FRANCISCA DADZIE
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Diligent chartered accountant (CPA, FCCA) with 9+ years expertise in auditing, accounting, financial reporting, and analysis in the financial services industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing complex banking projects and leading diverse teams to deliver high quality projects, both in Ghana and United States of America by paying attention to the fine details. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills.
Poised to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals, drive strategic improvements and ensure IFRS compliance of banking liabilities in the role of Assistant Manager (Financial Accounting - GL Management & Banking Liabilities).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit manager
Deloitte Ghana
Accra, Ghana
06.2024 - Current
- Managed execution of over 20 risk-based audits annually in timely manner to benefit stakeholders.
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with accounting standards.
- Assessed internal controls and advised clients on improvements and standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Designed and executed policies and procedures to align with audit requirements and achieved risk reduction.
- Finalized audit findings and used them as basis for developing practical recommendations beneficial to clients.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and mentored staff to improve quality standards.
Audit Senior
Deloitte LLP
Dallas, USA
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw performance of day-to-day audit procedures of audit engagements to ensure that overall audit strategies are achieved.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues, facilitating smooth completion of complex audits.
- Supported engagement management to ensure quality client deliverables.
Audit Assistant Manager
Deloitte Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed audit engagements to achieve overall audit objectives in line with Firm guidance.
Audit Senior
Deloitte Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Responsible for execution of audits of clients - being liaison between audit engagement management and clients for delivery of timely audits.
- Supervised and provided on-the-job guidance to engagement teams for accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- Involved in delivery of several agreed upon procedures to reconcile accounts pending before courts for determination.
- Participated in interviewing potential employees into Audit & Assurance service line.
- Facilitated orientation sessions (new hires) and delivered learning materials to entry level new hires and experienced associates in Deloitte Ghana during classroom learning periods.
- Worked with learning team to develop continuous learning points for seniors in the region (with focus on new seniors) to better understand the role and help them deliver on their assignments.
Audit Associate
Deloitte Ghana
Accra, Ghana
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Applied accounting and technical knowledge and analytical mind-set to audit client financials, transactions, and internal control processes.
- Worked with seniors, managers, and partners to deliver audit engagements to public and private clients.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Skills
- IFRS accounting specialization
- Professional and detail oriented
- Time management and efficiency
- Audit and risk planning
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Mentoring team members
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
- Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
- University of Cape Coast, Ghana - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting (First Class Honours)
References
References available upon request.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROJECTS AT DELOITTE
1. Contributed to bond issuance transactions, including Afreximbank's most recent Panda Bond issuance.
2. Led audit engagements for various financial institutions—covering banks, as well as life and non-life insurance companies—with a focus on the implementation of IFRS 9, IFRS 17, and IFRS 15.
3. Audited hedge funds in the United States of America with diverse portfolios, including complex derivatives.
Personal Interests/Hobbies
- Spending quality time with my family, friends and mentees
- Reading
- Surfing the internet
- Listening to music and singing along
Timeline
Audit manager
Deloitte Ghana
06.2024 - Current
Audit Senior
Deloitte LLP
09.2022 - 05.2024
Audit Assistant Manager
Deloitte Ghana
09.2022 - 09.2022
Audit Senior
Deloitte Ghana
09.2017 - 08.2022
Audit Associate
Deloitte Ghana
10.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Cape Coast
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