JERRY HILLA DJONDO
Akuse
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over 8 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning within the agribusiness logistics, and FMCG sectors. Proven expertise in IFRS compliance, cash flow optimization, investment analysis, and ERP system implementation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and engaging with investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies to deliver sustainable business value.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER
AGROPAL West Africa Ltd
Akuse, Ghana
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.
Capital Market and Securities Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023 - Current
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional
Corporate Finance Institute
12.2022 - Current
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
07.2022 - Current
Executive Mini MBA
Accra Business School
Accra
12.2020 - Current
Securities And Investment Management
Ghana Stock Exchange
Accra
05.2018 - Current
Chartered Financial Economist
American Academy of Financial Management
05.2014 - Current
ACCA Dip FM
Finance And Risk Management Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2010 - Current
BA
Wisconsin International University College
05.2010 - Current
CREDIT CONTROL & TREASURY MANAGER
TATA Africa Holdings
Accra, Ghana
01.2020 - 10.2023
- 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.
- 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, Nigeria
06.2016 - 11.2019
CREDIT CONTROLLER
Ayrton Drug / Adcock Ingram
Accra, Ghana
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 transactions.
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
Ho Technical University
08.2001 - Current
Originated and negotiated credit deals
Golden Pride Savings and Loans
Obuasi, Ghana
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.
ACCOUNTANT
White Fleece Ghana Ltd
Accra, Ghana
07.2002 - 02.2008
- 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
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance And Investment
CFA Institute
05.2025
Certified Financial Reporting Expert - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Economics and Finance
01.2025
Certified Project Finance Analyst - Project Management
WARD Academy UK
05.2024
Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
02.2023
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
12.2022
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
07.2022
Executive Mini MBA - Financial Management
Accra Business School
12.2020
Securities And Investment Management - Finance And Investment
Ghana Stock Exchange
05.2018
Chartered Financial Economist - undefined
American Academy of Financial Management
05.2014
ACCA Dip FM - undefined
Finance And Risk Management Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2010
BA - Business Studies
Wisconsin International University College
05.2010
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Working Capital Management
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Financial Modelling
- Communication
- Financial Management
- IFRS and Ghana Tax Law
- SAGE 1000
- Tally Accounting
- MS Office Suite
Academic And Professional
- CFA Institute, CFA Level 2 Candidate, Finance And Investment, 2025-05-01
- Institute of Economics and Finance, Certified Financial Reporting Expert, Accounting And Finance, 2025-01-01
- WARD Academy UK, Certified Project Finance Analyst, Project Management, 2024-05-01
- Corporate Finance Institute, Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst, Corporate Finance, 2023-02-01
- Corporate Finance Institute, Capital Market and Securities Analyst, 2023-01-01
- Corporate Finance Institute, Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional, 2022-12-01
- Corporate Finance Institute, Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst, 2022-07-01
- Accra Business School, Executive Mini MBA, Financial Management, 2020-12-01
- Ghana Stock Exchange, Securities And Investment Management, Finance And Investment, 2018-05-01
- American Academy of Financial Management, Chartered Financial Economist, 2014-05-01
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountant, ACCA Dip FM, Finance And Risk Management, 2010-12-01
- Wisconsin International University College, BA, Business Studies, 2010-05-01
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER
AGROPAL West Africa Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Capital Market and Securities Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
01.2023 - Current
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional
Corporate Finance Institute
12.2022 - Current
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
07.2022 - Current
Executive Mini MBA
Accra Business School
12.2020 - Current
CREDIT CONTROL & TREASURY MANAGER
TATA Africa Holdings
01.2020 - 10.2023
Securities And Investment Management
Ghana Stock Exchange
05.2018 - Current
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
Chartered Financial Economist
American Academy of Financial Management
05.2014 - Current
ACCA Dip FM
Finance And Risk Management Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
12.2010 - Current
BA
Wisconsin International University College
05.2010 - Current
Originated and negotiated credit deals
Golden Pride Savings and Loans
05.2008 - 09.2014
ACCOUNTANT
White Fleece Ghana Ltd
07.2002 - 02.2008
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
Ho Technical University
08.2001 - Current
CFA Level 2 Candidate - Finance And Investment
CFA Institute
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 - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Planning and Wealth Management Professional - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
Executive Mini MBA - Financial Management
Accra Business School
Securities And Investment Management - Finance And Investment
Ghana Stock Exchange
Chartered Financial Economist - undefined
American Academy of Financial Management
ACCA Dip FM - undefined
Finance And Risk Management Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
BA - Business Studies
Wisconsin International University College
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