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Bismark Kofi Owusu Sarfo

Worcester

Summary

I am a dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at all levels of education and places I have worked, excelling in financial reporting and strategic planning. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and adept at cross-functional collaboration, I drive efficiency improvements and optimise capital allocation, contributing to enhanced business operations and successful international negotiations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
02.2025 - Current
  • Assist faculty in financial data analysis, research, and strategic planning
  • Develop and implement tracking systems for financial metrics and student performance
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects, improving reporting efficiency and budget planning

International Liaison Officer

Cool Run Enterprise
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Led financial negotiations with international suppliers, ensuring optimal capital allocation
  • Analyzed cost structures, identifying efficiency improvements in business operations
  • Managed financial forecasting and budgeting for international transactions

General Accounts Officer

Midland Industries
Kumasi
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed and maintained accounts receivable/payable tracking systems
  • Conducted bank reconciliations and ensured compliance with financial reporting standards
  • Assisted in tax return filings and regulatory financial audits

Assistant Accountant

University of Education, Winneba
Winneba
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Reconciled bank accounts and financial statements, reducing discrepancies
  • Assisted in managing tuition fees, grants, and scholarships, ensuring financial accuracy
  • Processed vendor invoices and accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payments

Education

Master’s - Financial Technology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
01.2026

MSc. - Accounting

Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang, China
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Education, Winneba
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2015

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and Budgeting
  • Capital Analysis and Investment Strategies
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Financial Modeling)
  • SQL and Data Analytics (Python, R, STATA)
  • Financial Risk Management and Corporate Finance
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Excellent Verbal & Written Communication

Certification

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), Financial Analysis & Valuation, In Progress

Languages

  • English, Highly Proficient
  • Chinese, Excellent Command

References

Available upon request.

Projects

Master’s Thesis, Effectiveness of Internal Auditing in Enhancing Public Financial Management in the Local Government Sector in Ghana Current Research, Ghanaian Perspective on Corporate Sustainability & Green Technology, Under Review, MDPI Journal

Leadership Extracurricular

  • WPI Career Fair Volunteer – Assisted in finance industry networking events.
  • Finance Officer – Chaplaincy Board, University of Education, Winneba.
  • Audit Committee Member – Student Representative Council, University of Education, Winneba.

Personal Information

Hobbies: Financial Market Research, Reading, Soccer, Traveling

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional

Affiliations

1. Current Manuscript submitted to MDPI under central review: Ghanaian’s Perspective on Corporate Sustainability and Green Technology; A cost-benefit Analysis.
2. Optimizing Digital Marketing Strategies Through AI-Driven Personalization: Analysing Consumer Behaviour and Engagement Across Multichannel Platforms: Boakye, C., Sarfo, B. K. O., Gyimah, W. A., & Boakye, S., (2025)
3. Environmental Sustainability of Logistics Operations and its Impact on Supply Chain Sustainability: An Empirical Review- Sarfo, B. K. O., Obeng, E., and Boakye, C., (2024)
4. Extension of the Sarbanes Oxley Act Provisions in the Public Financial Management in Ghana: Sarfo, B. K. O., Kong, Y. S., Takyi, Lydia, and Quayson, B. P. (2020).
5. The impact of service Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty in the banking industry of Ghana. Quayson, B. P., Chen, Y., Nti, T., and Sarfo, B. K. S., (2019)

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
02.2025 - Current

International Liaison Officer

Cool Run Enterprise
01.2019 - 12.2024

General Accounts Officer

Midland Industries
12.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Accountant

University of Education, Winneba
09.2015 - 12.2016

Master’s - Financial Technology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

MSc. - Accounting

Jiangsu University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Education, Winneba
Bismark Kofi Owusu Sarfo