Ruffus Peter Debuo
Bolgatanga,Ghana
Summary
Accomplished professional with strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities, excellent communication and public speaking skills, and strategic planning and organisational expertise. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of labour laws and collective bargaining processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ensuring efficient administrative support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Union Representative TUAAG
Bolgatanga Technical University
2020.01
- Advocate for members’ rights and welfare through effective communication and negotiation with employers.
- Facilitate grievance processes, ensuring fair resolution of disputes while maintaining member confidentiality.
- Organize and lead training sessions on workers’ rights, safety regulations, and union benefits.
- Collaborate with other union leaders to strategize on collective bargaining and policy initiatives
Principal Accounting Assistant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2018.02
- Promoted to Principal Accounting Assistant
Assistant Accountant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2020.01 - 2026.03
- Upgraded to the rank of an Assistant Accountant till date
Unit Head in General Accounts
Bolgatanga Technical University
2017.11 - 2026.03
- Preparation of payment vouchers and Cheques for the various accounts.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly Expenditure report.
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements monthly.
- Making entries into Tally software.
Unit Head in charge of cash Office
Bolgatanga Technical University
2014.05 - 2017.10
- Receiving all University’s monies and Cheques from customers and students.
- Payment and recovery of petty cash Advances.
- Lodging all monies and cheques into bank.
- Preparation of income sheet for the various accounts monthly.
- Preparation of petty cash reimbursement statement.
- Issuance of receipts to customers and students.
Senior Accounting Assistant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2013.02 - 2014.04
- Financial Analysis.
- Management of the cash book
- Retirement of Receipts
- Input of Data into Tally software
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
- Cash and Fee collection
- Cash Management
Finance Department (National Service and Voluntary Service)
Bolgatanga Technical University
Bolgatanga Upper East
2011.10 - 2013.01
- Financial Analysis.
- Management of the cash book
- Retirement of Receipts
- Input of Data into Tally
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
- Cash and Fee collection
- Cash Management
Accounts Department (Attachment)
War Memorial Hospital
Navrongo Upper East
2010.07 - 2010.10
- Financial Analysis of Various Wards
- Management of the cash book
- Raising memos and Writing up pay voucher
- Billing of Folders
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
Accounts Department (Attachment)
District Health Directorate
Kenya Brong Ahafo
2009.07 - 2009.10
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
- Management of the cash book
- Raising memos and Writing up pay vouchers.
- Managing the local purchasing order
Education
MSc - Accounting and Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
2017.08 - 2019.12
BSc - Business Administration (Accounting option)
University College of Management Studies
2007.09 - 2011.06
High School - Accounting, business management, Costing, Economics
Dormaa Ahenkro Senior High School
2003.09 - 2006.05
Preparatory/JHS - undefined
O.L.A Preparatory
1999.09 - 2003.04
Skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Strategic planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- January 2010: Financial Research Networks (A non-Governmental Tink Tank Organization) Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
- November 2009: Executive Management Training and Human Resource Development (Corporate Excellence Consulting Ghana) Executive Certificate in Basic Banking Principles and Procedures
- November 2009: Data Bank Universal Economic School (DUES) Certificate in Investments Habit
- April 2008: Executive Training and Human Resource Development, (Bassey Consult) Certificate in Contemporary Skills in Management
- May 2008: Executive Training and Human Resource Development, (Bassey Consult) Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management
- July 2008: Executive Training and Human Resource Development, (Bassey Consult) Certificate in Leading Team and Being a Complete Manager
- August 2008: Executive Training and Human Resource Development, (Bassey Consult) Certificate in Corporate Leadership and Management Practice
- October 2008: Executive Training and Human Resource Development, (Bassey Consult) Certificate in Contemporary Banking Practices
- November 2008: Corporate Excellence Consulting Ghana Certificate in Career Planning and Personal Effectiveness
- October 2020: Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate in Mechanized Payroll Validation and Budgetary Control Process
Custom Section
- 2010-01-01, Financial Research Networks, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
- 2009-11-01, Corporate Excellence Consulting Ghana, Executive Certificate in Basic Banking Principles and Procedures
- 2009-11-01, Data Bank Universal Economic School (DUES), Certificate in Investments Habit
- 2008-04-01, Bassey Consult, Certificate in Contemporary Skills in Management
- 2008-05-01, Bassey Consult, Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management
- 2008-07-01, Bassey Consult, Certificate in Leading Team and Being a Complete Manager
- 2008-08-01, Bassey Consult, Certificate in Corporate Leadership and Management Practice
- 2008-10-01, Bassey Consult, Certificate in Contemporary Banking Practices
- 2008-11-01, Corporate Excellence Consulting Ghana, Certificate in Career Planning and Personal Effectiveness
- 2020-10-01, Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Mechanized Payroll Validation and Budgetary Control Process
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 25th November 1986
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Dr. Azerekatoa D Ayoung, Ag. Librarian, Bolgatanga Technical University, 0506480223
- Mr. Stephen G Tobazaa (CA, CFA), Interim Director of Finance, Bolgatanga Technical University, P.O Box 767, Bolgatanga, +233-0209342279
- Prof. Daniel Oppong-Sekere, Dean of Applied Science, Bolgatanga Technical University, P.O Box 767, Bolgatanga, 0244819127
Interests
- Reading books of all kinds
- Attending seminars and workshops
Timeline
Union Representative TUAAG
Bolgatanga Technical University
2020.01
Assistant Accountant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2020.01 - 2026.03
Principal Accounting Assistant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2018.02
Unit Head in General Accounts
Bolgatanga Technical University
2017.11 - 2026.03
MSc - Accounting and Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
2017.08 - 2019.12
Unit Head in charge of cash Office
Bolgatanga Technical University
2014.05 - 2017.10
Senior Accounting Assistant
Bolgatanga Technical University
2013.02 - 2014.04
Finance Department (National Service and Voluntary Service)
Bolgatanga Technical University
2011.10 - 2013.01
Accounts Department (Attachment)
War Memorial Hospital
2010.07 - 2010.10
Accounts Department (Attachment)
District Health Directorate
2009.07 - 2009.10
BSc - Business Administration (Accounting option)
University College of Management Studies
2007.09 - 2011.06
High School - Accounting, business management, Costing, Economics
Dormaa Ahenkro Senior High School
2003.09 - 2006.05
Preparatory/JHS - undefined
O.L.A Preparatory
1999.09 - 2003.04