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Akwasi Obese-Antwi

Akwasi Obese-Antwi

Risk And Compliance
Essex

Summary

Experienced and Certified Governance, Risk, Compliance Officer with a proven track record of helping to lead companies by ensuring they are functioning in complete compliance with all national and international rules and regulations. I possess excellent communication skills, allowing for the cultivation of positive and mutually beneficial business relationships, while keeping strong ethics at the forefront of my goals. I bring forth a superior knowledge of compliance laws and regulations, as well as standard business law.

Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates
40
40
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Internal Audit Officer

SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT) – State Pension Scheme
Accra
11.2018 - Current
  • Gathered and Reviewed evidence needed to conduct investigations
  • Provide Compliance oversight
  • Provide advisory services to internal IT and business units, as well as, Internal and external audit.
  • Supported management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures.
  • Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.
  • Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate associated risks.
  • Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
  • Gathered data for internal audits through interviews, financial research and downloads.
  • Articulated audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management.
  • Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps and work flow inefficiencies.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
  • Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings

Group Internal Auditor

JOSPONG GROUP OF Accra COMPANIES-Conglomerate/Group of Companies
Accra
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Developed and maintained the Group’s Regulatory Mapping Matrix to capture the high-level regulatory requirements that apply to the Group and reflected in its regulatory Compliance Framework
  • Responsible for the implementation of risk analysis and risk management program and controls
  • Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.
  • Identified process inefficiencies through gap analysis.
  • Managed testing cycles, including test plan creation, development of scripts and co-ordination of user acceptance testing.
  • Mapped process activities to desired outcomes to rectify operational inefficiencies.
  • Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Documented business processes and analyzed procedures to see that they would meet changing business needs.
  • Assessed the impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders.
  • Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
  • Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
  • Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
  • Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
  • Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes
  • Produced audit reports
  • Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews
  • Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • Identified and reported audit issues
  • Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives
  • Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices
  • Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers
  • Documented auditing information utilizing corporate system
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance

Risk and Fraud Control Officer

uniCredit GHANA LIMITED Kumasi (Savings And Loans Financial Company)
Kumasi
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Conducted KYC/AML reviews on customer files by acquiring information from the public domain
    and/or from the client and the customer.
  • Investigated Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) reports in accordance with protocols to assist with
    ongoing investigations.
  • Served as a point of contact for daily requests and escalation to handle complicated fraud claims and
    provide crucial client results.
  • Escalated regulatory compliance issues, concerns, and risk appetite breaches together with recommended
    solutions to successfully manage the issues to resolution
  • Provide oversight for all Branch audit engagements.
  • Conduct internal audits related to Fraud and application controls.
  • Conduct fraud investigations for international and domestic operations.
  • Review critical functions related to the integration of acquired systems to ensure proper project management is taking place.
  • Implemented a risk-based audit program.
  • Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.
  • Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
  • Gathered data for internal audits through interviews, financial research and downloads.
  • Articulated audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management.

Deputy Head of Audit

ASOKORE RURAL Kumasi BANK LTD- Rural and Community Bank
Kumasi
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assisted the Head of Audit to develop an annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risk or control concerns identified by the management, and submitting the plan to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for review and approval
  • Provided reports on allegations of money laundering to the bank's specialized function.
  • Reviewed Sanction, Terrorism, PEP, and Enforcement alerts to identify and risk assess matches, completing the respective risk assessments in a timely and appropriate manner and to a consistently high standard.
  • Implemented the annual audit plan, as approved, including, and as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by the senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Provided instruction on suspect account behavior and manage escalations from subordinate personnel
  • Assisted in the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities and notified senior management and the
    Audit & Risk Committee of the results.
  • Implemented mapping of COSO/COBIT frameworks to internal control environments ensuring that controls were in place for information systems, both new and legacy.
  • Articulated audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management.
  • Gathered data for internal audits through interviews, technical research and downloads.
  • Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
  • Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties

Audit/Accounts Officer - Finance

JOHN ALLOTEY AND ASSOCIATES Kumasi (Chattered Accountants)
Kumasi
01.2010 - 08.2011
  • Interpreted and advised Clients on reporting obligations
  • Recommended monitored and implemented accounting policies and processes, as well as internal controls,to guarantee correct revenue and cost accounting for Clients.
  • Helped Audit Team deliver internal and external audit
  • Created prepared, analyzed and evaluated important financial and non-financial performance metrics.
  • Helped clients increase performance.
  • Supervised, mentored, and assessed colleagues' and interns' work.
  • Collaborated with firm-wide subject matter that assures clients of growing risk areas.
  • Created and put in place internal control systems for Clients to record and report on all transactions
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies
  • Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements
  • Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Valley View University
Accra, Ghana

Skills

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Certification

Certified GRC Professional , Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG)

Affiliations

Association Of Certified Fraud Examiners

Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist.

Additional Information

  • Teaching, mentoring, volunteering, reading,football.

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Quote

Everything we see hides another thing; we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.
René Magritte

Timeline

Internal Audit Officer

SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT) – State Pension Scheme
11.2018 - Current

Group Internal Auditor

JOSPONG GROUP OF Accra COMPANIES-Conglomerate/Group of Companies
11.2015 - 11.2018

Risk and Fraud Control Officer

uniCredit GHANA LIMITED Kumasi (Savings And Loans Financial Company)
06.2013 - 10.2015

Deputy Head of Audit

ASOKORE RURAL Kumasi BANK LTD- Rural and Community Bank
09.2011 - 06.2013

Audit/Accounts Officer - Finance

JOHN ALLOTEY AND ASSOCIATES Kumasi (Chattered Accountants)
01.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Valley View University

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