John Adjei Boateng
@johnadjeiboateng
Chartered Accountant driving accounts payable, controls, and process excellence.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Chartered Accountant (ICAG) and CIA candidate with 10+ years' experience across banking, financial services, and shared services, specializing in Accounts Payable, Risk Management, and Internal Controls. At Standard Chartered Bank I lead the Requisition-to-Pay function, delivering measurable results such as 100% on-time payments, a 20% reduction in invoice errors, and improved tax compliance with the GRA.
I am skilled at leading teams, implementing process improvements (Central Mailbox, reconciliation templates), and building stakeholder and vendor relationships to strengthen compliance and efficiency. I am preparing for the CIA exams to deepen my audit, governance, and risk expertise and to continue advancing high-performing finance operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SBLed the Accounts Payable function across multiple entities, achieving 100% on-time payments and reducing invoice errors by 20% while improving tax compliance and vendor communications.
SBProcessed invoices for six West African countries and designed reconciliation templates that improved balance sheet accuracy and are still in use across the region.
Quality Control Officer
Enterprise Life
May 2010 - Sep 2014 (4 years 4 months)
Analysed sales data and led the setup of a call centre to handle customer complaints and recover redundant policies, contributing to significant recoveries and improved customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA Candidate)
Certified Internal Auditor (candidate), Internal Audit
CIA candidate currently preparing for the Certified Internal Auditor final exams to deepen expertise in audit, governance, and risk management.
IGInstitute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Chartered Accountant (ICAG), Accounting
Completed the Chartered Accountant qualification awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana in 2022.
UAUniversity of Professional Studies, Accra
Master of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance
Completed a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, focusing on advanced financial management and accounting practices.
UGUniversity of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science & Economics
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree combining Computer Science and Economics, covering computing fundamentals and economic theory.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GhanaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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