AUGUSTINE BECKLEY
FREETOWN
Summary
Seasoned Director of Technical Support and Supervision at Apex Bank Sierra Leone Ltd, adept in regulatory compliance and financial statement analysis. Excelled in enhancing inspection mechanisms, significantly improving integration and compliance across departments. Renowned for strategic planning acumen and exceptional coaching abilities, driving team performance and operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION
APEX BANK SIERRA LEONE LTD
FREETOWN
07.2014 - Current
- Took the lead in devising inspection mechanisms for Community Banks and Financial Services Association networks
- Ensured that inspection plans were coordinated and that resources existed to carry out periodic inspections of community banks and financial services associations.
- Monitored the implementation of recommendations concerning recorded deficiencies, and ensured that corrective action was taken.
- Analyzed financial statements of Community Banks and Financial Services Associations, including the Banking Supervision Department (BSD) returns being prepared for submission to the Bank of Sierra Leone's Banking Supervision Department.
- And support the external auditors during their annual audits of Community Banks and Financial Services Associations; prepare quarterly, before the meeting of the Board of Directors, a summary report on critical exceptions identified during the previous inspection activities.
- Monitored and inspected the operations of Community Banks and Financial Services Associations through off-site reviews of their prudential returns, and on-site examinations and ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations of the BOSL.
- Identify institutions that are struggling to survive through quarterly performance reviews, and make necessary recommendations.
- Updated and maintained data for Community Banks and Financial Services Associations with current information.
- Monitored daily operations of the Technical Support team and provided feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration between their systems and those managed by the Technical Support team.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Created reports to track the performance of the Technical Support team.
- Participated in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss project progress and updates.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress toward goals.
- Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
- Established continuous improvement initiatives to achieve KPIs.
- Identified training needs for the Technical Support team, and the Rural Finance Network and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
INTERNAL AUDIT & INSPECTION OFFICER
Technical Assistance Agency
Kenema
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Organized and conducted periodic inspections of Community Banks and Financial Service Associations.
- Provide the Technical Assitance Agency Managing Director, Board of Directors and Technical Advisors with relevant information to assess the quality of investments made by the institution.
- Monitored the implementation of recommendations from audit and inspection reports.
- Analyzed financial statements of Community Banks and Financial Service Associations as well as reviewed Banking Supervision returns prepared for submission to the Banking Supervision Department of Bank of Sierra Leone.
- Gave support to external inspections conducted by auditors or regulatory bodies and ensured corrective actions were taken on recommendations.
- Performed offsite review of prudential returns and onsite. Inspection to ensure compliance.
- Monitored loans and advances made by members.
- Served as Officer-In-Charge of the Technical Assitance Agency Makeni branch for one year
MANAGER
Zenith Bank Sierra Leone LTD
Kenema
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Oversaw the establishment of the Branch.
- Marketed the institution to Kenema Customers.
- Managed staff on deposit mobilization.
- Reviewed credit files prepared by Credit & Marketing Officers.
- Prepared the branches' annual budget
- Participated in monthly performance meetings
- Performed monthly General Ledger and Bank reconciliations
ACTING MANAGER
Union Trust Bank Ltd.
Kono
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Prepared and managed the branch's budget.
- Managed payroll for stationed staff.
- Served as the Chief Marketer of the branch.
- Managing the branch's assets.
- Prepared credit files and managed the branch's loan portfolio.
- Performed monthly reconciliations on the branches' bank accounts and general ledger.
SUPERVISOR
Union Trust Bank LTD
FREETOWN
07.2000 - 10.2005
- Preparation of Bid Bond, Performance Bond & Advance Payment Guarantees.
- Managed Safe Deposit Boxes for customers
- Prepared payment schedules for safe deposit fees
- Prepared vouchers for credit transactions
- Reviewed the Loan Portfolio for impairment of assets and computed loan loss provisioning.
- Oversaw the work of Clerks under my supervision.
- Preparation of Banking Supervision 3, 4, & 8 reported relating to the credit for the Bank of Sierra Leone.
- Appraisal of loan and overdraft requests
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Pannel Kerr Forster
FREETOWN
05.2000 - 06.2000
- Vouching of transactions
- Preparation of Non-current Assets Schedule.
- Reconciliation of asset and depreciation schedules and reporting on findings
- Performing stock takes and reporting on findings.
Education
Microsoft Office Associate PowerPoints - Computer Science
MICROSOFT OFFIVCE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA05-2022
Associate of Science - Accountancy
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
UNITED KINGDOM08-2014
Bachelor of Science - BSc. Honours Accounting And Finance
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
FREETOWN12-1999
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert; Word, Excel And Access - Computer Science
MICROSOFT OFFICE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICASkills
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
- Ability to analyze financial statements of banking institutions
- Data collection and analytical skills using Excel
- Performance monitoring procedures
- Ability to assess various risks facing organizations
- Effective report writing through years of experience
- Ability to review internal controls for possible restructuring of control environments
- Coaching and training skills
- Preparation of annual budgets and business plans
- Prepare perfect presentations using the PowerPoint application
- Effective use of the Microsoft Word application
- Ability to effectively manage different types of people
- Perform recruitment procedures
Certification
ACCA FELLOW Certificate 31st October 2019 Cert 1182678
ACCA Member Certificate 29th August 2014 Cert 01062849
BSc Honors Accounting and Finance December 1999
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Excel May 2022 nwRR-Dwow
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Word May 2022 4H7R-XM83
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Access May 2022 PJwp-uSJW
Microsoft Office Associate PowerPoint May 2022 M2Wn-sFpM
Languages
CREOLE
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
REFERENCES
Mr Osman Amara
Director of Credit
Rokel Commercial Bank
Freetown.
Tel:+232-76-601-721
2) Mr Ibrahim Koroma
Chairman of the Human Resources Committee
Apex Bank SL LTD
Freetown
Tel:+232-78-886-104
3) Mr. Alfred Salamu Koroma
Former Board Chairman, Apex Bank SL LTD
Pujehun Road
Bo
Tel:+232-76-603-082
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION
APEX BANK SIERRA LEONE LTD
07.2014 - Current
INTERNAL AUDIT & INSPECTION OFFICER
Technical Assistance Agency
04.2011 - 06.2014
MANAGER
Zenith Bank Sierra Leone LTD
11.2010 - 01.2011
ACTING MANAGER
Union Trust Bank Ltd.
10.2005 - 09.2007
SUPERVISOR
Union Trust Bank LTD
07.2000 - 10.2005
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Pannel Kerr Forster
05.2000 - 06.2000
Microsoft Office Associate PowerPoints - Computer Science
MICROSOFT OFFIVCE
Associate of Science - Accountancy
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Bachelor of Science - BSc. Honours Accounting And Finance
FOURAH BAY COLLEGE
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert; Word, Excel And Access - Computer Science
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Similar Profiles
Alhassan Benedict KargboAlhassan Benedict Kargbo
Assistant IT Consultant at Apex Bank Sierra LeoneAssistant IT Consultant at Apex Bank Sierra Leone
John KoromaJohn Koroma
Senior Procurement Officer at Bank of Sierra LeoneSenior Procurement Officer at Bank of Sierra Leone
Abdul KuyatehAbdul Kuyateh
Junior Financial Analyst at Sierra Leone Commercial BankJunior Financial Analyst at Sierra Leone Commercial Bank