Risk Control and Technical Enablement Manager

CHRISTIAN ABABIO JNR - MBA, MSC, BSC, DIP, CHMC.

P.O.BOX KN5915 Kaneshie. cell: +233*********, +233*********, *****-*********@*****.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am interested in a role that gives me the chance to utilize my management and technical experience, and affords me the opportunity to grow and develop.

KEY SKILLS:

A highly motivated professional with ten and half year’s banking experience, and twelve years’ experience as a Sales Analyst, Business Analyst and Finance Manager respectively. Highly skilled and experienced in Accounting and Financial advisory services, and delivering research and consultancy projects. Have a proven track record in meeting and exceeding targets, I am a creative thinker and enjoy exploring innovative solutions, I am result driven and I thrive in a goal-oriented environment where I can make a measurable impact. I am a good listener with creative abilities and analytical skills. Have skills in MS Office suites, and Virtual learning Management System application. Both MSC and MBA graduate, partly qualified – ACCA, and a Chartered Management Consultant- Canada.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LICMIA- METROPOLITAN GHANA LTD.

Risk Control & Technical Enablement Manager Jan 2024 to date

Conduct research and data analysis to support business decision making.

Design and deliver training programs for employees.

Develop reports and presentations to communicate research findings.

Collaborate with other departments to identify training needs and develop training program.

Collaborating with the executive team to develop and implement strategic plans.

Oversee human resources function, including recruitment, training, and talent management.

Oversee daily operational and strategic initiatives, and maintaining safety of the institutions physical infrastructure.`

Identifying and assessing compliance risks within the company and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Acting as the primary point of contact between the company and regulatory bodies.

Developing, implementing, and updating internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop and manage the institutions budget, oversee procurement and resource allocation.

DKHILLS COMPANY LTD.

Finance and Business Analyst Manager Sept. 2017 to Jan 2024

Play a lead role in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that will promote efficiency.

Ensure maintenance of all Company fleet of Vehicles to the standards of safety.

Monitoring expenditure, oversee annual insurance and investigate vehicle motor accident

Plan targets and goals in line with business development strategies.

Ensure monthly fuel usage report is monitored properly for reallocation

Approve demand creation strategies and new product service offerings to improve revenue and meet market demands.

Preparing forecast and comprehensive budgets and assist in monthly cost reviews

Lead development of business intelligence frameworks to improve data analytics and market assessment

Lead identification of opportunities to improve business processes.

Lead the department’s financial budgeting process to acquire funds for the department’s activities.

Achievements: Promoted the establishment of a Transport and Logistics Company

SPINT CONSULT – Management and Sales Analyst August 2012- September 2017

Developing growth strategies and plans.

Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients.

Writing business proposals, and negotiating with stakeholders.

Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.

Researching business opportunities and viable income streams.

Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements, and following up on industry trends.

Designing broad outlines of course/program, researching pedagogical approaches and determining the type of skills or knowledge learners need to know.

Marketing and selling e-learning programs/course to prospective students/participants.

Ensure a follow-up action plan is in place to assist participant to effectively apply the tools learned on the job.

Ensure that educational programs are on course and meet intended objectives by assessing current course content.

Engaging students in teaching and learning using e-learning/virtual management systems.

Develop training for sales and technical teams to help them succeed in their job.

August 2004- to July 2012

ECOBANK GHANA LTD. – Payment Operations Manager (International Trade Dept.)

Facilitate the processing of Business Banking, Trade Finance and Trade Services products via Swift (including Payments, Remittances, Clearing & Collections) by liaising with all support teams (including all branches).

Manage audits and regulatory inspections in relation to transaction screening.

Ensure adherence with company policies, regulatory requirements, including the prevention of financial crime and fraud.

Champion deposit mobilization within the business territory.

Play a key role in developing and maintaining good relationships with customers.

ECOBANK BANK LTD

Assistant Manager – Risk Control & Financial Crime Feb 2006-Dec 2011

Responsible for monitoring of suspicious transaction reports and liaison with reporting institution for additional information.

Ensure completeness of reports by analysis on suspicious transaction report before dispatch to the law enforcement agency for further action.

Responsible for handling requests for information from other government agencies and Financial Intelligent Units.

Participate in the investigation of money laundering offences and other financial crimes and drafting of reports to that effect.

Ascertain compliance with internal control measures instituted to safeguard company’s assets by reviewing, scrutinizing and testing the accounting documents to ensure proper checks and balances are maintained in the preparation of fair and accurate financial report.

Identifying potential risks by analyzing and review financial data related to day-to day operations.

Achievements – Prevented income leakages and losses to the bank.

ECOBANK GHANA LTD. - Management Accountant Aug 2004-Jan 2006

Reconciliation and clearance of all suspense, receivable/payable account in the general ledger.

Posting of financial transactions into accounting system for report generation and analysis.

Investigation and follow up of all outstanding items on bank reconciliation statements with responsible persons and various organizations.

Prepare daily, monthly and quarterly reports on the financial status of the company.

PRUDENTIAL BANK LTD. TRADE SERVICES UNIT. (International Trade dept.)

Trade Service Officer (International Funds Transfer) Feb 2002-July2004

Process International funds transfer within delegated authority limits for the trade dept. including cheque clearing settlement, salaries, inward remittances and outward transfers.

Complying with applicable money laundering prevention procedures and, in particular, report any suspicious activity to the unit money laundering prevention officer and line manager.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

National Service - Nov2000-Aug2001

Ministry of Health, District Health Administration Brong Ahafo (Asutifi)

ACCOUNTS/HEALTH OFFICER

Collecting revenue for the district hospital

Administering polio vaccine

Preparing Bank Reconciliation Statements

Assisting Head to prepare monthly returns

INTERNSHIP: JAPAN MOTORS TRADING COMPANY Sept-Oct2000

Audit Assistant - Checking and verifying stores

ENYIDADO INDUSTRIES LTD. Sept-Oct199

Accounts Officer - Preparation of payment vouchers

SILVER STAR AUTO LTD. Sept.-Oct 1998

Accounts Officer - Reconciliation of local and foreign account

Research and Information Systems Consortium June1995-May1996

Investigating into the causes of HIV/AIDS and STDs in Tarkwa, Prestea and Huni-Valley.

SEMINAR & TRAINING

Insight into banking, Banking basics, Customer care in banking, Credit facility documentation

Branch banking, international trade finance, Electronic financial analysis and surveillance system, Managing people, Remittance and International Funds transfer services.

Financial crime and sanctions.

Business Analysis Professional.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

IIC University of Technology, Cambodia. -MSc., Finance and Risk Mgt.-Jan 2019-December 2020

Delta International University, Louisiana, New Orleans, USA. - Master in Business Administration (General Management) Nov 2008-Jan 2010

Regent University, College of Science and Technology-BSc. Accounting Oct 2005-July 2007

Cape Coast Polytechnic - Higher National Diploma (Accounting) Nov 1997-Oct 2000

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Management Consultant-November 2010(Canada) Certification.

ACCA Part II Passes in Financial Management, Performance Management, Information Systems and Corporate and Business Law.

Business Analysis Professional-6 month training awaiting certification

COMPUTER SKILLS& SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

MS office, Micro Banker Software Application, Flex Cube Application

Integrated Computerize Bank Accounting Software Application

Virtual learning Management System, Jira Software Application

HOBBIES:

Travelling, Interacting, Research, Music, News

REFEREES:

1.Mr. Prosper Amuzu 2. Dr. Daniel Adjei 3. Enoch Dankwa

Ecobank Ghana Ltd. Managing Director HR-Manager

P.O. Box DK 10 Spint Consult Dkhills Company Ltd.

Darkuman-Accra Accra Ghana P.O. Box AN 7428, Accra

Tel: 024******* Tel: 026******* Tel. 054*******

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