Detail-Oriented Finance & Audit Professional

DANIEL MENSAH ASARE

+233-***-***-*** ***********.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical finance and audit professional with hands- on experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. Proven ability to execute audits, analyze financial data, and provide strategic insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, IFRS, risk management, and tax compliance. Demonstrates strong problem- solving skills and a passion for supporting financial integrity and organizational efficiency across sectors.

Core Competencies

• Audit & Assurance

• Financial Reporting (IFRS)

• Regulatory Compliance

• Accounts Payable and Receivables

• Financial Modelling

• Tax Preparation (PAYE, VAT, SSNIT)

Professional Experience

Audit Associate

FSI Chartered Accountants – Ghana Nov 2024 – Present

• Prepared audit working papers documenting audit steps, findings, and recommendations.

• Drafted audit observations and contributed to management letters.

• Supported senior auditors with walkthroughs and risk assessments.

• Liaised with clients for documentation and clarification of audit queries.

• Used Excel and audit tools to organize evidence and analyze data. Accounting, Tax & Compliance Trainee

Fainajs Express Ltd – Accra Jun 2021 – Jun 2022

• Computed and filed PAYE, SSNIT, and VAT for clients.

• Extracted and classified transactions from bank statements.

• Conducted bank reconciliations and supported financial reporting.

• Helped implement internal controls and ensured timely statutory compliance.

Loan Officer

Teachers Fund Financial Services – Takoradi Sep 2020 – Jun 2021

• Evaluated loan applications and determined client eligibility.

• Explained loan products and repayment terms to customers.

• Maintained accurate client records and protected confidentiality.

• Managed a loan portfolio of over 100 customers.

National Service Personnel – Standards & Compliance National Pensions Regulatory Authority – Takoradi Sep 2019 – Aug 2020

• Aided compliance enforcement, safeguarding over GH¢2.3M in employee pensions.

• Conducted investigations that led to 20 out of 26 companies returning to compliance.

• Analyzed financial reports from pension providers to ensure guideline adherence.

• Supported data collection and regulation drafting efforts. Intern – Customer Service & Administration

Metropolitan Life Insurance – Tema May 2018 – Jul 2018

• Handled customer queries and complaints, improving resolution by 5%.

• Managed client records and supported office administration. Education

MSc. Accounting & Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – Kumasi, Ghana

Apr 2024 – Mar 2025

BSc. Actuarial Science

University for Development Studies – Navrongo, Ghana Sep 2015 – Jul 2019

WASSCE – General Science

St. Martin’s Senior High School – Nsawam, Ghana Sep 2011 – May 2014 Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• PowerPoint & Dashboard Reporting

• Data Visualization (Charts, Graphs)

• Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams

References

Available upon request.

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