Risk Management Financial
Resume:
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P.O.Box Dc ***, Dansoman,
Accra—Ghana
NANA AKUMFI AMEYAW BUANYA
Education
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Maryland, U.S.
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Financial management
Delegation
Operating budgets
Market understanding
Conflict management
Problem Solving
PROFFESIONAL SUMMARY
High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and risk management. Successful at understanding markets, key business decisions and financial operations. I will be applying my skills, focus and goal-oriented approach toward the realization of the organization’s goals.
COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGER,
Rapid Link Microfinance Limited, (Accra, Ghana)
January 2023 – May 2024
Coached and guided senior managers improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
Developed risk management controls and systems.
Recognized common compliance vulnerabilities and recommend basic compliance controls to mitigate compliance risks.
Provided compliance advisory to business units and business functions.
GENERAL MANAGER,
Rapid Link Microfinance Limited, (Accra, Ghana)
May 2017 – January 2023
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Introduced various savings, investment and loans products which generated rapid growth in customer base and accounts some of which were converted to secure loan clients.
Led team to reduce the NPL by 70% following the COVID 19 pandemic and led to the company becoming profitable
Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
University of Maryland University College (Maryland, U. S.),
Master of Science Management: Financial Management Specialization –September 2008-May 2010
University of Cape Coast (Central Region, Ghana),
BA Social Science (Economics & Geography)
October 2001-June 2005
Skills
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT,
Essence Derma Care (Accra, Ghana)
October 2015 – May 2017
Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
Monitored and evaluated performance outcomes and advice management
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands and address areas in need of improvement.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
OPERATIONS MANAGER,
Latter-House Microfinance, (Accra, Ghana)
November 2013 – October 2015
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands and address areas in need of improvement.
Courses, Seminars and Certificate s
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and
Assurance – The Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology (2024)
Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundation – Infosec
(2023)
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination – West Virginia University (2023)
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health– Stanford University (2023)
Learning How To Learn: Powerful Mental Tools To
Help You Master Tough Subjects – Deep Teaching
Solutions (2023)
Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation – Bank of Ghana (2023)
Introduction to Generative AI – Google Cloud (2023)
Abolition of unfair fees, charges and other practices in the banking sector – Financial Stability Development
(2021)
Unclaimed Balance and Dormant Accounts Directive
– Financial Stability Department (2021)
Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
Drafted, coordinated, monitored and evaluated the inauguration and subsequent activities of the National and 10 Regional Enforcement Bodies for the 2012 Political Parties Code Conduct and the IEA Presidential Debates Committee
Planned and facilitated the regional education on the existence and provisions of the 2012 Political Parties Code Conduct in all ten regions of Ghana
PROJECT OFFICER FOR 2012 ELECTIONS PROGRAMME,
The Institute of Economic Affairs, (Accra, Ghana)
March 2012 – April 2013
Building effective AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring System – Bank of Ghana (2021)
Quarterly Data Capture – Bank of Ghana (2021)
Understanding KYC Trends, Challenges and
Opportunities – Bank of Ghana (2021)
Anti Money Laundering Governance, Risk and
Compliance – Bank of Ghana (2021)
Consumer Financial Education – Bank of Ghana
(2021)
Market Conduct Supervision – Ghana Deposit
Protection Corporation (2021)
Strategies For Effective Monitoring and Recovery of Loans – CDC Consult Limited (2021)
ORASS Licensing and Regulatory Transaction
Module - Bank of Ghana (2021)
Consumer Recourse Mechanism: Role and
Responsibilities of Rural Banks and Microfinance
Institutions - Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation
(2021)
Sensitization Workshop on Deposit Protection Scheme
- Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (2021)
Digital Literacy for Staff and Management – CDC
Consult (2021)
Fraud Reports -2020 RCBS & MFI’s- Bank of Ghana
(2020)
Sensitization Programs For Managers of Universal Bank, Rural Banks & Microfinance Companies –
Bank of Ghana (2019)
Sensitization Workshop for RCBs and MFIs – Bank of Ghana (2019)
Certificate in Project Management – Commonwealth Institute of Technology and Management (2008)
BANK TELLER,
Capital One Bank, (Maryland, U.S.)
November 2010 – July 2011
Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
Identified needs and referred clients to appropriate representatives for cross-sell or service opportunities.
Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times. RESEARCH ASSISTANT,
Center for Democratic Development, (Accra,
Ghana) - February 2008 – March 2008
Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports
Worked on and published the report on Teacher Absenteeism in Asante Akyim North District
Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
COMPUTER LABORATORY ASSISTANT,
University of Maryland University College, (Maryland, U.S.) November 2009 – November 2010
Provided instructions to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
Conducted equipment inventory audits and basic computer troubleshooting, including course specific software and printer maintenance
SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER,
Rehab Medic Ventures (Accra, Ghana)
December 2006 – December 2007
Developed sales campaigns and specific marketing strategies and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
Improved product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities
Contributed marketing and sales information and
recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; productivity, quality, and customer-service standards
TRAINEE OFFICE MANAGER,
Fiesta Royale Hotel (Accra, Ghana)
February 2006 – December 2006
Assisted the Human Resource Manager in ensuring
effective office management by overseeing up to date record keeping, equipment maintenance and periodic inventory audits.
Responsible for organizing the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office.
Additional Skills Acquired
University of Maryland University College (Maryland, U. S.), Master of Science Management: Financial Management Specialization-May 2010
Pertinent Financial management areas such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Investment Valuation,
Multinational Financial management, Cost management, Strategic Financial management, Behavioral Finance, Risk Management, Forecasting, Liquidity risks, and Capital Budgeting Techniques
Capital Structure Analysis, Securities, Behavioral Finance, Short-Term Financial Management, Strategic Financial Management and International Finance
Research work in functional areas such as; Capital Budgeting Techniques, managing in a Multicultural Work Place, Microfinance in Developing Countries, The Impact of Subprime Lending on Homeowners
Commonwealth Institute of Technology and Management (Accra, Ghana),
Certificate in Project Management
August 2008
Application of Project Management; the 9 knowledge areas (Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, etc.)
Budgeting and project risk management and responses Stakeholder, shareholder and cross-cultural
communication techniques
Budgeting and project risk management and responses
Stakeholder, shareholder and cross-cultural
communication techniques
University of Cape Coast (Central Region, Ghana), BA Social Science (Economics & Geography)
October 2001-June 2005
Geographic Information systems, geology
Micro and Macroeconomic theory and application
Research and Statistical Analysis
References
Patrick Poku-Maboah
Chief Revenue Officer at Ghana Revenue Authority
Accra-Ghana
ACP Paul Awini
Ghana Police Service Head Quarters
Dr. Michael Ofori-Mensah
The Institute of Economic Affairs
Policy Analyst
P.O. Box OS 1936
Christianburg
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