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Celestina Whajah

@celestinawhajah

Accounting and finance professional focused on business management, budgeting, and customer-focused banking support.

Ghana
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in accounting and financial management where I can support budgeting and payment workflows, contribute to accurate reporting, collaborate with teams, and keep developing through meaningful learning opportunities.

I’m an ambitious accounting and finance graduate driven by learning and applying new skills. My goal is to build “exclusive skills in business and financial management” so I can create a competitive edge for both myself and my organization.

Through my internship at CALBANK HEAD OFFICE, I supported customers with “queries, loan applications, and account and investment-related challenges.” I also assisted senior employees with daily tasks, participated in presentations to understand core bank operations, and helped with “public sensitization and education workshops.”

During my National Service, Ministry of Finance (Budget Division), I worked on real accountability workflows: recording and processing letters from MDAs, tracking payment requests for warrant approval, and preparing memos and letters using Excel and PowerPoint. My responsibilities also included participating in parliamentary meetings and workshops, plus “site visits to companies” to investigate fund usage and then preparing a comprehensive report for review.

I bring strong teamwork, organizational focus, confidentiality, and an ability to work efficiently under pressure. Ongoing, I’m committed to continuous skill-building—so I can contribute to accurate reporting, effective budgeting coordination, and strong stakeholder support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MF

National Service (Finance)

Ministry of Finance

Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)

Processed and tracked payment request letters from MDAs via the Administration sector, supporting follow-ups with budget sectors and updating the status of funds for warrant approval. Prepared memos/letters using Microsoft Office and supported monitoring exercises, including site visits and report preparation for superiors.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Professional Studies, Accra logoUA

University of Professional Studies, Accra

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

2019 - 2023

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, studying areas such as taxation, public finance, and financial reporting.

SS

St. Martins Senior High School

Business

2016 - 2018

Completed secondary education at St. Martins Senior High School through the Business programme from 2016 to 2018.

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Software and tools used professionally

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