Afrifa Obeng
Hamburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Budget Analyst successful at controlling expenses by conducting comprehensive analyses of diverse data and making accurate projections. Knowledgeable about accounting functions, fiscal requirements and capital expenditures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Budget Analyst
Local Government Service (Asunafo North Municipal Assembly)
2020.12 - 2023.08
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
- Prepared quarterly Budget performance
- Prepared warrants for expenditure
- Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
Assistant Accounts Officer
Judicial Service (Amasaman Circuit Court)
2018.12 - 2020.12
- Worked closely with senior staff on handling special needs accounts.
- Reviewed new accounts to determine course of action and process to proper workflow.
- Monitored budgets and transactions to verify compliance or initiate corrective actions.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
Junior Finance Officer
La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly
2017.09 - 2018.10
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet municipals revenue goals.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly cashbooks and took corrective actions on deviation.
- Submission of monthly financial reports to supervisory authorities.
Internship Trainee
Opportunity International Savings And Loans Limited
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Enrolled customers on new mobile software.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana.11.2017
Single Subject Diploma - Avertising , Public Relations, Buyer Behaviour
Institute of Commercial Management
Bournemouth, England05.2013
Certificate - Business
Kumasi Academy
Kumasi, Ghana06.2011
Skills
- Records Management Procedures
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Staffing Patterns
- Manpower Planning
- Trend Forecasting
- Computer literate (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Ghana Integration of Financial Management Information System. (GIFMIS))
- Pays attention to detail and a fast learner
- Strong written and verbal communicator
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team from various units and departments in scoring 100% in 2021 Departmental Assessment of all Assemblies (MMDA's) in Ghana.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop performance tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of interns in migrating 90% of customers of opportunity international (Suame Branch) on opportunity mobile.
Languages
English
Twi
Timeline
Assistant Budget Analyst
Local Government Service (Asunafo North Municipal Assembly)
2020.12 - 2023.08
Assistant Accounts Officer
Judicial Service (Amasaman Circuit Court)
2018.12 - 2020.12
Junior Finance Officer
La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly
2017.09 - 2018.10
Internship Trainee
Opportunity International Savings And Loans Limited
2016.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University For Development Studies
Single Subject Diploma - Avertising , Public Relations, Buyer Behaviour
Institute of Commercial Management
Certificate - Business
Kumasi Academy
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