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Barbara Affroh

Cambridge

Summary

Results oriented Audit professional with over six (6) years experience in financial services. My mandate is to provide objective assurance of the efficiency of company policies and controls and ensure adherence to industry regulations and directives. I have the ability to thrive in either collaborative or independently-motivated settings to assist companies with risk aversion strategies, cost reduction and improved operational processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Assistant Manager

Zenith Bank PLC
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Planning audit procedures, scope and timing of audit/inspection to be performed in consultation with the Chief Internal Auditor.
  • Performance of audit for branches/departments of the Bank in line with approved Annual Audit Plan.
  • Preparation of inspection reports based on the findings of the various reviews for all branches and departments to branch/departmental heads and management.
  • Preparation of audit/inspections reports to the board audit sub-committee with audit findings and recommendations.
  • Performance of inspection/audit follow-ups to ensure recommendations are being implemented and issues resolved.
  • Preparation and rendition of inspection reports on all branches and departments of the bank to Regulatory Authorities such as the Banking Supervision Department (BSD) of Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) according to pre-approved returns schedule.

Investment & Financial Control Associate

Coronation Insurance PLC
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Effective management of the company's financial securities. (term deposits,treasury bills, bonds and equity investments).
  • Maintained 85% performance in income and assets under management growth against yearly targets.
  • Performed reconciliation of investment ledgers and prepared monthly and quarterly performance reports.
  • Supported revenue growth by securing insurance businesses with other financial institutions
  • Ensured utmost compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
  • Successfully managed cash reserves and maintained efficient liquidity levels.
  • Coordinated the company's Asset Liability Management Committee meetings.
  • Prepared management accounts report and company budget for board review.
  • Prepared daily cashflow reports and monthly bank reconciliation reports.

Custodian Services Associate

Stanbic Bank Ghana
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Managed over 50% increase in volume of financial securities registration and processing of clients' valuation reports.
  • Successful collaborative work with treasury for tracking clients' investments for corporate action (maturities, dividend and coupon payments).
  • Represented local and international clients during AGMs and organized market forums.
  • Error free system uploads of securities for valuation, reconciliation and reporting.
  • Facilitated settlements of clients' transactions and processed timely invoices for entitled clients' accounts.

Education

Bsc Business Administration- Banking and Finance -

University of Ghana

MSc Development Finance -

University of Ghana

Business Administration, MBA -

McMaster University

Skills

  • Audit & Compliance: Risk Assessment, Audit Reports, Compliance Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Audit Planning
  • Accounting Software: QuickBooks, SAP ERP, Advanced Excel
  • Professional Skills: GAAP & IFRS proficiency, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Cash Flow Management

Traininganddevelopment

  • National Banking College- Auditing Back Office Operations
  • National Banking College- Facilities Structuring
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana- CPD on Working Capital Management
  • Deloitte Ghana-IFRS 9 & 17
  • The Learning Institute Nigeria-Entry Level Training Program

Timeline

Audit Assistant Manager

Zenith Bank PLC
02.2022 - 05.2024

Investment & Financial Control Associate

Coronation Insurance PLC
10.2018 - 02.2022

Custodian Services Associate

Stanbic Bank Ghana
09.2016 - 05.2018

Bsc Business Administration- Banking and Finance -

University of Ghana

MSc Development Finance -

University of Ghana

Business Administration, MBA -

McMaster University

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