Esther Akosua Adutwumwaa Takyi

• Researched, prepared and presented detailed reports on regional finances for executive management review.
• Collaborated with other departments within the organization on a variety of projects related to operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensured compliance on all donor requirements on all grants and sponsorship funding.
• Reviewed and processed journal entries accurately and efficiently, utilizing Sun system software.
• Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
• Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
• Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
• Supported regional project teams to reviewed, analyzed and interprete financial reports to identify discrepancies and variances.
• Supervised and support teams in project budget preparation and analysis to meet donnor requirements.
• Provided guidance on accounting policies, procedures, internal controls and compliance issues.
• Analyzed data related to regional performance metrics, such as execution, and provided recommendations to regional Manager and teams.
• Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit process for various projects in the region.

• Developed and maintained relationships with potential customers to increase loan business.
• Reviewed credit histories, income statements, and other financial information of loan applicants.
• Counseled clients on debt management and repayment plans.
• Analyzed financial data to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
• Verified accuracy of loan documents prior to approval.
• Explained various types of loans available to customers and their associated terms and conditions.
• Provided customer service support throughout the entire process from application through closing.
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their accounts or other matters related to consumer lending operations.Ensured Zero Arrears rate for Loan Portfolio within six month by undertaking a comprehensive background check on clients

• Maintained accurate records of all transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of information.
• Prepared balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports as required by management.
• Provided technical guidance to staff members regarding accounting issues or procedures.
• Coordinated the preparation of year-end audit materials for external auditors.
• Ensured that internal control systems were properly designed and maintained.
• Ensured 50% improvement in internal controls for staff payroll.
• Supported in the preparation of product costing for a new product line.
• Ensured timely submission of bank reconciliation reports, which helped to reduce the risk of fraud by 50%.
• Ensured stock levels are at an acceptable rate for continuous production.
• Instituted internal controls that ensured a 30% improvement in efficiency rate.

• Analyzed complex accounting data and prepared journal entries as needed.
• Communicated effectively with clients regarding questions or issues that arose during the course of audits.
• Provided guidance to junior staff members in completing their assigned tasks accurately and timely.
• Inspected account books, ledgers, journals, and other documents to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.

• Member of the Team that audited (2001-2004) Financial statements of public Universities including University of Ghana, Ghana Medical School (now under College of Health Sciences), and University of Education, Winneba. Specifically, audited government subventions, school fees, bank reconciliations, staff advances and loans, conducted assets verification, and submitted reports for review.

Audited the Accounts of University of Ghana Alumni Association (2001-2003) and prepared Financial Statements.

• Audited and reported on a fourteen (14) months accounts of DANIDA Vehicular Programme, a project account of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2005

• Supported the team that audited (2001-2004) Financial statements of public Universities, including University of Ghana, Ghana Medical School (now under College of Health Sciences)
• Reviewed cash book of the University, bank reconciliations.
• Verified stores records and assets register of the University
• Part of the team that audited Scripture Union Ghana. Specially audited receipts nad bank payments and prepared bank reconcilation