ABRAHAM AGURIBA
Accra
Summary
Results-driven Project & Assurance Manager with 12+ years’ experience in financial services, specializing in project management, sustainability, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget, while advancing green finance, renewable energy, and operational efficiency. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, regulatory reporting, and strategic process improvement. Recognized for leadership in sustainability initiatives, regulatory digitization, and organizational transformation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Assurance Control
CalBank Plc
ACCRA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide financial and operational assurance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks, thereby avoiding regulatory sanctions.
- Oversee revenue assurance, risk identification, and process improvements across business units, achieving over 25% revenue realization.
- Manage regulatory reporting via ORASS, liaising directly with the Bank of Ghana.
- Conduct due diligence for vendors, branches, and ATMs to certify compliance before deployment, ensuring value for money.
- Drive continuous process optimization and automation for efficiency gains, leading to 30% savings,
- Developed a comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
Acting Head, Shared Services
CalBank Plc
ACCRA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed daily operations across payments, insurance, procurement, and administration, ensuring 100% support for business.
- Implemented sustainability strategies in procurement and infrastructure projects, ensuring the bank meets the requirements of the Bank of Ghana's sustainable banking principles.
- Partnered with business units to align shared services with organizational goals.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows and adopt automation solutions, leading to significant improvement in the bank's revenue lines.
Project Manager
CalBank Plc
ACCRA
01.2012 - 09.2024
- Managed over USD40 million worth of large-scale capital projects, including the opening of 18 branches, 7 branch relocations, and the construction of the corporate Head Office Complex, allowing management to save about 21% costs.
- Oversaw project financing, monitoring, and compliance reporting to the Bank of Ghana.
- Delivered multiple green energy projects under the bank’s sustainability strategy, including the installation of 500kw of solar, leading to over 35% cost savings on electricity.
- Supervised procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Championed Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification initiatives, leading to the ISO2001 certification and recertification.
Sales Officer
CalBank Plc
ACCRA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Marketed retail banking products of the bank, leading to the opening of over 4000 accounts over 18 months
- Made presentations to corporate organizations, leading to the opening of corporate accounts
Sales Officer
Capital Express Assurance
Kumasi
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Promoted and sold insurance products, ensuring client satisfaction and timely claims processing.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Management (Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana03.2026
MPhil - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2022
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Accra, Ghana06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Sociology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2008
Associate of Science - Ministerial Leadership
Ascent College
USA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Institute of Commercial Management
Accra, Ghana11.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Unlocking Investment & Finance in Emerging Markets
World Bank OLC
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Project & Program Management (PMP Certified)
- Risk & Assurance Management
- Sustainability & Green Finance Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance (Bank of Ghana, IFC, ORASS)
- Stakeholder & Change Management
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Procurement
- Renewable Energy & ESG Initiatives
- Leadership, Coaching & Mentorship
Accomplishments
- Sustainability Leadership: Spearheaded green building blueprint for CalBank Plc Head Office, securing IFC’s EDGE certification (first of its kind in Ghana).
- Renewable Energy Projects: Supervised installation of 500KVA solar systems at Head Office and branches, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Regulatory Digitization: Led CalBank’s ORASS Licensing & Transaction Module implementation, positioning the bank among the top 3 compliant banks nationwide.
- Strategic Expansion: Coordinated rollout of 21 new branches and relocation of 16 branches, doubling the network from 17 to 38 in 10 years.
- Global Representation: Served on the Steering Committee for the German BMZ/GIZ Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency project with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy.
- Sustainable Banking Framework: Played a key role in developing CalBank’s framework in alignment with the Bank of Ghana & IFC sustainability principles.
- Publicly commended for outstanding project leadership during CalBank Head Office commissioning by the President of Ghana.
Certification
- PMP – Project Management Professional, PMI
- Member – PMI Ghana Chapter
- Member – Financial Services Think Tank (PMI Ghana)
Timeline
Manager, Assurance Control
CalBank Plc
01.2025 - Current
Acting Head, Shared Services
CalBank Plc
09.2024 - 12.2024
Project Manager
CalBank Plc
01.2012 - 09.2024
Sales Officer
CalBank Plc
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sales Officer
Capital Express Assurance
01.2008 - 01.2010
Ph.D. - Business Management (Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
MPhil - Finance
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Sociology
University of Cape Coast
Associate of Science - Ministerial Leadership
Ascent College
High School Diploma -
Institute of Commercial Management
Some College (No Degree) - Unlocking Investment & Finance in Emerging Markets
World Bank OLC
ADVISORY & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
- Advised Jospong Group on setting up its Project Management Office.
- Guided the design and development of Cedar Mountain Chapel, Assemblies of God.
- Led development of 5-year Strategic Plan (2015–2020) for Cedar Mountain Chapel.
- Led annual medical outreach missions to rural communities.
- Published articles on sustainability in Business & Financial Times (2022 & 2023).
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