Isaac Anaman
Accra North
Summary
- Result-oriented finance professional with expertise in finance, economics, and accounting/auditing. Proven track record in providing administrative and project support to accounting departments. Strong project management skills combined with a sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Goldkey Developers Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Managed financial records and transactions for real estate development projects.
- Oversaw budget preparation and financial forecasting processes.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Coordinated audits by preparing necessary documentation and supporting schedules.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices in accounting procedures.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with project managers to analyze project costs and profitability.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
Finance Manager, Takoradi Mall Ltd
Broll Ghana Limited
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Provide direction, support and counsel to the leadership and finance team regarding financial performance, planning and applicable operating issues.
- Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data.
- Seek improvement measures and take action to ensure strong financial performance.
- Direct and coordinate all budget and forecasting processes from a daily to annual basis.
- Work across levels at the company to ensure effective month and quarter-end close processes.
- Create and maintain staff cost tracking and forecasting tools to monitor costs, trends and ensure levels and ratios are in line with budgets and acceptable targets.
- Providing managers with information necessary for decision-making.
Group Accountant, Ghana
Jade E Services Gh Limited
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Provide direction, support and counsel to the leadership and finance team regarding financial performance, planning and applicable operating issues.
- Evaluate the financial position of the operating unit by assessing all aspects of the health and profitability of the business on a constant basis. Communicate findings to senior management.
- Seek improvement measures and take action to ensure strong financial performance.
- Direct and coordinate all budget and forecasting processes from a daily to annual basis.
- Work across levels at the company to ensure effective month and quarter-end close processes.
- Partner with managing director and human resources to direct salary planning process. Create and maintain staff cost tracking and forecasting tools to monitor costs, trends and ensure levels and ratios are in line with budgets and acceptable targets.
- Ensure strategic approach and strategies are in place as it relates to staffing capacity and utilization. Seek improvements to an ever-evolving process.
Senior Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Preparation of Financial Statements to meet International Accounting Standards
- Preparation of monthly budget
- Preparation of Payroll for management and staff
- Preparation of monthly Reconciliation accounts
- Assisting with financial and tax audits
- Assisting in the preparing of tax returns and corporate reporting requirements
- Assisting in the documentation and monitoring of internal controls
Head of Finance & Accounts
Trinity Insurance Brokers
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversight responsibility for the preparation of annual financial reports incompliance with International Financial Report Standards.
- Advising management on Ghana taxation systems.
- Provide financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership.
- Monitoring corporate cash flow and liaison with banks.
- Managing accounting and financial systems and maintaining full and accurate accounting records.
- Advising management on high yielding investment vehicles.
- Providing controller functions in order to ensure finances are managed according to legislation, policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Participating in strategic, financial and human resources planning.
Treasury Operations
Barclays Bank Ghana
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Head of Treasury Bill Desk
- Confirmation of deals
Audit Senior
Nii Quaye-Mensah & Associates
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Planned an engagement (meeting client's needs and expectations, addressing issues & concerns, setting the audit approach to the engagement and setting appropriate procedures.
- Managed interpersonal relations and building morale.
- Continuously communicated with the Audit Manager and/ or Partner with respect to the progress and completed engagement deliverables such as financial statement and management letter.
- Took responsibility of engagements and ensured all documentation requirements are complied with.
- Setting up internal Audit unit for some the clientele.
Education
M.Sc. - International Accounting & Finance
Bucks New University
UK12.2017
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants - Ghana
Accra,Ghana12.2010
B.COM - Accounting & Finance
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast,Ghana 12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting software proficiency
- Financial reporting expertise
- QuickBooks and Tally
- Sage X3 and Navision
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Financial forecasting
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing soccer
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Certification
- ICAG
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Goldkey Developers Limited
05.2023 - Current
Finance Manager, Takoradi Mall Ltd
Broll Ghana Limited
12.2018 - 04.2023
Group Accountant, Ghana
Jade E Services Gh Limited
03.2014 - 11.2018
Senior Accountant
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
02.2013 - 03.2014
Head of Finance & Accounts
Trinity Insurance Brokers
01.2011 - 01.2013
Treasury Operations
Barclays Bank Ghana
09.2009 - 08.2010
Audit Senior
Nii Quaye-Mensah & Associates
01.2002 - 12.2005
M.Sc. - International Accounting & Finance
Bucks New University
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants - Ghana
B.COM - Accounting & Finance
University of Cape Coast
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