KOFI NTIM
Accra
Summary
Proactive Finance Professional with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Consultant
Upstand Consulting Group
Accra
01.2021 - Current
- Manage team of 12 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
- Prepare accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance that significantly impact management decision-making.
- Directs budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Supports organizational expansion, establishing systems and strategies for onboarding and accommodation of new employees.
- Collect data and develops detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts used by management and boards.
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Strata Solar Llc
Chapel Hill
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and revenue by 25% in six (year) period.
- Developed financial models to assess potential investments and identify potential risks and "killed" 3 projects at development stage before it could proceed to engineering, funding and execution.
- Led in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meeting that saw award of US Army contract for construction of two (2) 60 MW projects in Tennessee and Alabama.
- Coordinated efficient department operations by effectively supervising employees, delegating assignments and personally handling routine and advanced problems.
- Counseled project managers on financial trends and expected impacts on competitiveness, profitability, and yearly bonuses.
Senior Risk Analysts
CITCO Fund Services
Charlotte
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve Funds risk control and mitigation.
- Modeled and simulated potential investments to diversify portfolios, reduce risk, optimize performance, and gauge returns.
- Monitored regulatory or tax law changes to achieve 95% fund compliance and to capitalize on development opportunities.
- Conducted due diligence checks on investment opportunities and determined rates of return and risks to clients.
Financial Analyst
Armstrong, Bitterman & Payne llc
Baltimore
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Evaluated financial performance of investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities to provide strategic recommendations.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of organization.
- Increased corporate volume by 8% from $40 million to $122 million annually over 5-year period
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2009
MBA - Strategic Management
Strayer University
Baltimore, Maryland 2003
Master of Arts - International Relations And Development
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark 2000
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana1996
Skills
- Quantitative analysis
- Accounting principles
- Documentation requirements
- Financial Management
- Enterprise application integration
- Strategic Financial Planning
- GAAP and Statutory Reporting
- Financial and Operational Reporting
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Risk analysis
- Data analysis
- Advanced analytics
- Business Development
- Financial planning
Certification
- DATA ANALYST: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- Certified Management Accountant (Part Qualified), Chartered Global Management Accountant - 2012
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Senior Financial Consultant
Upstand Consulting Group
01.2021 - Current
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Strata Solar Llc
01.2014 - 01.2020
Senior Risk Analysts
CITCO Fund Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
Financial Analyst
Armstrong, Bitterman & Payne llc
01.2003 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Finance
University of Alabama
MBA - Strategic Management
Strayer University
Master of Arts - International Relations And Development
Aalborg University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana
- DATA ANALYST: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
- Certified Management Accountant (Part Qualified), Chartered Global Management Accountant - 2012
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