About

As the Head of the Department of Internal Audit, I am responsible for directing and controlling all activities of the department including providing expert advice to the Board of Directors on various accounting and finance functions, ensuring compliance with tax, legislative, and statutory requirements, treasury and working capital management. With over 8 years of experience in the accounting profession, I have contributed to improving the efficiency and accuracy of the financial reporting processes, optimizing the cash flow forecasting and budgeting systems, and overseeing multiple audits and tax compliance. I have also leveraged my skills in Oracle ERP, Sage 50, Microsoft Office, and Tally ERP to automate and streamline accounting operations and enhance data quality and security. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant, certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, and an ACCA final-level student. I have a strong background in accounting, finance, audit, and tax, as well as a solid understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the local accounting standards and regulations. I am passionate about learning new skills and technologies and staying updated on the latest developments and trends in the accounting and finance industry. I am also motivated by working with a diverse and dynamic team and supporting the growth and success of the company and its stakeholders.

Skills

  • Communication
    8
  • Teamwork
    8
  • Problem-Solving
    8
  • Leadership
    8
  • Chartered Accountant
    10
  • English
    10
  • Twi & Ga Adangme
    6

Recommendations

mavis nyako

 3/13/2025
10

"Daniel Lawson is very good and can work without supervision."

Experience

Daniel Lawson

Work experience
  • i. Conducting skills gap assessment covering all aspects of the operations of the Department to design, develop and implement a capacity-building programme involving both classroom and on-the-field training.
  • ii. Improving the existing structure of the Department and enhancing the ability of the staff to perform assignments in line with the principles in the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) as well as best practices.
  • iii. Designing, developing and implementing an Internal Audit Charter for the Company including standard working papers, tools and templates to help improve the quality of the Department's activities and deliverables.
  • iv. Using the manual to improve the existing audit approach and methodology and train the staff of the Department to efficiently migrate to the new audit approach.
  • v. Collaborating with the Audit Committee, the Managing Director and Senior Management to determine and agree on the Company's key strategic risks, and develop a risk-based plan for the Department, as well as an operational plan for the next financial year.
  • vi. Effectively executing the approved internal audit plan in line with the timelines in the approved operational plan and submitting regular status updates to the Audit Committee.
  • vii. Presenting the results of internal audit reviews conducted during the period to the Audit Committee and other relevant committees.
  • viii. Attending other Senior Management Administrative meetings where appropriate to discuss internal audit plans and activities, including significant weaknesses, recommendations and status of corrective actions.
  • ix. Supervising the day-to-day activities of the Department.
  • x. Overseeing closure of audit findings and monitoring implementation of key initiatives arising from the outcome of internal audit reviews. Implementing a full Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to enable an evaluation of the internal audit function's conformance with the IIA Standards, application of the Code of Ethics, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • xi. Conducting special investigations as necessary.
  • xii. Regularly evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal control framework.
  • xiii. Assisting the Managing Director and the Board of Directors to establish effective fraud prevention measures and provide an initial or full investigation of suspected fraud.
  • xiv. Collaborating with other relevant units such as Finance to provide audit support during the financial audit period and ensure that the findings from the financial audit are regularly monitored and resolved.
  • xv. Reporting suspected fraud committed by the Managing Director and members of Senior Management
  • Achievements
  • 1. Successfully developed and implemented the company’s first Internal Audit Strategy and Plan for the years 2023 to 2025
  • 2. Developed and implemented an internal audit program looking extensively at the controls and procedures needed to achieve the set objectives of the internal audit department stipulated in the internal audit charter to meet the company's objective as a whole.
  • 3. Successfully reviewed, enforced and set new internal controls for the company.
  • 4. Successfully trained the audit team in audit procedures and in executing their duties to conform to accepted professional practice.

Daniel Lawson

Work experience
  • November, 2018 - August, 2022
  • Fulltime
  • Review, monitor, manage and control accounting, finance, and banking functions and ensures that all statutory compliances and obligations are met within deadlines.
  • Assist with calculation and compliance with tax, legislative & statutory & other related requirements.
  • Supervise the Treasury function, oversee forecast cash flow forecasting for all entities in the Group, and
  • Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
  • Manage the working capital requirements and submit weekly reports covering bank balances, creditors and debtors’ dashboards.
  • Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting and Factory Cost Reporting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
  • Maintain tight control over inventory, procurement, and project expenses and ensure that projects deliver and perform within budgets and other relevant functions that cover the business operating cycles.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Responsible talent management in the department including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve the highest levels of performance.
  • Overseeing implementation of best practices in the finance department & respective areas of work
  • Achievements
  • 1. Successful maintenance and reorganising of debtors’ portfolios to indicate and separate high-risk customers from low-risk customers by analysing past data and trying to predict future patterns based on that data which has led to a reduction in the debtors’ portfolio.
  • 2. Successful reconciliation of corporate customers’ accounts leading to a better understanding of past and current transactions between the company and our corporate customers.
  • 3. Successfully reviewed and strengthened the organisation's internal controls with the accounts manager by addressing the loopholes within the controls. This has led to more efficient and effective decision-making for the achievement of organisational goals.
  • 4. Successfully trained and maintained a good and reliable workforce of junior staff to maintain the work culture of the company and improve the financial understanding and performance of staff.

Daniel Lawson

Work experience
  • January, 2017 - November, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • ● Responsible for supervising and organising an audit team for audit engagements assigned to by the Managing Partner.
  • ● Ensuring that the audits of clients are carried out in accordance with relevant auditing standards by the audit team and that financial statements are prepared in relation to the International Financial Reporting Standards.
  • ● I am responsible for Management Letters to be given to the management of clients detailing audit findings and suggesting practical business solutions.
  • ● Communicating with clients and seeking timely feedback for improvement in order to maximize client satisfaction.
  • ● Responsible talent management in the department including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve the highest levels of performance.
  • Achievements
  • 1. Successfully audited and prepared the Financial Statements of clients and reporting to the board of Directors on audit findings and advising the Board on the effects of the Financial Performance of the company.
  • 2. Successfully trained, maintained and supervised the audit staff on field and office work to meet client deadlines and deliver quality audit services.
  • 3. Successfully trained, maintained and supervised interns by giving them hands-on practical training of their studies in class making them a better understanding of the accounting principles, IFRS and audit standards

Daniel Lawson

Work experience
  • My roles included carrying out audit procedures on accounts headings such as Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Property Plant and Equipment, Inventory and other components of the Financial Statements assigned to. Audit procedures such as agreeing the trial balance to the ledger and investigating any variances, testing the accuracy of the calculation of depreciation charge for the year, vouching amounts that were considered material to supporting documents and checking for right approval and authorizing signatures, were carried out.
  • Achievements
  • Successfully completed audit assignments given and reporting to the supervisor which aided in the completion of client audits in due time to meet deadlines and the preparation of the Financial Statements.

Daniel Lawson

Work experience
  • My roles included carrying out audit procedures on accounts headings such as Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Property Plant and Equipment, Inventory and other components of the Financial Statements assigned to.
  • Achievements
  • Successfully completed audit assignments given and reporting to the supervisor which aided in the completion of client audits in due time to meet deadlines and the preparation of the Financial Statements.

Daniel Lawson

Education
  • A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana from 2019

Daniel Lawson

Education
  • September, 2003 - April, 2006
  • Fulltime

Related persons

mavis nyako

 3/13/2025
10

"Daniel Lawson is very good and can work without supervision."