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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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REXFORD OPOKU

Amsterdam,NETHERLANDS
REXFORD OPOKU

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

GHANA COCOA BOARD

SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT
08.2016 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Conducted detailed quality inspection and grading of cocoa beans, sheanuts, and coffee to ensure compliance with international food safety and export standards (ISO, EU regulations) to reduce shipment rejections by 20%, safeguarding revenue and protecting Ghana's export reputation with aiding accepted tools like (COCOA SCALE) and (SPIT WIRES).
  • Applied strong analytical and detail-oriented skills (developed through accounting studies) to detect inconsistencies, uphold standards, and ensure data accuracy.
  • Contributed to operational efficiency by aligning quality assurance practices with business and compliance objectives.

GHANA COCOA BOARD

QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT
08.2011 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Collected and analyzed product samples to evaluate moisture content, aroma, and contamination levels for quality assurance certification with the use of internationally accepted tools like (AQUA-BOYS AND STAB SAMPLERS).
  • Monitored storage and warehouse conditions to prevent product spoilage, infestation, or contamination.
  • Implemented disinfestation procedures at Licensed Buying Companies that prevented pest contamination and protected storage integrity, saving significant export losses.

GHANA COCOA BOARD

TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
09.2009 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Supported internal audits to ensure spend aligns with Ghana Cocoa Board standards that saved about 2 million Ghana cedis.
  • Monitored account balances and prepared monthly receivables reports, reducing overdue payments by 15%.
  • Analyzed sales data and currency transactions, providing insights that improved pricing accuracy and customer billing efficiency by 10%.
  • Collaborated with auditors during financial reviews, facilitating information requests and maintaining documentation.
  • Consistently met deadlines for assigned tasks, contributing to overall efficiency within the accounting department.
  • Assisted in the reconciliation of accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION WINNEBA
Kumasi

BSC. from ACCOUNTING
06.2018

University Overview

INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
UK

DIPLOMA from FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
03.2009

University Overview

INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
UK

DIPLOMA from CUSTOMER SERVICE
08.2008

University Overview

INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
UK

DIPLOMA from BUSINESS FINANCE AND BOOKKEEPING
12.2007

University Overview

INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
UK

DIPLOMA from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
12.2007

University Overview

Skills

  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION
  • MULTITASKING
  • ADAPTABILITY
  • TEAM BUILDER

Timeline

SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT
GHANA COCOA BOARD
08.2016 - 04.2025
QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT
GHANA COCOA BOARD
08.2011 - 07.2016
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
GHANA COCOA BOARD
09.2009 - 09.2010
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION WINNEBA
BSC. from ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
DIPLOMA from FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
DIPLOMA from CUSTOMER SERVICE
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
DIPLOMA from BUSINESS FINANCE AND BOOKKEEPING
INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT-UK
DIPLOMA from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

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