Comfort Ahim
Summary
Accomplished Finance Professional with over nine years of progressive accounting experience, holding a Bachelor’s Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, specializing in financial leadership, nonprofit fund accounting, and community-focused financial strategy. Proven expertise in preparing financial statements, leading budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring GAAP/CRA compliance, with a 30% efficiency gain through process optimization. Skilled in Sage 50, advanced Excel, and internal controls, with a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally safe practices. Passionate about supporting CMHA of Northern BC’s mission to enhance mental health and wellness across Northern BC.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Yekooche First Nation
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared annual budgets and financial forecasts for grant programs, collaborating with leadership to achieve 95% forecast accuracy using Excel dashboards.
- Analyzed financial reports for funders, reducing errors by 25% through rigorous reconciliations and Not-for-Profit Accounting Standards compliance.
- Managed full-cycle AR for 200+ band members, processing invoices and claims in Adagio, achieving 99% accuracy and reducing payment delays by 20% with Excel dashboards for tracking and reconciliation.
- Generated detailed billing statements and aged reports, resolving vendor discrepancies to ensure compliance with federal funding agreements (Indigenous Service Canada, First Nations Health Authority, BC Hydro) etc.
- Reconciled bank accounts and analyzed AR data to support cash flow planning, maintaining audit-ready records that supported community health programs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address billing issues, enhancing financial transparency and community trust.
- Issued timely reminders to directors about any unutilized funds, encouraging their use in alignment with budgetary plans.
Finance Manager
Maxx Energy
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Oversaw accounts receivable for multi-currency transactions, coordinating with international suppliers to reduce payment delays by 20% using Sage-based invoice tracking and client negotiations.
- Streamlined accounts payable and account receivable processes, achieving 30% efficiency gains by automating reconciliations and implementing internal controls, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and submitted financial reports for senior managers, interpreting key metrics to guide budgeting and operational decisions.
- Coordinated annual budgets for organization-wide operations, reducing variances by 20% through stakeholder reviews and Excel pivot table analysis, ensuring alignment with oil and gas project goals.
- Managed remote financial operations (2020–2022), leveraging robust home office setup to deliver timely reports and reconciliations, maintaining audit-ready records.
- Managed multi-currency invoices, reviewing documentation to optimize cash flow and ensure policy adherence.
- Oversaw financial operations functions, including invoice processing, GL coding, vendor payment coordination, and journal entries.
- Supervised and trained a team of 5+ on AP processes, budgeting, and reconciliations.
- Supported external audits by preparing working papers and financial statements, maintaining 100% audit compliance over 6 years.
- Conducted vendor relationship management and payment issue resolution, strengthening cross-functional communication.
Administrative Assistant/Account Officer
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Processed tuition payments monthly, reconciling AR and ensuring accurate financial records.
- Prepared month-end summaries and supported audits with detailed reconciliations.
- Managed AP for vendors, entering invoices and resolving payment issues efficiently.
- Analyzed budget data with Excel, ensuring departmental spending aligned with forecasts.
- Collaborated with teams to digitize records, improving efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with institutional policies, upholding financial accuracy.
- Supported payroll tracking, meeting deadlines with strong time management.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting
College of New Caledonia (CNC)
Prince George, BC04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
05.2017
Skills
- Financial Leadership: Budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, strategic planning
- Financial Reporting: Monthly/quarterly statements, funder reports, Board presentations
- Compliance & Audit: GAAP/CRA regulations, internal controls, audit coordination
- Process Improvement: Excel automation, workflow optimization, data clean-up
- Software Proficiency: Sage 50, QuickBooks, Adagio, MS Excel (Advanced), Outlook, Word
- Interpersonal Skills: Collaboration with diverse teams, culturally safe practices, vendor liaison
- Organizational Abilities: Multitasking, proactive problem-solving, attention to detail
- Internal controls
Timeline
Finance Manager
Yekooche First Nation
05.2024 - 03.2025
Finance Manager
Maxx Energy
09.2017 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant/Account Officer
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
04.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting
College of New Caledonia (CNC)
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