Thomas Broni
Accra
Summary
Deep appreciation of bank management, Corporate governance, Capital Market Operations etc Over 21 years working experience in Banking, Treasury, Funds Management, Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Accountancy and Teaching; Sound knowledge of finance, accounting, risk management, compliance and anti-money laundering; A self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong sense of integrity and professionalism; Highly proactive, Innovative, ability to work with minimal supervision and to take initiative; Able to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-social environment; Goal oriented, highly numerate and excellent analytical capabilities; In-depth knowledge in financial management practices; Have over 5 years lecturing, teaching and research experience in accounting, finance and taxation; Have facilitated in training programmes in Compliance, Treasury operations, Fraud Prevention and Anti-Money Laundering training programmes; Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Head, Operations
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2020 - 05.2024
- The Executive Head, Operations (EHO) was Deputy Managing Director role, which together with other Executive Heads assisted the Managing Director in the performance of his duties
- As EHO, I supervised the activities and functions of the following departments within the Bank: Banking Operations Department; Branch Operations; Branch Control Unit; Product Maintenance Unit; Money Transfer Unit; Clearing Unit; Special Projects & Products Maintenance Unit; Retail Cash Collection Unit; Information Technology Department; General Services Department; e-Banking Department; International Banking Department; Administration Department; Assist the Managing Director in his oversight responsibility for Treasury, Accounts and HR; Other functions assigned by the Managing Director
Executive Director
Prudential Securities Limited
11.2009 - 05.2024
- Responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of the funds management company (2012 – 2024)
Head, Compliance Department
Prudential Bank Limited
07.2007 - 12.2019
- Responsible for the establishing and managing the Bank’s Compliance Department from 2007 to 2019;
- Has been the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer (AMLRO) with overall responsibility of managing the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Program since 2011;
- Monitors developments in the compliance environment and advise management of the bank accordingly;
- Liaises between the Bank and other external bodies such as Bank of Ghana;
- Receive copies of all returns submitted by the Bank to the Bank of Ghana for review on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Identify, document and assess the compliance risks associated with the various returns submitted to BOG, new products introduced by the Bank and other activities of the Bank;
- Monitor and test compliance by performing sufficient but representative compliance testing in areas such as KYC, Anti-Money Laundering compliance;
- Certify documents covering credit facilities to ensure that legal documentation is complete and that all pre-disbursement conditions are fulfilled before the facility is disbursed;
- Quarterly reports to the Board of Directors;
Advisor to the Board
Prudential Securities Limited
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Assisted the Board of Directors of Prudential Securities Ltd in managing the company
Head, Risk Management Department
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Was responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring and managing credit, liquidity, operational, reputational and market risks inherent in the operations of the Bank;
- Advices Management on all risk issues as well as information on current developments in risk management
- Periodic reporting to the Board
Head, Treasury Department
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Was responsible for managing the treasury operations of the Bank;
- Handled liquidity management, investment management and overall supervision of treasury operations;
- Daily, weekly and monthly treasury reports to management;
- Mobilisation of funds from corporate and high net worth customers and investors
Part time lecturer in Accounting and Finance
University of Ghana Business School, Accra City Campus
09.2004 - 12.2006
Internal Control Functions
Prudential Bank Limited
12.2003 - 01.2005
- Audit and inspection of branches and head office departments;
- Presentation of internal audit reports at Audit Sub-Committee of the Board of Directors;
- Pre – audit of all kinds of facilities approved by the bank to ensure proper documentation;
- Pre – audit of payroll, on monthly basis, to ensure its accuracy;
- Investigation into fraud matters;
- Four months attachment with Accra Branch to walk through branch operations and activities
ACCA Programme Leader and a Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management
Katherine & King’s College of London, UK
01.2003 - 11.2003
- Coordinated the ACCA programme and ensured that lecturers reports on time
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Ghana Business School
10.1999 - 09.2000
Management Trainee (Internship)
Lever Brothers Division, Unilever (Gh) Ltd
07.1998 - 08.1998
- Internship at the Management Accounts Department
Teacher
Kumasi Workers College
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Taught A’ level Cost and Financial Accounting
National Service
Tetrem Secondary School
10.1993 - 08.1994
- Taught O’ Level Accounting, Mathematics and Economics
Education
ACCA - First time passes in all ACCA papers
London College of Accountancy
UK12.2002
MBA - Financial Management with significant content of Corporate Strategy, Problem Solving and Marketing
University of Hull
UK09.2001
BSc. - Administration (First Class Honours): Accounting option
University of Ghana
Ghana06.1999
GCE A ‘Levels - Accounting, Economics & Mathematics (A, A, B Respectively)
Opoku Ware School
Ghana06.1993
GCE O ‘Levels - Business studies (Distinction)
Tetrem Secondary School
Ghana06.1991
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Training & Development
- Problem solving
- Cultural Awareness Able to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-social environment;
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Highly proactive, Innovative, ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to take initiative and goal oriented;
- Excellent analytical capabilities;
Boardpositions
- Prudential Securities Ltd, Executive Director
- Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Non-Executive Director
- Multimedia Group, Non-Executive Director
Accomplishments
- Set up the Compliance Department of Prudential Bank
- Efficiently managed Prudential Bank’s liquidity and investments
- Commonwealth Scholarship to study MBA at the University of Hull, UK
Otheractivitiesandinterests
- Vice Chairman, Sustainable Banking Principles Steering Committee
- Member, Base Rate Model Review Committee
- Interest in swimming, football and computer games
Researchinterests
- Corporate Governance
- Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Workaddress
No. 8 John Harmond Street (Formerly 8 Nima Avenue) Ring Road Central, Accra
Trainingprogrammesattended
- Corporate Governance training by Institute of Directors, Ghana
- Management of Banks and Financial Institutions at the Galilee International Management Institute (Israel)
- Various short courses on developments in banking and Accountancy
Summaryprofile
Over 21 years working experience in Banking, Treasury, Funds Management, Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Accountancy and Teaching., Deep appreciation of bank management, Corporate governance, Capital Market Operations, Sound knowledge of finance, accounting, risk management, compliance and anti-money laundering, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to work with minimal supervision, Goal oriented and excellent analytical capabilities
References
To be provided on request
Timeline
Executive Head, Operations
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2020 - 05.2024
Executive Director
Prudential Securities Limited
11.2009 - 05.2024
Advisor to the Board
Prudential Securities Limited
01.2009 - 12.2012
Head, Compliance Department
Prudential Bank Limited
07.2007 - 12.2019
Head, Risk Management Department
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2007 - 06.2007
Head, Treasury Department
Prudential Bank Limited
01.2005 - 12.2006
Part time lecturer in Accounting and Finance
University of Ghana Business School, Accra City Campus
09.2004 - 12.2006
Internal Control Functions
Prudential Bank Limited
12.2003 - 01.2005
ACCA Programme Leader and a Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management
Katherine & King’s College of London, UK
01.2003 - 11.2003
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Ghana Business School
10.1999 - 09.2000
Management Trainee (Internship)
Lever Brothers Division, Unilever (Gh) Ltd
07.1998 - 08.1998
Teacher
Kumasi Workers College
08.1994 - 08.1995
National Service
Tetrem Secondary School
10.1993 - 08.1994
ACCA - First time passes in all ACCA papers
London College of Accountancy
MBA - Financial Management with significant content of Corporate Strategy, Problem Solving and Marketing
University of Hull
BSc. - Administration (First Class Honours): Accounting option
University of Ghana
GCE A ‘Levels - Accounting, Economics & Mathematics (A, A, B Respectively)
Opoku Ware School
GCE O ‘Levels - Business studies (Distinction)
Tetrem Secondary School
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