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Work History
Education
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Membership
Research
Term Papers
References
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Joseph Agyapong

Paradise,NL

Summary

A dedicated professional with strong attention to detail and a proven track record in developing and implementing policies to address complex issues. Possess data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills and ready to serve.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assessment Processing Officer

CRA
07.2021 - Current
  • Reviewing and verifying tax returns; I am responsible for reviewing tax returns submitted by taxpayers to ensure they are accurate and complete
  • I also verify that the taxpayer has provided all necessary documentation, such as receipts and supporting documents, and that the information provided is consistent with CRA records
  • I ensure prompt and effective responses to taxpayer inquiries while maintaining strict compliance with tax regulations and upholding confidentiality standards
  • I provide comprehensive onboarding support by guiding new hires through organizational procedures, delivering personalized coaching and mentorship to facilitate seamless integration into the team, and fostering a positive work environment conducive to learning and professional development
  • I create and update internal documentation to serve as a reference resource.

Produce Lead Hand

Coleman's Food Center
10.2017 - Current
  • Ensuring that produce clerks work in accordance to the fundamental ethics of Colemans
  • Assisting the produce manager in carrying out his duties
  • Making purchases order for my department
  • Receiving orders and checking it with the purchase invoice; examining produce receive as to whether conform to Coleman's food safety and quality
  • Issuing purchases returns when goods received do not conform Coleman's Standards
  • Inventory taking and control
  • Any other duties assigned to me by my manager.

Research/Teaching Assistant

Professor James Scott Lynch
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assisting the Professor in data collection and analysis, conducting literature reviews in applied macroeconomic forecasting, statistics Newfoundland and Labrador Economy
  • Invigilation of test and exams
  • Any other duties the professor found deemed fit for me.

Economics and Financial Accounting Tutor

Agona SDA Senior High School
  • Designing weekly and termly schemes for the teaching of economics
  • Tracking teaching progress with the comparing my scheme of work to records of work
  • Evaluation students learning process by setting up and marking their mid-term and termly exams
  • Assisting students with learning difficulties and making appropriate referrals in consultation with the school counselling unit
  • Grading students in their learning abilities and designing my teachings in the best way to assist each student in the class
  • Any other duty deemed fit by my superiors.

Headmaster

Adukro DA Junior High School
  • Responsible for the administration of the school
  • Supervising teachers' teaching process and making the necessary recommendations
  • Liaison between the community and the school and the Education Directorate and School to ensure good teaching and learning process in the school
  • Tracking students' abilities with the evaluations submitted by the school and assisting student with learning difficulties
  • Any other duties as stipulated by the Ghana Education Service conduct of Heads and Teachers.

Education

MA Economics -

Department of Economics Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
04.2020

Master of Business Administration in Accounting -

School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology
Kumasi
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics -

University of Ghana
Legon Accra
08.2011

Skills

  • Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve common goals and have proven leadership experience in guiding and motivating team members to success
  • Known for being reliable, cooperative, dedicated and committed to contributing positively to team dynamics and achieving collective objectives through hard work and perseverance
  • Adaptable and proactive in approach tasks and challenges Thrives in dynamic environments, consistently demonstrating initiative and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Generates fresh ideas and solutions to complex problems Capable of thinking outside the box and implementing innovative strategies to achieve objectives effectively
  • I am proficient in various software, including Stata, R, MS Office, Latex, RefWorks, and JabRef I am skilled in utilizing technology to streamline processes, analyze data, and enhance productivity across diverse projects and tasks

Membership

  • Association of Certified Chartered Economics (Global Academy of Finance and Management). Joined since 2012 from Ghana.
  • Ghana National Association of Teachers, from 2005 - 2016.

Research

  • Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Activities: An Evaluation of the Newfoundland and Labrador Economy 2020. An Essay Submitted to the Department of Economics in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of Master of Economics.
  • Assessing Value Added Tax (VAT) Administration in Ghana, a Case of Suame District, 2014 (Unpublished). A thesis submitted to the Department of Accounting, School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration (Accounting Option).

Term Papers

  • Hydraulic Fracturing in Western Newfoundland; the Mirage and Realities, 2019.
  • The role of government in labeling credence goods, 2018.
  • The Effects of Training, Skills and Trade Union on Job Security in the Public Sector of Canada, 2018.
  • The Effects of Macroeconomic Variables on Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence from Ghana, 2018.
  • Inflation and Unemployment: Alternative Theories, 2018.
  • Digesting Markov-Switching Model, 2018.

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Assessment Processing Officer

CRA
07.2021 - Current

Research/Teaching Assistant

Professor James Scott Lynch
09.2018 - 04.2020

Produce Lead Hand

Coleman's Food Center
10.2017 - Current

Economics and Financial Accounting Tutor

Agona SDA Senior High School

Headmaster

Adukro DA Junior High School

MA Economics -

Department of Economics Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master of Business Administration in Accounting -

School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics -

University of Ghana

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