Kofi A. Ntim
CIMA Adv. Dip MA, MSc. Finance, MBA, MA, BA
Birmingham, Alabama
Summary
Financial Analyst specializing in corporate finance, financial reporting, budgeting and trend
forecasting
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Strategic and financial planning Strategic and financial planning
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Accurate forecasting Accurate forecasting
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Variance analysis Variance analysis
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Financial modeling Financial modeling
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Complex problem solving Financial reporting
Experience
Armstrong, Bitterman & Payne llc
2009-2013
Financial Analyst
Baltimore, MD
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities
Developed and implemented efficient accounting, financial and operational systems
Led the modeling, planning and execution of all financial processes
Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters
Researched market trends and surveys and used information to stimulate business and revenue growth.
Developed metrics used to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Identified "bottlenecks" and implemented new and improved processes and policies.
Data Bank Asset Management
2003-2008
Financial Analyst
Accra, Ghana
Prepared internal quarterly and annual portfolio monitoring reports
Communicated regularly with m anagement regarding portfolio performance and asset quality
Monitored risk accounts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Interpreted data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting
investment programs.
Interpreted data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting
investment programs.
Southern African Environmental Project
1999-2000
Project Intern
Cape Town, SA
Effectively conducted (team) an Environmental Impact Assessment for Coega Industrial Development Zone in Port
E lizabeth, South Africa
Made a significant contribution to awareness on the environmental impact of Coega (IDZ), and registered concerns to
the governing body of the IDZ
Submitted a report in which some concerns raised were included in measures to protect flora, fauna and the aqua
culture of the Coega Industrial Development Zone
Royal Dutch Embassy
1996-1998
Project Officer
Accra, Ghana
Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
Delivered status reports to stakeholders for budgeting and planning purposes
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans
Developed new analytics tool to allow senior management to understand the impact of each project.
Education
Institute of Management Accountants
2012
CIMA Adv. Dip MA
London, England
Pricing & product decisions
Project management Budgeting & control
Cost planning & analysis Measurement in financial reporting
Group Financial Analysis
University of Alabama
2009
Master of Science in Finance
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Portfolio management seminar Courses in statistics & modeling
Risk management seminar Coursework in derivatives market
Coursework in advertising Coursework in micro economics
Strayer University
2003
Master of Business Administration White
Marsh, MD
Coursework in entrepreneurship Seminar on leadership development
Coursework in Business Intelligence
Coursework on Health Care Management
Aalborg University
2000
Master of Social Science in International Relations and Development Aalborg,
Denmark
Coursework in planning and sustainable
development
Coursework on EU Development and
Cooperation
rd
Seminar on industrialization & 3 w orld
rd
Seminar on Aid and 3 W orld Develop ment
University for Ghana
1996
Bachelor of Art in Political Science and Philosophy
Legon, Ghana
Seminar on refugees and displaced people Seminar on leadership and grass root
Seminar on democratization and elections participation
Coursework on elections process Seminar on adult education and training
Coursework on conflict resolution
Publication
Ntim, K. Business Plan Unlimited, Writing A Convincing Business Proposal, Xlibris, 2012.
Ntim, K. (2009) Fuel Hedging and the Economy of the Airline Industry, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Ntim, K (2009)The Elasticity of Ad$, The Case of US Auto Industry (Report) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Ntim, K (1998) U-Turns, Detours and Economic Hiccups, India and Market Reforms (Report) Aalborg University
Ntim, K (2000) Bill of Right or Billiton for Zinc? The Case of South Africa Industrial Development Zone
Ntim, K (1998) A Clinical Trial of Neo-Classic Economy, Chile and the Chicago School Boys (Report)