accounts to reflect changing balances.
Education
Forensic Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Accra04-2020
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Accra07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administeration
Accra07-2015
Skills
- Comprehensive Audit Preparation
- Data Interpretation Skills
- Regulatory Compliance Controls
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Fraud Detection
- Fixed Assets Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Team Management
Affiliations
- I am the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association which includes my Managing Director and his Management team
- I double and the first trustee of the Senior Staff of Ghana Cocoa Board
- I leader the youth in my local church and a sunday school teacher
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior Internal Audit Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited
09.2021 - Current
Accounts Officer
Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited
09.2017 - 10.2021
Forensic Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administeration
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