Nana Yaw Kyeremateng
Accra,ENG
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Standard Chartered Bank, excelling in financial controls and operational risk management. Proven track record in optimizing processes and leading cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and mitigate risks. Adept at stakeholder engagement and data analysis, driving impactful results across diverse regions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Financial Controls and Operational Risk – West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
01.2022 - Current
- Managed control and operational risk processes across West Africa in alignment with Group Operational Risk Standards.
- Managed the regional RCSA process to maintain residual risk within acceptable limits.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies ensuring policy adherence.
- Partnered with 2nd Line to formulate strategies for minimizing risk exposure and operational enhancement.
- Developed detailed discussion packs for ERC/FORTM meetings, spearheading dialogues following predefined directives.
- Managed audits for compliance and prompt resolution of recommendations.
- Facilitated adoption of standardized reporting and control standards region-wide.
- Maintained robust financial control system by ensuring a reconciliation environment where accounts are appropriately owned and substantiated per FCSR policy to safeguard integrity of General Ledger.
- Evaluated Control Sample Testing processes ensuring adherence to control standards.
- Ensured all relevant dispensations were in place concerning End User Computing and Service Level Agreements.
Country Champion – Ministry of Common – Sense Initiative
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
12.2015 - Current
- Executed thorough E2E assessments focused on driving efficiencies while reducing time and expenses.
- Worked alongside various functional groups to devise solutions for actual business problems.
- Collaborated with regional and global teams to optimize workflows.
- Enabled efficient process improvements through specialized A3 practices.
- Evaluated risks in new processes and policies to ensure effective control measures.
Interim, Finance Operational Risk Manager – Germany, Sweden, France, Poland
Standard Chartered Bank AG
Frankfurt
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed all operational risk topics related to finance across AG locations in Germany, France, Sweden, and Poland.
- Completed the annual RCSA activity for all finance processes ensuring residual risks were within acceptable thresholds.
- Monitored and oversaw remediation of M7 issues and audit findings (Events)
- Liaised with country 2LOD on risk related matters and other queries to ensure prompt resolution and compliance.
- Ensured all exceptions from CST’s and KCI’s are well addressed and its impact processes assessed
- Led the monthly risk meetings for the AG and oversaw the delivery of the FORTM pack and minutes.
Analyst, - Finance Operations
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw vendor contracts and handled all supplier payments punctually.
- Prepared and submitted monthly regulatory filings to Ghana Revenue Authority.
- Managed costs and liaised with businesses and functions to effectively post journal (allocation) entries into the General Ledger entries pan bank.
- Processed cash advance payments while adhering to governing policies.
- Collaborated with reconciliation teams to ensure accurate posting of nostro and intersystem entries.
Risk Management – RP – Global Finance Services, West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
05.2013 - 12.2019
- Managed operational risks and conducted independent reviews of key risk indicators and control sample tests for exceptions and escalations.
- Prepared monthly functional operational risk committee packs.
- Worked closely with operational risk managers across various African countries on pertinent matters.
- Conducted assessments of reconciliations to ensure accurate financial controls substantiation.
- Developed and upheld a strong business continuity strategy.
- Conducted assessments to optimize audit procedures and strengthen internal controls.
- Facilitated biannual reviews for internal processes and assurance; pinpointed imminent risks early.
Accounts Processing Officer – Africa Finance Operations, West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
Accra
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Managed vendor invoice payments and journal posting in PeopleSoft sytems.
- Managed accountable imprest documentation in compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Validated TP versus GL consistency through thorough account reconciliation processes.
- Oversaw creation, addition, disposal, and retirement of fixed assets in the PSAM register.
Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
Accra
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Performed comprehensive audit reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
- Verified alignment of physical inventory counts to client asset documentation.
- Audited client bank statements, noting deviations from expected balances.
- Validated accuracy of vouchers by cross-checking with payments.
- Executed quality control procedures on datasets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accounting Option)
University of Ghana Business School
Accra, Ghana07.2012
Diploma - Accounting
University of Ghana Business School
Accra, Ghana07.2009
Skills
- Financial controls
- Operational Risk Management
- Audit and compliance
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process optimization
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Level 3)
- Ghana Stock Exchange
- Microsoft Office Suite Certification
Accomplishments
- Winner at Africa and Middle East Awards (2018) – Doing the right thing. (Lions Category)
- Championed and established the ministry of Common-sense initiative in Ghana.
- Implemented an accelerate program across Global Finance Services Africa.
- A member of the Future Leaders Network.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim, Finance Operational Risk Manager – Germany, Sweden, France, Poland
Standard Chartered Bank AG
02.2024 - 06.2024
Manager Financial Controls and Operational Risk – West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Analyst, - Finance Operations
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
12.2019 - 12.2021
Country Champion – Ministry of Common – Sense Initiative
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
12.2015 - Current
Risk Management – RP – Global Finance Services, West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2019
Accounts Processing Officer – Africa Finance Operations, West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd
02.2013 - 12.2019
Auditor
Ghana Audit Service
06.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accounting Option)
University of Ghana Business School
Diploma - Accounting
University of Ghana Business School
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