# Samuel Obeng-Gyan

Samuel Obeng-Gyan is a remote worker on Himalayas, Assistant Finance Manager at Black Star Brokerage & Advisors, based in Ghana.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@samuelobenggyan

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Experienced accountant and investment professional with global expertise.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Ghana |
| Authorized to work in | Ghana |
| Job categories | Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, Investment Manager, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager |
| Skills | IFRS, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Sustainability Reporting, Income Tax Act, Microsoft Word, Quickbooks, Tally, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, ISA |

## What I'm looking for

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I seek a role that fosters professional growth, values sustainability, and offers challenges in financial management.
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## About

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I am a practicing accountant and investment professional with over half a decade of experience, trained by a top ten global accounting firm. I have successfully managed and executed large audit projects while providing accounting advisory, financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and bookkeeping services across various sectors, including investment banking and capital markets.

Currently, as an Assistant Finance Manager at Black Star Brokerage & Advisors, I lead the preparation of budgets and financial projections, oversee financial statements, and develop corporate investment strategies. My previous role as an Internal Audit Manager allowed me to implement risk management plans and conduct independent audits, ensuring compliance and effective governance.

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Ghana, and I am a full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, currently pursuing a Professional Management Accountant qualification.
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## Experience

### Assistant Finance Manager (current)

Black Star Brokerage & Advisors. Jan 2023 - Present

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As Assistant Finance Manager, I lead the preparation of budgets and financial projections, oversee their implementation, and prepare financial records and statements for the Board of Directors. I also conduct variance analysis and assist in developing corporate investment strategies.
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Skills: Budgeting, Financial-Reporting, Payroll-Management, Bank-Reconciliation, Financial-Analysis

### Internal Audit Manager

Black Star Brokerage & Advisors. Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

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In my role as Internal Audit Manager, I developed a risk-based internal audit plan, supervised internal audits, and prepared reports for the Board. I also evaluated risk management and internal controls, and developed the organizational ESG strategy.
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Skills: Risk-Management, Internal-Auditing, ESG-Strategies, Compliance-Reporting, Audit-Reporting, Stakeholder-Engagement, Policy-Development

### Senior Audit Associate

Baker Tilly Andah & Andah. Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

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As a Senior Audit Associate, I collaborated with management to prepare audit proposals, planned audit engagements, and led audit teams. I ensured compliance with audit methodologies and coached junior associates on IFRS.
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Skills: Audit-Plans, Risk-Assessment, Team-Leadership, IFRS, Financial-Reporting, Client-Communication, Proposal-Development

## Education

### Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Professional Management Accountant, Management Accounting. 2025 - Present

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Currently enrolled as a student member, pursuing professional management accounting qualifications to enhance expertise in financial management.
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### The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Professional Financial Accountant, Accounting. 2018 - 2022

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Achieved full membership status, demonstrating proficiency in accounting standards and practices, and commitment to professional development.
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### University of Ghana

Bachelor of Science, Accounting. 2012 - 2018

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Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, gaining foundational knowledge in financial principles, accounting practices, and business management.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail
- QuickBooks

To contact Samuel, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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