Kwabena Darkwah, MSc
About Kwabena Darkwah, MSc
Kwabena Darkwah is a Senior Cost Analyst at ABC Technologies in Toronto, Canada, with a strong background in financial analysis and economics. He has previously held positions as a Business Analyst for the City of Toronto and as a Financial Business Analyst at ABC Technologies, among other roles.
Current Role as Senior Cost Analyst
Kwabena Darkwah serves as a Senior Cost Analyst at ABC Technologies, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in cost data analysis, particularly in discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling techniques. His responsibilities include analyzing financial data, developing cost models, and providing insights to support business decisions. Darkwah's advanced technical skills in SQL, VBA, Python, and SAS programming enhance his ability to deliver precise and actionable financial reports.
Previous Experience at ABC Technologies
Before his current role, Kwabena Darkwah worked as a Financial Business Analyst at ABC Technologies from 2016 to 2019. During this time, he focused on financial analysis and reporting, contributing to various projects that improved financial performance. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his transition to Senior Cost Analyst, where he continues to apply his analytical skills.
Education and Professional Development
Kwabena Darkwah pursued his education in Economics, earning a Master of Science (MS) from Aarhus University from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Ghana, completed between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, he studied at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 2016 to 2021, where he is actively working towards obtaining the CPA designation.
Career Background and Early Experience
Kwabena Darkwah began his career as a Junior Business Analyst at BrandScience in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Business Analyst for the City of Toronto, where he worked for seven months in 2013 to 2014. Following this, he served as an Independent Consultant specializing in Excel/VBA development from 2014 to 2016 in the Greater Toronto Area. This diverse background provided him with a strong foundation in business analysis and financial modeling.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kwabena Darkwah possesses advanced technical skills that are integral to his role as a Senior Cost Analyst. He has developed advanced reporting templates utilizing a combination of programming, Excel, business intelligence (BI), and database skills. His proficiency in DCF modeling techniques and programming languages such as SQL, VBA, Python, and SAS enables him to perform comprehensive cost data analysis and reporting.