Julius Gyimah

• Day-to-day analysis of government macroeconomic policies.
• Responsible for tax revenue policy evaluations, simulations, and advice in the area of direct tax, indirect tax, international tax, tax planning, tax audits, and tax dispute support.
• Daily engagement with the media on matters of finance and economic policy discussions.
• Tracking the government's consumption, investments, expenditures, exports, and imports levels in the country to monitor fiscal responsibility.
• Development policies, initiatives, planning, and implementations.
• Advise on the economics of urban and city planning, as well as building connected, modern cities.
• Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
• Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
• Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
• Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
• Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
• Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
• Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
• Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
• Determined methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
• Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
• Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
• Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
• Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
• Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
• Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
• Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
• Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
• Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
• Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
• Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
• Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
• Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
• Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
• Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
• Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
• Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
• Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
• Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
• Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
• Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Developed internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to finance.
• Advised management on cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Assisted in preparing taxes by gathering required information and documentation.
• Coordinated with the IT department to improve accounting software and systems.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving payment cycles and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Analyzed investment opportunities regularly to provide sound advice on potential investments or divestments.
• Conducted financial audits on a regular basis to verify the accuracy of company's financial records.
• Assisted in financial planning and analysis, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
• Assisted in developing long-term strategic plans for achieving organizational objectives.
• Identified areas where costs can be reduced without compromising quality standards.
• Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
• Prepared and processed payroll.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for various departments.
• Prepared and analyzed monthly budget reports to identify discrepancies between actual and projected expenses.
• Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
• Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Verified and entered expenditures into accounting software, reconciling accounts to resolve variances.
• Evaluated business performance based on established metrics such as return-on-investment.
• Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
• Coordinated with external auditors for annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Compiled and presented financial reports to management, highlighting trends and areas of concern.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
• Ensured compliance with government regulations pertaining to taxation, payroll deductions.
• Implemented cost reduction strategies, contributing to significant savings without impacting operational efficiency.
• Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
• Provided financial guidance and support to other departments, enhancing overall organizational performance.
• Developed and implemented efficient accounting systems and procedures to improve workflow.
• Monitored cash flow activities, including investments, overdrafts, and transfers, ensuring that funds are available when needed.
• Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to financial and operational controls.
• Provided technical assistance in setting up accounting software programs for efficient data entry and processing of financial transactions.
• Improved year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations, preparing and submitting tax returns and other necessary filings.
• Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
• Monitored cash flow, prepared cash flow forecasts, and managed bank reconciliations.
• Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
• Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit cycles for accurate results.
• Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
• Verified and reconciled financial documents such as invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and credit card statements.
• Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions for timely reporting.
• Handled queries and resolved issues related to accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Reviewed contracts prior to signing them off to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

• Agree on the balances of the various stores' items with their respective tally cards to ensure that they are accurate, per physical count.
• Observed any movements in stocks with their accompanying waybills during the period?
• Reviewed other areas of interest relevant to the stocktaking, or the stores, and advised management accordingly.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
• Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
• Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
• Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
• Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
• Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
• Led a team of five individuals in achieving period targets, exceeding goals.
• Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
• Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
• Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
• Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
• Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Updated and maintained databases with current information.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Statutory Tax Compliance (Direct Taxes and Indirect Taxes)

• Assisted the tax team in reviewing the Ghana Cocoa Board tax system, made recommendations for best practices on a daily basis, and dealt with officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
• Promoted tax practice across all subsidiaries and divisions of the Ghana Cocoa Board.
• Organized workshops, seminars, and tax clinics to build tax capacity and bring up to date the changing tax regimes in Ghana for tax compliance.
• Liaison officer for the Ghana Cocoa Board to the Ghana Revenue Authority.
• Assisted in tax planning strategies and avoidance for Ghana Cocoa Board.

Value Added Tax Accounting

• Ensured tax compliance by making sure statutory PAYE, VAT withholding, and all income withholding tax returns are filed and paid on due dates to avoid penalties and interest.
• Assisted with the management of resolution and out-of-court settlement on tax disputes and litigation between the Ghana Cocoa Board and its Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG), and the Ghana Revenue Authority.
• Maintained adequate and proper documentation relating to all taxes filed and paid for the purposes of a tax audit.
• Coordinated and prepared tax returns relating to PAYE, withholding income taxes, and withholding VAT.
• Advised key account users on the system configuration of all tax-related transactions.
• Championed the application for tax reliefs for all staff in the cocoa industry.
• Ensured proper accounting of VAT returns and refunds where necessary and all VAT withholding deductions and payment on a monthly basis.
• Coordinated all VAT audits, including refunds, with the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Audit Service.
• Worked with all internal departments (General Finance, Procurement, Audit, Estates, Transport, and all regional offices, etc.). To ensure that proper documentation to support all VAT transactions is sufficient.
• Coordinated and responded to all periodic queries relating to VAT transactions with key external stakeholders, such as Local Buying Companies, and VAT refunds from the authorities, where necessary.

Tax Audits and Investigations.

• Member and played a key role in Cocobod’s tax team that managed the yearly tax audit conducted by the Kinbu Audit team of the Ghana Revenue Authority. The period spanned four years, from 2017 to 2021, during which we managed to completely eliminate a tax liability of Ghȼ176 million Ghana Cedis that arose from their audit, saving that amount for the industry in a very unprecedented manner.
• Embarked on general tax audit checks across subsidiaries and divisions of COCOBOD periodically to ensure compliance with all statutory deductions.
• Assisted in responding to queries from the Ghana Revenue Authority for the head office, as well as for the divisions and subsidiaries.
• Managed a file for all tax-related audits, including schedules of activities related to tax audits.

Tax Reporting.

• Ensured accurate tax reports, including all tax-related transactions and non-tax transactions, are forwarded for management attention through the daily payment vouchers validation process.
• Ensured reconciliation between the schedule of tax returns and actual taxes paid.

Tax Strategies.

• Developed a strategic tax plan for implementation by the Tax Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board.
• Formulated effective tax communication skills to ensure transparency and ethical standards with internal stakeholders, government relations (Ghana Revenue Authority, Ministry of Finance, and Sector Ministry, Ministry of Agriculture).
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• Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to finance and accounting operations.
• Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
• Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
• Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
• Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
• Developed reports for management detailing account activity, trends and forecasts.
• Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
• Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes by generating financial and status update reports.
• Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
• Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
• Conducted financial analysis and research to advise senior management on forecasting decisions.
• Managed fixed assets register ensuring accurate tracking of all additions, disposals, transfers.
• Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
• Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
• Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
• Analyzed financial data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
• Coordinated audit activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
• Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
• Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local and state requirements.
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• Used GAAP-compliant accounting techniques and check backs when updating business ledgers to maintain accuracy.
• Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
• Performed reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable and bank statements.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

• Reviewed financial data, and prepared monthly and annual reports for management.
• Prepared and presented financial reports to board members, management, and clients at formal meetings, in accordance with the accounting standards.
• Managed relationships with financial institutions for banking, investments, and other financial needs when required.
• Perform research and analyze financial reports, and advise on business operations, including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues, while devising methods for minimizing financial risk to the company.
• Performed bank and cashbook reconciliations monthly to resolve any account imbalances.
• Ensured that all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Oversaw the finance function, including internal controls formulation, sales staff, and monitoring daily operations such as invoicing, payroll accounting, and lease-related transactions.
• Ensured accuracy, and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Processed all withholding taxes, NHIL, GETFUND, Covid-19 levies, and value-added taxes, and returned the same to the Ghana Revenue through filing and payments.
• Reviewed the procurement cycle of purchasing goods and services and ensured that they are done with all effectiveness, efficiency, and economic sense.
• Tracked all accruals, audit, and other consultancy fees, and promptly managed any variance that arose thereof.
• Established and maintained financial policies and procedures for the company to achieve financial discipline, and prevent abuses.
• Prepared management accounts and reports, and helped prepare final accounts.

• Facilitated the preparation and approval of the annual budget of the Institute.
• Vetted financial statements were audited by the Auditor General and advised the Council on the implementation of recommendations.
• Engaged in the investment portfolio of the Institute.

• Prescribed and promoted an approved area of study by developing a new syllabus.
• Assisted with tuition provision, notably organizing revision classes to help students pass their exams.
• I participated in the organization of the Annual International Tax Conference for the years 2017 and 2018, respectively.
• Strengthened the partnership with universities to run taxation courses.

• Regulated the practice of taxation in the country for the relevant years.
• Assisted in conducting qualifying examinations for members of the Institute, and approved courses of study.
• Evaluated and assisted in approving the curricula and certificates of other professional organizations, considered by the Institute.
• Kept, maintained, and published a register of Chartered Tax Practitioners and Tax Practitioners for the period.

• Ensured all audit work is conducted in accordance with established professional standards and guidelines.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
• Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
• Documented audit procedures and findings in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
• Participated in the development of audit plans and schedules based on risk assessment outcomes.
• Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
• Pre-audit of the Board's bills and payment vouchers.
• Regular review of internal controls, and making recommendations.
• Audit of the Cocobod scholarship trust for second-cycle schools for cocoa farmers.
• Conducted an audit of the board's operational bank accounts.
• Undertook various inspection exercises of general goods procured for use at the Ghana Cocoa Board by the procurement department.
• Performed an audit of both the financial and operational activities of the Cocoa Disease and Pest Control Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board.
• Conducted various inspection exercises of fertilizers and chemicals procured mainly as cocoa inputs.
• Together with the Civil Works department, we carried out the final inspection at the end of the defects liability period for the construction of 192 apartments on a design-and-build basis at Cocoa Village in Tema/Accra.
• Monthly vetting of the payroll.
• Conducted a yearly operational and financial audit of the board’s guesthouses across all the cocoa-growing regions.
• Organized a workshop on the changing faces of the Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (Act 870) in Ghana for the Ghana Cocoa Board head office audit staff and the transport department in 2018.
• Championed the need for tax planning, and also sensitization on tax incentives applicable to the Ghana Cocoa Board.
• Conducted an audit into the board’s payroll, focused more on the correct calculation of employee income taxes, Social Security deductions, and allowances paid to staff, in compliance with the Income Tax Acts, Act 2015, Act 896.
• Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
• Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing requested documents and information.
• Assisted with the preparation of audit working papers, including gathering supporting documentation for testing purposes.
• Collaborated with team members to share findings and develop strategies for auditing procedures.
• Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
• Supported senior auditors in the preparation of audit documentation and audit work papers.
• Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
• Prepared detailed schedules for auditing purposes, such as revenue and expense accounts or inventory items.
• Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit processes and findings.
• Assisted in the evaluation of the adequacy of the company's IT controls and security measures.
• Evaluated internal controls and processes to identify weaknesses and recommend enhancements.
• Monitored and reported on the progress of audit assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Performed tests of transactions and balances to verify the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and relevant laws.
• Drafted summary memos describing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management review.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
• Provided guidance to the chairman and members regarding accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
• Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
• Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
• Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
• Kept the books of account for the association.
• Prepared financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations.
• Timely disclosure of the financial position to the executive committee of the association.
• Assisted individual members of the association when the need arises.
• Performed any other duty that the executive committee deemed appropriate.