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Professional Approach
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Kofi Gyamfi

Accra

Summary

Finance, Operations, and Compliance Lead experienced in driving financial integrity and operational efficiency across diverse organizations. Delivered enhanced reporting accuracy during ERP implementation and ensured compliance through effective internal controls and risk mitigation strategies. Focused on strategic planning and process improvement to achieve organizational goals.

Finance, Operations, and Compliance Lead driving financial integrity and operational efficiency across diverse organizations. Enhanced reporting accuracy through ERP implementation and reinforced compliance with robust internal controls. Committed to strategic planning and process improvements that support organizational objectives.

Overview

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21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance, Operations and Compliance Lead

GBS Fresh Vibe Biz Solutions
Accra
03.2019 - Current
  • Led financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, resource allocation, cash flow management, and cost control to enhance operational efficiency and drive business performance.
  • Oversaw financial and operational compliance, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and statutory requirements while maintaining organizational controls.
  • Managed ERP implementation and process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and reinforce operational discipline.
  • Coordinated Ghana payroll processing and statutory returns to all required bodies.

Finance and Admin Manager

USAID / Creative Associates International Inc.
Accra
12.2015 - 02.2019
  • Managed finance and administration for US$21 million, five-year democracy and governance project, ensuring effective stewardship of donor resources and compliance with donor regulations.
  • Built and led high-performing team, delivering timely financial reporting and effective sub-grants management while ensuring strong compliance with organizational standards.
  • Strengthened internal systems and controls, resulting in clean audits and enabling successful project execution.

Director of Finance, Administration and Operations

USAID / Management Systems International (MSI)
Takoradi
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Directed financial, operational, IT, and HR functions for a US$20 million local governance project.
  • Coordinated cross-functional operations to ensure compliance and continuity of service delivery, enhancing accountability across teams.
  • Developed and implemented management systems that streamlined processes and facilitated timely project closeout.

Finance Manager

USAID / ESM Foundation
Accra
08.2009 - 12.2012
  • Managed the financial health and compliance of a US$8 million health-sector project focused on HIV and STD prevention.
  • Ensured timely, accurate financial reporting meeting project and statutory requirements, supporting transparency and accountability.
  • Coordinated audits, managed budgets, and planned cash flow to maintain operational control and enhance donor confidence.

Project Accountant

USAID / Co-operative League of USA (CLUSA)
Accra
03.2005 - 07.2009
  • Led field financial management for a US$25 million, ten-year project, ensuring transparency and compliance.
  • Prepared accounts and audit documentation to enhance project oversight and facilitate compliance.
  • Maintained strong financial controls to ensure accuracy and integrity across dispersed project operations.

Education

Doctorate Fellow (DrFCIMS) - Financial Management and Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Specialists (CIMS Global)
USA & Ghana

Chartered Doctor of Financial and Management Accounting (CDFMA) -

Chartered Institute of Management Specialists (CIMS Global)
USA & Ghana

Executive MBA - Strategic and Project Management

Paris Graduate School of Management (PGSM)
France & Ghana

ACCA Professional Accounting Program -

University of Professional Studies (UPS)
Accra, Ghana

Skills

  • Financial planning
  • Compliance controls
  • Financial accounting
  • ERP implementation
  • Financial modeling
  • Audit support
  • Systems design
  • Analytical thinking
  • Exceptional communication
  • Adaptability
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Diversity management

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed and closed four USAID-funded projects totaling over US$70 million, strengthening organizational reputation and supporting further cooperative agreements
  • Designed and implemented standard operating procedures for finance, operations, HR, and administration, improving compliance with donor, partner, and local policies
  • Consistently produced timely and accurate financial reports that supported strategic decision-making and clean audit outcomes
  • Led capacity-building initiatives that strengthened internal controls and reduced risk, resulting in zero audit exceptions across multiple projects
  • Ensured full compliance with statutory obligations, including tax and pension submissions, eliminating penalties and protecting organizational interests
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability through regular control reviews to prevent fraud and misuse of resources

Professional Approach

  • Transformational Leadership: Inspire teams to achieve excellence through mentorship, critical thinking, and collaborative goal-setting
  • Collaborative Decision-Making: Engage stakeholders in decisions that build trust and strengthen team ownership
  • Ethical and Value-Based Practice: Uphold integrity and align actions with organizational policies, missions, and regulations
  • Visionary Strategy: Guide teams toward long-term organizational goals that support innovation and sustainable growth

Core Competencies

  • Transformational Leadership: Inspire teams to achieve excellence through mentorship, critical thinking, and collaborative goal-setting
  • Collaborative Decision-Making: Engage stakeholders in decisions that build trust and strengthen team ownership
  • Ethical and Value-Based Practice: Uphold integrity and align actions with organizational policies, missions, and regulations
  • Visionary Strategy: Guide teams toward long-term organizational goals that support innovation and sustainable growth

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Finance, Operations and Compliance Lead

GBS Fresh Vibe Biz Solutions
03.2019 - Current

Finance and Admin Manager

USAID / Creative Associates International Inc.
12.2015 - 02.2019

Director of Finance, Administration and Operations

USAID / Management Systems International (MSI)
01.2013 - 11.2015

Finance Manager

USAID / ESM Foundation
08.2009 - 12.2012

Project Accountant

USAID / Co-operative League of USA (CLUSA)
03.2005 - 07.2009

Doctorate Fellow (DrFCIMS) - Financial Management and Accounting

Chartered Institute of Management Specialists (CIMS Global)

Chartered Doctor of Financial and Management Accounting (CDFMA) -

Chartered Institute of Management Specialists (CIMS Global)

Executive MBA - Strategic and Project Management

Paris Graduate School of Management (PGSM)

ACCA Professional Accounting Program -

University of Professional Studies (UPS)
Kofi Gyamfi