I am an administrative, financial and accounting specialist with over 20 years of international work experience in Ukraine, the UK and Ghana. I currently hold a MSc., Mechanical Engineering Degree from the Odessa National Maritime University (ONMU), Ukraine and also have excessive on the job as well as a short-term training with certification in Information Technology from The City & Guilds of London Institute. In addition to the above, I hold a certificate in Financial and Administrative Management from the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) located in Ghana, a Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Managers certificate, a Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) also from Ghana, as well as a University of Cambridge English language certificate (FCE) among others.
Through hard work and determination, I have risen through the ranks of various distinguished institutions such as a Manager at The Translating Agency, Odessa-Ukraine, Secretary/Administrative assistant at The Lyndhurst Surgery, London-UK, Senior Finance and Administrative Officer, KITE, Accra-Ghana, Administrative Manager, Finance Manager and Financial Controller, BUSAC Fund/COWI A/S, Accra-Ghana. During this time, I worked with a diverse group of people in various capacities which will make me a good candidate.
Odessa, Ukraine:
MSc., Engineering, Odessa National Maritime University (ONMU).
London, UK:
University of Cambridge Certificate in English (FCE), University of Cambridge Certificate In English (PET), Trinity College London Certificate (English for Speakers Of Other Languages); City& Guilds certificate in Information Technology, Communication Skills; RCA Examination Board - Certificate in Computer Literacy and Information Technology (Stage1).
Accra, Ghana:
Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Managers, Management Development & Productivity Institute (MDPI); Finance & Administrative Management Certificate, Institute of Professional Studies (IPS); Project Management, NGO & Operations Management - Cambridge Centre of Excellence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark:
E-Learning course in Anti-Corruption
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, IGNITIA GHANA LTD. , (March, 2019 to March, 2020).
Duties: Administrative - Supervise day to day functioning of the office and company properties, arrange company travels, provide general administrative support to COO and the team. Financial (Ghana & Nigeria)- processing payroll/salaries, monthly bank reconciliation, budget preparation & tracking, monthly reporting & projections, taxes, annual audit.HR: contract management, visa extensions/permits, etc.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER, BUSAC FUND/COWI A/S. (July, 2016 to February, 2017)
Duties: Overall responsible for financial management and oversight (accounting& reporting systems), Manage fund accounts, disbursements to grantees and consultants, monitor Fund and Management Unit expenditures, monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the Lead donor (Danida) and Head Office in Denmark, Fund requests, Prepare Yearly fund accounts for the financial audit, prepare and monitor Fund and Management Unit Budgets, manage efficient procurement system, assist Fund manager in recruitment process and support all staff in personal development, responsible for overall office administration and logistics.
FINANCE MANAGER, BUSAC FUND/ COWI A/S.
Duties: implement financial management oversight of accounting and reporting systems, manage all bank accounts (Fund and Management Unit in Accra & Tamale offices), disbursements to grantees and consultants, administer payment of fees, taxes, monitor expenditure of the Fund and Management Unit, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to the donors and Head office, fund requests as and when needed, preparation of annual budgets and workplans, managing HR, facilities and logistics.
Travelling, reading, gardening, healthy eating, trying to keep feet.
