ISSAH MALLAM BAWAH TAHIRU
ACCRA
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager (MIS) promoting more than ten [10] years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER - MIS
OVH Energy Marketing (Togo S.A)
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared the Board of Directors Pack and presented Company's financials at board meetings. Also prepared the Annual Audited Report, Monthly Management Report, and Budget and Forecasting materials.
- Managed Fixed Assets Register and engaged with IT to ensure seamless functioning of Sage Accounting System. Collaborated with Marketing and Operations teams for OPEX management. Participated in weekly Operations Meeting.
- Assisted Managing Director by providing ad hoc cashflow modeling, liaising with internal/external auditors during audits, performing additional assignments as required. Contributed to Investment Appraisal process.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
OVH Energy Marketing (Togo S.A)
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared weekly Sales and TAR liquidity reports.
- Generated monthly Management Report including trial balance, income statements, balance sheet, cash flow, and fixed assets schedule.
- Managed preparation of monthly volume, sales, revenue, and margins reports as well as Budgeting and Forecasting. Also responsible for creating Quarterly Board Pac for Board meetings.
TREASURY SUPERVISOR
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced treasury operations by implementing efficient cash management strategies and procedures.
- Optimized working capital by closely monitoring cash flow forecasts and adjusting investments accordingly.
- Streamlined banking relationships, resulting in improved services and reduced costs.
- Implemented best practices in treasury operations by staying current on industry trends and incorporating new technologies when appropriate.
- Managed bank account structures effectively, rationalizing accounts where necessary to minimize fees and enhance operational efficiency.
- Negotiated favorable terms on credit facilities with banks, ensuring optimal financing options for the organization''s needs.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Managed vendor payments, petty cash disbursement, and bank transfers into the Oracle system on a daily basis.
FINANCIAL/INVENTORY COST ACCOUNTANT
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Enforced compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, prepared Monthly Payroll, and filed Pay-As-You-Earn, Social Security and TIER 2 insurances.
- Prepared Monthly Financial Statements, managed Inventory Control in ORACLE, controlled expenses to reduce costs, and monitored Credit Control activities.
- Supervised daily cash office's activities and treasury operations, reviewed & coded all OPEX and CAPEX before entry into the system.
- Reconciled ledgers monthly.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES/FIXED ASSETS OFFICER
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and obtained approval on a daily basis.
- Entered received vendor invoices into the ORACLE accounting software daily.
- Validated invoices in Oracle system and process same for approval and payment.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and inventory stationary movement within the company.
- Conducted regular stock count exercises on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Incorporated intercompany transactions into the system at month-end and ensured adherence to fixed asset register, capitalization procedures, assets disposal/retirement processes, and financial statement preparation.
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted with processing and recording accounts for Internally Generated Funds (IGF), District Assembly’s Common Fund (DACF), and MP’s Common Fund (MPCF) in the Accounts Department.
- Managed the preparation of payment vouchers and ensured proper documentation of pay-in-slips for revenues received.
- Performed monthly tasks such as extracting cash book balances, preparing Bank Reconciliation Statements, and assisting with end-of-month Trial Balance preparation.
BOOK KEEPER/CASHIER
K & M Dicks Company Limited
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed bookkeeping and cashiering responsibilities for a company specializing in onion trading, including recording sales revenues and managing daily banking activities.
- Managed supplier payments and monitored customer debt settlements, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
- Conducted end-of-month reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIV. OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Kumasi, Ghana06.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2015
No Degree - ACCA PART I
ZENITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Accra, Ghana07.2010
Information Technology Qualified Professional - Information Technology
IPMC - COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Accra, Ghana01.2009
High School Diploma -
GHANA-LEBANON ISLAMIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
Accra, Ghana05.2008
Skills
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Budgeting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Internal Controls
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing skills
- Safety and house keeping
- Presentations
- Communication
- Data Analysis
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Accra, Greater Accra Region
- Date of Birth: 02/11/1991
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Accomplishments
- Supervising the successive migration of Fixed Assets Register from excel to Sage Accounting Software.
- Part of a team that coordinated the entire 2023-year end audit process with Deloitte Togo
- Produced an understudy in credit control management (2023)
- Produced an understudy in stock management (2023)
- Customer Services Experience Participant and certificate holder Accra Ghana (2023)
- Coordinated the entire 2022-year end audit process with Deloitte Togo
- Coordinated the entire 2018-year end audit process with Ernst and Young
- Coordinated the entire 2017-year end audit process with Ernst and Young
- Trained and produced an understudy in Accounts Payables (2018).
- Intermediate Excel Trainee at IPMC (OCTOBER 2019)
Positionsoccupied
- OVH ENERGY TOGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Participant, 2023, Date
- OVH ENERGY TOGO EXCO MEETING, Permanent Member, 2021, 2023
- OVH ENERGY TOGO OPERATIONS MEETING, Secretary, 2020, 2023
- UCC SRC Hostel, SPORTS CHAIRMAN, 2014/2015
- GLISS OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION-UCC, Financial Secretary, 2014/2015
- GLISS OLD STUDENTS, ASSOCIATION-UCC, Organizing Secretary, 2013/2014
Soccer, reading accounting related materials, making friends and Travelling
I like to play and watch a lot of soccer at weekends. I also spend most of my leisure time reading accounting journals and publications.
I do spend my vacations travelling to different environments within the length and breadth of the country to get refreshed.
References
- Mr. Akinlabi Sherif, Head of Finance & Planning, OVH Energy Ghana Ltd, Accra, +234 8117742088, SAkinlabi@ovhenergy.com
- Mr. Mubarak Abdallah, Principal Accountant, Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly, Kumasi, +233 544915177
- Mr. Anthony Nwachuwkwu, Director/Consultant, NRL Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria, +228 90308066, Anthony.Nwachukwu@nnpcgroup.com
- Mr. Atsu Sopkor, Head of Finance, OVH Energy Togo S.A, Lome, +228 93709370, ASokpor@ovhenergy.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER - MIS
OVH Energy Marketing (Togo S.A)
01.2023 - Current
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
OVH Energy Marketing (Togo S.A)
01.2019 - 12.2022
TREASURY SUPERVISOR
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
06.2018 - 12.2018
FINANCIAL/INVENTORY COST ACCOUNTANT
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
11.2017 - 12.2018
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES/FIXED ASSETS OFFICER
OVH Energy (Oando Ghana) LTD
01.2017 - 10.2017
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly
09.2015 - 12.2016
BOOK KEEPER/CASHIER
K & M Dicks Company Limited
05.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIV. OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
No Degree - ACCA PART I
ZENITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Information Technology Qualified Professional - Information Technology
IPMC - COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
GHANA-LEBANON ISLAMIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
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