BENJAMIN OWUSU

A motivated and driven final year Accounting and Finance student seeking to launch a professional career through a graduate scheme in finance, tax or audit. I Possesses a strong academic foundation in financial principles, analytical thinking and problem solving, alongside excellent attention to detail, written communication and organisational skills. Exceptionally capable at demonstrating collaborative and proactive approach, with skills in teamwork, communication and leadership developed through academic studies and sports coaching. Eager to apply academic knowledge in a professional environment, develop technical expertise and contribute positively to a team while building a successful career in accountancy and finance.

• National Citizen Service (NCS) — Programme Participant | Summer 2022
• Completed a youth development programme involving team-building, personal development, community engagement, volunteering and group challenges.
• Developed transferable skills in teamwork, communication, leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, confidence and adaptability.
• Co-managed a fundraising and awareness campaign for a local charity, developing budgeting, event planning, and resource allocation skills.
• Developed public speaking and presentation skills by delivering a project pitch to a panel of community judges to secure seed funding.
• Received signed certification from PM at the time Boris Johnson

• Tax Education Presentation | Second-Year University Project, Birmingham City University (BCU) — collaborative presentation
• Collaborated with a fellow student to prepare and deliver a tax presentation to BCU sound engineering students anticipating and preparing for future self-employment.
• Co-presented relevant points on tax responsibilities relevant to becoming self-employed, making tax information accessible to a non-specialist audience.

• Volunteered as part of a student team to analyse the Chancellor’s Budget speech, identify key tax announcements, and contribute to a report examining the implications of forthcoming UK tax changes.
• Recorded and reviewed key Budget announcements, contributing to research into their potential implications for individuals and businesses.
• Collaborated with fellow students to consolidate research findings and produce a structured report on current taxation developments.
• Contributed to a report circulated to 500 academics, demonstrating involvement in a research project with a wider academic audience.
• Developed commercial awareness, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and teamwork through the application of taxation knowledge to current fiscal policy