Lawrence Ansah-Addo
Operations & Finance Leader | Project Finance | Governance & Risk
Edmonton, AB, Canada
+1 437 505 0869
Professional Summary
Wales
Open to remote work
Executive-level operations and project management leader with 10+ years of international experience driving organizational performance across non-profit, multilateral, and private-sector environments. Proven ability to set strategic direction, steward complex programmes, lead fundraising-related financial oversight, and build high-performing, cross-functional teams. Deep expertise in project finance, risk and compliance, and operational governance, with a strong record of supporting country team
Work experience
Operations Manager
2Point Logistics Corp Canada
Since Jun. 2024

Responsibilities:

  • Lead enterprise-wide operations strategy, translating organizational vision into KPIs and cross-functional plans that drive growth and efficiency — mirroring the Country Director's role of setting and executing country programme direction.

  • Design and implement governance frameworks, financial procedures, andinternal controls to strengthen compliance across the organisation.

  • Manage multi-department, multi-location cross-functional teams, optimisingresource allocation and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.

  • Implement data-driven performance dashboards to monitor operational metricsand enable evidence-based decision-making.

  • Oversee supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring seamless servicedelivery and vendor accountability.


Assistant Manager, Finance
Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club Inc. Regina, SK
Sept. 2023 - Feb. 2024

Responsibilities:

  • Led month-end reconciliation and closing processes, ensuring accurate,GAAP-compliant financial statements and audit readiness.

  • Strengthened internal financial controls by developing and updating financialprocedures and manuals.

  • Supported strategic financial planning through budgeting, forecasting, andmulti-year financial projections.


Education
Certificate in Business Management
European Business University of Luxembourg Online
Mar. 2021 - Oct. 2021
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Finance
University of Ghana Accra, Ghana.
Aug. 2013 - July 2015

Research-based degree in Finance and Econometrics.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting )
University of Ghana Accra, Ghana.
Aug. 2007 - May 2012

Business Administration in Accounting (with research)

Professional Certification
Certificate in Cybersecurity (CC)
ISC2 Regina, SK, Canada
Since Feb. 2024
PRINCE2 ® Practitioner
Axelos Copenhagen, Denmark
Since Aug. 2022
Key Competencies
Strategic programme leadership
Project management and finance
Data-driven performance management
Governance, risk management & compliance
USAID, EU, UN, SEE4ALL, KOICA donor reporting
Staff leadership, mentoring & capacity building
Operational oversight: Projects, Finance, SCM
Stakeholder engagement with gov't & NGOs
Research/Publication

Journal Publication (Co-author)
Corporate governance structures and bank risk taking behaviour: Evidence from Africa using income bracket approach. (access here)

Master's Thesis
Does non-interest income make banks more risky? Retail vs Investment banks in Africa. (access here)

Work experience
Project Finance Manager
UN Office for Project Services Copenhagen, Denmark.
Oct. 2018 - July 2023

Responsibilities:

  • Served as project management and finance advisor within the HQ Shared Services Centre, providing strategic financial oversight and governance support across a multi-country portfolio.

  • Prepared comprehensive financial reports for major donors including USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank and KOICA — ensuring transparency and accountability in fund utilization.

  • Managed project and financial risk through structured assessments, mitigation strategies, and compliance coordination.

  • Built capacity of project finance personnel in country offices through structured training and mentorship programmes.

  • Developed financial tools and operational risk frameworks for project closure and portfolio management across diverse international contexts.


Work experience
Finance Assistant
UN Office for Project Services Copenhagen, Denmark
Mar. 2016 - Oct. 2018

Responsibilities:

  • Optimised cash management and fund replenishment protocols for countryoffices, enhancing liquidity and operational continuity.

  • Maintained financial accuracy through systematic reconciliations, ERP-based payroll, and vendor payment processing.

  • Developed standard operating procedures for banking and treasury operationsacross multiple country offices.


Intern: Change Management
UN Office for Project Services Copenhagen, Denmark.
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2016

Responsibilities:

• Conducted geographic analyses to support organizational change management initiatives and strategic planning.

• Performed comprehensive HR data cleanup, validation, and migration to ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems.

• Developed and implemented HR management dashboards to facilitate real-time monitoring and reporting of organizational metrics.

• Demonstrated strong adaptability and learning capability to rapidly master new tools, processes, and organizational environments.

Achievement:

• Successfully completed timely data cleanup and migration of personnel records, supporting organizational restructuring and compliance requirements.

Work experience
Teaching & Research Assistant
University of Ghana Accra, Ghana
Aug. 2014 - Nov. 2015

Responsibilities:

  • Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses in corporate finance andinvestment, developing analytical and research capabilities.

  • Conducted advanced financial and econometric analyses using Excel, STATA,E-Views, and R to support faculty research.


Technical Skills
Data Visualization

Looker, Power BI, Tableau

ERP

UNIT4, Netsuite, SAGE300

Data Analysis

STATA, R, Python

Microsoft Office

Financial Modelling, Analyst

Agile PM Tools

Trello, Jira, Slack, Confluence

Google Suite

Sheet, Docs, Slides, Looker

Statistics Packages

IBM-SPSS, STATA, E-Views

Volunteer Experiences
Finance Director
1 Billion Africa Accra, Ghana.
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2019

Responsibilities:

  • Designed and implemented financial policies; prepared donor reports; liaisedwith auditors for annual financial audits — all within a youth-focused non-profitin Ghana.

  • Supported fundraising and donor accountability reporting, directly aligned withresource mobilisation needs.