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Siegfried Kofi Gbadago
Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA)
Yangon,Yangon
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Executive with proven record of accomplishment in financial services during 18-year career. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches.
Overview
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10
10
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Hayman Capital Co Ltd, Myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar
01.2017 - Current
- Led the Hayman Microfinance to achieve US$30 million in terms of funding for its business
- Strategic and operational planning that saw the company grow from 5 branches to 25 branches over the past 3 years with loan portfolio of US$2 million to US$28 million
- Makes functional units to achieve cost reduction strategies that saved US$8 million.
Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO
Microloan Foundation Ltd; Malawi
Kasungu, Malawi
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Let the company to reduce it's Non-Performing Loans (NPL) from 19% to 3% over just 12 months after taking over as the Acting CEO
- Reduce cost for the company by promoting proper procurement policies and practices in the Company
- Led training of all finance and accounting staffs to improve performance of the Department
- Support funding strategies and brought at least US$6 million in both grants and debt capital
Head of Finance & Treasury
Express Savings and Loans Ltd
Accra, Ghana
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Spotted revenue recognition error in the accounting system set-up, rectified it and brought the institution to the profit-making position.
- Liaise with Sales staffs to bring short term investment to the tune of 7 million US Dollars
- Establish financial controls that checked excesses in cost management of the company
Director of Finance & Administration
Sekam Trust International
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Led the company to become financially stable by providing funding strategies, financial planning and effective reporting systems that made the firm a well-managed one.
Management Accountant
Opportunity International-Savings and Loans Ltd
Accra, Ghana
11.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed the Assets and Liabilities of the Company, and assist the Treasury Department to bring at least US$10 million
- Planning and analysis that brought goal congruence to all departments and achieve overall organizational objectives.
- Reporting to funders and partners were enhanced
Finance & Administrative Officer
International Water
Management Institute
Accra, Ghana
02.2001 - 10.2004
- Liaising with External Auditors to ensure timely preparation of annual audited accounts; Preparation of Accounts for Donor Funded Projects; General supervision and training of accounts staff of the Sub-regional office;Providing appropriate financial information to management to facilitate decision-making; Management of Grants received from other International NGOs;Budget preparation, implementation and review; Responsible for procurement and service delivery functions.
Accounts Officer
Ghana Institute of Management & Public
Accra, Ghana
04.1996 - 01.2001
- Documentation of principal books of accounts, entry of books of prime entry, reconciliation of bank statements, and filing Income tax and withholding tax to the Internal Revenue Service.
Education
MSc - Microfinance
Central University Of Nicaragua
Managua, Nacaragua 01.2015 - 12.2016
MBA - General Management
GIMPA
Greenhill, Ghana 08.2005 - 07.2007
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant
London 12.1997 - 12.2003
Skills
Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Let the growth strategy of Hayman Microfinance by arranging US$30 million in both debt and equity investments.
Turned around a high loan-defaulting Microloan Foundation Ltd in Malawi from 19% NPL to 3% NLP in a spate of 1 year.
Identified and resolved a fundamental accounting error in the income recognition of Express Savings and Loans, and helped transformed the profitability of the institution.
Additional Information
- CFO of the Year 2020 Myanmar – awarded by the Global Banking & Finance Review (UK, Singapore)
- Best MSc Student - 2017/18 – Texila American University/Central University of Nicaragua
- Highest Scorer - Strategic Financial Management exam paper of ACCA - December 2003
Affiliations
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK
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Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Hayman Capital Co Ltd, Myanmar
01.2017 - Current
MSc - Microfinance
Central University Of Nicaragua
01.2015 - 12.2016
Chief Financial Officer and Acting CEO
Microloan Foundation Ltd; Malawi
01.2014 - 12.2016
Head of Finance & Treasury
Express Savings and Loans Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2013
Director of Finance & Administration
Sekam Trust International
02.2007 - 12.2011
MBA - General Management
GIMPA
08.2005 - 07.2007
Management Accountant
Opportunity International-Savings and Loans Ltd
11.2004 - 01.2007
Finance & Administrative Officer
International Water
Management Institute
02.2001 - 10.2004
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant
12.1997 - 12.2003
Accounts Officer
Ghana Institute of Management & Public
04.1996 - 01.2001
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