Richard Murphy Owusu
@richardmurphyowusu
Experienced Head of Internal Audit
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned Head of Internal Audit with over eleven years of experience, I possess an extensive background in audit processes, with a strong focus on improving business processes and compliance. My expertise includes analyzing financial reports, performing risk assessment procedures, and collaborating with external audit to meet regulatory requirements.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead and execute fraud investigations, develop and execute audit plans, and provide valuable insights to management and audit committees. My experience in financial reporting, payroll management, and data analysis has enabled me to make significant contributions to my previous organizations.
I am a qualified Chartered accountant and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). I am committed to ongoing professional development and have a strong passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Internal
Multicredit Savings
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Led internal audit team, performed risk assessments, and executed fraud investigations, saving the institution millions of cedis.
Senior Auditor
Multicredit Savings
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)
Performed audits, identified irregularities, and recommended controls, saving the institution over GHs100,000.
Accountant
Multicredit Savings
Sep 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Collaborated in financial statement preparations, managed vendor accounts, and reconciled general ledger accounts, saving the institution GHs300,000.
Financial Accountant
Lawrence K.A Ventures
Sep 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 9 months)
Effectively managed working capital, analyzed financial reports, and presented findings to senior management, increasing working capital by 20%.
Operations Officer
AhafoAno Premier Rural Bank
Feb 2007 - Sep 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Managed client complaints, reconciled bank balances, and planned department budgets, increasing institution investments by 25%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Accountant, Accounting
2002 - 2014
Completed the ACCA qualification, gaining extensive knowledge in accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing standards.
Prempeh College
Accounting
1999 - 2001
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GhanaAuthorized to work in
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