Comfort Duah
Charterred Accountant
Accra,AA
Summary
Comfort Duah is a highly trained Professional Accountant, a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - UK, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant (FCA) - Ghana and currently pursuing MBA Finance programme with over twenty years professional exposure with a reputable international firm. I have practical experience and expertise in auditing, reviewing processes and controls for various entities, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with all the applicable financial reporting frameworks adopted by Ghana such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), and International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) as well as for special purpose in line with specific donor's requirements. I also have considerable experience in the assessment and review of compliance with various Acts such as the companies Act of Ghana, 2019 (Act 992), Pensions Act 2008 (Act 766), GIPC Act 2013 (Act 865), Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), among others. Having worked with clients in a wide range of industries, both local and multinational, I have also built capacity in risk management through assistance with evaluation of new client in terms of Know Your Client (KYC) and the impact of any changes in the Companies Act of Ghana on entities and reporting. I have gained extensive experience necessary to meet the expectation of the challenging role that will be brought to bear in enhancing organisational growth. I have strong work ethic and commitment to integrity and accurate record keeping. I am eager to join a team and help improve the organization's financial and operational focus.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Audit
KPMG
Accra
10.2015 - Current
- Spearhead team initiatives at KPMG to enhance audit procedural efficiency.
- Manage assignment and supervision of audit personnel in designated section.
- Coordinate overall audit activities, ensuring seamless communication to those charged with governance.
- Serve as liaison between Partner, client, and audit team.
- Review team’s work to guarantee audit documentation met International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Lead discussions with management to resolve critical audit matters promptly.
- Generate comprehensive financial statements and critical reports for Governance.
- oversee audit, IFRS conversion, accountancy, and financial due diligence review projects.
- Engage with clients from diverse industries, including local and multinational companies.
- Enhance skills for reviewing financial statements prepared using IFRSs, IPSASs, and IFRS for SMEs in Ghana.
- Develop expertise across audit, investigation, taxation, project audits and systems reviews.
- Lead audit operations as a Senior Manager with KPMG, Ghana.
- Supervis team members assigned to specific audit groupings.
- Perform additional administrative tasks, including assisting the internal technical team.
- Aid the risk management department in ensuring adherence to established protocols such as KYC compliance.
- Support HR staff during various phases of recruitment.
- Contribute to writing and structuring proposals.
- Oversee and manage staff performance.
- Serve as primary contact for colleagues seeking clarifications on the Companies Act 2019.
- Lead various audit engagements to ensure timely delivery and compliance with client's reporting requirements.
- Direct multiple audit projects, guaranteeing on-time completion to meet client's reporting standards.
- Manage diverse audit assignments to ensure punctual delivery aligned with client's reporting needs.
- Present audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Communicate audit findings by preparing and disseminating final reports to those charged with governance.
- Review audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review contracts and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Identify weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
Manager
KPMG
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded team initiatives at KPMG to enhance audit procedural efficiency.
- Managed assignment and supervision of audit personnel in designated section.
- Served as liaison between Partner, client, and audit team.
- Reviewed team’s work to guarantee audit documentation met International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Led discussions with management to resolve critical audit matters promptly.
- Extensive management experience overseeing audit, IFRS conversion, accountancy, and financial due diligence review projects.
- Engaged with clients from diverse industries, including local and multinational companies.
- Enhanced skills for reviewing financial statements prepared using IFRSs, IPSASs, and IFRS for SMEs in Ghana.
- Developed expertise across audit, investigation, taxation, project audits and systems reviews.
- Leading audit operations as engagement Manager with KPMG, Ghana.
- Supervised team members assigned to specific audit groupings.
- Performed additional administrative tasks, including assisting the internal technical team.
- Aided the risk management department in ensuring adherence to established protocols such as KYC compliance.
- Supported HR staff during various phases of recruitment.
- Contributed to writing and structuring proposals.
- Oversee and manage staff performance.
- Led key discussions with top governance bodies for client portfolio.
- Served as primary contact for colleagues seeking clarifications on the Companies Act 2019.
- Led various audit engagements to ensure timely delivery and compliance with client's reporting requirements.
- Directed multiple audit projects, guaranteeing on-time completion to meet client's reporting standards.
- Managed diverse audit assignments to ensure punctual delivery aligned with client's reporting needs.
Deputy Manager
KPMG
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Served as liaison between Partner, client, and audit team.
- Reviewed team’s work to guarantee audit documentation met International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Led discussions with management to resolve critical audit matters promptly
Supervising Senior
KPMG
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Communicated audit findings by preparing and disseminating final reports to those charged with governance.
- Reviewed audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed contracts and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Met with those charge with governance and shareholders to discuss audits and findings.
- Inspected internal controls for businesses in various industries to determine compliance with the applicable regulations and Acts.
- Prepared audit work papers to document the results of testing performed.
- Identified weaknesses in internal control processes and recommended corrective action plans.
- Communicated audit findings to key management in a clear and concise manner.
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation.
Audit Senior
KPMG
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by staff auditors for accuracy and completeness prior to final report issuance.
- Performed risk assessment procedures to identify potential control weaknesses.
- Assessed the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting processes.for audit clients
Audit Trainee
KPMG
01.1999 - 12.2001
- performed audit procedures agreed with team lead to ensure appropriate sufficient audit evidence is gathered to support conclusion reached
Internship as Account Trainee
GHANA OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (GOPDC)
Kwae
10.1997 - 03.1998
- Under-went vacation training in the Accounting Department of GOPDC
- Reported to the Financial Accountant on all matters on bank reconciliation statements and fixed assets inventory
Education
MBA - Finance Programme
Unicaf Gambia Student
01.2025
Associations of Chartered Certified Accountants - Professional Certificate
INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (NOW UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA - GHANA)
Accra, GhanaSkills
- Analytical Reasoning Skills
- Problem-Solving Expertise
- In-Depth Technical Acumen
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Deadline Management
- Comprehensive Risk Assessment
- Professional skepticism
- Mathematical Proficiency
- Comprehensive Financial Analysis
- Adaptable and Tenacious
- Strong Ethical Standards
- Commitment to Results
- Responsive to Change
- Effective Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Proficient in Accounting Software
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Regulatory Standards
- Prudent Decision-Making
- Adaptable Learning Ability
- Data Confidentiality
- Strategic Issue Resolution
- Proficient Writing Skills
- Diversity Appreciation
- Strong Attention to Detail
Websites
Certification
- FCCA
- FCA
- MBA Finance Student
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Gospel Music
- Youth Counselling
Extracurricular Activities
Church Leadership activities at Presbyterian Church of Ghana- Congregational level
References
- Kofi Frempong-Kore, KPMG Ghana Office, P O Box GP 242, Accra, kfrempong-kore@kpmg.com, Upon request
- Cecilia Awoye, KPMG Ghana Office, P O Box GP 242, Accra, cawoye@kpmg.com, Upon request
- Mrs Grace Sam, Ghana Cocoa Board, Accra, Ghana, Graduasam65@gmail.com, Upon request
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsAccomplishments
Ability to meet timelines always both for local reporting and group reportings
Interests
Team bonding
Counselling and coaching
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Microsoft Suit, including word, excel, power point etc
SAP Accounting Systems
Timeline
Senior Manager - Audit
KPMG
10.2015 - Current
Manager
KPMG
01.2012 - 12.2014
Deputy Manager
KPMG
01.2008 - 12.2011
Supervising Senior
KPMG
01.2005 - 12.2007
Audit Senior
KPMG
01.2001 - 12.2004
Audit Trainee
KPMG
01.1999 - 12.2001
Internship as Account Trainee
GHANA OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (GOPDC)
10.1997 - 03.1998
MBA - Finance Programme
Unicaf Gambia Student
Associations of Chartered Certified Accountants - Professional Certificate
INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (NOW UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA - GHANA)
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