A senior finance and Audit executive with over 10 years of progressive experience. A Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (Finance), from the University Ghana, Legon.
Experience specialty includes; accounting, audit, compliance, risk management, budget management, strategy and process optimization, strengthening governance and operations management with strong leadership skills, working with private organizations to promote accountability and prudent management of resources; 8 years in leadership roles, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work in challenging environments, managing complex finance and audit roles and achieving value for money.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Head, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance
New Crystal Health Services Limited
Tema
08.2018 - Current
Submit annually to senior management and the board a risk-based internal audit plan for review and approval
Communicate to senior management and the board the impact of resource limitations on the internal audit plan
Review and adjust the internal audit plan, as necessary, in response to changes in business, risks, operations, programs, systems, and controls
Communicate to senior management and the board any significant interim changes to the internal audit plan
Ensure each engagement of the internal audit plan is executed, including the establishment of objectives and scope, the assignment of appropriate and adequately supervised resources, the documentation of work programs and testing results, and the communication of engagement results with applicable conclusions and recommendations to appropriate parties
Follow up on engagement findings and corrective actions, and report periodically to senior management and the board any corrective actions not effectively implemented
Ensure the principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency are applied and upheld
Ensure the internal audit department collectively possesses or obtains the knowledge, skills, and other competencies needed to meet the requirements of the internal audit charter
Ensure trends and emerging issues that could impact the company are considered and communicated to senior management and the board as appropriate
Ensure emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing are considered
Establish and ensure adherence to policies and procedures designed to guide the internal audit department
Ensure adherence to the company’s relevant policies and procedures, unless such policies and procedures conflict with the internal audit charter.
Group- Deputy Accounts Manager
New Crystal Health Services Limited
Tema
02.2015 - 08.2018
Accurate and timely month-end and year-end accrual and transaction processing
Accurate and timely monthly financial reports - Analysis of financial results and variance to budgets
Monitoring and control of operating costs
Development of unit and service level budgets in conjunction with unit managers, including participation in the overall annual budgeting process
Ensure the investigation and resolution of ad hoc financial queries
Oversee the management and coordination of financial reporting activities and ensure that all compliance, regulatory, legal, audit and governance requirements are fully satisfied
Ensure the development of financial competencies of direct reports through effective onboarding/induction and ongoing training, education and development
Oversee the financial functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, debtor’s management, purchasing, expense management, Inventory Management etc.
Revenue Reporting Analyst
VODAFONE GHANA LTD
Accra
07.2011 - 12.2011
Extraction of revenue data from the billing systems
Updating the revenue reporting model database
Provide monthly revenue reports to final accounts to update the General Ledger
Preparing timely revenue reports for the business segments and product lines
Analyzing and reconciling revenue including Internet café, Hybrid Bundles and Mobile prepay
Prepare a revenue management pack for a presentation at the monthly clearance meeting
Prepare report on volume and subscriber numbers for legal department including (Mobile Non-Financial, Fixed Non –Financial and Traffic Volumes)
Ensuring accuracy of revenue recognition, maintaining the filing system of revenue documents and other general clerical tasks
Ensuring that revenue reported is in accordance with the Group policy and the International Financial Reporting Standards.(IFRS) and also examination of accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
Audit Assistant
Deloitte & Touché (Internship)
Accra
08.2010 - 07.2011
Auditing of clients' financial statements in various industries (Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing and public)
Preparing a range of reports to Audit supervisors and Client Management on audit findings and client assessments
Assessing client internal controls system for and discussing weaknesses and improvements with client management
Observing client stock-taking and reporting
Performing client financial statement compilations and other outsourced activities.
Education
Executive MBA - Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Accra
01.2018
ACCA (Qualified) - Certified Chartered Accountant
Institute of Professional Studies
Accra
01.2010
QuickBooks - Accounting Software
IPMC
Tema
2005
Microsoft Office Cert. - Microsoft
IPMC
Tema
2005
General Business School Cert. - Accounting
Stanley Business College
Tema
01.2004
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) - Accounting
Private Candidate
Tema
01.2004
Skills
Audit and Compliance
Payroll and Statutory regulations
Monthly Reconciliations
Entity Risk Management
Management Reports
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
Budgeting & Budgetary Controls
Receivable Management
Payable Management
Policies and Procedures
Logistics and Procurement
Good communication skills- Written & Oral
Accomplishments
2022 – Risk Management ((IIA)
2021 - Surviving Your Next Disruption Through Business Continuity Plan ((IIA)
2021 – Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme ((IIA)
2021 - Modern Fraud Prevention and Detection Tools for Internal Auditors ((IIA)
2021 - Cyber Security Essentials for Internal Auditors ((IIA)
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at Mr. Green Africa Trading LimitedHead of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at Mr. Green Africa Trading Limited