Paul Sutherland

Experience

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  Volta River Authority

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern at Finance Department

  - Assisted work on inputting and reconciliation of journal vouchers, and fuel coupons using the Oracle E-Business Suite - Assisted in running reports from system for purpose of reconciliation

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  Volta River Authority

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern at Audit Department

  - Assisted in preparation of Cashbook- Assisted in compilation of peer evaluation forms- Assisted work on data analyses

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  Tullow Oil

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Intern at Finance Department

  - Assisted work on requisitions - Assisted work on implications of operations on accounts - Assisted in extraction of data from production statement and other relevant reports for analysis.

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  Sirius Capital Limited

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  National Service Personnel

  - Assisted work on Pensions and Provident Funds Management- Assisted work on receipt, withdrawal and placement of funds in the Norbus E-Purse system.- Assisted work on wealth management and client advice

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  Societe Generale

  May 2017 - Sept 2022

  Universal Relationship Officer

  Operational Duties- Ensure proper documentation of all bank’s products, done in accordance with bank’s existing policies and procedures governing such products- Responsible for generating new accounts and processing of account opening Documents, in accordance with bank’s policy on customer onboarding. - Responsible for KYC remediation of customers in accordance with Bank of Ghana regulations- Responsible for processing of Loan Files and ensuring all documentations are provided- Responsible for the preparation of salary payment advise of indigenous companies into bank’s salary format to be forwarded for upload.- Responsible for the requisition of chequebooks upon customer request- Responsible for the Keying of new ATM Card requests, Card replacements and Pin replacements of customers as well as forwarding Card Destruction requests.- Responsible for the keying of minor accounting entries for branch day-to-day expenses.- Responsible for ensuring proper documentation and availability of funds for transfer requests before forwarding to Funds transfer unit to effect.- Perform permanent supervision as assigned in accordance with the banks directions and instructions (Assigned ATM Custodian 2)Sales Duties- Contribute to the dissemination of relevant information to assist branch sales activities- Directly handle all commercial leads generated by tellers or contact centre - Responsible for soliciting of salaried and Savings accounts- Responsible for selling of bank’s insurance products done in collaboration with Prudential and Alianz.- Selling of bank’s Treasury bills, fixed deposits, and loan products- Selling of Bank’s Digital Mobile Application (SG Connect) to customersCustomer Service Duties- Primary officer responsible for solving all customer related problems at the branch- Work cross functionally with other support units to ensure the provision of excellent services to our customers - Develop and manage portfolio of customers Show less

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  Volta River Authority

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: I conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and design audit plans to mitigate risks effectively.• Process Improvement: I collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen internal controls.• Regulatory Compliance: I ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and external auditing standards, maintaining a track record of zero compliance issues.• Audit Reports: I generate clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans, facilitating informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.• Fraud Detection: I conduct forensic audits and investigations to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation. Show less

  • Internal Auditor

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Management Trainee

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023