John Ofori Fraser
Internal Auditor
Accra
Summary
An enthusiastic Internal Auditor offering 3 years of explaining complex concepts in understandable language. Sharp and highly trained in finding the most effective solutions for issues.
A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
03.2021 - Current
- Perform analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Assess potential risks, evaluate controls and conduct compliance testing.
- Investigates discrepancies that were uncovered during periodic and quarterly audits.
- Draft audit reports to display findings.
- Write audit reports, based on findings and errors detected.
- Ensured that all reports were filed accurately and timely according to applicable laws.
- Present audit reports to senior management and communicate issues and discrepancies in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Issue final management letter and recommendations an management's review
- Forward quarterly audit reports to the appropriate external bodies for remedial actions to be addressed
- Liaise with environmental protection and Food & Drugs Authority for the disposal of fixed assets and expired drugs annually
- conduct quarterly Stock-taking to ascertain inventory shortages and surplus for each quarter.
- Organize tutorials for hospital departments to address all major risks detected
- Review hospital policies and recommend best practices for adherence and compliance.
- Develop annual audit work plan for the hospital and internal control systems to mitigate detected risk.
- Comply at all times with IIA and IAA, GAAS standards and regulations when carrying out audit operations and producing working papers for reference
- Coach new employees to inform and educate on processes, procedures and deadlines.
Manager (Ghana)
GOLD COAST CARGO LIMITED (COURIER SERVICES)
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared freight files and liaised with the Clearing Agent for the safe clearance of Consignment from the port
- Ensured the Offloading of goods from the container and arranged them properly at the warehouse
- Communicated with customers for item pick-ups, and delivering items to customers who pay for such service
- Verified client's vouchers and receipts for authentication
- Handled petty cash activities and employees' salaries
- Made cash and bank transfers with regards to service deliveries and ensuring statutory payments are made on time
- Ensured goods are handled with care to reduce damage on transit.
- Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
Cost Accounts Officer
WOOD GROUP GHANA LIMITED
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Implemented corporate and project(s) specific cost procedures and ensured that work done was carried out in accordance with company rules and standards
- Conducted audits of expense claims and other documents as required.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Carried out monthly evaluation of work done, goods received and services rendered for invoice preparation and verification
- Assisted in ensuring that all cost related works followed procurement contract(s)
- Summarized monthly operating results of each department and checked cost variance(s) between the actual budget and target
- Collaborated with other departments for budgeting and budgetary control activities.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
Accounts Officer
A.G.A.M.S GROUP (ASONGTABA COTTAGE INDUSTRIES LTD)
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness and accuracy.
- Prepared bank reconciliations weekly and monthly and made further adjustments
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Prepared and verified purchase invoices and vouchers
- Collaborated with master trainers, clients and other government agencies on related activities.
National Service Personnel
A.G.A.M.S GROUP (ASONGTABA COTTAGE INDUSTRIES LTD)
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Reconciled cash and bank transactions
- Made statutory payments (VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, SSNIT)
- Entered transactions into respective journals
- Managed Petty cash and made reports thereon
- Made cash and bank transfers with regards to service deliveries.
Student Internship
V.O.A MICRO FINANCE LTD
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Performed Brand and marketing outreach to advertise the company and its products
- Assessed credit worthiness of clients, guarantor's status, location of residence/work place and all necessary client documentation for loan processing
- Organized client meetings to provide loan process and updates.
- Compiled weekly reports on customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.
- Undertook Periodic customer education and interactions to confer new loan policies and directives
- Carried out Proper book keeping of customer files.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) -
Christian Service University College, Kumasi
01.2014
High School Certificate (S.S.S.C.E) (Business Option) -
Adisadel College, Cape-Coast
01.1999
Skills
- Fraud Investigations and research
- Auditing Assignments
- Oral and Written Communications
- Experienced With Excel Spreadsheet, Word, Powerpoint
- ERP Software
- Budget Preparation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Relationship Building and team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Business Operations and Forecasting
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Internal Auditor
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
03.2021 - Current
Manager (Ghana)
GOLD COAST CARGO LIMITED (COURIER SERVICES)
07.2018 - 02.2021
Cost Accounts Officer
WOOD GROUP GHANA LIMITED
12.2015 - 05.2018
Accounts Officer
A.G.A.M.S GROUP (ASONGTABA COTTAGE INDUSTRIES LTD)
10.2013 - 11.2015
National Service Personnel
A.G.A.M.S GROUP (ASONGTABA COTTAGE INDUSTRIES LTD)
09.2012 - 08.2013
Student Internship
V.O.A MICRO FINANCE LTD
06.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) -
Christian Service University College, Kumasi
High School Certificate (S.S.S.C.E) (Business Option) -
Adisadel College, Cape-Coast
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