Internal Control Systems

Professional Summary

Accomplished Auditor with over 14 years of experience in accounting and audit environments, recognized for a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. Demonstrates a consistent record of accomplishment of enhancing quality, accuracy, and operational efficiency. Highly adaptable and dependable, with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and deliver organized, results-driven solutions aligned with organizational goals. WORK EXPERIENCE

Ghana Audit Service Accra, Ghana

Principal Auditor May 2019 – January 2025

Led 45+ comprehensive audit engagements across diverse sectors including MMDAs, MDAs, hospitals, and judicial services, identifying process inefficiencies that resulted in a 20% reduction in compliance gaps and safeguarding millions in government assets and funds annually.

Perform financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with auditing standards and statutory mandates and regulations.

Design and implement risk-based audit plans, assess internal control systems, and evaluate process efficiency.

Review financial records to ensure alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

(GAAP) and IPSAS.

Deliver comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, and evidence-based recommendations to enhance governance.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely audit delivery and training of junior auditors.

Supervise audits of key donor-funded and government initiatives including Global Fund Audits

(Malaria, HIV and TB), Modernization of Agriculture in Ghana (MAG), Maternal, Child Health & Nutrition Improvement Project (MCHNP), Volta Star Textiles Ltd, Ghana, Nationwide Payroll and Pension Audits, Ghana.

Finance Officer Accra, Ghana

Ghana Audit Service April 2017- January 2025

Prepare and process monthly payroll in compliance with statutory regulations and organizational policies.

Preparation of annual budgets and monitor budget performance to ensure spending aligns with approved financial plans.

Track and report all revenue to ensure timely and accurate recognition and reconcile revenue records with bank statements and financial systems.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and funding requirements.

Review and verify expenditures for accuracy, legitimacy, and alignment with budget limits.

Process payments to vendors and suppliers in a timely manner.

Monitor and control operational expenses to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Maintain supporting documentation for all expenditures in line with audit standards.

Prepare periodic expenditure reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement returns. Hamza Amadu-Salifu Rapid City, SD, USA

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Senior Auditor May 2015 – May 2019

Assist team leaders in preparing working papers.

Assist team leaders on audit assignments such as Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies

(MMDAs), Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), Senior High Schools, Hospitals and Judicial Service.

Collaborated with team leaders to develop comprehensive working papers for over 50 audit assignments across

Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), enhancing the accuracy of financial documentation by 30%.

Streamlined audit preparation processes by assisting in the execution of complex audits for senior high schools, hospitals, and judicial services, contributing to a 20% reduction in audit completion time.

Facilitated coordination among cross-functional teams during audits of diverse entities such as government ministries and judicial bodies, improving communication efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in 95% of cases. AngloGold Ashanti, Ghana Ghana

Senior Finance Officer Nov 2009 - May 2015

Managed financial operations, payroll administration, and petty cash disbursement, ensuring 100% compliance with Global Fund donor requirements and internal control standards.

Coordinated internal communication strategies with stakeholders in South Africa for documentation processes that improved reporting accuracy by 20%, supporting seamless program compliance across multiple departments.

Oversaw logistics for more than 15 district-level events and travel arrangements, streamlining expense tracking which reduced processing time by 30% and enhanced overall financial accountability.

EDUCATION

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana

Bachelors, Chartered Accountant Graduation Date: Nov 2018 Coventry University UK

Masters, MBA in Finance Graduation Date: June 2014 University of Ghana Ghana

Bachelors, BA in Information Studies & Archaeology Graduation Date: May 2009 NOTABLE SKILLS

Financial and Performance Auditing Fraud Detection and Procurement Audit Regulatory compliance and IPSAS Public Sector Governance Internal Control Evaluation Audit Report Writing

Risk-Based Audit Planning Team Leadership and Capacity Building Inventory Control Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) QuickBooks

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