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Abdul-Hakam Baba

Accra

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst-Pricing

Scancom Limited
Accra
10.2012 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive pricing analyses to guide strategic pricing decisions, ensuring competitive positioning and contributing to increased market share and revenue growth.
  • Prepare detailed financial and business-related analyses to support marketing and operational decisions, providing insights that lead to more informed and effective business strategies.
  • Develop robust financial models and reports to meet business unit requirements, streamlining financial reporting processes and leading to more accurate forecasting and budgeting.
  • Generate ad hoc reports and perform analyses to support various decision-making needs, enabling quick, data-driven decisions that improve responsiveness to market changes.
  • Assess the impact of promotions and market initiatives, providing recommendations for improvement, and optimizing promotional strategies for better ROI and market effectiveness.
  • Compile and refine annual budgets to align with strategic goals and operational needs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Conduct quarterly budget forecasts to anticipate financial needs and adjustments, improving financial planning accuracy and aiding in resource allocation and cost management.

General Account supervisor

Scancom limited
Accra
08.2005 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw group financial reporting using Hyperion package for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, supporting executive decision-making with accurate financial data.
  • Managed reconciliation and reporting of intercompany accounts to ensure accuracy, resulting in improved financial accuracy and reduced discrepancies across group accounts
  • Maintained precise financial records by accurately calculating and recognizing management fees, facilitating transparent financial reporting.
  • Calculated revenue-based expenses including regulatory fees and foundation fees, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and avoiding penalties.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between auditors, resolving issues promptly to reinforce stakeholder confidence in producing exemplary audit reports.
  • Increased financial preparedness and operational efficiency through accurate recording of all necessary accruals and provisions for operating expenses.
  • Ensured ongoing reliability and accuracy of accounting software through regular review and updates of system setups.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of revenue recognition by recognizing and reconciling deferred revenue, resulting in improved financial statements.
  • Fostered a skilled and motivated team by supervising subordinates, providing training, conducting appraisals, and preparing job schedules. Improved departmental performance through objective setting.

Assistant Accountant

Scancom limited
Accra
10.2001 - 08.2005
  • Managed booking of fixed assets and capital expenditures through ACI or MGP software, guaranteeing exact asset tracking and financial reporting.
  • Maintained up-to-date asset records and aided in asset management by recording fixed asset disposals in MGP or ACI.
  • Enhanced accuracy of inventory valuation by preparing monthly and yearly stock sheets for cost of sales.
  • Ensured precise and timely financial record-keeping by making general accounting entries from invoices and other relevant documents.
  • Reconciled supplier statements to ensure precise accounts payable, thereby enhancing both supplier relationships and financial accuracy.
  • Prepared monthly returns of VAT, SSNIT contributions, and PAYE tax to ensure compliance with tax regulations and avoid penalties.
  • Enhanced accuracy in cash flow management through bank account reconciliation, while maintaining precise revenue records by posting revenue vouchers.
  • Streamlined accounts receivable management and boosted cash flow through effective reconciliation of debtors and roaming partner accounts, diligent handling of aging debts, and consistent follow-up.
  • Executed timely payments for both local and foreign transactions based on authorized vouchers, fostering strong connections with suppliers.
  • Implemented MGP accounting software package to streamline and enhance accounting processes.

Audit Assistant

Badiko suglo and associates
01.2001 - 09.2001
  • Expertly prepared final accounts and tax returns, delivering precise and compliant financial statements to clients.

Education

CA Qualified -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
05.2007

BSc Administration (Accounting) -

University of Ghana
06.1998

Advanced Level Certificate -

Tamale Secondary School
06.1993

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Ghana Secondary School
06.1991

Skills

  • Econometric and industry analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget Planning
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Financial Forecasting

Training

  • High Impact Leadership Skills - IIR Training, October 2005
  • Project Management - Informa, June 2007
  • Coaching and Mentoring - IIR Training, August 2008
  • Managing Corporate Tax Affairs - AA & K Consulting
  • Business Analysis - Institute of Chartered Business Analysts

Timeline

Senior Analyst-Pricing

Scancom Limited
10.2012 - Current

General Account supervisor

Scancom limited
08.2005 - 10.2012

Assistant Accountant

Scancom limited
10.2001 - 08.2005

Audit Assistant

Badiko suglo and associates
01.2001 - 09.2001

CA Qualified -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

BSc Administration (Accounting) -

University of Ghana

Advanced Level Certificate -

Tamale Secondary School

Ordinary Level Certificate -

Ghana Secondary School

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