Clinton Bempong Danso
Contact Information
Address: P. O. Box AN 18292, Accra North
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +233 550 300 897
Summary
Auditor | Software Developer | AI Enthusiast
Core competencies include:
▪ Python (Flask)
▪ PHP
▪ SQL
▪ JavaScript
▪ Financial Audits
▪ Accounting Information Systems Reviews
▪ Strong proficiency in MS Excel
Objective
To be instrumental and to be a key player in the technological revolution of the finance and accountancy fields.
Accomplishments
Projects
• DAC RaT
Jan 2020 – Present
Project description
The application is being developed in response to a growing demand by sole proprietorship businesses and
entrepreneurs for systems that render assurance that the accounting function reports all sales and that theft
and fraud prevention and detection are built into the existing accounting information system.
This system is being developed using Python and the Flask framework. And shall be reconstructed later
using PHP.
• DAC Compensation System
Nov 2018 – Jan 2019
Project description
A Custom Payroll System developed based on a convoluted pay policy of a popular food company in Accra
and the personal income tax laws of Ghana.
Publication
• Outliers Detection in Financial Transactions
May 16, 2020
Project description
A paper that discusses the auditor's obligation for fraud and the use of outlier detection for satisfying that
obligation by helping the auditor detect unusual transactions within the general ledger. The paper was
accepted for publication in the International Journal of Computer Applications.
See publication
Employment History
March 2019 – Date Audit Senior Baker Tilly Ghana
Duties:
▪ Undertaking financial audits
▪ Undertaking review of accounting information systems
▪ Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and perform in-charge role as needed.
▪ Research and analysis of financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases,
and employment of audit software to review and compile financial information.
▪ Implementation of the Global Focus Audit Methodology and CaseWare Working Papers.
▪ Performance of revenue assurance assignments for telecom companies. Such assignments require an understanding of indirect
taxation, regulatory matters of the telecom industry, ability to manipulate big data using SQL and distributed systems
.
September 2018 – Date Accountant Jah is my Friend Enterprise
Duties:
▪ Development and maintenance of a bespoke accounting software to handle financial reporting tasks using PHP, JavaScript.
▪ Preparation of financial statements
▪ Preparation of management reports
▪ Payroll Accounting including the filing of PAYE returns and SSNIT reports
▪ VAT Accounting and filing of VAT and NHIL/GETFund returns
▪ Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting the hospitality industry
September 2017 – August 2018 National Service – Ministry of Trade and
Accountant (Accounts Industry
Payable)
Duties:
▪ Developed an application to monitor the use of donor funds received by the Government of Ghana for the implementation of the
GPSDF Project by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This application was developed using Excel VBA
▪ Assisted in the preparation of the Ministry's final accounts
▪ Prepared Project Report for the Ministry’s various projects
▪ Performed monthly bank reconciliation
▪ Prepared and filed monthly PAYE and Withholding tax returns with Ghana Revenue Authority
▪ Processed Accounts Payable accurately and timely
March 2016 – August 2017 Inventory Controller JIMF Enterprise
Duties:
▪ Developed and inventory tracking system
▪ Conducted weekly analyses to forecast potential inventory issues
▪ Reported on inventory activities and variances
▪ Developed and implemented inventory control procedures and best practices
October 2014 – February 2016 Accounts Officer Orialles Capital Limited
Duties:
▪ Prepared and filed statutory monthly returns with Securities & Exchange Commission
▪ Updated the company's asset register
▪ Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statement
▪ Prepared and filed monthly PAYE and Withholding tax returns with Ghana Revenue Authority
Education
Aug 2020 – Finalist Chartered Institute of Management
Present Accountants (CIMA)
June 2020 – Senior Data Scientist (SDS) Data Science Council of America (DASCA)
Present (In-progress)
May 2014 – Qualified The Institute of Chartered
May 2019 Accountants (Ghana)
Nov 2009 – WASSCE Certificate Accra Academy
May 2013 (Business Accounting)
References
Martin A. Ayamga Savior Katamani
Director, Finance Deputy Audit Manager
Ministry of Trade and Industry Baker Tilly Ghana
Tel: +233 205 704 148 Tel: +233 542 315 006
