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Education
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Hobbies
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ISRAEL KWESI ASARE

Accra

Summary

I am a highly motivated young man with good interpersonal and communication skills. I am ambitious, passionate, and enthusiastic, with the determination and will to succeed. Seeking challenging roles in a dynamic organization that will offer early responsibilities and a progressive career path is an unflinching desire. I am always striving to improve myself and would embrace the challenges that this new role has to offer. I would be most willing to deploy my skills and abilities towards the overall success of the organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cash Officer

Donewell Insurance Limited
05.2023 - Current
  • Approval of Insurance Policies
  • Reconciling cash, cheques, receipt vouchers, transfers into banks, and credit note
  • Head office petty cash management
  • Moving various transactions from PREMIA data base to SAGE ERP
  • Movement of reinsurance payments from PREMIA data base to SAGE ERP
  • Tracking and follow up on Returned Cheques and writing of monthly reports on activities pertaining to the cash office

Project Officer

SDC Finance Ltd
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Monitored and reported on project status to ensure cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence
  • Saved GHS 100,000.00 over 6 month period through expert project management
  • Contributed to risk and issue management through exhaustive risk identification and implementation, effectively maintaining strict project timelines
  • Created and developed detailed project plans, setting SMART project goals, defining roles and producing timelines in accordance with stakeholder needs
  • Managed multiple team engagements simultaneously, balancing needs of various key stakeholders while ensuring successful and timely project completion
  • Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables
  • Calculated required budgets, team requirements and additional resources to ensure project feasibility.

Operations Officer

SDC Finance Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Accra, Labone
  • Built and maintained strong business relations with clients and suppliers, contributing to 10% profitability increase
  • Resolved complex customer enquiries with 100% positive outcome
  • Directed daily processes and functions, managing operational budget of GHS 50,000.00
  • Enabled smooth running of operations, supporting team of 10 department staff
  • Strategic long-term business needs by gathering guest relations feedback for process improvements
  • Evaluated financial information to detect and investigate suspected fraud
  • Completed accurate transactions following internal standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations
  • Calculated interest and associated fees for cashback (soft loan) transactions.

Education

P.M.P -

Project Management Institute
Accra, Ghana
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

University of Professional Studies
Legon-Accra, Ghana
05.2017

WASSCE - Business

Anfoega Senior High School
Anfoega - V/R, Ghana
05.2012

Skills

  • Trello
  • Risk management
  • Waterfall project management
  • Project status reporting
  • Agile project management
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Cost control
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Client rapport
  • Detail-orientated
  • Sage ERP

Accomplishments

    1. Gilbert Asante

    Chief Finance Officer

    Donewell Insurance Ltd

    (+233)0261166361/0242602844


    2. Michael Apeatu Ankrah

    Freelance Engineer

    (+233)054131999


    3. Griffith Nii Laryea

    Business Development Manager

    SDC Finance Ltd.

    (+233) 0204515663

Hobbies

I enjoy reading and watching football as well as the banter and teasing that come with it.

Timeline

Cash Officer

Donewell Insurance Limited
05.2023 - Current

Project Officer

SDC Finance Ltd
03.2020 - 04.2023

Operations Officer

SDC Finance Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2020

P.M.P -

Project Management Institute

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

University of Professional Studies

WASSCE - Business

Anfoega Senior High School
ISRAEL KWESI ASARE