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Work History
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Isaac Obeng-Amoako

Manchester

Summary

Finance and FinTech professional with over 7 years of experience managing GHS 60M in financial operations, investment strategy, and compliance. Transitioning into ESG FinTech, leveraging expertise in financial modelling and risk control alongside emerging skills in sustainable finance and ESG data analytics. Achievements include saving GHS 750K through operational efficiency and implementing audit-proof controls. Committed to utilizing technology for climate-conscious investments and transparent ESG reporting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Helper / FinTech Mentor

University of Salford
Manchester
02.2025 - Current
  • Support MSc FinTech student engagement in academic planning & portfolio development

Team Lead (Global Business Challenge)

SamboInnova, Ecuador
Samboridon (Remote)
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Designed an open innovation roadmap for an Ecuador-based incubator
  • Directed a multi-region team on market alignment and strategy

Finance Manager

Instant Payment Solutions & Prime Metro Properties Ltd - Ghana
Cantonments
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Built financial models for investment deals worth GHS 45M; led audits with zero compliance issues
  • Recovered GHS 750K via cost control; improved budgeting accuracy by 25%
  • Collaborated on RegTech policies with Bank of Ghana requirements
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement a Task Management System, reducing manual reporting by 30%

Finance & Procurement Executive

Origin8 Ltd – Ghana
Cantonments
04.2015 - 02.2021
  • Managed GHS 18M annual operations; improved margins by 15%
  • Authored and implemented Finance Operating Manual; ensured 6-year audit and tax compliance

Financial Advisor (Part-Time Consultant)

Pelican Group – Ghana
Dzorwulu
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Managed GHS 1.5M/month receivables; improved revenue tracking accuracy by 40%

Education

Master of Science - Financial Technology

University of Salford
Manchester, UK
09-2025

MBA - Accounting

Methodist University Ghana
Accra, Ghana
06-2019

BBA - Accounting

Methodist University Ghana
Accra, Ghana
07-2014

Skills

  • Financial Modelling & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
  • Python (pandas, matplotlib)
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Google Colab
    QuickBooks
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • MiCA / PSD2 / AML Compliance
  • Audit & Tax Preparation
  • Portfolio Analysis

Certification

  • Post Chartered Diploma in Forensic Audit (ICAG)

Accomplishments

  • SBS Dean’s Sustainability Award

Projects

  • Investment Portfolio Report: Built a £10,000 equity portfolio using Python and macro data
  • Innovation in finance: Assessed DeFi venture under MiCA and PSD2 regulations (Arro Finance, Wefunder)
  • FinTech Data Analytics: Merged WDI and IMF IFS data in Google Colab to visualize emerging trends

Timeline

Student Helper / FinTech Mentor

University of Salford
02.2025 - Current

Team Lead (Global Business Challenge)

SamboInnova, Ecuador
01.2025 - 03.2025

Finance Manager

Instant Payment Solutions & Prime Metro Properties Ltd - Ghana
03.2021 - 08.2024

Financial Advisor (Part-Time Consultant)

Pelican Group – Ghana
08.2015 - 12.2020

Finance & Procurement Executive

Origin8 Ltd – Ghana
04.2015 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Financial Technology

University of Salford

MBA - Accounting

Methodist University Ghana

BBA - Accounting

Methodist University Ghana
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