GYEBI ABRAHAM OFORI
ACCRA
Summary
Highly experienced professional with 13 years of progressive industrial experience across various sectors including banking, healthcare, insurance, and the public sector in Ghana. Member of the Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana, American Association for Budget and Program Analysis, Budget Analysts Association of Ghana, and a second-level candidate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana. Contributes as a writer and columnist on two of Ghana's premier online news portals. Expertise lies in business process automation using Microsoft Office Excel, showcasing creativity and skills. Co-founder of OCA Health Services, a provider of prophylactic health services at zero-profits to rural communities in Ghana.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
Continuous Education Services (CES) Ghana
2022.11 - Current
- Design, implement and update accounting policy manual for the organization
- Guide subordinates in ensuring the finance department contributes effectively to the goals of CES
- Participate in management meetings and advise the MD on suitable financial choices.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing new software solutions, improving overall productivity.
- Spearheaded process improvements in the finance department by developing standardized procedures and documentation templates.
- Implemented a new expense tracking system to improve transparency and accountability in spending practices.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, highlighting key performance indicators.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
Budget Analyst
Local Government Service of Ghana- Suhum Municipal Assembly
2022.02 - Current
- Coordinate with the Head of the budget unit in preparing the composite budget for the municipality in line with SDGs and guidelines from the Minister of Finance
- Collate vital budget data and forward to the Ministry of Finance for the preparation of the national budget
- Help to organise Budget committee meetings with the objective of tracking financial and non-financial budget performance indicators of the assembly
- Coordinate with other departments, notably the planning department to prepare the annual action plan, which guides the activities of the assembly
- Assist in preparation of Revenue improvement action plan (RIAP) and track its implementation quarterly.
- Streamlined budget processes for increased accuracy and timely completion of financial reports.
- Provided training and guidance to junior analysts, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to professional development.
- Conducted variance analyses to identify potential areas for improvement in existing budgeting practices.
Bank Teller
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
2020.03 - 2022.11
- Receive customer cash and cheque deposits after due diligence has been conducted
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and provide exceptional service to customers.
- Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
- Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
- Prospect for new clients and provide referrals where appropriate to relationship managers to help meet branch deposit targets
- Provide advisory services to clients where need arises.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
Branch Support Officer/ATM Custodian
Unicredit Ghana ltd
2017.07 - 2019.08
- Ensure fixed deposit request are established within approved rates and in accordance with policy and procedure
- Receive cheque deposits and credit appropriate accounts.
- Facilitate inward clearing withdrawals through confirmations
- Effect internal funds transfers, standing orders, payment orders, in accordance with company policies
- Daily reconciliation of ATM cash account, replenishment of ATM cash and general maintenance of branch ATM machine.
Bank Teller
UniCredit Ghana ltd
2015.05 - 2017.06
- Receive customer cash and cheque deposits after due diligence has been conducted
- Facilitate withdrawals by account holders and third parties
- Prospect for new clients and provide referrals where appropriate to relationship managers to help meet branch deposit targets
- Provide advisory services to clients where need arises
- Ensure inward remittance payments through western union, MoneyGram, small world, RIA, transfast etc.
Revenue Officer (Cashier)
Achimota Hospital (Accra)
2013.11 - 2015.04
- Receive payments at approved rates from cash-paying clients
- Issue official receipts for payments made
- Ensure receipt entries are accurately recorded in revenue books
- Handover total cash proceeds to the appropriate authority for onward banking.
National Service Personnel (Finance Department)
Achimota Hospital
2012.09 - 2013.10
- Process payment vouchers and cheques for settlement of hospital expenditures
- Record data of receipts and payment into cashbook and other relevant ledgers and prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement
- Compile and initiate payment of taxes withheld to Ghana Revenue Authority
- Accurately file and retrieve payment vouchers when demanded
- Preparation of monthly payroll and submission of SSNIT returns.
Industrial Attachment
Phoenix Life Assurance Co. Ltd
2011.06 - 2011.09
- Process payment vouchers and cheques for settlement of claims and expenses
- Record data from payment voucher and bank pay-
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements
- Accurately file and retrieve documents when demanded.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Banking and Finance (OBP-UK) -
Central College of Banking And Management Studies, Accra
Accra08.2015
BSc Degree in Business Administration (Accounting option) -
Pentecost University College, Accra
Sowutuom- Accra05.2012
Senior Secondary School Certificate (Business Studies) -
Tamale Secondary School
Tamale06.2007
Skills
- Temenos 24 banking software
- Microsoft office word
- Business process automation with Microsoft office excel
- Problem-Solving
- Cash handling expertise
- Accounting management
- Microsoft office access
- Microsoft office power point
- Python
- Writing
Accomplishments
- Branch Service Star, Unicredit Ghana Ltd -Tamale Branch, (April 2018)
- Best student in BBA Accounting, Pentecost University, Accra, graduating class of 2012. (February 2013)
- Certificate of Recognition for serving as student mentor, Pentecost University College's leadership mentoring programme. (Oct 2011)
- Honored by management of Unicredit Gh.Ltd for investigating and causing the arrest of a customer noted for stealing money transfer control (mtcn) numbers from unsuspecting clients. (Nov 2016)
- Honored by Management of Unicredit Gh. Ltd for successfully developing a comprehensive teller spreadsheet application for speedy balancing by tellers.( May 2017)
- Best graduating student, SDA Junior High School, Basic Education Certificate Exams 2004- Yendi.
- 1st Place Award, District Spelling ‘B' Competition, Yendi District, May 2001.
- 1st Place Awards, Basics 4-6, End of Year Examinations, SDA Primary School- Yendi, 1999-2001.
- Special Award for exemplary Performance, District Spelling ‘B' Competition, Yendi; awarded by Hon. Mohammed Tijani (Former District Chief Executive) May 2000.
Affiliations
- Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana (Membership ID 1000948)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants Gh. (Part II). (ICAG) (Candidate ID 272462)
- American Association for Budget and Program Analysis. (AABPA)
- Budget Analysts Association of Ghana. (BAAG)
- British Diabetic Association operating as Diabetes UK
- Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
- Rotary International
Personal Information
Citizenship: Ghanaian
Cpdtrainings
- Agile Government and Agile Budgeting, 09/17/24, AABPA Webinar facilitated by G. Edward DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center, National Academy of Public Administration, United States
- Ministry of Finance Activate Budget Preparation Module, 05/10/24, Training workshop organized by the Eastern Regional Co-ordinating Council for Budget Analysts
- Dissecting the changes in ISO/IEC 27002:2022, Information Security, Cyber Security and Privacy Protection – Information Security Controls, 05/18/23, Webinar facilitated by Sheriff Issah, Director of Communications, Institute of ICT Professionals Ghana
- Achieving Excellent Customer Service, 10/09/16, Training facilitated by Alberta Quarcoopome (CEO, Alkan Business consult), Accra Ghana
- Inward Remittance training with focus on money laundering, 11/05/16, Training facilitated by the remittance unit of Unibank Gh. Ltd
- Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/P), 06/06/18, Facilitated by the Compliance unit (UniCredit Gh. ltd)
- Transforming Leadership Seminar, 10/15/11, Organized by the International Leadership Foundation, Modules: Coaching, Change Leadership and Communication
Publications
- Reducing the gap between theory and practice, the case of Accounting Education in Ghana, 06/01/24, https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Reducing-the-gap-between-theory-and-practice-The-case-of-accounting-education-in-Ghana-1933664
- Story of how a remittance fraud syndicate was busted in 5 minutes of 'friendly' customer interactions, 03/22/23, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1219767/story-of-how-a-remittance-fraud-syndicate-was-bust.html
- Bitcoin Fraud, My Experience With A Professional Scammer, 10/17/21, https://www.modernghana.com/news/1111789/bitcoin-fraud-my-experience-with-a-professional.html
- Falling cedi should be resurrected by prudent leadership, 10/22/18, https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/falling-cedi-should-be-resurrected-by-prudent-leadership.html
Hobbies and Interests
- Creative thinking
- Writing (Columnist on Ghanaweb.com,modernghana.com and the Daily Graphic)
- Computer programming
- Photography
Certification
- [Coaching, Change Leadership and Communication] Training - [15th - 17th October 2011]
Additional Information
Citizenship : Ghanaian
Timeline
Finance and Administration Manager
Continuous Education Services (CES) Ghana
2022.11 - Current
Budget Analyst
Local Government Service of Ghana- Suhum Municipal Assembly
2022.02 - Current
Bank Teller
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
2020.03 - 2022.11
Branch Support Officer/ATM Custodian
Unicredit Ghana ltd
2017.07 - 2019.08
Bank Teller
UniCredit Ghana ltd
2015.05 - 2017.06
Revenue Officer (Cashier)
Achimota Hospital (Accra)
2013.11 - 2015.04
National Service Personnel (Finance Department)
Achimota Hospital
2012.09 - 2013.10
Industrial Attachment
Phoenix Life Assurance Co. Ltd
2011.06 - 2011.09
Advanced Certificate in Banking and Finance (OBP-UK) -
Central College of Banking And Management Studies, Accra
BSc Degree in Business Administration (Accounting option) -
Pentecost University College, Accra
Senior Secondary School Certificate (Business Studies) -
Tamale Secondary School
- [Coaching, Change Leadership and Communication] Training - [15th - 17th October 2011]
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