B E L I N D A A PPI A H

Accra, Ghana, GW0210 | +233546708006 | belindaappiah87@gmail.com

Pe r s onal Sta te me n t
A young and budding accountant and entrepreneur open to learn new skills and accept new challenges and contribute
immensely towards to growth, progress and development of any institution I work for.

W or k E xpe r ie nc e
11/2022 – 10/2023 National Service Person, Agricultural Development Bank, Accra - Ghana
• Carried out surveys on the feedback from customers who have opened accounts with the bank for the first time.
• Assigned on a group task for sales activation, led my team to bring in the highest number of accounts.
• Received calls from customers and recorded their complaints and found solutions for them.
• Assisted the Managing Director’s Personal Assistant and secretary in administrative works.
08/2020 – 08/2022 Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Kempol Textiles – Accra, Ghana
• Co-founded West Africa's first regenerated cellulosic clothing manufacturer.
• Maximize profit opportunities by effectively managing time and resources to meet objectives.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements of the company.
• Develop financial plans to determine break-even points and ensure long term solvency.
• Establish policies that promote Kempol’s culture and vision.
• Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
06/2019 - 09/2019 Accounting Intern, Intercity STC － Accra, Ghana
• Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
• Assisted with end of year accounting and internal audit processing.

E duc at ion
09/2022 Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Accounting And Finance
University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana.
A w ar ds and A c kn ow le dge me nts

• GIZ Business for Development Project; [ 30/04/2021 ] 5,000 Euro Grant to set up Kempol Textiles
• 3rd Position, Climate launchpad competition; Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) [ 09/09/2020 ]
• Top 30, Agrominds Africa challenge; Agrominds [ 27/08/2020 ]
• Young women entrepreneurship initiative; Samira Empowerment [ 19/08/2020 ], 5000 Ghana Cedis grant at
the Young women entrepreneurship initiative.
• Tony Elumelu foundation program; TEFCONNECT [ 04/05/2020 ] Participated in the Tony Elumelu
Foundation Program.
• Support from SMILE and Kompass, consultancy; SMILE and Kompass [ 03/03/2020 ]

O the r C e r ti fic ate s a nd Tr ai nin g

05/202 3 T r aini ng : Y outh E ntre p re ne u rs hip a nd Emp loyme nt P rog ra mme , Gha na
Ente rpr is e s A ge nc y
03/2023 Training: Women SME Innovation Programme, Ghana Enterprises Agency

08/2022 Training : Global Entrepreneurship Innovation Bootcamp, UNDP (Thunderbird School of Global
Management)

03/2022 Training: Intermediate Tally Training, Jobel and Associates & DASA

Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Online Marketing and Advertising
• Management and Leadership