SIMON FOBI
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching members. Offering confidence, team collaboration and decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance & Admin Manager
PEEW-WILLIAMS SERVICES CO. LTD
Accra, Achimota
2021.06 - 2026.04
- Assisted in compiling, analysing, and reporting financial data.
- Created periodic reports including statements of profit & loss and financial position.
- Presented data to managers, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate financial records.
- Supported audit processes and resolved discrepancies.
- Advised on tax planning and compliance matters.
- Ensured compliance with accounting and financial regulations in a timely manner.
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements.
- Aided management in decision-making by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
- Processed payroll efficiently.
Auditor
INTELLISYS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2017.12 - 2021.05
- Assisted in conducting financial audits to identify discrepancies.
- Supported compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Helped in forensic audits to uncover financial misconduct.
- Provided assistance with tax audits to optimise returns.
- Facilitated accountancy services to maintain accurate records.
Finance Executive
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS SOLUTION CONSULT
2016.04 - 2017.05
- Produced precise work papers, contributing towards comprehensive audit files.
- Evaluated internal control systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Assisted senior auditors in risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Prepared Company accounts and tax returns to high standard.
- Liaised with team members to ensure assignments met agreed terms.
Accounts assistant
TURNSTAR MICROFINANCE CO LTD
Tema, Greater Accra Region
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Assisted with preparation of customer agreements.
- Updated daily statements for depositors and borrowers.
- Utilised online SMS software to alert borrowers regarding payment due dates and outstanding balances.
Accounts assistant
TURNSTAR TRANSPORT AND HAULAGE CO. LTD
Tema, Greater Accra Region
2014.06 - 2014.09
- Assisted in preparing salary letters for payment to SSNIT and PAYE.
- Sent safe driving reports to Nestle Ghana.
- Raised invoices for payment.
- Captured all incoming delivery notes and waybills for due payments.
- Prepared monthly statements for all trucks.
- Created payment vouchers and recorded all revenues using Tally.
- Distributed fuel to drivers and documented all receipts for payment.
- Maintained records of all vehicle trips, including amounts expended and revenue generated for each trip.
- Provided timely reports to clients to ensure prompt payment for deliveries.
- Compiled daily and weekly reports, as well as exceptional reports, for the Managing Director on all transactions related to various vehicles.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Accra, Greater Accra Region 2025.05 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting
Intitute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region 2018.01 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 2011.09 - 2015.05
WASSCE - General Arts
Opoku Ware School
Kumasi, Ashanti Region 2007.09 - 2011.05
Skills
- Tally Accounting Software (Tally Prime)
- Audit Software (Draft Worx)
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Records management
- Leadership skills
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Listening to music, Football, Touring and Researching
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year 2022 and 2023
REFERENCES
- Edward Kwei, Williams, c.williams@peew-williams.com, +233 244 987 328, PEEW-Williams Services Company Limited, P.O. Box WY807, Kwabenya - Accra
- Ben, Korley, CA, Bkorley@intellisysgh.com, +233 244 324 489, Intellisys, P.O. Box KN 4169, Kaneshi Accra
- John Bosco, Dramani, Dr., boscodramani@yahoo.co.uk, +233 - 244 077 212, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, K.N.U.S.T
COMPETENCIES
- Possess good organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and thrive in deadline driven environments.
- Zealous, versatile and an excellent team player.
- Ability to form effective working relationship with a wide array of diverse intellectual and cultural background.
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
2025.05 -
Finance & Admin Manager
PEEW-WILLIAMS SERVICES CO. LTD
2021.06 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting
Intitute of Chartered Accountants Ghana
2018.01 -
Auditor
INTELLISYS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
2017.12 - 2021.05
Finance Executive
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS SOLUTION CONSULT
2016.04 - 2017.05
Accounts assistant
TURNSTAR MICROFINANCE CO LTD
2015.06 - 2015.08
Accounts assistant
TURNSTAR TRANSPORT AND HAULAGE CO. LTD
2014.06 - 2014.09
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2011.09 - 2015.05
WASSCE - General Arts
Opoku Ware School
2007.09 - 2011.05