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A competent and committed Finance professional with over 10 years hands on experience across Finance and ICT sectors, Skilled in Budgeting, KPIs development, final accounts, Project Management as well as change management. A keen planner and strategis. Currently the Head of Credit and Risk at Bayport Financial Services in Ghana and Vice Chairman of the Board of a Microfinance company
WORK EXPERIENCE Bayport financial Services Ltd – Head of Credit April 2009 to DateKEY DUTIES Analysis and management of the loan book to determine delinquency patterns and recommend appropriate action. Evaluation of the credit process flow to identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate the implementation of the corrective tools. Continues portfolio risk analysis, development of performance tracking system as well as the management of the company’s risk profile. Appraising the profitability of new and existing products, advising and implementation of any interest rate adjustment if required. Arranging funding lines with banks and institutional lenders. Dealing with Group’s institutional investors. Provision of detailed report to management on financial and credit data analysis. Liaison Officer between Bayport Financial Services and regulatory bodies/ Third Party Service Providers.NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS? Set up the Credit Risk Department? Developed the company’s Credit Policy ? Set up the Arrears Management and the Recoveries Unit? Spearheaded the roll out varied modes loan repayment ? Developed a monthly credit Pack for the entire organisation? Spearheaded the automation of Back Office Operations ? Developed initial credit operations manual for our micro division? Part of the Bayport Group Credit Team that spearheaded the set-up of Operations in Mozambique, Botswana and UgandaWORK EXPERIENCE BAYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD – NORTHERN GHANA Regional Operations Manager (6 Branches) July 2008- March. 2009KEY DUTIES Planning and ensuring the overall performance of all branches within the three northern regions – Northern, Upper East and Upper West. Providing leadership to key personnel within the assigned territory in terms of training, coaching, staff-client grievanceNOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTSDeveloped a template for monthly reporting format for Area ManagersDeveloped training Manuals for all Branches with the regionSet up a Customer Service Centre for the RegionIntroduced Direct Sales Consultants for sales operations in the regionHuawei Technologies Ghana (SA) Ltd Contract Manager / Project Accountant November 2006 – June 2008KEY DUTIESBidding of telecom turnkey projects, quotation, clarification and response. Management of all financial aspects of contract negotiation. Organisation of training and refresher courses for all Sub-contractors involved in Telecom Turnkey Projects. Tracking of variations, controlling the costs of sub-contracting works as well as writing of detailed report at the end of each project. Preparation and Management of Project budget and funds. Development of financial management mechanisms that minimises financial risk. Payroll administration for all contract staff on project Notable Achievement Won major contracts with all telecom companies in Ghana Effectively management project budget Developed training manuals f
MSc Economics University of Nottingham - UK 2004 - 2005MBA Finance University of Lincoln - UK 2003 - 2004BA Economics University of Ghana - Legon 1999 - 2003Member- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (CGMA)
Available for:
Years of Experience:
10-15 years
Highest Qualification:
Masters
Languages:
English
Nationality:
Ghana
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