Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Garage Manager
Imperial Parking Systems
03.2024 - Current
Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient scheduling and work assignment systems.
Created a welcoming environment within the garage that fostered positive interactions between staff members as well as between employees and customers.
Finance Manager
Gemraunz Limited
03.2018 - 06.2023
Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
Finance Officer
Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited
08.2013 - 08.2015
Ensured accurate compilation of assets under construction (AUC) projects cost into the various fixed assets accounts, and closed out those as and when the related AUC were completed
Developed a system for the auditing and accurate tracking of existing fixed assets and managed the outsourced periodic verification process
Championed the adjustments of the fixed asset register in relation 2013 KPMG Audit Report on capitalized machinery spares replaced but not derecognized
Contributed to the establishment of strategic priorities and long-term resource planning at TCCBCG
Service personnel
Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited
09.2012 - 07.2013
Contributed immensely to the complete implementation of the Route To Market Project (RTM) which resulted in an effective distribution system, increased product availability and sales volume from 20,580,000 cases in the prior year to 25,248,530 in 2014 (22.68% increase)
Formed a special help-desk to identify permanent and speedy solutions to unforeseen operational problems the current distribution system encountered
Helped maintained and reconciled the financial records of existing distributors which resulted in six (3) out of the five (5) distributors in the Accra South Sales Region eventually getting approval for additional working capital from their various banks
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Corporate Finance
Bologna Business School
06.2017
Bachelor of Management Studies -
University of Cape Coast
05.2012
Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Ms Powerpoint
IPMC IT Trainning Centre
01.2008
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination -
Nungua Secondary school
01.2006
Skills
Workshop safety
Budget forecasting
Bank reconciliation
Organizational growth
Financial analysis
Fixed asset management
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Skype Id
raymond.dakey
Personal Information
Nationality: Ghanaian
Training Seminars Awards
02/26/16, The 18th African Business conference, Harvard Business School, Boston MA, USA, Unite. Innovate. Disrupt: Homegrown Models for Africa's Prosperity
11/25/15, Innovation Talks 2015, Bologna Business School, A cycle of events with the top managers of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, VisLab and Dallara Automobile, organized in collaboration with Philip Morris Italia.
08/01/15, Bologna Business School and the Foundation for Worldwide Cooperation grant, Africa Full Scholarship Award
02/01/11, Springboard Roadshow, Cape Coast, Ghana, A Seminar on Investment Planning, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Excellence
Timeline
Garage Manager
Imperial Parking Systems
03.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Gemraunz Limited
03.2018 - 06.2023
Finance Officer
Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited
08.2013 - 08.2015
Service personnel
Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited
09.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Management Studies -
University of Cape Coast
Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Ms Powerpoint
IPMC IT Trainning Centre
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination -
Nungua Secondary school
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Corporate Finance