Dickson Afriyie Awuku
Financial Analyst
London,London
Summary
Talented Financial Analyst with expertise managing all aspects of financial operations. Adept in improving internal controls to mitigate risks and developing high-performing teams. Accomplished in guiding financial and business strategies that contribute to exponential organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Remon Knixine Limited Company
Accra
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive growth, improve profitability, and maximize long-term value.
- Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
- Analyzed current market conditions to determine the most cost-effective investment strategies for short-term funds.
- Analyzed customer data to determine trends in purchasing behavior.
- Developed financial models and forecasts to support business decisions for clients.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends, patterns and correlations for business insights.
- Developed dashboards with Tableau to monitor key performance indicators.
- Provided data-driven solutions to support decision making.
- Conducted regular financial reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement in terms of cost savings or process improvements.
- Provided strategic advice on capital structure, debt financing, investments, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate finance matters.
- Provided guidance and advice on financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
- Advised clients on best practices for setting up their businesses.
- Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.
- Performed detailed analysis of treasury related accounts such as bank fees, foreign exchange rates, and interest rate fluctuations.
- Analyzed client's current processes and procedures, identifying areas that could be improved upon.
- Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
- Coached clients on the development of organizational structures and systems.
- Evaluated current technology used by organizations to determine if it is meeting their needs adequately.
- Collected business intelligence data from industry reports, public information or purchased sources.
- Identified or monitored current and potential customers using business intelligence tools.
- Built visualizations that enabled users to quickly interpret results from complex analyses.
- Created presentations outlining Treasury strategies to clients senior management teams.
Accountant/Financial Controller
Eurapharma Care Services Ghana Limited
Accra
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Manage the company's weekly and monthly Treasury reports reducing cash flow risk.
- Monitor all bank/cash payments and receipts daily, and advise management accordingly.
- Manage Prepayments and Assets.
- Assist the CFO to manage controls on Medicplus, Ebizframe, and Sage (software).
- Assist in the preparation of the final accounts and Financial Analysis of the company by discharging my duties effectively to meet deadlines.
- Monthly reconciliation and justification of various key accounts such as fixed assets, bank and cash, accruals and prepayments, inventory, revenue and expenses, analysis, formalized and signed by CFO/MD on Blackline Software (CFAO monthly reporting).
- Preparation of monthly exchange rate revaluations for approval and posting to Sage (CFAO monthly reporting).
- Bank reconciliation of Sixteen (16) active bank accounts weekly and monthly using Kyriba Software (CFAO Reporting).
- Manage Account receivables of over 50,000 patients and reconcile to sage general journal account on monthly basis for reporting (CFAO monthly reporting).
- Liaise with External Auditors in yearly audits and internal control (PACI) audits.
- Coordinate and Negotiate with health insurance companies on contract agreements and implement the agreed contract signed on behalf of the company.
- Communicate and negotiate all price changes to all corporate and insurance companies and implement the price changes.
- Coordinated with banks RM on best banking applications that reduces the risk of fraud whiles ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services to the company.
- Issuing vendor’s payments on bank portals and issuing payment advice.
- Checking of HMO (corporate and Insurance) portals to follow up on payment and debiting cash/bank transfers received on patient’s accounts.
- Manage Debt Recovery of over 50,000 patients - Private, corporate & insurance companies.
- Preparing invoices for Corporate, Insurance companies on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Reconciliation of corporate and insurance companies’ accounts quarterly.
- Issuing credit limits to corporate and insurance patients and reporting to Managing Director on daily credit limit issues for approval.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure best terms possible.
- Advised senior management on making informed decisions regarding capital investments.
- Collaborated with IT department to optimize use of software systems for tracking finances.
- Managed organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting.
Audit Senior
Beta and Associates
Accra
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Developed audit programs to ensure that all areas of the client's operations were tested.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
- Performed risk assessment procedures to identify potential control weaknesses.
- Coordinated and identify if and where processes are not working as they should and advised on changes to be made.
- Proficient in liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendations.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls and operational efficiency.
- Developed test plans to assess the adequacy of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with clients' management personnel to obtain an understanding of their processes and systems.
- Evaluated client's system of internal control design effectiveness and efficiency.
- Coordinated team members' activities throughout the engagement process from planning through completion stages.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by staff auditors for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.
- Designed audit strategies based on evaluation of business risks associated with specific operations or functions.
Assistant Accounts Officer( National Service)
Korle-bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted with the preparation of the central Administration budget.
- Assist to provide technical assistance to departments in their budgeting procedures and processes.
- Submits reports monthly on the cost of consumables and other deductibles in line with the Hospital revenue-sharing policy on the following Departments and Units. Surgical, Accident, Child Health, Medical, Polyclinic, Radiology, CSSD, Anesthesia.
- Assisted in collating departmental and the central administration budget into a total (master) budget including the necessary analysis for consideration by the central budget committee.
- Assist in collecting and collating data for trend analysis on the budget performance for UDS.
- Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of the organization's personnel policies and practices.
- Assist in collating departmental and the central administration budget into a total (master) budget including the necessary analysis for consideration by the central budget committee.
- Inspection of stocks supplied to the various Sub-BMC stores for correctness in quantity received and that stated on the invoice.
Assistant Manager/Finance Manager
Madina Community Co-operative Credit Union
Accra
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to identify potential areas of cost savings.
- Assisted in developing and monitoring departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Provided support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures.
- Reviewed daily cash balances and prepared weekly cash forecasts.
- Developed monthly management reports for review by senior leadership team.
- Analyzed variances between actual results and budgeted amounts to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis with external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, and standards related to finance activities.
- Conducted research into new accounting standards or reporting requirements as needed.
- Facilitated the annual audit process by providing requested documentation in a timely manner to external auditors.
- Participated in special projects related to finance operations as assigned by upper management.
- Provided training for staff members on proper use of accounting software programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions including billing information, invoices, payments received and made.
- Performed detailed analysis of current expenses versus prior year spending trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction initiatives.
- Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
Education
Certificate - Business Intelligence And Data Analytics
Festman Learning Hub
Accra, Ghana2023
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies
Accra, Ghana06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Professional Studies
Accra, Ghana08.2014
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Hamphire, England12.2010
Master of Science - Financial Economics
Ghana Institute of Public Administration
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Revenue Generation
- Strategic Planning
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Treasury Management
- US GAAP Proficiency
- Financial Information Systems
- Data Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Strategy Management
- Process Improvement
- Financial Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Corporate Finance
- Policy Planning
- Policy Development
- Budget Administration
- Executive Leadership Advisement
- Budget Development
- Advance MS Excel
- Power BI
Accomplishments
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Improved financial reporting 20% through the introduction of improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Surpassed revenue goals by 30% in 2020/2021.
- Led team to achieve timely treasury reporting, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Drove 60% improvement in 2020/2021 profits through aggressive treasury management strategy.
- Improved delivery of product and services by process improvement, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
- Negotiated with vendors, saving company $500,000 annually.
- Conducted feasibility analysis to facilitate the signing of 10 new insurance and corporate service agreement contracts .
- Improved financial reporting 20% through the introduction of improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Increased year-over-year revenues $1,000,000.00 by cutting accounts receivable days to 18.
- Directed 5-person accounting team managing financial and operational activities for Eurapharma.
- Negotiated with vendors, saving company $400,000.00 annually.
- Reduced past due accounts from 80% to 50%.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed relationships with 5 new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 40%.
- Reduce bank charges by negotiating with banks from 3% to 1%.
- Increased efficiency of discrepancy investigations by 40% by designing a more accurate cash-forecasting system.
- Increased cost-effectiveness by 20% through compliance enforcement and implementation of a new quality control system.
- Achieved 20% cost reduction by eliminating redundant processes.
Certification
- Member of [ Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana]
- [Treasury Management] Training - [2022]
Work Availability
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Quote
To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius
Timeline
General Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Remon Knixine Limited Company
12.2022 - Current
Accountant/Financial Controller
Eurapharma Care Services Ghana Limited
02.2019 - 11.2022
Audit Senior
Beta and Associates
08.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Accounts Officer( National Service)
Korle-bu Teaching Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2015
Assistant Manager/Finance Manager
Madina Community Co-operative Credit Union
01.2010 - 12.2013
Certificate - Business Intelligence And Data Analytics
Festman Learning Hub
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Professional Studies
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Master of Science - Financial Economics
Ghana Institute of Public Administration
- Member of [ Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana]
- [Treasury Management] Training - [2022]
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