ALEX K. ATTANDOH
Accra
Summary
Aspiring to become a financial analyst and entrepreneur in dairy farming aiming at integrating good spending of scarce resources for greater achievement of value.
A result-oriented Accounts and Finance professional with over 10+ years continuous financial management experiences in Agri business and Insurance. I have excellent leadership skills, with the capacity to lead and passion to inspire a team in a competitive and changing financial environment. I possess and demonstrate high personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of financial transparency and accountability in organizations. I exude strong interpersonal and communication skills; quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate the highest level of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager/ Chief Finance Officer
P-GEM Solutions Ltd
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the planning, management and coordinating all farm activities across the various sections on behalf of the organisation
- Responsible for the Accounting, Costing and sale of raw milk and Yoghurt (other Dairy products)
- Ensures compliance during project execution and responsible for carrying out risk assessment
- Ensures that dairy farm goals desired results are achieved, the most efficient resources (manpower, equipment, tools and chemicals et al) are utilized and different interests involved are satisfied
- Provides advice on management of all farm activities and represent the organisation’s interest at various stakeholders’ meetings
- Oversee the smooth running of the daily farming activities and production of the yoghurt across all the sectors
- Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
- Recommend strategies for the improvement of financial, management accounting and information systems within the unit
- Managing diverse teams to achieve organisational objectives of the company and developing Agri-specific projects to improve productivity in Dairy farming
- Performed other administrative duties as required by company
Snr. Finance/ Accounts Officer
Deslorm Consult Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for the preparation and analysing of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of our clients
- Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of revenue projections and forcasting expenditure
- Recommend strategies for the improvement of financial, management accounting and information systems within the unit
- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly bank reconciliation for the various banks for our clients
- Prepare and reconcile records of monthly Account payable and Account receivable for our clients
- Provide leadership, capacity building and technical support to junior finance staff and local partners
- Ensure accounting records are up to date and complete: receipts, purchase orders, expense reports, and other expenditure documents
- Preparing staff monthly payroll and filling of staff PAYE, Provident Fund and Ssnit Pension returns
- Significantly responsible for the preparation and transfer of Clients payment through online and liaising with our bankers for useful feedback in cases of hitch backs
- Ensuring that all supporting documentations are prepared and filed according to procedures
- Liaising with the internal controls and compliance department to ensure the smooth completion of audits and investigations are carried out
- Performed other administrative duties as assigned by my supervisor
Accounts Officer
TEMPLEDATA GHANA. LTD
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Had the opportunity of working with an IT company which provides IT solutions in the Technological space in the country
- Oversight responsibility of Accounts and Cash offices and reporting to the Managing Director on all accounting matters
- Coordinated and led the annual audit process, liaised with external auditors
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for various banks
- Ensured that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirement are input into the system
- Liaised with tax authorities and ensured timely filling of tax returns including all statutory payment (PAYE)
- Reviewed and ensured timely payment of staff overtime bonuses
- Examining the accuracy and completeness of records and procedures for internal control
- Performed other administrative and clerical duties as assigned by my management
- Had the opportunity of working with an IT company which provides IT solutions in the Technological space in the country
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA GUEST HOUSE, LEGON
06.2009 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: I joined the Hotel and Hospitality industry where professional services delivery to our LOYAL CLIENTS is our priority
- Responsible for the preparing and scrutinization of cheques for onward lodging at the bank
- Oversee petty cash fund including preparing regular petty cash reconciliation
- Preparation of office payments for procurement and contracts
- Data entry of financial information into QuickBooks
- Preparation and recording of payments vouchers and ledger books
- Assist with the development and enforcement of proper internal controls with respect to cash management
- Worked closely with my superior in helping raise bills to various departments for payment
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation for various banks
- Performed other administrative and banking duties as assigned by my supervisor
- I joined the Hotel and Hospitality industry where professional services delivery to our LOYAL CLIENTS is our priority
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountant [ICA-Ghana] - Student Member
05.2016 - Current
Msc - Finance
Coventry University, UK (Affiliate of Telecom university College)
Bachelor - BSc (Hons) in Accounting Option
Central University College, Accra Ghana. (Affiliate of Univ. of Cape Coast)
AccraAssociate - Higher National Diploma [H.N.D] in Accounting
Ho polytechnic, Ho Ghana
HoSkills
Fluency in English
Fluency in Ewe
Fluency in Twi
Driving
Slams 2010
Tally
Axim
Slams
Quick Books
Sage Pastel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to learn new software packages quickly
Affiliations
Institute of Chartered Accountant, Ghana [I.C.A], Student Member, 2016 - Present
Training And Workshops
- GIMPA - Educational Institution, Training on Tendering and Job Costing, 01/2012
- Ghana Environmental Tree planting, Certified Training on Climate Change Seminar, Volunteer, 11/2018
- The Life Insurance Business Workshop: Stakeholders Expectation, By GIA & CIL, 08/2014
- The ABC of Community Work, Training on Basic Insurance [Technical on Finance], Ghana Insurance College, 01/2015
- SCG Consulting - Authorized Training Center, Certified Training on Budget for Senior Managers, 11/2019
Timeline
General Manager/ Chief Finance Officer
P-GEM Solutions Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Snr. Finance/ Accounts Officer
Deslorm Consult Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Institute of Chartered Accountant [ICA-Ghana] - Student Member
05.2016 - Current
Accounts Officer
TEMPLEDATA GHANA. LTD
12.2012 - 12.2016
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA GUEST HOUSE, LEGON
06.2009 - 11.2012
Msc - Finance
Coventry University, UK (Affiliate of Telecom university College)
Bachelor - BSc (Hons) in Accounting Option
Central University College, Accra Ghana. (Affiliate of Univ. of Cape Coast)
Associate - Higher National Diploma [H.N.D] in Accounting
Ho polytechnic, Ho Ghana