Solomon Kwadwo Achinah
Mankessim
Summary
Results-driven Financial Controller offering years success in leading financial management activities at health and Not for profit organizations. Exceptionally talented in creating robust internal controls, guidelines and procedures to support accounting functions whiles offering opportunities to improve financial growth. Highly accomplished Leader in working with Team to create effective financial strategies focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Maternal and Obstetric Fistula Centre-Mercy Women's Catholic Hospital
Mankessim
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with management team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Boosted compliance rates 87% through funding audit procedure strategies.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised proper corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Used Quickbooks and Lightwave healthcare Solutions to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Prepared corporate finance and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Use of Visualization tools such as Microsoft PowerBi and python packages
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting and analysis
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
- Organized and maintained budget and financial administration for business segments
Research Assistant
Modern Research Consult
Kumasi
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Developed macros, special formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis using Excel, Eviews, STATA and Python based packages of Pandas, SKlearn etc.
- Generated data Machine Learning models, performed Exploratory data analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
- Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
GALGLA Foundation
Kumasi- Emena
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of project outcomes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Led the Outreach team in delivery according to project timelines, resulting in minimization of streetism and child abuse.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed team of six employees, overseeing activities, training, and facilitation of programs.
Programs Officer /Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
Tamale
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and program data.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records.
Education
Integrated Business Studies(Accounting Option)
University For Development Studies
Wa Campus, Ghana06.2013
High School Certificate
Boa Amponsem Senior High School
Dunkwa-on-Offin, Ghana06.2006
Skills
- Accounting management and IFRS proficiency
- Financial Management and Internal control management
- Budgeting and budget administration
- Strategic planning and financial Planning
- Excellent in Computing: Microsoft office suite, STATA, Python Programming for Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI and Deep Learning
- Risk management
- Financial statements Analysis
Affiliations
- Global Citizen
- Obstetric Fistula Case Recruits, Ghana
- Data Science Central
Certification
- MLOps Proficiency- Abacus.AI [Nov, 2021]
- Machine Learning - Kaggle [August, 2016]
- Introduction To Data Management for Clinical Research Studies-The Global Health Network [October, 2021]
- Introduction To Clinical Research-The Global Health Network [October, 2021]
- Financial Trading and Investment - Academy of Financial Trading [March, 2017-April, 2017].
AI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Music
Enthusiastic about apply AI, ML and Deep Learning to Solve Problems.
Additional Information
Publication:
Achinah, S. K, Edunyah., G, & Eshun P. K. (2021) The Analysis of Smoking and Lung Cancer in Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Applied Science and Technology (Accepted).
Achinah, S. K, Edunyah., G, & Turkson., L (2019). The Determinants of Trade Balance in Ghana. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovation.
(Accepted)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Financial Controller
Maternal and Obstetric Fistula Centre-Mercy Women's Catholic Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Modern Research Consult
08.2016 - 12.2017
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
GALGLA Foundation
09.2014 - 09.2015
Programs Officer /Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
09.2013 - 08.2014
Integrated Business Studies(Accounting Option)
University For Development Studies
High School Certificate
Boa Amponsem Senior High School