Ruth Gogofiogo
Accra
Summary
A highly skilled Finance Officer with over 6 years of experience in financial management, payroll management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Proficient in financial analysis, risk management, auditing, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations. Known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and drive financial growth.
Experienced with treasury management, cash flow optimization, and financial risk assessment. Utilizes strategic planning to ensure effective liquidity and investment management. Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance And Forex Treasury Officer
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
- Execute and manage foreign exchange transactions, ensuring optimal rates and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Monitor and analyse market trends to develop effective forex strategies
- Manage liquidity and cash flow, ensuring efficient use of funds and minimizing currency risk
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize forex operations and enhance financial performance
- Prepare and present detailed reports on forex activities and market conditions to senior management
- Managed payroll processing for 81 employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries, tax deductions, and compliance with labour laws
- Manage and investment company's idle funds for maximum ROI
Finance Officer
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Responsible for data entry, bank reconciliation and ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Managed both tangible and intangible asset register ensuring that all company's assets are in good shape, depreciation and amortisation is accurately charged monthly
- Managed payroll processing for 81 employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries, tax deductions, and compliance with labour laws
- Oversaw accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, improving cash flow by reducing outstanding receivables by 35% and ensuring timely payments to vendors, resulting in improved supplier relationships and discounts
- Played a pivotal role in securing other income of GHS 7,220,000.00 in 2023 by negotiating good exchange rate for foreign inflows
Finance Intern
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Updated financial records and reconciled bank statements
- Assisted in financial audit and petty cash management
- Filed documents and processed invoices
- Assisted in stock management and filing of statutory returns
- Assisted Human Resource in the execution of duties and projects
Translator
Hope life Institute of Language
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Translated documents across various industries from English to French vice versa
- Proofread documents across various industries
- Interpreted speeches, voice over, jingles across various industries
Education
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
11.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sikkim Manipal University
11.2017
English Proficiency -
Eagle Vision Network
10.2012
Skills
- Financial Operations Management
- Cash Flow Optimization
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance with Accounting Standards
- Collaboration with Auditors
- Tax Regulation Compliance
- Training and Development
- Payroll Processing
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Accounts Payable Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Financial Software Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel
- Cash management expertise
- Foreign exchange management
- Bank relationship management
- ERP system experience
- Asset liability management
- Interest rate hedging
- Treasury operations efficiency
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Cash handling expertise
- Accounting principles
- Critical thinking
Languages
French
English
Professional Development
- Anti-money laundry & combating financing of terrorism, 2024
- Taxation & Compliance Regulations, 2023
- Fundamentals of data protection, 2021
Music
I'm a singer and song writer with 3 singles available on all digital platforms.
Timeline
Finance And Forex Treasury Officer
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
01.2025 - Current
Finance Officer
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2024
Finance Intern
Etranzact Ghana Ltd.
01.2018 - 09.2018
Translator
Hope life Institute of Language
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sikkim Manipal University
English Proficiency -
Eagle Vision Network
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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