Sidiki Kaba, MSc., FCCA, CMA, CSCA

Experience

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  UHY Voscon Chartered Accountants

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2011

  Audit Manager

  Planned and supervised audit engagements for diverse companies; prepared, reviewed, analysed and presented financial statements and reporting packages, according to Ghana GAAP. Supervised and mentored audit staff by providing training, guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit outcomes and professional growth of team members. Engaged with senior management and other department to communicate audit findings and also providing actionable recommendations to address audit concerns.

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  Right to Dream

  May 2011 - Dec 2014

  Led the successful implementation of a new ERP system which helped improve reporting speed by 15%. Managed the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP. Led the development of annual budget and periodic forecasts, working closely with senior management to align financial goals with the organisation’s strategic objectives. Served as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely and successful completion of the annual audit and implementation of required corrective actions. Ensured timely filing of tax returns and compliance with IRS. Collaborated with external tax advisors to improve tax strategies. Provided financial insights and recommendation to senior leadership and board of directors to support strategic decision making. Show less

  • Director of Accounting

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Chief Accountant

    May 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Source Trading Limited

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2019

  Chief Financial Officer

  Accountable to the Board for P&L, developing strategies, plans and policies that reflected the Board’s the long-term objectives and priorities and driving business success, leading a team of 3. •Spearheaded P&L budget development and administration, competitive analysis, financial modelling, forecasting, reporting, fixed assets, strategic & long-term planning, opportunity analysis, and risk management •Secured a number of large Government contracts increasing company revenues and profit•Created and implemented policies regarding for example revenue recognition, payroll and trading terms •Closely monitored operations and financial results against plans and budgets•Implemented adequate operational planning and financial control systems, increasing company stability •Significantly (c. 25%) streamlined / automated diverse processes, enhancing efficiencies and productivity while reducing variances – increasing profits by c. 15% Show less

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  Smart Train

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2020

  Lecturer

  Prepared lessons and papers, and lectured on the following subjects for ACCA, CMA and CIA courses: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics; Strategic Financial Management; Financial Accounting (FA); Financial Reporting (FR); Management Accounting (MA); Strategic Business Leader (SBL); and Risk Management. Implemented engaging experiences and discussions for students, and achieved a 20-25% pass rate uplift.

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  Ton Duc Thang University

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Visiting Lecturer

  Taught various undergraduate accounting modules, including corporate finance and management accounting, creating learning/e-learning materials whilst also being vital in developing curricula and monitoring success. •Designed inductions to modules and programmes, adapting delivery to suit learners’ needs•Selected assessment instruments and criteria, assessed progress, and provided constructive feedback •Supervised, advised and helped students whilst successfully challenging their thinking, fostering debate and developing critical and rational thinking skills Show less

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  LSBF Singapore Campus (London School of Business & Finance)

  Aug 2020 - now

  The role includes delivering lectures for internal and external degree programs at undergraduate and masters level. Design and monitoring, materials / lesson design, and assessment selection & use. Successfully engage and motivate students, providing real-world examples of theory application to assist understanding. The role includes delivering lectures for internal and external degree programs at undergraduate and masters level. Design and monitoring, materials / lesson design, and assessment selection & use. Successfully engage and motivate students, providing real-world examples of theory application to assist understanding.

  • University Lecturer

    Jul 2022 - now

  • University Lecturer

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022