Ekow Abban

Responsible for financial planning, strategy formulation, budget review, and advising the board on funding sources and cost/benefits. Led board-sanctioned audits and ISO certification audits.

Coordinated and monitored finance departments of subsidiaries, reviewed financial performance, and advised the CEO and board on financial issues and funding sources. Oversaw administrative functions including HR and internal controls.

Coordinated global rollout of financial applications on LEAP and WV's Development Programme Approach, advised national offices, and trained staff on programme finance. Provided remote support to national offices across multiple regions.

Reviewed responses to audit issues, provided technical support for budget preparation, conducted field visits, and prepared accurate financial reports in compliance with WV policies and donor requirements.

Acted as Programs Finance Manager, overseeing financial management and reporting for programmes.

Performed monthly analysis of financial reports, designed systems to track cost efficiency, built staff capacity in Sunsystems and grant compliance, and led implementation of regional and global initiatives.

Prepared and entered journal vouchers into Sunsystem, made corrections after review, assisted in financial report generation, and ensured data backup.

Processed financial transactions in compliance with World Vision Financial Systems and regulations, and assisted in preparation of aging reports.

Prepared project financial reports, assisted with budgets, and served as finance lead for audits of programmes and projects.

Completed national service as an audit trainee, gaining experience in auditing practices.

Worked as an accounts trainee, supporting accounting functions.

Bachelor of Commerce degree from Cape Coast University from 2007 to 2010.

Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Accra Polytechnic from 1999 to 2002.

Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Accra Polytechnic from 1996 to 1998.