HARRY SARPONG

• Supervised and managed Fair for Life and organic certification processes, ensuring strict adherence to international compliance and sustainability standards.
• Led production teams in streamlining operations, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing product quality to meet market demands.
• Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and cost control measures to ensure profitability and fiscal responsibility.
• Implemented customer-centric strategies, strengthening client relationships, and boosting repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to expand market reach and increase revenue.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, implementing process enhancements that improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
• Ensured regulatory compliance across all business functions, including product safety, and financial reporting.

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Led financial planning and analysis efforts, developing comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support decision-making.
• Conducted thorough financial analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing profitability.
• Implemented robust financial controls and risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating financial risks.

Optimized Cost and Management Accounting:

• Established effective cost accounting systems, enabling accurate tracking and analysis of costs across various business functions.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in significant reductions in operational expenses and improved overall financial performance.
• Provided insightful cost analysis to support strategic decision-making, driving efficiency and profitability.

Successful Financial Software Implementation:

• Played a key role in implementing new accounting software (Pastel ERP), streamlining financial processes and enhancing data accuracy.
• Successfully migrated legacy data to the new system, ensuring seamless transition and data integrity.
• Trained and supported finance team members in effectively utilizing the new software, improving efficiency and productivity.

Efficient Cash Flow and Treasury Management:

• Implemented robust cash flow management practices, optimizing working capital utilization and ensuring adequate liquidity.
• Monitored and analysed cash flow trends, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize cash management.
• Established strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiating favourable terms and minimizing financial costs.

Proactive Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepared accurate and timely financial reports for the Board of Directors, executive management, and external stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Collaborated with external auditors to ensure successful completion of audits and adherence to audit recommendations.

Impressive Investor Relations:

• Developed comprehensive investor relations materials, including financial presentations, annual reports, and investor communications.
• Presented financial performance and growth strategies to potential investors, securing funding and support for business expansion.
• Built strong relationships with existing investors, providing regular updates on financial performance and addressing investor queries.

• Streamlined financial processes by efficiently processing sales invoices into the accounting software, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by diligently preparing and filing VAT, PAYE, SSNIT, and withholding taxes monthly returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Played a pivotal role in supporting senior management by actively participating in the preparation of budgets and drafting comprehensive financial statements, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.
• Ensured financial integrity by performing daily and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Exhibited strong organizational skills by processing all local suppliers' invoices for payment, fostering positive vendor relationships and ensuring timely disbursement of funds.
• Assisted in the preparation of staff payroll, effectively managing payroll processes and contributing to employee satisfaction.

• Trained On Pastel Partner Accounting Software.
• Trained On Pastel Evolution Accounting Software.
• Trained On Pastel Payroll.

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• Raised payment vouchers.
• Preparing Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Daily balancing of the petty cash book.