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FRANCIS COBBINAH

Kumasi,Ghana

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and loan management. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, team collaboration, and leadership abilities. Adept at budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and data analysis. Proven track record in client management and understanding of financial products. Career goal: to leverage analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive strategic financial decisions within a dynamic organisation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Branch Manager

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
09.2015 - 08.2025
  • Implemented strategic initiatives, enhancing branch profitability within one year.
  • Spearheaded development and implementation of a performance management system, improving branch performance.
  • Led lending, savings, credit administration, and teller services teams to achieve sales targets.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in increased loan portfolio size.
  • Evaluated market trends, introducing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on branch operations, emphasizing key performance indicators.

Senior credit officer

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
Ahafo Kenyasi, Ghana
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase loan portfolio.
  • Evaluated client creditworthiness to reduce potential losses.
  • Managed high-value client portfolio for effective relationship building.
  • Ensured compliance with credit policies and federal guidelines.
  • Supervised and trained loan officers to ensure accurate and complete performance.
  • Managed delinquency and facilitated timely collection of loan payments.
  • Conducted field verification of information provided by Credit Officers.

Credit officer

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
Ahafo Kenyasi, Ghana
03.2011 - 03.2013

Collaborated with credit department to assess loan applications through risk analysis.

  • Executed periodic reviews of existing loans, identifying refinancing opportunities.
  • Implemented strategies for proactive management of delinquency and loan recovery.
  • Assessed customer financial status for determining loan eligibility.
  • Developed strategies to minimise default rates on loans.
  • Managed loan portfolio, resulting in reduced delinquency rates.

National Service

Tarkwa Audit Service
Tarkwa, Ghana
10.2009 - 08.2010

Verified store items by cross-referencing receipts, enhancing inventory management and reducing discrepancies.

  • Maintained comprehensive records of general receipts for accountability and accuracy.
  • Posted ledger entries with precision, ensuring integrity of financial data for reporting purposes.
  • Balanced cashbooks accurately, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Cross-checked bank statements against internal records to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Coordinated financial activities through effective communication with branches, streamlining operations.

Financial Controller

Church of Christ Student Union, IPS Branch
Accra, Ghana
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Maintained a comprehensive cash book, accurately recording all income and expenses.
  • Prepared payment vouchers for timely and accurate disbursement of funds.
  • Prepared semester reports, providing detailed financial summaries and analysis to aid decision-making.
  • Prepared statement of budgets for the union, forecasting and allocating funds effectively to meet the organization's objectives.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
01.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
03.2013 - 06.2015

Professional level II and part in part III - Accounting

ACCA
Ghana
12.2005 - 06.2009

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - Accounting

Fiaseman Senior Secondary
Tarkwa, Ghana
09.2001 - 08.2004

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Financial analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Loan management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Client management
  • Financial product understanding
  • Digital marketing

Languages

English
Twi
Fante

Custom

  • Watching Football
  • Surfing the internet

Accomplishments

Best Branch Manager, 2019

Second Runner, 2021

Managing Director's Special Award for leading Agric Business for 5 years

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2023 - 03.2024

Branch Manager

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
09.2015 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting Option

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
03.2013 - 06.2015

Senior credit officer

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
03.2013 - 08.2015

Credit officer

Pan African Savings and Loans Co. Ltd
03.2011 - 03.2013

National Service

Tarkwa Audit Service
10.2009 - 08.2010

Financial Controller

Church of Christ Student Union, IPS Branch
02.2008 - 03.2009

Professional level II and part in part III - Accounting

ACCA
12.2005 - 06.2009

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination - Accounting

Fiaseman Senior Secondary
09.2001 - 08.2004
FRANCIS COBBINAH