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THEODORA TETTEY

THEODORA TETTEY

Accra,Accra
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

  • Self-motivated, affable and hardworking professional with an inherent drive to produce results.
  • Ability to quickly master and adapt to organizational policies to effectively carry out assigned tasks.
  • Diplomatic and tactful with professionals at all levels exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.
  • Excellent team player.
  • 20 years of combined experience in Banking & Finance, Financial & Grants Management in International Development, and Finance & Management Accounting in a multinational organization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Controller

Metso Ghana Ltd
Accra
08.2013 - Current
  • ️Supports the team in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing accounts with a focus on cost control. Performed routine checks on performance and variance analysis and cost control to reduce as well as eliminate shortfall on product margins.
  • Develops, consolidates, and prepares various monthly financial reports for cost controls and decision-making purposes as monthly performance review meetings.
  • Maintain invoice processes for intercompany and third-party vendors. Checked comprehensive invoices for accuracy and contract compliance; ensured correct cost coding and payment timings were maintained with contractors and suppliers.
  • Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and responded to their needs accordingly. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within various budgeting, accounting, and finance activities.
  • Overseeing the financial aspects of all the projects and contracts as it progresses ensuring that project reports are clear and updated.
  • As the lead of the procurement team, ensures that the right vendors are sourced to provide goods and services as well as vetting and getting new vendors onboarded.
  • Performs various administrative and financial functions which included ensuring that entity financial and tax reporting, as well as periodic and annual financial accounts are prepared in compliance with local statutory, local accounting and tax standards, and regulations.

Finance/Contracts and Grants Manager

FHI 360, Ghana Country Office
Accra
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Coordinated issuing of sub awards, consultancies and other contractual arrangements
  • Reviewed documentation from decentralized program's for completeness, accuracy and compliance within FHI360 policies and donor requirements.
  • Updated award information management tools and respond to inquiries regarding status of awards.
  • Processed expense reimbursement for all partners and conducting further reviews and approvals as a quality control mechanism.
  • Prepared budget and track project expenditures
  • Completed and submit timely financial deliverables for clients such as Accrual, VAT, Inventory and Equipment Reports.
  • Worked in coordination with the Projects Implementing Partners, reviewing and approving budgets and conducting budget follow ups
  • Serve as liaison between the headquarters’ accounting staff and the field office finance staff regarding field office financial issues answer finance related questions to colleagues
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls within the team.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Accountant

Royal Danish Embassy
Accra
01.2007 - 08.2012
  • Initiate payment processing according to DANIDA financial rules and regulations;
  • Assist in preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets; prepare funds consumption and other budget related reports.
  • Ensure data input into financial related databases and provide guidance on data input and validation;
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and review locally recoverable items
  • Prepares and submits monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Prepare payment voucher for all running expenses of the embassy.
  • Responsible for matters related to duty travels, ensuring timely accounting and reconciliation of travel advances.
  • Focal point between the embassy and the bank on all banking issues and the reconciliation of bank, cash and system balances.
  • Prepares payroll and ensures payment of payroll deductions on timely basis.
  • Maintains a register for the Embassy’s assets.

National Service Personnel/Accounts Officer - Finance

Ghana Commercial Bank Limited
Kpando
11.2001 - 08.2006
  • Analyzed credit reports and evaluated loan applications.
  • Assisted customers with opening new bank accounts.
  • Educated clients on the benefits of various investment options.
  • Assessed customers' financial needs and recommended appropriate solutions.
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments, checks.
  • Opened new accounts for customer accounts.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, documented outcomes and made recommendations.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

Intern Accounts Officer

Vodafone Ghana Limited
Accra
08.2000 - 11.2000
  • Making of payments to suppliers and creditors
  • Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
  • Processed invoices and payments to suppliers promptly and accurately.
  • Resolved payment discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
  • Maintained accurate record keeping of all financial transactions.

Intern Tax Officer

Ghana Revenue Authority
Accra
08.1999 - 11.1999
  • Verified accuracy of financial records, including income statements and balance sheets.
  • Investigated potential noncompliance cases involving underpayment of taxes or failure to file a return.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding their accounts status.
  • Checked completeness of information when processing applications and transactions.

Education

Project Management Professional Certification/Student - Project Management

Steu-Up Business School, Accra, Ghana
12.2023

Commonwealth Executive MBA - Accounting And Finance

Institute of Distance Learning. (IDL). KNUST, Gh., Accra, Ghana
06.2015

Professional Level Completion Certificate - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants. Accra Ghana , Accra, Ghana
05.2010

Higher National Diploma - Accounting

Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
11.2001

Skills

  • Report Preparation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Financial Reporting & Controls
  • Financial Management
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Budget Preparation & Analysis
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • SAP ERP Software
  • Attention to Detail
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Business Intelligence
  • Report Presentation

Certification

  • Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. (ICAG)
  • Member, Association of Women Accountants in Ghana. (AWAG)

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Business Controller - Metso Ghana Ltd
08.2013 - Current
Finance/Contracts and Grants Manager - FHI 360, Ghana Country Office
09.2012 - 08.2013
Accountant - Royal Danish Embassy
01.2007 - 08.2012
National Service Personnel/Accounts Officer - Finance - Ghana Commercial Bank Limited
11.2001 - 08.2006
Intern Accounts Officer - Vodafone Ghana Limited
08.2000 - 11.2000
Intern Tax Officer - Ghana Revenue Authority
08.1999 - 11.1999
Steu-Up Business School - Project Management Professional Certification/Student, Project Management
Institute of Distance Learning. (IDL). KNUST, Gh. - Commonwealth Executive MBA, Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants. Accra Ghana - Professional Level Completion Certificate, Accounting
Accra Technical University - Higher National Diploma, Accounting

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