Michael Owusu Ansah
Accra ,GA
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Expert Business Partner focused on improving business outcomes with proactive approach and skills in process analysis, business problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. Leverages business data to understand operations and develop solution-oriented strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Business Partner, North & West Africa
GBFoods Ghana Limited
Airport City, Greater Accra
10.2019 - Current
- Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
• Improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance
• Providing effective operational procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational controlling and financial targets are delivered
• Building partnerships and strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams and providing financial support to operations decision making
• Delivering analysis and insight on business opportunities; providing options and scenarios for business decisions
• Presenting financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk - Presented financial results to senior executives including variance analysis, trend analysis, and other ad-hoc requests.
- Evaluated capital expenditure proposals to determine their impact on cash flow or return on investment.
Sr. Financial Analyst
Multichoice Ghana Limited
Abelenkpe, Accra, Greater Accra
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Prepare statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, and Cash flow
• Performed monthly financial statement analysis for senior leadership
• I continuously monitor all internal controls for adherence & review controls, policies, procedures and to make suggestions for their improvement where necessary.
• Improving the company’s cash flow and reducing its arrears by keeping accurate records and ensuring payments are received on time.
• Assisted internal and external auditors in audits relating questions to the financial statements.
• Participated in ad hoc and special projects as required. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans.
- Conducted thorough reviews of monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
Acounts Officer, Payments
Multichoice Ghana Limited
Abelenkpe, Accra, Greater
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Check that all bills/invoices have been properly authorised before payment through petty cash or bank.
- Ensure that bills/invoices, once approved are paid out within seven (7) days.
Ensure 100% accuracy of account coding and capturing of all payments into Great Plains. - Prepare financial reports using Hyperion Financial Management(HFM)
- Perform accurate weekly physical cash count on Mondays.
- Properly file statutory returns - withholding taxes, imports documents and VAT returns.
- Reconcile clearing purchasing, refund cheque and financial accounts.
- Adhering to deadlines of financial schedules as directed. All entries are captured by the 3rd of every month.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Accounting
06-2010
Professional Certificate - Management Accounting
Skills
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Performance Analysis
- Budget Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Proficient in SAP
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Continuous Improvement
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost Control
Accomplishments
- Implemented processes to achieve uniform and effective control of financial operations.
- Successfully led financial analysis support for contracts, contributing to improved regional financial performance.
- Presented Monthly Business Reviews to lead teams, ensuring accurate and meaningful insights.
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Business Partner, North & West Africa - GBFoods Ghana Limited
10.2019 - Current
Sr. Financial Analyst - Multichoice Ghana Limited
06.2016 - 10.2019
Acounts Officer, Payments - Multichoice Ghana Limited
06.2015 - 06.2016
University of Ghana - Master of Science, Accounting And Finance
Central University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration- Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - Professional Certificate, Management Accounting