Ato Wilberforce
Financial Analyst
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Analyst
Myroc
Tema, Ghana
1 2016 - 1 2018
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation. Cost was reduced by 10% in the following year.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Created quarterly and annual income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
- Highlighted and interpreted gross profit, operating expenses, operating profit, EBITA, and ROI.
- Monitored performance of assets by creating and implementing KPIs. Performance increased by 8%.
- Used DCF Valuation method for capital budgeting
- Prepared scenario analyses for executives for strategic decisions.
- Created feedback loop with customers and employees for continuous improvement
Accounts and Audit Officer
Myroc
Tema, Ghana
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared management account and variance analysis for board and executive meetings
- Prepared journal entries, accounts reconciliation, and general ledgers
- Made bank deposits, raised invoices, payment vouchers, and journal entries into the accounting software
- Periodic audit inspection of accounting books and practices
- Presented audit report to management
- The audit report helped reduce internal waste and increased efficiency by 12%
Quality Control, Inventory & Shipping Supervisor
Ingram Micro
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed and controlled capacity at the quality department.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Developed Key Performance Indicators to measure performance. Performance improved by 15%
- Created training programs for employees which increased productivity by 16%.
- Effectively resolve conflicts among employees
- Performed training, coaching and periodic feedback for development of staff.
- Worked with operations department against the KPI for continuous improvement.
- Created daily, weekly, and monthly performance report for executives.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Dallas
Irving, TX 01.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Finance
University of Dallas
Irving, TX 08.2018 - 12.2020
Graduate Certificate - Finance
University of Dallas
Irving, TX 08.2017 - 12.2020
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom 09.2010 - 01.2012
Skills
Financial modeling
Financial statement analysis
Financial planning,
Budgeting and Forecasting
Full-cycle accounting
Account reconciliation
Knowledge of US GAAP
SEC regulations
Collaboration
Teamwork
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Self-motivation
Ability to learn
Microsoft Office skills
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Residency
The United States of America
Timeline
MBA - Accounting
University of Dallas
01.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Finance
University of Dallas
08.2018 - 12.2020
Graduate Certificate - Finance
University of Dallas
08.2017 - 12.2020
Accounts and Audit Officer
Myroc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Quality Control, Inventory & Shipping Supervisor
Ingram Micro
03.2012 - 01.2014
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
Oxford Brookes University
09.2010 - 01.2012
Financial Analyst
Myroc
1 2016 - 1 2018