ETORNAM K. NYANYUI TORNYI

Senior Accounting and Finance Professional

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About

Results-driven and highly motivated accounting and finance professional with over 5 years of experience, including 2 years in team leadership. Proven expertise in financial management, reporting, and process automation, specializing in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Adept at leveraging IT solutions to streamline financial operations and drive continuous improvement for organizational excellence.

Work Experience

Regional Accountant – EARO

World Vision Shared Service

Oct 2022 - May 2025

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Led regional financial operations for 10 offices across 10 countries, ensuring compliance, optimizing reporting accuracy, and supervising Senior General Ledger Accountants.

  • Prepared and analyzed regional financial statements for 10 offices, ensuring 100% compliance with accounting principles and improving financial reporting accuracy by 10%.
  • Supervised and coordinated Senior General Ledger Accountants, ensuring 100% compliance with policies and reducing financial reporting errors by 80%.
  • Automated journal entry processes, reducing month-end closing time and manual errors by 30%.
  • Identified and rectified historical balance sheet discrepancies for 5+ offices, improving financial statement accuracy by 20% and reducing reconciliation errors by 10%.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by 20% through the implementation of automated reconciliation processes.
  • Collaborated with 3 cross-functional teams to implement internal controls, reducing compliance risks by 5% and strengthening data integrity.
  • Monitored expenses with Field Offices, leading to a 10% reduction in unnecessary spending.

Regional Accountant – WARO

World Vision Shared Service

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Managed regional financial reporting and compliance for 20 World Vision offices, driving continuous improvement and leading finance team training initiatives.

  • Prepared and reviewed regional financial statements, ensuring 100% compliance with local standards and company policies.
  • Led a comprehensive training program for finance teams on Chart of Accounts and Advanced Excel, reducing errors by 30% and significantly improving team efficiency and accuracy.
  • Participated in special projects to drive continuous improvement, leading to a 20% increase in departmental efficiencies.
  • Supported the transition and implementation of the fixed asset module across 20 World Vision offices.
  • Prepared and posted monthly and quarterly financial reports for Sierra Leone, ensuring 100% compliance and consistently meeting deadlines 1 day ahead.

General Ledger Analyst

World Vision Shared Service

Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts, implementing automation tools to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.

  • Reduced month-end closing time by 20% by streamlining reconciliation processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Spearheaded the automation of Balance Sheet account allocation processes, significantly reducing manual errors and improving ageing accuracy by 15%.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on Bank Reconciliation, Interoffice Reconciliation and Excel, resulting in a 60% increase in staff efficiency and 30% reduction in task time.
  • Managed the fixed asset register, overseeing updates to assets, applying depreciation, and handling disposals to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
  • Processed recurring and manual journal entries (accruals, prepayments etc.), ensuring accurate reflection in the general ledger for transparent financial reporting.

Accounts Payable Analyst

World Vision Shared Service

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring high accuracy in payment processing and cultivating stronger vendor relationships.

  • Effectively generated cheques from Sun System, ensuring 100% accuracy in payment processing and reducing payment errors by 95%.
  • Implemented a double-checking system for all invoices and purchase orders, which lessened invoice errors by 18% and safeguarded company cash flow.
  • Reduced payment disputes by 15% by implementing a structured communication process and proactively addressing issues with vendors.

Sponsorship System Administrator

World Vision Ghana

Dec 2013 - Jun 2017

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Administered the Sponsorship system, optimizing budget utilization and ensuring timely payments for project expenses to suppliers and partners.

  • Prepared monthly Sponsorship budget versus actual variance reports, identifying key financial trends and optimizing budget utilization by 60%.
  • Accurately prepared payment vouchers for Sponsorship project expenses, ensuring 98% compliance with payment timelines.
  • Ensured timely payments to suppliers and partners by preparing payment vouchers on Sponsorship project expenses.

Education

Accounting & Finance

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Commerce

University of Cape Coast

Aug 2006 - May 2010

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Accounting

Pope John Senior High School

May 2002 - May 2005

Accra, Greater Accra, GH

Awards

1st Place - Customer Service Personnel

World Vision Ghana

Jan 2018

Honored for outstanding service quality as Customer Service Personnel.

3rd Place - Global Customer Service Personnel

World Vision International

Jan 2018

Recognized for outstanding service quality at a global level.

Languages

English , French

Skills

Reporting Tools

  • Power BI

Accounting Software & Cloud Base Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Google Sheets
  • Sun System
  • Sage

Communication Tools

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Skype

Project Management

  • Asana

File Sharing & Document Management

  • OneDrive
  • Dropbox
  • DocuSign
  • Google Drive
  • Box

Automation Tools

  • Excel VBA (macros)
  • UiPath (RPA)
  • Microsoft PowerApps

Financial Operations

  • Bookkeeping
  • Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Analysis

Data Management

  • Data entry accuracy
  • Document formatting

Compliance

  • GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Tax compliance / filing

Remote Collaboration

  • Remote collaboration across time zones

Time & Task Management

  • Strong time and task management

Analytical Thinking

  • Analytical
  • Detail-oriented

Adaptability & Learning

  • Quick learner
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, processes, and environments

Work Ethic

  • Able to work independently and proactively
  • High accuracy and consistency under pressure

Communication

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

Attention to Detail

  • Attention to details

Confidentiality

  • Committed to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive data

Problem Solving

  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Critical thinking skills

Cloud Environments

  • Technologically confident in cloud-based environments

Organizational Skills

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Methodical management of data and documentation

Client Relationship Management

  • Client Relationship Management

References

McNeil Allan Butler

Global Manager, GL - Tower 1, World Vision Shared Service Ghana, PMB North Industrial Area, McNeil_Bultler@wvi.org, +233 20 7778 334

Emmanuel Osei-Akoto

Accounting and Program Manager, Mondelez International, donrico1935@hotmail.com, +233 24 499 8510

Aps. Dr. Benjamin Abeiku Idun

Love Community Chapel International, Amasaman - Accra, affulidun64@gmail.com, +233 24 420 9006