Jerry Hilla DJONDO
Tema
Summary
Chartered Financial Economist with extensive expertise in finance, economics, and statistics, complemented by an ACCA post-graduate diploma and an Executive MBA in Financial Management. Demonstrated success as a Strategic Finance Manager, utilizing skills in financial analysis, budget management, and risk assessment to enhance portfolio performance. Proven ability to deliver optimal investment strategies while navigating complex financial landscapes. Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities drive organizational growth and sustainability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
AGROPAL West Africa Ltd
Akuse
10.2023 - Current
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Provided strategic financial advice to senior management and board members.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to inform executive decision-making.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Developed financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting activities.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
Finance / Treasury Manager
Movis Ghana Ltd
Tema
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed cash forecasting with 95% accuracy resulting in optimized liquidity management
- Monitored accounts receivable, analyzed ageing report led collection activities resulting in a reduction in DSO from 65 to 45 in six months
- Prepared and managed cash budgets resulting in efficient and effective use of cash
- Prepared and filed all statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, SSNIT)
- Developed policies, procedures, and processes to safeguard cash and assets and developed treasury solutions to maximize performance, manage risk and respond to issues
Credit Control & Treasury Manager
TATA Africa Holdings
Accra
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared daily cash position and reporting, analyzed accounts receivable ageing report, analyzed foreign exchange exposure and monitored short term investment portfolio as well as short term investment analysis
Supervisor – Financial Operations and Project Mgt
Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
Lagos
06.2016 - 11.2019
Credit Controller
Ayrton Drug / Adcock Ingram
Accra
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed the credit and collection unit of the company, conducted financial and operational due diligence on clients, resolved disputes on account and reconciled complex transaction
Senior Credit Analyst
Golden Pride Savings and Loans
Obuasi
05.2008 - 09.2014
- Originated and negotiated credit deals, managed relationships, managed loan portfolios, conducted operational and financial due diligence, recovered overdue receivables, and improved liquidity
Credit & Investment Analyst
Gentrac Investment
Accra
08.2006 - 02.2008
- Prepared credit risk and investment analysis report, managed investment portfolio, managed accounts receivables
Accountant
White Fleece Ghana Ltd
Accra
07.2002 - 08.2006
- Prepared financial and management account, prepared bank and customer account reconciliation, managed staff payroll, managed statutory returns, managed inventory, carried out monthly stock take
- Managed all financial operations of the ministry, led budgeting and budgetary control, managed all projects of the ministry, and implemented cash flow management strategies
Education
Certified Financial Reporting Expert - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Economics And Finance
01-2025
Certified Project Finance Analyst - Project Management
WARD Academy UK
United Kingdom05-2024
Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
02.2023
Capital Market and Securities Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional -
Corporate Finance Institute
12.2022
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
07.2022
Executive Mini MBA - Financial Management
Accra Business School
12.2020
CFA Level 1 - Finance And Investment
CFA Institute
12.2018
Securities And Investment Management - Finance And Investment
Ghana Stock Exchange
Accra05-2018
Chartered Financial Economist -
American Academy of Financial Management
05.2014
ACCA Dip FM - Finance And Risk Management
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2010
BA - Business Studies
Wisconsin International University College
05.2010
HND - Statistics
Ho Technical University
08.2001
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Asset Allocation
- Cash Management
- Cash Forecasting
- Investment Management
- Financial Modelling
- Quantitative Analysis
- Project Management
- Communication
- Financial management
- Financial analysis
- Cash flow management
- Financial budgeting
- SAGE 1000
- Tally Accounting
- MS Office Suite
References
- Alfred Fosu Jnr., Head of Risk, NDK Financial Services Ltd., 0208981196, alfredfosujnr@yahoo.com
- Isaac Kusi Appiah, Head of Operations, Golden Pride Savings and Loans., 0242046672, Kusi.appiahisaac@yahoo.com
- Thomas Acquaah – Arhin, Chief Finance Officer, Movis Ghana Ltd, 0540997382, Kojogaisie79@gmail.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) – Corporate Finance Institute.
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
- CMT - Chartered Market Technician
- Certified Credit Executive (CCE) – National Association of Credit Management.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsAffiliations
- ACCA DipFM, ACCE, CFA
Timeline
Finance Manager
AGROPAL West Africa Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Finance / Treasury Manager
Movis Ghana Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2024
Credit Control & Treasury Manager
TATA Africa Holdings
01.2020 - 02.2022
Supervisor – Financial Operations and Project Mgt
Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
06.2016 - 11.2019
Credit Controller
Ayrton Drug / Adcock Ingram
09.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Credit Analyst
Golden Pride Savings and Loans
05.2008 - 09.2014
Credit & Investment Analyst
Gentrac Investment
08.2006 - 02.2008
Accountant
White Fleece Ghana Ltd
07.2002 - 08.2006
Certified Financial Reporting Expert - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Economics And Finance
Certified Project Finance Analyst - Project Management
WARD Academy UK
Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
Capital Market and Securities Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional -
Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst -
Corporate Finance Institute
Executive Mini MBA - Financial Management
Accra Business School
CFA Level 1 - Finance And Investment
CFA Institute
Securities And Investment Management - Finance And Investment
Ghana Stock Exchange
Chartered Financial Economist -
American Academy of Financial Management
ACCA Dip FM - Finance And Risk Management
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
BA - Business Studies
Wisconsin International University College
HND - Statistics
Ho Technical University
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