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Emmanuel OSEI

Emmanuel OSEI

Copenhagen
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Summary

Systematic financial young professional experienced in community development, sustainable development goals, procurement, administration, budgeting, projects, and operations management. Analytical and critical thinker with a disciplined approach and flexible mentality.

With Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Aalborg University in Denmark.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations and Finance Associate

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
Copenhagen, Denmark
09.2023 - Current

Supports implementation of the People Programme financial management strategies focusing on the following:
•Process payment invoices for non-payroll related entitlements in conformity with UNDP regulations and guidelines
• Coordinate with UNDP offices on payments made to staff assigned under People Programmes to ensure correct use of funds, chart of accounts, and payments are supported with appropriate authorization
• Assist Human Resources Associates/Assistants in understanding payment/financial processes in Quantum Finance module
• Advise HRA’s of the correct use of Quantum account codes
• Enter accurate budget data in Quantum for People Programme projects
• Provide periodical reports pertaining to donor funded programmes and Donor status reports
• Create General Ledger Journal entries to correct charges made against incorrect distribution lines
• Assist in contract management for individual JPO/SDP/Seconded Expert accounts
• Support raising zero dollar invoices for centrally managed costs and Appendix D premiums
• Assist in the process of annual financial reporting to donors
• Support preparation of forecasting reports to donors
Supports efficient, accurate and timely management of OHR budget allocations focusing on following:
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget allocations for OHR and TAPP projects
• Assist with preparation of monthly monitoring reports
Supports operational service delivery to TAPP and People Progammes focusing on the following:
• Assist with logistical support to organization of JPO/SDP workshops and unit events
• Assist in management of inventory for TAPP
• Support travel arrangements for JPO/SDP and TAPP personnel, as applicable
• Support any other activities as needed

Startup Founder

Mennel Leadership Mentoring Programme
02.2019 - Current

  • Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
  • Educate mentees and stakeholders
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance mentees/ students comprehension.
  • Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
  • Tailored lectures and presentations to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and personal development
  • Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.

Business Operations and Finance

United Nations Development Programme (HQ)
Copenhagen
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assist country offices across the unit´s key service lines delivering innovative business solutions, sustainable Green energy services, and world-connecting ICT solutions
  • Performed high-level service in multicultural and diverse environment.
  • Support the team in procuring IT equipment ranging from need analysis, requests for quotation, evaluation, purchase, and delivery
  • Preparation of global shipments of equipment with third parties
  • Assist in preparing financial analysis to support the team cost recovery functions, reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting
  • Project management of client-facing delivery and the implementation of new processes inside the unit
  • Draft and update the Unit’s documentation to support the continuous improvement of Service Delivery processes and procedures, instructions, and templates for best practice

Programme Associate/ Consultant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(Regional Office For Africa) Accra
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Documented research findings and prepared polished reports highlighting results and potential improvement strategies.
  • Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
  • Mentored associate consultants to encourage enthusiasm toward tasks and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gain complete understanding of project goals and objectives.
  • Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions.
  • Coordinates the preparation, submission, revision and follow-up of the Departmental Programme of Work and Budget (PWB), and the monitoring and provision of information on the implementation of the PWB
  • Reviewed operational budget periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs
  • Recommended improved methods of budget construction and administration
  • Assembled and synthesized data from corporate and Departmental databases to facilitate the analysis of programme, projects, or activities, and to draft periodic reports
  • Supported knowledge building and knowledge sharing across the department through training of staff and briefing of budget holders on administrative/budgetary/planning/financial procedures and processes
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce and resolve issues on budget monitoring and smaller teams’ financial reporting.

Accounting and Finance Consultant

Brighter Investment
Accra, Ghana
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets, and other transactions.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Assisted Regional Manager with month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Assessed accounting accuracy, performing A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, wage allocation, salary expenses, online donations, bank, credit card, and petty cash reconciliations.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.

Budget Monitoring and Programme Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(Regional Office For Africa), Accra, Ghana
02.2016 - 09.2018
  • Budget monitoring (progress and review): ensuring that funds are properly allocated and reported upon and take corrective action if required; inform management of any budget issues that may require attention
  • Supported preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budget.
  • Participated in field missions and assist in the organization of events (meetings, seminars, workshops, trainings, missions, conferences, etc.)
  • Processed statistical files after month-end closing.
  • Look out for unauthorized transactions within the region particularly at the regional and sub- regional offices.
  • Prepare draft cost estimates and budget proposals and participate in budget analysis and projections
  • Analyze, manage and monitor a large and diversified volume of complex correspondence and documentation, often of confidential and sensitive nature)

Monitoring and Evaluation Junior Consultant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Regional Office For Africa, Accra, Ghana
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted the Senior Field Programme Officer (SFPO) in managing and monitoring of regional projects
  • Developed and prepared Country Office Business Process Dashboards for analysis and assessment.
  • Ensured the implementation of project activities in support of the project work plans
  • Reviewed and made recommendations to improve current programme/ projects administration procedures and processes
  • Assisted in programming and monitoring of FAO work from regular budget or extra-budgetary resources
  • Provided consultation and training support to clients regarding IMIS operation.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Unit Head - Shops, Club and Affiliates

Sellers Club of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development
  • Educated members on business principles, best practices, protocol, and system usage
  • Served as a management board member.
  • Monitored inventory levels and procured new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked
  • Lead team of employees in all operations including sales and services.
  • Represented the organization and coordinated with partners/ affiliates through contractual agreements to implement project activities
  • Managed Sales Financing and Streets Vending
  • Trained vendors through seminars and workshops
  • Supervised and managed records of Vendors
  • Led outreaches and marketing activities
  • Undertook survey initiatives and data collection for market analysis
  • Served as an advisor on projects formulation and implementation to various tertiary institutions

Budget Assistant (Graduate Intern)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation
Regional Office For Africa, Accra, Ghana
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives
  • Analyzed monthly reports on actual revenue performance and compared them with budgeted projections
  • Reviewed operating budget periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs
  • Responsible for departmental procurement needs
  • Summarized current financial status by collecting information and preparing a financial statement summary
  • Supported the unit in gathering, consolidating and analyzing data from databases and reports.
  • Assessed purchase orders, contracts and payments for goods and services for review committee.
  • Prepared and assisted in development of letters of agreement, field purchase orders and local purchase orders.
  • Illustrated concepts with charts and graphs showing historical and forecasted trends.

Research and Field Assistant (Volunteer)

Databank Financial Services Limited
Accra
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Escalated complex concerns to effectively meet customers' needs and walked customers through next steps.
  • Contributed to problem resolution with proactive reporting of issues.
  • Supervised the Upper West Volunteering Databank Universal Economic School (DUES) team.
  • Traveled to field sites and assisted with evaluation of forms
  • Delivered messages and ran errands.
  • Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.

Research and Outreach Assistant (Intern0

Databank Financial Services Limited
Accra
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Assisted in the research department and played a key role in the findings and pre-introduction of Educational fund
  • Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs
  • Evaluated study progress at regular intervals and documented findings.
  • Provided officers with financial updates daily from the various sources of the bank.
  • Drafted proposals for outreach programs and partnerships
  • Participated in outreach activities for surveys, data collection and marketing.

Education

Master of Science - Economics and Business Administration, International Business

Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
06.2023
  • Organised a public seminar on international business https://www.business.aau.dk/business-school-student-organised-a-public-seminar-on-international-business-n63983

No Degree - Social Change

University of Pennsylvania , Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 08.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Chartered Economist

The Institute of Chartered Economists

Diploma - Global Diplomacy (Diplomacy in The Modern World)

University of London
02.2019

Master of Science - Development Finance

University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
12.2017

Post-graduate Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation

Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana
11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Business Studies

University For Development Studies, Ghana
06.2013

Honours Diploma - Information Technology & Business Skills

National Institute of Information Technology -NIIT, Accra, Ghana
12.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification

Cambridge Centre of Excellence, Ghana

Certificate in Change Makers - Social Policy And Practice

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 08.2023

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Accounting
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Strategic Management
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Audience Engagement
  • Research and Analysis
  • Student Assessments
  • Technology-Based Learning Tools
  • Business Industry Standards
  • IT SKILLS
  • Database Management Software
  • Data Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • MS Office 365
  • SharePoint
  • PERSONAL SKILLS
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • UNFAO (Global) Employee Recognition Awardee 2021 and 2020
  • Member of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (UN MGCY) - (Sept 2015 – date)
  • 2017 Fellow of the West Africa Regional Leadership of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
  • Youth for Peace Advocacy Award by Ghana Peace Awards 2016 (October 2016)
  • Personality of the Year Award (2012/13) - Databank Universal Economic School. A singular award given to the most outstanding DUES member from over 50 tertiary institution nationwide with over 2000 member. (July 2013)
  • BEST DUES Vice Chairperson of the year Award 2012/13 (July 2013)
  • Most Promising Member Award (out of over 2000 members nationwide) of DUES Club 2011/12. (July 2012)
  • An Awarded and Certified participant in the 2007 learning circle of the global teenager project by the International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD), SchoolNetAfrica and Rescue Mission Ghana. (2007)
  • Aggrey Memorial Certified Winning & Awarded Team Member of the Think Quest International 2007 organized by Oracle Education Foundation, USA.
  • Led my Class to be awarded as the Best Graduating Class & selected as Best Class Representative.

Reference

Mr. Salomon Rolhi
Programme Planning and Budget Officer
FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF)
Gamel Abdul Nasser Road
P.O. Box GP 1628 Accra, Ghana
Website: http://www.fao.org
Phone (+233) 302 675000 Ext. 41300
(+233) 302 7010930
E-mail: rolhi.salomon@fao.org

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Timeline

Operations and Finance Associate - United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
09.2023 - Current
University of Pennsylvania - No Degree, Social Change
08.2023 - 08.2023
University of Pennsylvania - Certificate in Change Makers , Social Policy And Practice
08.2023 - 08.2023
Business Operations and Finance - United Nations Development Programme (HQ)
01.2023 - 07.2023
Startup Founder - Mennel Leadership Mentoring Programme
02.2019 - Current
Programme Associate/ Consultant - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
10.2018 - 02.2022
Accounting and Finance Consultant - Brighter Investment
05.2018 - 07.2021
Budget Monitoring and Programme Assistant - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
02.2016 - 09.2018
Monitoring and Evaluation Junior Consultant - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
10.2014 - 12.2015
Unit Head - Shops, Club and Affiliates - Sellers Club of Ghana
06.2014 - 12.2014
Budget Assistant (Graduate Intern) - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation
09.2013 - 07.2014
Research and Field Assistant (Volunteer) - Databank Financial Services Limited
09.2012 - 06.2013
Research and Outreach Assistant (Intern0 - Databank Financial Services Limited
05.2012 - 08.2012
Aalborg University - Master of Science, Economics and Business Administration, International Business
The Institute of Chartered Economists - Some College (No Degree), Chartered Economist
University of London - Diploma, Global Diplomacy (Diplomacy in The Modern World)
University of Ghana - Master of Science, Development Finance
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA) - Post-graduate Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation
University For Development Studies - Bachelor of Arts, Integrated Business Studies
National Institute of Information Technology -NIIT - Honours Diploma, Information Technology & Business Skills
Cambridge Centre of Excellence - Some College (No Degree), Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification
Emmanuel OSEI