Gideon Okrah

Experience

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  SINAPI ABA SAVINGS AND LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Intern

  Helped in processing loans for clients.

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  Schlumberger

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  Finance

  -Vetted clients' invoices for payment and ensured that the correct tax rates have been applied for suppliers based in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Mauritania-Reviewed bank reconciliation statements prepared for the entity's bank accounts in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Mauritania-Prepared letters and other correspondences to the bank-Tracked fuel consumptions of the entity's fleet vehicle

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  KPMG Ghana

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2022

  • Performed research into international standards such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) to provide guidance to audit teams• Reviewed clients’ financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)• Prepared training slides on topical issues and participated in training audit teams/staff on daunting audit issues/topics like Going Concern, Auditing Estimates, Identification of Fraud Risks, etc.• Coordinated and assigned trainings to audit staff.• Prepared financial statements for some key multinational clients in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)• Assisted clients to prepare computations on technical accounting topics such Leases (per the requirements of IFRS 16), Share based payment transactions as required by IFRS 2, etc. Show less • Provided on-site co-ordination role, planned day to day execution of audit plan, liaised with clients management and completed audit assignments on time.• Allocated work, delegated task, supervised and reviewed work performed by junior team members and developed, motivated, and coached them to improve their performance.• Worked closely with Managers and Partners in making decisions on unusual or contentious matters on audit engagements ranging from project management to technical accounting issues.• Interacted well with senior members of client management in meetings, in resolving issues and in completing financial statements.• Reviewed financial statements of clients and in accordance with IFRS.• Complied with all risk management requirements and managed project effectively and efficiently• Led audit teams in completing engagements on time to maximize staff utilization and budget Show less

  • Senior Associate - Department of Professional Practice West Africa (DPPWA)

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Senior Associate Auditor

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2021
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  KPMG Canada

  Sept 2022 - now

  - Develop understanding of client issues and alignment to KPMG solutions- Attend client meetings and learn to facilitate internal/client discussions via seeking and sharing perspectives- Work closely with Managers and Partners in making decisions on audit and accounting matters ranging from project management to technical accounting issues- Supervise less experienced team members on engagements - providing guidance on deliverables- Share knowledge with other colleagues/teams and contribute to their professional development Show less

  • Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Senior Consultant/Accountant

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023