EMMANUEL ASANTE DANKWA
ACCRA
Summary
Finance professional with robust background in managing financial operations and administrative functions. Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving business needs, with strengths in financial analysis and team coordination.
Offering a strong foundation in financial principles and administrative processes, eager to learn and develop in a dynamic environment. Brings the ability to quickly grasp complex financial concepts and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate budget management and strategic planning. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and detail orientation in an Accounting role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance & Administrative Manager
Intertek Ghana Limited
01.2014 - 12.2024
- Led financial functions, overseeing finance and accounts staff, and ensuring efficient operations
- Provide strategic financial advice to the Board and Management based on interpreted financial data
- Manage treasury functions, identifying and mitigating risks while optimizing returns
- Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports to the Petroleum Commission and foster external relationships to ensure compliance
- Successfully improved revenue by 10% annually and saved over USD$700K in corporate taxes through defence against the Ghana Revenue Authority's proposed draft report during the 2016 Tax Audit.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Instituted and built dynamic team of astute and successful administrative professionals to help support all corporate growth and productivity objectives.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Represented organizations at seminars, conferences, and business events.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes, and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Led and guided administrative staff, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality of all data with optimal protections.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports, identifying significant trends and variances.
- Identified opportunities for cost-reduction and conducted reviews and evaluations to assess impact and feasibility.
- Identified financial data discrepancies, investigated causes and proposed solutions.
- Kept up-to-date with changes in financial regulations and legislation that may impact company or future financial decision-making.
Deputy Finance Manager
GHL Bank Ghana Limited (now First National Bank)
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised and managed Treasury, Accounts Assistants, and Accounts Officers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
- Recorded and tracked accounting vouchers from various branches and the head office, maintaining precise and organised records in the SAGE software.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Directed financial team, established controls and set policies for optimum operational results.
Senior Financial Accountant
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Actively participated in budget elaboration and closely monitored budgetary performance, enhancing financial planning and accountability
- Diligently prepared and submitted regulatory NBFI returns to the Bank of Ghana through the EFASS system on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, ensuring full compliance with reporting requirements
- Managed tax-related matters, including SSNIT, PAYE, and withholding tax, guaranteeing accurate and timely submissions
- Meticulously prepared bank reconciliation statements for Cedi, Dollar, and Euro accounts, maintaining financial accuracy and transparency
- Generated quarterly financial reports to detail company revenues and expenses.
- Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
- Prepared quarterly tax returns and reviewed submitted documentation with auditors.
Financial accountant
Royal Aluminium System Limited
10.2003 - 04.2006
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
- Delivered high sales performance within budget to strict deadlines and targets.
- Generated quarterly financial reports to detail company revenues and expenses.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
- Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients.
Accounts officer
Infinity Tyres Ghana Limited
08.2002 - 09.2003
- Allocated bills and accounts in line with department strategy.
- Ensured accruals, prepayments and other adjusting entries were booked as necessary and filed with appropriate supporting documentation for quality compliance purposes.
- Performed reconciliation and preparation of bank accounts on weekly basis to identify and clear transactions.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Kept accounting spreadsheets up to date with customer information, payments and other finances for organisational purposes.
Accounting clerk
Kinapharma Ghana Limited
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
Education
CPA PEP - Ongoing - CPA Designation in Canada
2024
- CPA Professional Education Ongoing
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
2022
- Dissertation in Managing Risk in Multinational Establishments - Case Study of Intertek Ghana Limited
- MSC Finance and Accounting - Graduated
- Coursework in Taxation, Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Economics, Corporate Reporting, etc
- GPA - 3.62
- Credential Evaluation done by WES on the Feb 2024
- Canadian Equivalency: Master Degree
International Public Accountant (IPA) | Member - Accounting and Finance
2021
- Coursework in Financial Reporting, Taxation, Economics etc
- Associate Member on 13-12-21, Membership No.285842
Associate Member of IFA -UK - Accounting and Finance
2021
- Coursework in Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Reporting, Management reporting etc
- Associate Member of IFA -UK
CPA - UK - Accounting and Finance
2021
- Member of CPA - UK
Part Qualification (Level 2) - ACCA
2002
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Part Qualification
- Coursework in Financial Management, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Reporting etc
SSCE - Business
1997
- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)
- Coursework in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Law, Business Management etc
Skills
- Inventory control
- Customer service orientation
- Public Relations
- File and data retrieval systems
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
- A/P and A/R reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations and balancing
- Payment Processing
- Project budgeting
- Financial planning
- Tax accounting specialisation
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Akan - Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
● Associate Member of the Certified Public Accountants – UK | CPA Professional (UK) January – June 2021. ● Associate Member of the Institute of Public Accountants – IPA (Australia) January – June 2021
● Associate Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants – IFA (UK) January – June 2021
● Part Qualification - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING | SEMINARS | WORKSHOPS | CONFERENCES
- A comprehensive update on Ghana's Tax Environment, PWC, 01/2017
- Cash Flow Analysis and Budgeting, PWC, 10/2016
- Tax Workshop (Acts 896), University of Ghana Business School, 02/2016
- Banking Fraud and Other Financial Crimes, National Banking College, 08/2012
- Certificate for Financial Reporting and Risk Management, Centre for Capacity Building, 02/2012
Accomplishments
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation, resulting in more effective and timely completion of Projects
- We've achieved a remarkable 25% increase in sales, coupled with a substantial 15% reduction in costs, leading to a net profit of £725,000 year on year.
- I managed to Save over USD$700K in corporate taxes through defense against the Ghana Revenue Authority's proposed draft report during the 2021 Tax Audit.
Timeline
Finance & Administrative Manager - Intertek Ghana Limited
01.2014 - 12.2024
Deputy Finance Manager - GHL Bank Ghana Limited (now First National Bank)
06.2010 - 12.2013
Senior Financial Accountant - Advans Ghana Savings and Loans
06.2006 - 05.2010
Financial accountant - Royal Aluminium System Limited
10.2003 - 04.2006
Accounts officer - Infinity Tyres Ghana Limited
08.2002 - 09.2003
Accounting clerk - Kinapharma Ghana Limited
08.2001 - 07.2002
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) - International Public Accountant (IPA) | Member, Accounting and Finance
Institute of Financial Accountants - IFA (UK) - Associate Member of IFA -UK, Accounting and Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - UK - CPA - UK, Accounting and Finance
Institute of Professional Studies - Part Qualification (Level 2), ACCA
Accra Academy - SSCE, Business
● Associate Member of the Certified Public Accountants – UK | CPA Professional (UK) January – June 2021. ● Associate Member of the Institute of Public Accountants – IPA (Australia) January – June 2021
● Associate Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants – IFA (UK) January – June 2021
● Part Qualification - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Canada Ontario - CPA PEP - Ongoing, CPA Designation in Canada
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