RICHARD ANSAH QUAIGRAIN

Toronto, ON 437-***-**** ad2p7f@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/richardquaigrain Skills and Qualifications Highlights

• Financial reporting and cash book management (Handling cash and bank transactions, daily bookkeeping of expenses in the cashbooks, bank and cash reconciliation, reconciliation of advances and their settlement) and registration in the accounting overall system;

• General entries (post journal entries and checking of receipts and expenses, payroll postings)

• Ensure proper and transparent filling of all documents relating to finance are updated;

• Updating inventory list; re-order supplies to ensure availability of consumables at any time;

• Using analytics tools to query data from various sources to support strategic planning and business processes.

• Proficient in data analysis software: SQL, Python, SAS; Business intelligence tools: Power BI, Tableau and other applications: Ms. Word, Ms Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Quickbooks Online, Xero, Tally, Sage line 50,. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Associate Consultant, John M. Yeboah Professional Corporation, Toronto Canada Nov. 2023 – Date

• Data collection, analysis, reviewing and reporting on the relevance and adequacy of accounting policies, processes and regulations in relation applicable standards using predictive analytical tools.

• Using QuickBooks to prepare financial records-ledgers, journals, reconciliations and final accounts. Financial Analyst, Sixsis Company Limited, Ghana February 2022 – August 2023

• Analysed and reported on accounting policies and regulations in relation applicable standards.

• Led and recommended various policies and practices for Performance audits and institutional assessment assignments to ensure full compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.

• Was responsible for overall financial reporting structure of assignments and modification of final reports based on client’s review comments and suggestions. Team Lead, Finance, Le Plafond Consulting Ltd, Ghana October 2014 – February 2022

• Supervised preparation of financial reports, analysis, and summarization of financial data.

• Successfully developed, implemented and evaluated annual training needs of departmental staff.

• Produced and provided weekly and monthly cost reports to clients and internal management.

• Achieved cost savings through accurate activity budgeting and timely project framework reporting. Associate Senior financial Consultant, JS Morlu, Accra, Ghana January 2018 – July 2020

• Involved in the development of technical and financial proposals, project planning and reporting.

• Planned, organized and carried-out audit functions including annual audit plan preparation.

• Scheduled and assigned work and resource needed for each audit assignment and the unit.

• Assisted in Audit planning, implementation, reporting and analytical reviews of Client

• Reported on audit findings and recommendations, management responses, and actions taken.

• Involved in value for money audits for Government agencies and corporate special projects. RICHARD ANSAH QUAIGRAIN

Toronto, ON 437-***-**** ad2p7f@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/richardquaigrain Project Office Manager, KRI International, Japan March 2012 – April 2014

• Reported on monthly cost and progress information, prepare a total monthly project status (cost, progress and prognosis) including variance and trend analysis to enhance data-driven decisions

• Recruited and managed support staff and the administrative arrangements of experts

• Generated weekly and monthly cost reports on man hours management and personnels support

• Coordinated finance and administrative system such as payables and cash management, meetings arrangement, support staff recruitment, workshop/seminar organisation, report writing. PFM Consultant, SHINKO Overseas Mgt Consulting Inc. Japan November 2010 – April 2011

• Collected monthly cost and progress information, prepared a total monthly project status (cost, progress and prognosis) including variance and trend analysis using analytical software and tools

• Successfully organised workshops and training programs, on Easy book Accounting software being used by the Finance Directorate of MOFA for financial data capturing and reporting Finance Manager, OBAP Services, Accra, Ghana Septem ber 2009 – October 2010

• Prepared invoices, receipts and monthly bank reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

• Processed journal vouchers and entries as required for accruals, and amortization

• Conducted financial analysis and deviation reports and ensured complete precision

• Prepared and summarized financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, balance sheets – assets and liabilities analysis and other finance-related reports. EDUCATION

Postgraduate Program in Business Analytics, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Canada 2023 - 2024 MBA. Business Administration (Finance Specialisation), University of Wales, UK 2007 - 2009 Postgraduate Diploma (Management), London School of Commerce, UK; 2007 - 2008 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Cape Coast, Ghana; MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Associate, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), United Kingdom

• Fellow, Institute of Professional Financial Managers (IPFM), United Kingdom

• Certified Quickbooks Proadvisor

TRAINING

2020: Robotics Process Automation and Blockchain; American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) 2020: Integrated Performance Management; American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) 2019: Value for Money Audits, Marricke Gane Consulting, Accra, Ghana 2014: Financial Modelling via VBA macro and Excel; Benchmark Training Centre, Ghana

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