PETER Dzorgbenyuie AkpanyA Yao FiANYO
Bedford
Summary
Driven and sociable professional with a strong sense of innovation and exceptional communication skills, dedicated to achieving organizational goals. Committed to supporting the vision and mission of each organization while ensuring targets are met and contributing to a dynamic team of high achievers. A passionate team player who adapts seamlessly to change, demonstrating a keen ability to learn quickly and thrive in diverse social and cultural environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treasurer
ISACA ACCRA CHAPTER
01.2025 - Current
- Assist president with preparation of the annual budget.
- Maintain record of all purchases.
- Maintain an inventory of physical equipment owned by the chapter
- Collect all funds owed to the chapter.
- Track and record local dues received from ISACA Global.
- Track and record sponsorships and donations received by the chapter.
- Track and record donations, contributions, awards, and scholarships given/distributed.
- Ensure there is a complete, clear, and balanced audit trail of all chapter financial transactions
- Prepare a treasurer’s report for board meetings to keep the board and the membership informed about the chapter ‘s financial position
- Prepare a chapter year-end financial report for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Financial Control Officer
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
11.2015 - Current
- Ensured adherence to financial control policies and compliance monitoring protocols to safeguard organizational integrity.
- Conducted regular assessments of financial controls to maintain operational integrity and adherence to management standards.
- Monitored financial activities to guarantee alignment with statutory provisions and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw processing and payment of staff claims, outfield office requirements, and third-party claims in compliance with approval standards.
- Verified arithmetic accuracy of computations and ensured correct rates applied in all payments.
- Conducted pre-audits of staff salaries and payroll expenses to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Audited and validated payment vouchers before processing to ensure financial integrity.
- Performed detailed inspections of project deliverables to validate quality and financial integrity prior to payment.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the financial control unit.
- Supported operational efficiency by organizing and managing GRA Audit Committee activities.
- Supported coordination of GRA audit committee meetings to ensure efficient operations and captured detailed minutes for reference.
- Facilitated coordination of responses to management letters and audit reports, ensuring timely compliance with deadlines.
- Facilitated comprehensive cybersecurity training sessions to enhance officers' awareness and preparedness.
- Leveraged a decade of expertise to drive project success.
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY- SPINTEX MTO (CEDM)
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed and reported on Debt Stock of Taxpayers
- Carried out Tax Compliance and Enforcement Activities
- Performed Desk Audit of Tax Files
- Processed Tax Clearance Certificates(TCC) for taxpayers
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY (Accounts Officer) – National Youth Employment Programme- Intern
02.2010 - 10.2014
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements for local and foreign currency accounts
- Assists in the preparation of Monthly Income and Expenditure Accounts.
- Preparation of Weekly Revenue Collection & Lodgements Reports.
- Cashiering and writing of cheque and liaising with banks.
- Issuing stock and preparation of Quarterly Stocktaking for the District.
- Maintaining Asset Register
Supervisor Part time
SUAF COMPANY LTD
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Ensures that all operating procedures are properly followed.
- Check entries made into the various books of accounts.
- Make sure that all books of accounts are properly closed for the day.
- Ensures that all necessary logistics are supplied in time for continuous flow of work.
- Report the company’s state of affairs to the Managing Director.
- Liaise between management and staff on decisive matters.
National Service
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Assisted in the preparation of Monthly Income and Expenditure Accounts.
- Reconciliation of Petty Cashbook.
- Computation of Chargeable Income and Tax Payable from Employment.
Sales Coordinator: Part time
AUTUMN ROSES BOOK CENTRE
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Directed and motivated sales personnel to achieve and surpass sales targets.
- Conducted periodic inventory assessments to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Delivered comprehensive weekly updates to managing director regarding sales performance.
Education
Accounting and Information Systems
REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01-2016
BSc - Accounting and Information Systems
REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01-2016
HND - Accountancy
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
01-2008
SSSCE - undefined
KETA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (KETASCO)
01-2004
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Financial control
- Excel proficiency
- Information protection
- Internal controls
- Account auditing
- Staff management
- Budget development
- Internal control management
- Financial document review
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA)
- Information System Auditing Process
- Governance and Management of IT
- Information Systems, Acquisition, Development and Implementation
- Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
- Protection of Information Assets
- KNOWLEDGE TREE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE (UK)
- Certificate Course in Public Financial Management: Issues and Solutions (2025)
- E-CRIME BUREAU/ GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness Training Facilitation (2024)
- GHANA-INDIA KOFI ANNAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE in ICT (GI-KACE)
- Certificate in Software Development (2023)
- UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL (UGBS)
- Investigative Accounting and Forensic Auditing (April 2019)
- CROWN AGENTS(SINGAPORE)
- Integrated Financial Management Systems (November 2017)
- MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE-ACCRA (MDPI)
- Microsoft Access and Advance Excel (August 2016)
- INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS (GHANA)
- Certificate in Fraud and Investigation (March 2016)
- GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GIMPA)
- Certificate in Computerized Accounting System (CAS): October, 2011
- Financial modelling using Advanced features in Excel, Analysing and Designing Computerised Accounting Systems, Creating and mapping a Chart of Accounts, analysing data using Microsoft Access & Excel queries, Introduction of System Auditing and Enterprise Resource Management (ERM/ERP), Financial System Migration, Simple Accounting etc.
Affiliations
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Leadership Position: (Accra Chapter Treasurer) - 2025 to date
- Toastmasters International- Joe Lartey Toastmasters Club
- Leadership Position: (Vice President- Public Relations)- 2020-2021
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
KETA SECONDARY SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 2003 TO AUGUST 2004, Best Male Student in General Arts in SSS 3, AIR FORCE CADET CORPS, JUNE 2003 TO JUNE 2004, Certificate of membership
Timeline
Treasurer
ISACA ACCRA CHAPTER
01.2025 - Current
Financial Control Officer
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
11.2015 - Current
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY- SPINTEX MTO (CEDM)
11.2014 - 09.2015
GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY (Accounts Officer) – National Youth Employment Programme- Intern
02.2010 - 10.2014
Supervisor Part time
SUAF COMPANY LTD
10.2009 - 10.2014
National Service
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
10.2008 - 08.2009
Sales Coordinator: Part time
AUTUMN ROSES BOOK CENTRE
12.2005 - 08.2008
HND - Accountancy
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
SSSCE - undefined
KETA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (KETASCO)
Accounting and Information Systems
REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BSc - Accounting and Information Systems
REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY