Michael Okanta
Oxford,OH
Summary
Results-driven professional with a first-class degree in Mathematics and a strong foundation in microfinance, data management, and finance. Currently pursuing a master's in Statistics at Miami University. Proven expertise in SQL, Excel, R, SAS, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. Successful track record in leading impactful projects, from spearheading a COVID-19 vaccination initiative to conducting statistical analyses on diverse datasets. Adept at summarizing complex information for reports and presentations. Seeking a challenging role in a firm to apply analytical skills, contribute to strategic decision-making, and drive organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
TRAINEE, JUNIOR FINANCE OFFICER
GHANA EXIMBANK
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
- Prepared, reviewed and edited cheques and invoices to promote efficiency and accuracy in client transactions
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
- Completed fillings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes
- Supported operations management to increase revenue and overall financial health
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference
- Tracked financial transactions to update balance sheets with accurate, current information
- Researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to avoid repeat occurrences
- Identified potential cost savings through focused financial analysis.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
JOCHARLES ENTERPRISE
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation
- Reviewed and edited cheques, invoices and waybills to promote efficiency and accuracy
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of shop items to provide advice and recommendations to customers for goods selections
- Took records of materials, tools and day-to-day activities at factory
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases
- Providing customer support in escalating situations at factory
- Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards
- Kept abreast of current environmental requirements of state environmental protection agencies and mobilized safe and responsible workplace
- Drove productivity and financial performance and managed achievement of corporate and factory level metric goals
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
ADENTAN MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records’ documentation
- Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows
- Wrote work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines and standard operating procedures
- Built and deployed plans, reports, validation procedures and entry processes for data management needs
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Ensured patients adhered to social distancing protocols and wore masks or face shields
- Entered data into appropriate fields, databases, records and files
- Balancing accounts and extensively interacting with patients, physicians, policy representatives, and other people as necessary to collect payments for services rendered
- Corrected and modified inaccurate files and records
- Preparing billing reports and other documents to provide to state or federal government agencies as needed
- Ensuring that all transactions performed by the hospital are done accurately and efficiently
- Efficiently organized and managed data entry of patient care data related to COVID-19 vaccination with 100% accuracy and within tight deadlines
- Developed comprehensive reports of COVID-19 vaccine distribution data, utilizing data visualization technologies to illustrate trends and enhance communication across stakeholders
- Produced automated dashboards, which enabled stakeholders to view progress and review up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine distribution data by geography, age group and other demographics.
INTERN
CAPITALNET MICROFINANCE LIMITED
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
- Documented borrower’s information in loan processing system and resolved any discrepancies
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy
- Monitored key dates to obtain information by deadlines and also monitored pipelines to track and log status on loans
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
Education
Master of Science - Statistics
Miami University
Oxford, OH08-2025
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2021
Skills
- SQL, SAS, Python, R
- Tableau, Power BI
- Bank Reconciliation
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Excellent use of online data entry applications (DHIS2, DHIMS, Finacle)
Leadership And Voluntary Work
- COVID-19 VACCINATION DATA MANAGER, 2021, 2022, FRAFRAHA HEALTH CENTRE – ADENTA, FRAFRAHA
- PUBLICITY TEAM MEMBER, 2020, 2021, SCIENCE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION – KNUST
- HEAD, AUDIT COMMITTEE, 2019, 2020, ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS STUDENTS – KNUST
- FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER, 2018, 2021, ROYALHOUSE STUDENTS AND ASSOCIATES – KNUST
- SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CLUB MEMBER, 2016, 2017, ACHIMOTA SECONDARY SCHOOL, ACCRA
- COMPOUND OVERSEER, 2013, 2014, PENTECOSTAL CENTRE SCHOOL
References
Referees are available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TRAINEE, JUNIOR FINANCE OFFICER
GHANA EXIMBANK
04.2023 - 07.2023
ASSISTANT MANAGER
JOCHARLES ENTERPRISE
10.2022 - 03.2023
NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONNEL
ADENTAN MUNICIPAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
10.2021 - 09.2022
INTERN
CAPITALNET MICROFINANCE LIMITED
05.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Statistics
Miami University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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