Afia A. Oppong

• Providing financial consulting services to businesses in the following areas:
• Financial Systems Implementation (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion)
• IFRS & US GAAP Compliance
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
• Audit & Risk Management
• Process Improvement & Change Management
• Technical Accounting Research
• Leadership Development & Training
• Analyzed financial data providing insights for strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Conducted risk assessments identifying areas for improvement in internal controls and processes.
• Planned, integrated and completed financial and compliance audits for various nonprofits and other organizations.
• Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
• Developed tax strategies optimizing client returns and minimizing liabilities.
• Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software solutions, resulting in reduced errors and improved financial reporting.

• Developed a comprehensive curriculum for undergraduate accounting courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

Current courses in accounting, including:

• Intermediate Accounting 1
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Theory
• Auditing
• Advanced Auditing
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis

• Directed $80M annual headquarters budget across multiple departments including HR, IT, and Legal; improved forecast accuracy by 10% through enhanced planning models.
• Led annual strategic planning and financial reviews; advised C-level leadership on expense reduction and resource allocation.
• Oversaw IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting for U.S. operations; streamlined consolidation and reporting cycles by 20%.
• Partnered with external auditors and actuaries to strengthen internal controls and pension accounting processes.
• Managed and developed professional staff; implemented training programs improving reporting quality and accuracy.
• Led policy updates on expense reporting and accounting treatments to align with evolving standards.
• Managed budget forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting.
• Led cross-functional teams in financial analysis to drive informed decision-making.
• Streamlined financial reporting procedures, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of data presentation.
• Implemented cost control measures that improved overall project profitability by minimizing waste.
• Mentored junior finance staff, fostering development of skills in budgeting and financial management.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to align financial goals with organizational objectives and growth strategies.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Managed 4 team members across remote offices.
• Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.

• Directed $80M annual headquarters budget across multiple departments including HR, IT, and Legal; improved forecast accuracy by 10% through enhanced planning models.
• Led annual strategic planning and financial reviews; advised C-level leadership on expense reduction and resource allocation.
• Oversaw IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting for U.S. operations; streamlined consolidation and reporting cycles by 20%.
• Partnered with external auditors and actuaries to strengthen internal controls and pension accounting processes.
• Managed and developed professional staff; implemented training programs improving reporting quality and accuracy.
• Led policy updates on expense reporting and accounting treatments to align with evolving standards.

• Spearheaded financial systems redesign and Oracle/SAP integration, partnering with IT and finance leaders to ensure alignment with reporting needs.
• Consolidated companywide forecasts and prepared full financial statements for executive and board presentations.
• Designed and implemented dashboards and KPI tracking for bank compliance and performance reviews.
• Modeled long-range strategic plans supporting business growth and cost optimization.
• Trained 100+ finance professionals on system usage, financial analysis, and reporting structures.

• Spearheaded financial systems redesign and Oracle/SAP integration, partnering with IT and finance leaders to ensure alignment with reporting needs.
• Consolidated companywide forecasts and prepared full financial statements for executive and board presentations.
• Designed and implemented dashboards and KPI tracking for bank compliance and performance reviews.
• Modeled long-range strategic plans supporting business growth and cost optimization.
• Trained 100+ finance professionals on system usage, financial analysis, and reporting structures.

• Managed inter-company accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for G&A functions.
• Liaised with corporate legal counsel on reserves and compliance.
• Enhanced month-end close and reconciliation processes, reducing reporting errors by 15%.
• Documented SOX 404 processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.

• Managed inter-company accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for G&A functions.
• Liaised with corporate legal counsel on reserves and compliance.
• Enhanced month-end close and reconciliation processes, reducing reporting errors by 15%.
• Documented SOX 404 processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.

• Managed inter-company reconciliations, reserve tracking, and foreign entity reporting.
• Supported quarterly forecasting and variance analyses for executive management.

Completed leadership development program; conducted business analysis for consumer lending operations.