CV Profile No.146945

Experience in the following industries :

• Banking, insurance, finance
• Distribution, selling, wholesale
• Hotel business, catering
• Industry, production, manufacturing and other
• Motor, transportation equipment, reparation

Professional experience

• Country Head – Finance & Accounting
• GSS Sudan – Subsidiary of BMMI Group
• Since 02.2023
• ➢ Work with Business and Country Managers and Finance Management team in the process of Budgeting and Forecasting. ➢ Monitors performance against budgets at different levels (Department, Division, Group) and analyses material variances to detect the cause. Investigates such variances and performs corrective action accordingly. ➢ Undertakes investigation and analysis when required to determine financial viability and impact on profit for various projects and plays the role of the finance lead in the project to add value to management decision-making. ➢ Monitor business activities to ensure compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, and financial manuals. ➢ Ensure revenue recognition as per IFRS requirements (by considering incoterms where applicable to each contract). The same applies to procurement as well. ➢ Provides advice and support to management with regards to detailed Working Capital Management including AR & AP management. ➢ Advises management on pricing strategies, identification of profit improvement opportunities (departmentally and cross-function), revenue enhancement and cost control, and provides local financial knowledge.

• Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing Ghana Company Limited
• Country Head - Finance & Accounting
• 05.2021 - 01.2023
• ➢ Responsible for the financial performance of the Company and advise management of any developments which may have impact on the institution or its operations. ➢ Takes a lead on making company budgets and act as a main Person In Charge (PIC) to work with other department managers where necessary. ➢ Created all necessary standard operating procedures for the Company and make effective organization. ➢ Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including preparation of financial statements for internal and external Audit. ➢ Responsible for cashflow, financial arrangement (banks: ANZ, Mizuho, etc…) and exchange rate management. ➢ Guided and coordinated the preparation and review of budgets for all revenue generating functions of the business and cost centers for effective financial planning. ➢ Collaborated with the other department managers/supervisors to support overall department goals and objectives.

• Finance Manager
• Spektra Global Limited
• 01.2021 - 04.2021
• ➢ Provided financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action. ➢ Advised on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take. ➢ Maintained the financial health of the organisation. ➢ Analysed costs, pricing, contributions of various departments, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans. ➢ Developed trends and projections for the company’s finances. ➢ Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities ensuring that expenditure is reduced to the barest minimum ➢ Managed the preparation of the company’s budget. ➢ Ensured that the books are in order by liasing with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained. ➢ Ensured compliance with the revenue authorities filing tax returns and responding promptly to all correspondence ➢ Ensured liquidity of company to avoid project stalling ➢ Monitored all construction project accounts keenly to ensure that the company does not lock its capital

• Head of Finance
• Pacific Diagnostic Limited – Subsidiary of Pacific Africa Ltd
• 09.2020 - 01.2021
• ➢ Implemented agreed business strategies. ➢ Supported stakeholders on country level, particularly local MT members ➢ Assisted in the preparation of the yearly budget & quarterly forecasts. ➢ Assisted with cash flow analysis and monitoring. ➢ Supported the country manager with monitoring and implementation of pricing and mix changes to achieve profitability targets. ➢ Provided leadership and be a role model to all members of the country team. ➢ Provided professional and managerial leadership as delegated by the country manager. ➢ Prepared monthly reports requested by the various divisions. ➢ Prepared and completed general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. ➢ Managed and balanced of inter-company accounts. ➢ Managed multi-currency processes, including foreign exchange transactions and hedging. ➢ Analyzed actual results to forecast and plan

• Finance Manager
• International Sourcing & Supply Ltd – Subsidiary of BMMI
• 04.2016 - 07.2020
• ➢ Monitored performance against budgets and analyses material variances to detect the cause. Investigates such variances and performs corrective action accordingly. ➢ Undertakes investigation and analysis when required to determine financial viability, pricing strategies, profit improvement, cost reduction etc and impact on profit for various projects and plays the role of the finance lead in the project to add value to Management decision-making. ➢ Monitored business activities to ensure adherence to Company policies, procedures and financial manuals. ➢ Provided advice and support to the Country Manager with regards to the Working Capital Management including AR & AP reconciliation and management and clearing of balances. ➢ Ensured compliance with Governmental registration statutes, filing of accounts, computation, payment and filing of returns for Corporate Income tax, PAYE taxes, VAT, Social Security taxes and such other taxes as may be applicable in the countries under purview.

• Assistant Finance Manager
• Yutong Ghana Ltd
• 03.2015 - 03.2016
• ➢ Formulated business strategy for the Finance Department ➢ Provided financial management support for the Annual Operating and Financial Strategic Plans. ➢ Responsible for tax planning and management; ensuring that the annual Company’s tax payment is efficient in line with IRS Act 2000 (Act 592) ➢ Established short and medium term corporate objective & work plans. ➢ Prepared Yutong Ghana’s Annual Budget. ➢ Developed and implemented systems and procedures for analyzing budgetary performance to aid monitoring and control of the Company’s Office budget. ➢ Reviewed accounting controls, reports and transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with internal and external authorities. ➢ Directed, monitored and approved payment of invoices, claims, advances, wages, salaries, etc. consistent with laid down policies. ➢ Managed Yutong Ghana’s relationship with the relevant authorities concerning statutory deductions and payments. ➢ Monitored Yutong Ghana’s General/Cash Ledger and ensured that all unusual transactions and exceptional balances are investigated and cleared.

• Accountant
• Akosombo Hotels Ltd. (Volta Hotel)
• 06.2012 - 02.2015
• ➢ Prepared Budget, Management & Final Accounts. ➢ Prepared payment vouchers to effect payment using Sage ERP Accpac. ➢ Managed fixed assets registers, charging depreciation among others. ➢ Checked and posted weekly petty cash expenses. ➢ Reconciled Bank Accounts and Other Parties. ➢ Prepared reconciliations and schedules to support ledger balances for audit purpose. ➢ Management of the Hotel’s Payroll. ➢ Generated excel journal entries and post them into the General ledger. ➢ Posted of Direct Bank Transfers into Sage ERP Accpac. ➢ Managed the Company’s Strategic Receivable functions by developing, implemented and maintained an effective and professional receivable control system. ➢ Conducted due diligence on companies and approve credit facility. ➢ Ensured the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various accounts. ➢ Followed up on all overdue accounts

• Credit Officer
• Advans Ghana Savings & Loans Ltd
• 09.2011 - 05.2012
• ➢ Performed Risk Management on Client’s Portfolio. ➢ Conducted Loan Appraisal. ➢ Organized recovery actions in case of late repayment. ➢ Analyzed client’s portfolio by using operational report