PROFILE
Richmond Brown
General Manager / Financial & Portfolio Analyst
Rev. Richmond Brown is a fast learner, who exceeds targets and expectations in both professional and personal careers. A disciplined and focused, flexible approach enables him to prioritize work to meet deadlines as well as maintain accurate administration and time management to ensure high standards of personal and professional efficiency.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Ability to promote open and effective communications with colleagues quickly and naturally, creating and maintaining effective working relations. He finds this a vital tool as member of any team.
Skilled in Financial Analyses, Auditing, Accounting, Infographics, webpage/website development, social media/digital marketing, project management, customer relationship management, database development/management, data analysis and CCTV installation/maintenance.
His 20 years working experiences in International Organizations, Government, Banking and Finance, Non-Governmental Organization have taught him a lot about analytical problem solving and World Class Leadership style.
A good team player and ability to lead, inspire teams to conceive, plan, implement and achieve objectives on timely manner. He has learnt to challenge current ways of thinking and constantly search for improvement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (G.I.M.P.A.) 2008- 2009
Masters in Management Information Systems
- Central University 2005-2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Accounting Option
- University of Ghana 1999- 2001
Diploma in Accounting
- Thomas Aquinas Senior High School- 1995–1998
Business Studies, Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
- Assemblies of God Theological Seminary 2019-2020
Diploma in Theology
- University of Brussels (Belgium)
Information Technology Infrastructural Library Certified (ITIL Certified)
- University of Ghana
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP Certified)
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
- Crux Training Institute
Project Management Professional (in progress)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE /ACHIEVEMENTS
African Business Communication
March, 2020 – to date
General Manager / Financial & Portfolio Analyst
- Plan, analyses projection, forecast future revenue and expenditure to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects.
- Plan projects and maintain appropriate program plans, monitor and assist to resolve risk issues.
- Organizing and motivating project team, and analyze performance on regular basis.
- Risk management, cost estimating and developing budget.
- Managing a team of staff, consultants and support specialists.
- Develop goals, strategies to achieve a project objective.
- Conducting research and surveys to gain understanding for deliverables.
Bayport Savings and Loans – Customer Relationship Manager
February, 2019- December 2019
Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited
March, 2016 – May, 2018
Deputy CEO / Internal Auditor
- Responsible for overseeing internal operating controls, processes and practices.
- Provide advice on internal control to Chief Executive officer, including responding risk management.
- Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to internal control policies.
- To apply a risk-based approach to the review of the systems and controls.
Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited
April, 2015- March, 2016
Head of Accounts Department
- Verity, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
The British School of Brussels (Belgium)
May, 2014- November, 2014
Stores Officer / Facilitator
Africa West Area Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saint
October, 2003-December 2013
Accountant
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
- To verity, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS-XEROX Computers)
March, 2001- October, 2003
Production Supervisor
- Achieve the required company quality standards, ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction.
