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Patricia Damoah

Patricia Damoah

Accra

Summary

Experienced Chartered Accountant and Senior Internal Audit Officer with over 10 years of experience in operations management, financial analysis, and internal auditing. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Skilled in implementing internal controls and managing operations to meet regulatory standards. Strong communicator with a focus on problem resolution, and strategic decision-making.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audit officer

Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
07.2020 - Current
  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely quarterly Audit Reports
  • Conduct half-year Audits and review accuracy of the Company’s Financial Statements
  • Review efficiencies in business processes and operational activities
  • Vetting and review of payroll
  • Check compliance with company policy guidelines as well as other relevant and applicable laws
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by making recommendations to ensure policies, procedures, legislations and regulation are adhered to.

Accountant-Part Time

The Synergy
07.2018 - Current
  • Manage all accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare budget forecasts to support strategic financial planning.
  • Publish financial statements punctually to maintain transparency.
  • Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for timely reporting.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate records.
  • Ensure prompt bank payments to uphold vendor relationships.
  • Compute taxes and prepared tax returns in accordance with regulations.
  • Audit financial transactions and documents to reinforce data integrity.

Warehousing and Ports Operations

Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2020
  • Prepared and submitted accurate data on cocoa receipt, evacuation (shipment/factory), stock balance and Trial balance
  • Reported and reconciled stocks for shipment and factories daily
  • Prepared Cocoa Taken Over Receipts for Licensed Buying Companies on cocoa taken over
  • Conducted daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation with all stakeholders on all transactions

General Supervisor

Hephzibah Christian Centre
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Supervised staff of sixteen in charge of housekeeping, front desk, and restaurant
  • Coordinated workflow among workers and assisted in front desk and clerical duties
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks, provided motivation and direction to create a positive work environment and ensure accurate on-time completion.
  • Liaised with Shift supervisors and workers to ensure needs of guests were met and on time

Customer Service Representative

Hephzibah Christian Centre
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Assisted in housekeeping and other duties.
  • Liaised with shift supervisors and workers
  • Responded to clients’ needs and provided additional support where necessary
  • Communicated the needs of guests to the manager

Education

CA - Chartered Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountancy Ghana (ICAGH)
Okponglo, Greater Accra Region-Ghana
05-2019

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region-Ghana
06-2013

West African Certificate Examination - General Arts

Aburi Girls Senior High
Aburi, Eastern Region-Ghana
08-2008

Skills

  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Team leadership
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Skilled in statistical analysis using SPSS
  • Proficient in financial modeling
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Experience in internal auditing
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Strong analytical research abilities
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Financial fraud investigation
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Regulatory compliance analysis

Additional Information

  • Capacity building session on control environment, segregation of duties, financial statement close process, IFRS update, tax update, inventory management, and role of internal audit in financial management| EY | November 2024
  • Forensic audit (post-chartered diploma)| Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana | April 2022
  • MS Excel - Advanced | Ghana Institute of Consulting | June 2019
  • Attitudinal change techniques for increased productivity | KN & Associates Limited | December 2018
  • Attitudinal change for improved productivity | L'AINE Services | April 2015
  • Member of Music and Drama Committee| PENSA | 2009-2013
  • Visitation and Counseling Team Representative |PENSA-Nyberg area|2012/2013 academic year
  • Visitation and counseling team member | PENSA|2012/2013 academic year
  • Child Evangelism Wing Member |Child Evangelism Wing/IHCF-KNUST|2012/2013 academic year
  • Area Secretary |PENSA-Nyberg area|2011/2012 academic year
  • Reaching Children and the Youth for Christ training, Honors |The Children's Sunday School Protestant Chaplaincy, Knust, Kumasi, Ghana| April 2012
  • Career Development Conference, Personal Branding | Leadership Empowerment Club | March 2011

References

  • Eunice, Shamo, Audit Manager, eunice.shamo@gmail.com, 0501322727, 0208231026, Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd, P.O.Box 1017, Accra
  • Vincent Ocansey, Accounts Manager, Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd, 0244213115
  • Samuel Frempong, Audit Manager, Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd (Retired), 0247891911
  • Joyce Opoku Dwumoh, Warehousing and Ports Operations Manager, Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
  • Kwasi Agyemang Sefah, Deputy Warehousing and Ports Operations Manager, Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd, 0544985694
  • Kwame Asante, Manager, Hephzibah Christian Centre, 0205052133

Leadership Experience

Class Coordinator | Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) Accra, Greater Accra | July 2014 – Oct. 2014

  • Led a class of 76 students on weekly activities and liaised with lecturers, academic staff and students
  • Ensured learning materials were readily available and accessible to colleagues
  • During my tenure 90% of the students passed their course work


Children Sunday School- Class Leader | Inter Hall Christian Fellowship (IHCF)-KNUST Kumasi | January 2012 – December 2012

  • Participated in prospect discovery, outreach activities, witnessing, and ministry
  • Prepared, evaluated and participated in age-appropriate Bible teaching
  • Participated in leader training events
  • Participated regularly in both corporate and personal worship.

Others

  • General Secretary, Final course project (The Effect of KNUST Health Policies on Students2013) | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology 2012-2013
  • School Choir- Vice President | Aburi Girls Senior High 2007-2008
  • PENSA- Evangelism Leader | Aburi Girls Senior High 2007-2008
  • Member, Girls’ Guild | Aburi Girls Senior High (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Girls’ Prefect | Pentecost Preparatory School 2004-2005

Timeline

Senior Audit officer

Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
07.2020 - Current

Accountant-Part Time

The Synergy
07.2018 - Current

Warehousing and Ports Operations

Cocoa Marketing Company Gh. Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2020

General Supervisor

Hephzibah Christian Centre
10.2013 - 10.2014

Customer Service Representative

Hephzibah Christian Centre
06.2013 - 09.2013

CA - Chartered Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountancy Ghana (ICAGH)

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

West African Certificate Examination - General Arts

Aburi Girls Senior High

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