SERAPHIM SENYO HINIDZAH
HO,GHANA
Summary
Results-driven, ambitious and a well-organised business leader, very focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement, and life-long leaning to gain such insights and acumen necessary to drive growth, profits, and other social benefits. Tenacious and a well-groomed professional and a business executive ready to take on challenging roles, both in public and private enterprises in order to serve the needs of humanity in general, and neighbours; both distant and local.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN
CBS GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED
ACCRA, GHANA
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinate activities of all companies under CBS GROUP brand.
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organizational improvements which resulted in recruiting 6 senior industry people in key markets.
- Implemented rigorous budgetary control measures resulting in increase of sales figures by nearly 45% over prior periods.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operational and tactical plans of CBS, thereby ensuring its smooth running and reducing cost of operation by nearly 25%.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning corporate activities with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations at all times thereby reducing penalty payments significantly.
- Established positive work environment which promoted and enhanced staff morale and productivity and reduced worker attrition by nearly 60%.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs and improved bottom line by almost 30%.
- Identified new business opportunities, leading to market expansion and increased market share by nearly 15%.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Developed strategic business plans, enhancing corporate vision and objectives.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Regularly reviewed performance data, driving continuous improvement efforts.
AUDIT MANAGER - PART TIME
JOP CONSULT - CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
KOKOMLEMLE - ACCRA, GHANA
06.2021 - Current
- Manage and lead audit team to conduct necessary procedures in order to performance statutory audits on clients and issued opinions in record time of 20 days per client.
- Contributed to audit planning, testing and review of audit programs to determine appropriateness for clients.
- Conduct risk assessment of each individual audit assignment and take appropriate measures to ensure audit-risk reduction by nearly 65% by implementing effective audit strategies.
- Ensure that adequate number of personnel are assigned to each engagement as means of ensuring staff do not become overwhelmed by assignments thereby worker-burn-out by almost 100%.
- Ensure that audit staff are adequately resourced with appropriate procedure manuals for each audit assignment as way of delivering on audit quality assurance targets.
- Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
- Created testing methodologies to assess competence of controls.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EH DAVINA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
HO, VOLTA REGION, GHANA
10.2010 - Current
- Doubled as Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and led board discussions and strategy including direction of company.
- Initiated discussions with creditors and financiers of funds and goods borrowed.
- Advocated ethical standards of conduct; fostered culture of integrity throughout company.
- Executed board decisions to achieve successful strategy implementation.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Monitored industry landscapes to make technical and operational recommendations.
GENERAL MANAGER
CD LOW PRICE MASTER LIMITED
ACCRA, GHANA
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Was responsible to Board for performance of sales branches.
- Managed about 15 Branches and sales outlets with annual sales in excess of GHS100M.
- Prepared detailed sales report for Board's consideration quarterly.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity, strengths and weakness and threats.
- Designed incentives and other motivational tools to encourage team building and worker performance, thereby reducing worker attrition rate by nearly 80%.
- Established positive work environment which promoted staff morale and productivity.
- Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations in increased market share.
- Encouraged performance based reward systems to increase productivity per capita.
- Prepared budgets, designed tools to ensure that targets are achieved.
- Managed key stakeholder relationships for smoother project completion.
- Served as official representative to external stakeholders and government agencies.
FINANCE OFFICER
GHANA STANDARDS AUTHORITY
LEGON - ACCRA, GHANA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Identified discrepancies in Cash Book and Bank statements of GSA and performed such procedures necessary for reconciliations, taking prompt corrective action to maintain integrity of cash records.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations and budgets and treasury issues.
- Produced accurate returns complying with official requirements and serving entity's need for minimizing liabilities.
- Analysed complex financial data to provide insightful reports to senior management.
- Facilitated, efficient resource allocation by accurately forecasting capital needs.
CONSULTANT
JITA MICROFINANCE LIMITED
LAPAZ - ACCRA, GHANA
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Scouted for suitable microfinance company to be acquired by client in less than 1(0ne) month.
- Put together high-performing team to conduct due diligence for acquisition process to commence.
- Undertook financial analysis to guide budget planning and investment decisions.
- Enhanced client understanding of market trends, leading to informed decision making.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organizational improvements post acquisition.
- Initiated cost-saving measures by evaluating and improving operational processes.
- Put together running-microfinance and handed over to client.
- Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
- Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence .
HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
QUANTUM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
HO, GHANA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared and delivered lectures online for Professional Students preparing for Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) Examinations which gave our students 100% confidence to pass first time attempt.
- Developed marketing strategy for QSB and implemented same thereby giving us good visibility and market access by nearly 10%.
- Prepared lecture materials to cover 100% of examinable topics in the syllabus.
- Prepared and examined students to monitor study progress of students by mock examinations which improved our pass rates.
- Developed standard operational manual for clients.
BOARD CHAIRMAN
RHEMA MICROFINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HO VOLTA REGION, GHANA
09.2010 - 08.2018
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility, giving us good investor confidence.
- Advised CEO on critical matters, fostering effective leadership at board level.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management leading to cost reduction and sustainable profits.
- Provided required interface between company and regulatory bodies.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNITY RURAL BANK LIMITED
HO, GHANA
07.2002 - 10.2017
- Was responsible to Board of Directors and participated actively in Board Meetings and Board Committees Meetings.
- Was head of Management Team, Chaired Management Committee Meetings, and built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.
- Was responsible for preparation and presentation of annual budgets for approval by Board.
- Was Chief- Spending officer of instituted rigorous cost cutting measures which resulted in drastic cost reduction and improved bottom by almost 65%..
- Was responsible for creating leadership climate to necessary for fostering high-performance culture, resulting in increased productivity.
- Provided needed interface between Bank and Regulatory Agencies and other stakeholders.
- Was for strategy formulation, evaluation, implementation and control.
- Employed effective motivational tools to enhance worker productivity and safety thereby reducing attrition rate by nearly 30%
- Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
ADJUNCT LECTURER
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
HO VOLTA REGION, GHANA
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Auditing, and Accountancy Practice.
- Led seminars and workshops for enhanced student participation.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA/AICPA
UNITED KINGDOM 02.2012 - 01.2013
A1 PROFESSIONAL GATEWAY EXAMS - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA/AICPA
UNITED KINGDOM 02.2012 - 11.2012
Chartered Global Management Accountant - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA - UK/ AICPA - USA
UNITED KINGDOM 02.2012 - 05.2016
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTANCY
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS - GHANA
GHANA 11.2002 - 11.2011
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) - BANKING AND FINANCE
PARIS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (PGSM)
PARIS - FRANCE 07.2007 - 02.2010
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER MASTER IN ENERGY FINANCE - ENGERY FINANCE
NATIONAL BANKING COLLEGE
GHANA 02.2010 - 11.2010
BSC. ECONOMICS - ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (LSE)
UNITED KINGDOM 06.2010 -
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
GHANA 11.2012 - 11.2012
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT
INTERNATION PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
UNITED KINGDOM 09.2005 - 07.2006
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE CERT. IN MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT
THE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS ASSO
UNITED KINGDOM 09.2005 - 04.2006
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY - ACCOUNTANCY
HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
GHANA 09.1997 - 09.2000
A-Levels - ARTS
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
GHANA 05.1999 - 06.1999
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS - BUSINESS
KADJEBI-ASATO SECONDARY SCHOOL
GHANA 01.1994 - 12.1996
GCE 'O' LEVELS - ARTS
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
ACCRA, GHANA 05.1999 - 06.1999
Skills
- Negotiation proficiency
- Corporate social responsibility awareness
- Global mindset
- Leadership skills (motivating and leading high-performing teams)
- Initiative taking
- Appreciable digital skills
- High-end corporate communication skills
- Appreciable business acumen
- Corporate governance skills (boardroom ethics, strategy development and implementation, financial planning and budgeting skills)
- Good interpersonal and social skills
Languages
ENGLISH
Native
EWE
Native
TWI
Fluent
Affiliations
- Gardening, Reading, Football, Current Affairs and Preaching the Gospel of Christ.
Accomplishments
Was one of the awardees of the West African Nobles Forum, the 2012 edition held at Holiday Inn Hotel, Airport City, Accra.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN
CBS GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED
05.2024 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
CD LOW PRICE MASTER LIMITED
05.2022 - 06.2024
FINANCE OFFICER
GHANA STANDARDS AUTHORITY
12.2021 - 05.2022
AUDIT MANAGER - PART TIME
JOP CONSULT - CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
06.2021 - Current
CONSULTANT
JITA MICROFINANCE LIMITED
05.2021 - 05.2022
HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
QUANTUM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
01.2018 - 12.2021
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
11.2012 - 11.2012
ADJUNCT LECTURER
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
04.2012 - 12.2012
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA/AICPA
02.2012 - 01.2013
A1 PROFESSIONAL GATEWAY EXAMS - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA/AICPA
02.2012 - 11.2012
Chartered Global Management Accountant - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
CIMA - UK/ AICPA - USA
02.2012 - 05.2016
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EH DAVINA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
10.2010 - Current
BOARD CHAIRMAN
RHEMA MICROFINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
09.2010 - 08.2018
BSC. ECONOMICS - ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (LSE)
06.2010 -
PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER MASTER IN ENERGY FINANCE - ENGERY FINANCE
NATIONAL BANKING COLLEGE
02.2010 - 11.2010
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) - BANKING AND FINANCE
PARIS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (PGSM)
07.2007 - 02.2010
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT
INTERNATION PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
09.2005 - 07.2006
PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE CERT. IN MANAGEMENT - MANAGEMENT
THE INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS ASSO
09.2005 - 04.2006
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT - ACCOUNTANCY
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS - GHANA
11.2002 - 11.2011
GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNITY RURAL BANK LIMITED
07.2002 - 10.2017
A-Levels - ARTS
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
05.1999 - 06.1999
GCE 'O' LEVELS - ARTS
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
05.1999 - 06.1999
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY - ACCOUNTANCY
HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.1997 - 09.2000
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS - BUSINESS
KADJEBI-ASATO SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1994 - 12.1996
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