MARGARET SAFO
ACCRA
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Trades Union Congress, Ghana (TUC)
- General Secretary duties
- Support the administrator
- Handling of Correspondences
- Any other duties assigned.
Secretary
Office of the Librarian, Valley View University
01.2001
- Contribute to the documentation, Cataloguing, labelling, and Accession of various textbooks
- Plan, supervise, and support the work of student workers
- Ensure a smooth and friendly reception for students and other patrons
- Prepare and distribute students’ cards
- Support the policies of the library and ensure they are implemented
- Contribute to the planning and organizing of the graduation program
- Take stock periodically
- Assist the Librarian.
Assistant Treasurer and Internal Audit Team Member
Accra City Conference of S.D.A. Church
04.2017 - Current
- Prepare a professional report
- Audit church and School accounts within the conference
- To examine the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of operations and processes to evaluate and assess the organization's internal processes, norms, rules, and regulations to ascertain its compliance with the regulatory norms
- Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and propose improvements
- Investigate fraud and theft
- Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations regarding the financial and operating information of the organization
- Ensure the maintenance of proper books of accounts.
ASSISTANT TREASURER
ACCRA CITY CONFERENCE
09.2009 - Current
- Developed comprehensive treasury policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provided support during audit engagements by addressing inquiries related to treasury activities in a timely manner.
- Participated in corporate finance activities, including capital structure analysis and debt issuance process.
- Enhanced financial operations by streamlining cash management processes and implementing best practices.
In Charge of Stores
Accra City Conference of S.D.A. Church
01.2009 - 03.2017
- Managed the Conference’s Store in all three regions that fall within the jurisdiction (Volta, Central, and Greater Accra Regions)
- Undertake research work on how the Conference stock has to be distributed according to policy
- Monitoring, Controlling, and Recommending appropriate Stocking
- Manages supplies adequately
- Ensure transactions are booked in response to what has been received
- Responsible for reconciliation of received stock
- Created and monitored a strategic income generated from the stores.
Supervisor
Adventist Women’s Multipurpose Centre (South Ghana Conference of SDA, Valley View University Campus)
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Ensure that programs are organized effectively and successfully
- Keep abreast of the funds received and prepare the monthly funds received
- Prepare and write a report
- Supervise the receipts and payments of the Centre
- Operate in an effective manner, plan effectively, and monitor activities at the center
- Plan and prepare annual programs
- Checks stock and inventory
- Keeps all records.
Secretary
Valley View University, Report to the President, through the Vice President in charge of Finance and Treasure of the School
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Manages the petty cash system
- Coordinates all administrative work
- Support the management
- Support and preparation of salaries and allowances
- Managed a system and a reporting team of staff
- Provides excellent filling systems as well as other secretarial needs
- Receipt and pay cash
- Checks on work on projects
- Oversee general money for the university projects
- Oversees general office practice and procedure and manages incoming and outgoing mail
- Scrutinize visitors and appointments.
Secretary
Technology Advance Leaders Limited (TALL)
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Manages the front desk
- Operating Photocopier Machine
- Handle of Correspondence
- Keeping files
- And general secretarial duties.
Education
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) - Business Consulting, And Enterprise Risk Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) KUMASI, GHANA
01.2019
CERTIFICATE - Administration and Management
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATORS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, GHANA (CIAMC)
01.2006
CERTIFICATE - Administration and Management
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GIMPA)
06.2003
Skills
Administrative Skill
Environmental Management Skill
Waste Management Skill
Interpersonal Relations Skill
Team Building Strategy Skill
Networking, coaching, and Organizational Skills
Negotiations Skill
Report Writing Skill
Managing and Planning Skills
Consulting Skill
Project Management Skill
Excellent Research and Critical Thinking
Cash Management Skill
Problem-Solving and Strategic Planning Ability
Analytical Skill
Problem-Solving
Qualitative Research
Accomplishments
- In 1991, drafted a letter to congratulate former President Fredrick Chiluba in Zambia when he was elected as the President of his country.
- Received awards as 'The Best Senior School Perfect Ever Ruled,' 'The Neatest Girl in The School,' and 'Best Reading Pupil' in primary six.
- Contributed to the university's decision to allow students to pay their fees into the university account at the bank.
- Assisted the university librarian when she traveled out of the country; made several changes that had an impact on the library and the university.
Affiliations
- CHARTERED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (CMC) and (ChPA) GHANA
- INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION (IPMA) U. K. MEMBER
- INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ECONOMISTS OF GHANA (ICEG)
- ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SPECIALIST (ACAMS)
- ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FORENSIC AUDITORS.
Personality Attributes
An analytical thinker, an honest and hard worker, with integrity, trustworthy, self-disciplined, confident, determined, innovative, result-oriented, consistent, independent, a leader, God-fearing, willing to learn, a versatile team player, and desiring to offer service in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Publications
- An Independent Evaluation of Total Quality Systems, Management, Policies, Procedures and Activities in Education., Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants, 2009
- Identification and Analyzes of Risks in Waste Management Enterprises in Ghana Towards Developing Sustainable Waste Management Enterprises in Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), 2017 - 2019
References
- PROFESSOR EMMANUEL ADINYIRA (PhD), KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) KUMASI, GHANA, http://www.knust.edu.gh, +2330246753214
- PROFESSOR OFORI ASAMOAH (PhD), KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) KUMASI, GHANA, http://www.knust.edu.gh, +2330204464436
- HANNAH COFFIE (MRS.), DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATORS AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, GHANA, P. O. BOX LG 645 LEGON, ACCRA, https://www.ciamcghana.org/, +233-0244-729846, +233-0307-030183
- PASTOR (DR.) TIMOTHY YEBOAH, ACCRA CITY CONFERENCE OF SDA, P. O. BOX GP 803 ACCRA, accsda.org., 233-020-4321029 / 233-0243156581
Certification
- Licensed CHARTERED MGT CONSULTANT -
- Auditing, Enterprise Risk Mgt License -
- Certified C M C, ACCRA CITY CONFERENCE -
Timeline
Assistant Treasurer and Internal Audit Team Member
Accra City Conference of S.D.A. Church
04.2017 - Current
ASSISTANT TREASURER
ACCRA CITY CONFERENCE
09.2009 - Current
In Charge of Stores
Accra City Conference of S.D.A. Church
01.2009 - 03.2017
Secretary
Office of the Librarian, Valley View University
01.2001
Supervisor
Adventist Women’s Multipurpose Centre (South Ghana Conference of SDA, Valley View University Campus)
01.2001 - 01.2009
Secretary
Valley View University, Report to the President, through the Vice President in charge of Finance and Treasure of the School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Secretary
Technology Advance Leaders Limited (TALL)
01.1992 - 01.1996
Intern
Trades Union Congress, Ghana (TUC)
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) - Business Consulting, And Enterprise Risk Management
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) KUMASI, GHANA
CERTIFICATE - Administration and Management
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATORS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, GHANA (CIAMC)
CERTIFICATE - Administration and Management
GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GIMPA)
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