Arnold W

Managed administrative operations for Bi-lateral Missions and provided strategic advice on optimizing Program and Operating Expense funds. Prepared tailored financial and management reports for various stakeholders, including USAID Missions, Embassies, and Host-Country Governments.

Audited invoices from multi-million-dollar, long-term USAID-funded projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms and funding requirements. Reviewed financial transactions to confirm adherence to contract provisions, budget limits, and U.S. federal regulations.

Implemented the procurement system at IPA Ghana and maintained a strong customer service orientation for staff. Prepared technical specifications for requests for proposal, including terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria.

Coordinated the payment of utilities and other recurring payments, and managed the usage of office vehicles. Generated monthly projections of administrative expenses and managed petty cash.

Implemented the IPA Ghana financial manual and processed payroll and transfers for all short-term staff. Performed general ledger entries of all expenses into Abila (Sage Accounting Software) on a daily basis.

Completed a certificate course in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online.

Participated in the Certificate Program in Public Governance Global Practice, focusing on Procurement (CPPP) at The World Bank.

Achieved Level Two certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG).

Obtained a Certificate in Practical Accounting from the University of Professional Studies Accra.

Received certification as a Pastel Accounting Technician from Sage Accounting Software (UK).

Completed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Nifa Secondary School.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the University of Professional Studies Accra.

Earned a Diploma in Financial Management from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) UK.