CV Profile No.32818

Experience in the following industries :

• Advice, audit, accounting
• Banking, insurance, finance
• Food-processing industry
• IT, software engineering, Internet
• Transport, logistics, postal services

Professional experience

• Head of Audit and Compliance
• Blue Rose Limited
• Since 06.2016
• My purpose is to manage the Internal Audit department, specifically Internal Audit strategy and processes, planning and execution of audit plan, resource management and recruitment. To demonstrate pro-active thinking at Group level and being at the forefront of Internal Controls in order to give meaningful inputs by advising and consulting with all relevant stakeholders (Senior and executive management, including audit committee and CEO). Staying updated with business changes impacting the Internal Audit environment. Major responsibilities: • Executed audit plan approved by audit committee. • Timely reporting of audit issues to management/audit committee • Effective utilisation of resources • Manage budget • People Leadership, Development and Recruitment • Internal Audit Initiatives • Engagement with BR Group management and Audit Committee on the Internal Audit role • Drawing up internal audit coverage plan • Provide guidance and coaching as well • Engagement leader on all assignments • Consulting on projects within the Blue Rose Group • Providing internal audit support in terms of consulting and assurance functions.

• Head of Internal Audit and Compliance
• Bawjiase Area Rural Bank Limited
• 02.2012 - 05.2016
• • Develop the internal audit charter and policy for the bank • Prepare internal audit plan and program. • Ensure compliance to regulations and established processes and procedures. • Regular review of policies and internal control system. • Coordinating of internal audit activities per the audit plan. • Reporting on AML issues to the FIC. ACHIEVEMENTS • Recommended a key control mechanism within the micro loan administration which was implemented and had led to about 15% increase in group savings and 20% increase in profit in 2014. • Recommended and implemented the practice of pre-audit of expenses which has led to tremendous control over cost of operation since 2012. • Recommended for compliance to the withholding tax law which led to the bank winning the best tax payer award SME category by the GRA in 2015. • Through my consulting functions; I coordinated with the board to develop all needed policies and documented procedures which has increased staff awareness on internal controls and compliance. • Have liaised effectively with external auditors and regulatory inspectors.

• Auidt Manager
• Halaoui and Kan (Chartered Accountants)
• 06.2011 - 12.2011
• • Effectively audit and prepare statutory accounts for our diverse clients. • Effectively supervise the team members to accomplish an audit assignment on timely basis. • Writing audit reports to be reviewed by the managing partner. • Identifying areas of potential efficiency improvement. • Assisting in training and coaching of junior members of staff. • Promote controls and sound risk management practice.

• Audit Senior
• Kwasie and Partners(Chartered Accountants)
• 01.2006 - 05.2011
• • Planning and conducting professional management system audits. • Generating ideas to maximise assignment profitability. • Identifying areas of potential efficiency improvements. • Involved in financial reporting, risk management, compliance & integrations. • Compiling reports of audit results to senior managers • Daily contact with client staff and other parties. • Assists in the training and coaching of junior members of staff. • Promote controls and sound risk management. • Draft audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers. • Identify any gaps in controls and make practical recommendations. • Performing audit assignments in compliance with Auditing Standards