Michael Gizo Oduro
Hong Kong
Summary
Driven professional with keen aptitude for financial analysis and risk assessment, coupled with strong communication skills. Proven ability to manage complex data sets and deliver accurate, insightful reports. Capable of enhancing audit processes to ensure compliance and improve financial transparency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
External Auditor
Akin CPA Limited
Hong Kong
2024.06 - 2025.11
- I assist managers in leading a team in audit fieldwork and assurance assignments. I develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
- I assist in audit and assurance assignments for a wide range of clients, including multi-national and listed clients, due diligence, and transaction types of assignments, under the direct supervision of audit managers.
- I perform audit procedures and fieldwork and am responsible to the manager/ senior in charge of ensuring the work assigned is executed and completed as planned and by the firm's policies and procedures.
- I perform audits, reporting packages, and assurance engagements for clients in various industries. I also provide tax compliance and business advisory services for SMEs and MNCs.
Audit & Business Advisory Services
Fan, Chan & Co. Limited (CPA)
Hong Kong
2021.09 - 2024.04
- I lead and conduct detailed statutory financial audits for various clients, identifying high-level risk areas of concern to the Partner/Manager while exercising considerable judgment.
- I ensure that audit work is completed to high standards of quality and efficiency and complies with financial regulations and standards. I prepare audit reports and communicate findings to clients and management.
- I collaborate with a team of audit professionals to deliver high-quality services. I also contribute to the professional development of junior team members and maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
- I engage in business development initiatives and finalise audit assignments for Partner/Manager review.
Audit & Account Trainee
Simon W.F. Ng & Company (CPA)
Hong Kong
2021.01 - 2021.04
- I assist in conducting various auditing, accounting, and tax assignments under supervision.
- I review tax returns, financial statements, and supporting receipts and documents based on the audit file index for clients. I also ensure proper archiving and scanning of any supporting documentation, audit evidence, and client audit completion.
- I work closely with clients and team members to provide quality assurance and business advisory services for SMEs and MNCs. I support the planning and monitoring of engagement and identifying potential audit issues.
Project Accountant/ Finance Focal Person
ITPC West Africa/ NAP+ Ghana (Global Fund Project)
Ghana
2015.09 - 2020.08
- I prepared and reviewed budgets for all project activities carried out by the project team in accordance with the work plan and budget from ITPC West Africa and other donor agencies. Led and coordinated with program heads on all project management and budget controls relating to expenditures and disbursements.
- Managed payrolls, procurement processes, statutory returns, administrative duties, asset management and variance analysis reports.
- Prepared all financial reports for management, external auditors, and statutory and donor agencies in compliance with international reporting standards.
Finance Officer
Strategic Bridge (SB) Financial Services
Ghana
2010.10 - 2012.08
- I prepared financial statements and various reports in compliance with reporting standards.
- Conducted and oversaw all financial analysis, administrative duties, reconciliation accounts, statutory returns, internal accounts, and asset management.
- Monitored and oversaw all financial activities including statutory returns, budget forecasting and controls.
Business Development Officer
Airtel Ghana Limited
Ghana
2007.10 - 2008.07
- Ensured and monitored that all customer complaints were fast-tracked and resolved within a timely manner or escalated as required. Resolved client inquiries on data bundles, internet configuration, and BlackBerry services.
- Registered and approved client's details into Airtel Money Systems (Distro & Manager). Ensured excellent customer service through marketing and managing corporate clients.
Education
MSc - Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance
University of Aberdeen
UK 2012.01 - 2013.01
Master of Accountancy - Accounting and Auditing
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong 2020.01 - 2021.01
B.A. Business Studies - Accounting
Wisconsin International University College
Ghana 2008.01 - 2010.01
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marketing
Accra Technical University
Ghana 2003.01 - 2006.01
Skills
- Language Skills: Twi (Native), English (Fluent) and French (Beginner)
- Audit planning and execution, risk assessment, financial statement analysis and compliance management
- IT Skills: CaseWare (Auditing), Xero, Ms Office Suite, Sage, Tally and QuickBooks Financial Management System (BiPro) & Computerized Accounting Systems (CAS) Google IT Support, Excel for Accounting and SAP ERP Essential Training
- Risk-Based auditing techniques
- Internal control evaluations
- Taxation rules familiarity
Certification
- ACCA III- Strategic Professional Level
- TEFL Certification- TEFL Professional Development Institute
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
COURSES & TRAININGS
- Certificate- Google IT Support, Coursera (Online, 2024)
- Certificate- Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S. A) Cert Prep 1-5 (Online, 2023)
- Certificate- Audit & Due Diligence Priorities and Best Practices (Online, 2023)
- Certificate- Auditing & Accounting with Sage300 ERP (Online, 2023)
- Certificate- Auditing I & II: The Practice of Auditing, University of Illinois (Online, 2021)
- Certificate- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination, West Virginia University (Online, 2021)
- Certificate- Infor Systems Auditing, Controls &Assurance, HK Uni of Science &Tech (Online, 2021)
- Certificate- Budgeting & Scheduling Projects, University of California, Irvine (Online, 2021)
- Certificate- Introduction to Financial Markets, Indian School of Business (ISB) (Online, 2021)
- Certificate- Managing Project Risk & Changes, University of California, Irvine (Online, 2021
Affiliations
- I have in a church as Church treasurer and deacon
- Project and finance officer for TB and Malaria NGO.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
External Auditor
Akin CPA Limited
2024.06 - 2025.11
Audit & Business Advisory Services
Fan, Chan & Co. Limited (CPA)
2021.09 - 2024.04
Audit & Account Trainee
Simon W.F. Ng & Company (CPA)
2021.01 - 2021.04
Master of Accountancy - Accounting and Auditing
Hong Kong Baptist University
2020.01 - 2021.01
Project Accountant/ Finance Focal Person
ITPC West Africa/ NAP+ Ghana (Global Fund Project)
2015.09 - 2020.08
MSc - Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance
University of Aberdeen
2012.01 - 2013.01
Finance Officer
Strategic Bridge (SB) Financial Services
2010.10 - 2012.08
B.A. Business Studies - Accounting
Wisconsin International University College
2008.01 - 2010.01
Business Development Officer
Airtel Ghana Limited
2007.10 - 2008.07
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marketing
Accra Technical University
2003.01 - 2006.01