ISAAC BLIGNAM
Accra,Dansoman
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in financial analysis, internal audit execution, and assurance services delivery. Proficient in utilising advanced accounting tools such as SAP, Tally, Oracle, Optiplus, and SAGE X3, alongside analytical tools like SPSS and IDEA. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in managing audit teams and implementing internal controls to enhance organizational efficiency. Adept at fraud detection, forensic accounting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles through meticulous account reconciliation and quality assurance processes. Committed to delivering data-driven insights and fostering robust financial decision-making to support organizational growth. Proactive and analytical with keen eye for accuracy and commitment to upholding integrity. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills, coupled with solid foundation in financial principles. Dedicated to supporting organizational goals and mitigating risk.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Internal Audit Officer
Ernest Chemist Limited
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Auditor in-Charge of Ernest Chemist Warehouse Operations
- Ensured adherence to legal standards, maintaining high ethical conduct at all times.
- Strengthened internal controls by actively identifying operational risks.
- Provided insights into cost-saving opportunities via comprehensive financial analysis which has reduced company cost by 10% over past year.
- Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
- Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology to meet company goals.
- Verified implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
- Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
- Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
- Undertook continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
- Carried out spot checks on physical stock, trade debtors and key areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially, adhering strictly to data protection laws.
- Organised and conducted annual audits for compliance assurance.
- Collaborated with other departments to gather necessary information for audits.
- Recommended improvements for better financial management after thorough evaluation of existing systems.
- Assisted in development of audit plans according to business needs and objectives.
- Contributed to team training sessions, enhancing understanding of audit procedures amongst colleagues.
- Drafted detailed audit reports, highlighting discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Participated in departmental meetings regularly, promoting open communication between teams.
- Mitigated financial inconsistencies through meticulous inspection of transaction records.
- Reduced audit risk by implementing internal control systems.
- Conducted fraud investigations, ensuring proper implementation of company policies.
Senior Finance Officer
Direct Savings and Loans
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Review and approval of Journals prepared by Finance Officers
- Review of all schedules and reconciliations with various sponsor banks.
- Responsible for the migration of the Core Banking Software (Optiplus Accounting Software)
- Leveraged technology to automate routine tasks, boosting productivity.
- Managed complex financial portfolios for optimal risk management.
- Developed comprehensive financial strategies to drive company growth.
- Influenced cost reduction by negotiating supplier contracts.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
Audit In-Charge
KPMG GHANA
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed all required risk assessment on engagement client, organized client meetings and audit team meetings before start of audit engagements
- Review of Team Member(s) work on various account captions.
- Preparation of Final reports and Management letter to Management (Client) on audit performed.
- Preparation of Final accounts.
Auditor-Team Member
KPMG GHANA
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Substantive procedures performed on assigned account captions which include cash and cash equivalent, Property, Plant and Equipment, Trade and other receivables, Trade and other payables, Loans, Revenue/Sales, Grants, Cost of Sales, Purchases
- Proposed adjustments to correct various misstatements identified in the audit on assigned captions.
- Inventory Counts and impairment assessment of all inventory items in accordance with applicable standards.
Intern Auditor
KPMG GHANA
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisting in audit of Eco bank Ghana Limited
- Assisting in Audit of Nestle Ghana Limited
- Assisting in audit of Global Outdoor Limited
Education
Certified Financial Modeller (CFM) - Finance
Financial Analyst Institute
Accra 02.2023 - 01.2026
ACCA Part 3 – Advanced Financial Management as Outstanding Paper - Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Accra 03.2021 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Option
University of Ghana Business School
Accra 10.2011 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - Senior High School Certification
St. Peter's Senior High School
Accra 09.2007 - 05.2011
B.E.C.E. - Basic School Certification
St. Bernadette Soubirous School
Accra 09.1998 - 04.2007
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), accounting tools (SAP, Tally, Oracle, Optiplus, SAGE X3) and analytical tools (SPSS, IDEA)
- Data analysis proficiency
- Assurance services delivery
- Leadership in audit teams
- Financial literacy
- Decision-Making expertise
- Forensic accounting experience
- Audit report writing
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Affiliations
- Reading and Researching
CLIENTS
- Ghana Cocobod, Forum for Agricultural Research (FARA-Kenya-Nairobi, FARA-Uganda-Kampala, FARA-Rwanda-Kigali, WaterAid Ghana (Northern Region-WaterAid, Upper West Region-WaterAid, Upper East-WaterAid, Quantum Terminals Limited Holdings Ghana, UKAID/USAID-MADE Project
- African Explosives Limited (AEL), Maxam Ghana Limited, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant SOS-Children's Home, Tema Lube Oil Company Limited, Dannex Pharmaceuticals, Goldfields Ghana Limited
Timeline
Certified Financial Modeller (CFM) - Finance
Financial Analyst Institute
02.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Internal Audit Officer
Ernest Chemist Limited
06.2022 - 01.2026
ACCA Part 3 – Advanced Financial Management as Outstanding Paper - Accounting
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
03.2021 - 01.2026
Senior Finance Officer
Direct Savings and Loans
03.2020 - 12.2021
Audit In-Charge
KPMG GHANA
10.2017 - 01.2019
Auditor-Team Member
KPMG GHANA
10.2015 - 10.2017
Intern Auditor
KPMG GHANA
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Option
University of Ghana Business School
10.2011 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - Senior High School Certification
St. Peter's Senior High School
09.2007 - 05.2011
B.E.C.E. - Basic School Certification
St. Bernadette Soubirous School
09.1998 - 04.2007