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HENRY BOAHEN

BRONX,NY

Summary

Dynamic and charismatic accounting professional with a master's degree in international accounting and a bachelor's in commerce. Proven leadership skills through managing an NGO with consultative status under the United Nations, and previous roles in customer service and auditing. Strong interest in sustainable accounting, and a track record of managing teams and projects effectively. Seeking to leverage diverse experiences in management, consultancy and accounting roles in corporate America.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

WASTECURE RECYCLING COMPANIES
KUMASI, GHANA
06.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offering and services.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.

Customer Service Manager

Tesco Stores Limited
Dundee, SCOTLAND
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated overall effectiveness of existing customer service policies and procedures and recommended changes as necessary.
  • Collaborated with senior management team members in designing strategies that would improve overall quality of services offered by the organization.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Maintained accurate records of customers' interactions with the company in order to provide better future services.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and complaints to identify areas of improvement in customer service processes.

Audit Assistant

KUMAWUMAN RURAL BANK PLC.
KUMASI , GHANA
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed a comprehensive system for monitoring cash handlers and source documents, decreasing cash fraud risk by 95%.
  • Monitored and reviewed compliance standards.
  • Performed tests of transactions and balances to verify the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
  • Collaborated with team members to share findings and develop strategies for auditing procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify discrepancies and improve financial reporting processes.

Accounting Assistant

National Health Insurance Authority
KUMASI, GHANA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
  • Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
  • Supported the finance team with ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required.
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
  • Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
  • Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.

Intern ; Corporate Management and Services

CENTRAL BANK OF GHANA
KUMASI, GHANA
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

Education

Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
SCOTLAND ,UK
09-2023

Bachelor of Science - COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
CAPE COAST, GHANA
08-2020

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Sustainable Accounting Practices
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Customer Relationship Management

Tech Skills

  • Microsoft Software Suite Expert
  • QuickBooks expert
  • Cisco Finesse Expert
  • SPSS Data Analyst Expert

Affiliations

  • Run a free consultancy for women in rural Ghana, helping them manage their small-scale and medium-sized enterprises
  • Have been at the forefront of many student advocacies and leadership roles, climbing the ladder to become the secretary for further education under the bosom of the National Union of Ghanaian Students
  • Have had about three failed startups, spanning retail, tech, and microfinance
  • Currently manages an NGO with ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations called Global Life Savers Inc, and led a delegation at the 61st session of the Commission for Social Development

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Tesco Stores Limited
10.2022 - 09.2023

Audit Assistant

KUMAWUMAN RURAL BANK PLC.
08.2021 - 09.2022

Accounting Assistant

National Health Insurance Authority
08.2021 - 08.2022

Co-Founder

WASTECURE RECYCLING COMPANIES
06.2021 - Current

Intern ; Corporate Management and Services

CENTRAL BANK OF GHANA
08.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Science - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Bachelor of Science - COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

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