Value driven Compliance, Risk & Finance professional with over 10 years of extensive Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk experience across Financial, FMCG and Construction Industries and Business Consultancy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Head, Risk & Compliance
Contracta Construction Limited
09.2019 - Current
100% Designed, setup and implemented Group Compliance & Risk Program -covering UK, Brazil, Italy & Ghana
Notable achievements (annual averages) include:
Speak up training & communication for over 3000 employees
73% improvement in the culture of silence within the organization
86% Investigations and timely resolution of reported cases
78% Effective Monitoring of process improvement actions (PIA)
46% improvement in the Due Diligence Process for Business Partners
100% Data Privacy Impact Assessment and controls (DPO functions)
100% Implementation of Group Anti-Corruption & Bribery program
100% embedding of AML controls in payment systems
92% Compliance Trainings for staff (3000+)
100% Implementation of Risk Management Framework
Annual Internal Controls Review - risk based
Advises Management on all Ethics & Compliance Issues
Ensures compliance with regulations, internal laws, and policies
Stakeholder engagements with all functions/sites to embed Compliance Agenda
Reports to Governance Risk & Compliance Committee and the Board
Makes compliance & ethics decisions for the company (when assigned)
Controls, Risk & Compliance Manager
Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd (Diageo)
12.2017 - 09.2019
Provided a robust Risk Management Framework, aligned with business rhythm and environment, and ensured timely and effective Risk Mitigation
Delivered a strong risk-based Controls (Audit) Plan including:
Delivery of CARM including effective Mapping and Scoping in line with Group directive
Process deep dives and ad hoc reviews as risk profile determines
Ensured regular engagement with Finance team to ensure proper oversight of Finance Control environment – Balance sheet Reviews
Controls oversight and SOX governance
Supported GRC in smooth CAS transition implementation (Africa)
Supported Centres of Excellence in delivering Compliance & Controls mandate including, CAS (India), FC (Kenya and Budapest), Regional supports on Controls (Uganda, Ethiopia, Cameroun & Nigeria)
Led delivery of risk-based Compliance agenda including:
Conducted investigations/audits on Compliance breaches in line with Global Standard
Systems Management
Ethicspoint – Breach Management tool
Bwise Risk Management System – RMC, CARM & GAR actions tracking
Compliance Desktop Management – KYC/KYBP tool
Coordinated Global Audit and Risk (GAR) audits with Business and Process Leads and keep track all external audit (including PWC) activities and findings
Led market implementation of global projects in Risk & Controls environment
Ensured sustained Controls and Compliance awareness
Quarterly reported to Exec/ Audit Sub-committee
Achievement: #3 Satisfactory Group Audits, Best Controls Environment in African with improved compliance scores (85+)
Compliance & Ethics Manager
Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd (Diageo)
07.2015 - 12.2017
Prepared the annual compliance program & coordinated implementation
Prepared compliance risk assessment
Conducted compliance audits and investigations (including fraud)
Made recommendations for process and controls improvements
Prepared and monitored recommendations tracker for effective implementation
Co-ordinated and monitored timely and fair consequence management
Implementation & embedding of KYBP/KYC processes- Integra Watch
Organized functional policy training & annual compliance awareness events including AML, Bribery & Corruption etc
Provided timely compliance insight to Executives
Supported in Coordinating quarterly risk management committee meetings
Group Head, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at New Crystal Health Services LimitedGroup Head, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at New Crystal Health Services Limited
<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.
Executive Assistant to Partner (Chief Credit Officer) + Credit Team, Managing Director (Head of Product & Strategy) + Team, CTO + Team, Group Head of Risk & Compliance + Team at Pemberton Asset ManagementExecutive Assistant to Partner (Chief Credit Officer) + Credit Team, Managing Director (Head of Product & Strategy) + Team, CTO + Team, Group Head of Risk & Compliance + Team at Pemberton Asset Management