A BA in Accounting and an EMBA in Finance completed in June, 2019. A Ghanaian who is enthusiastic and result-oriented, driven by a passion to add value to myself, the organizations and people I come into contact with. My mission in the corporate world is to be an indispensable asset to my employers and to contribute immensely towards the attainment of organizational goals wherever I find myself. I am analytical, a good team player, a decision maker and a problem solver, and the ability to work simultaneously on multiple operational tasks to achieve set targets.
A computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, Powerpoint and Accounting Sage. A quick learner, willing to take up challenges and looking forward to become part of a winning team. My objective is to secure a challenging job where my aptitude, person al skills and commitment will be utilized effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Analyst
UNIVERSAL MERCHANT BANK LTD
06.2023 - Current
Ensure timely preparation of periodic returns to BoG is done for perusal by the Head of department and onward submission.
Ensure audit lapses identified in all branches and head office departments are being monitored for effective resolution.
Scanning of the External Regulatory Environment to ensure the early identification of possible changes in existing laws and regulations and bring to attention of Head, Compliance.
Finance officer /Business Coordinator
E-CONNECTA
Accra
10.2018 - 10.2020
Ensure regulatory returns from all departments are being submitted and report to head, compliance
Ensure to monitor internal audit queries of the compliance department for effective resolution
Ensure to monitor accounts of PEPs accounts and ensure they have senior management approval for account opening and continued operation
Update the bank with BOG public notices to banks and financial institutions
Scanning the environment to identify emerging compliance risks
Continuous monitoring of Compliance GL/ Response to Request from GRA, Court, EOCO, osp and other law enforcement agencies
Receiving, evaluating information on money transfer suspicious activities and advising branches on how to treat such transactions or customers
Compliance Investigation
Conducting of an on-going Compliance training on all compliance risk areas such as: anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, money transfer activities, ethics and employee conduct, know your customer, whistle blowing and other regulatory requirements.
Administrative/ Accounts officer
HODA IT SECURITY
Accra
02.2016 - 10.2018
Case handler duties (investigative reports)
Daily and weekly reports
Petty cash operations and management
Staff leave management
Debt recovery management
Building positive client relationship
Prospecting for new clients and business
Played an assisting role to the head Of IT Risk at Unibank.
Teller
Beige Capital Savings and Loans
Accra
08.2015 - 02.2016
Controlling and monitoring the levels of cash in the teller drawer and following all check cashing and cash handling procedures
Assisting in preparing vault cash report
Call over of transactions
Money transfer processing
Promoting current offers to clients and cross selling bank services
Referring customers with financial problems to other colleagues for assistance
Dealing tactfully and efficiently with demanding customers and adhering to all bank security, audit, and compliance requirements
Reporting any suspicious customer activity to bank managers and assisting with bank branch audits
Daily and weekly reports writing and correspondence on matters related to accounts.
Customer Service Executive
Airtel-Tigo Ghana
Accra
02.2015 - 07.2015
Client relationship management
Cross-selling bank products and answering inquiries; informing customers of new services and product promotions; ascertaining customers' needs; directing customers to a branch representative
Received cash and cheque payments and issued receipts
Attending to client complaints and enquiries
Daily and weekly reports.
Administrative Assistant
Mike May Enterprise
Accra
01.2014 - 12.2014
Document processing and filling
Attending to client complaints and enquiries.
Compliance Officer
Ghana Revenue Authority
Accra
08.2012 - 08.2013
Undertook compliance visits to taxpayers to investigate tax regulations noncompliance issues
Carried out taxpayer education programs to educate on tax requirements and obligations as citizens of Ghana and also foreigners
Visited taxpayers with outstanding tax obligations and facilitated the settlement of the amounts owed
Assisting Taxpayers on Filing of Tax returns
Attended to client complaints and enquiries
Monitored and supervised sales transaction for Melcom Ghana to ensure tax component inclusion in sales transactions.