CAGD - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Regional Director
• Accountant at the Ministry of Agric

Bennett Akantoa started work as a Departmental Accountant at the Ministry of Agric from1990-1991.

Job Titles:

• BOATENG DCAG ( FMS )
• Chief Accountant of the Ministry of Trade & Industry
• Deputy Accountant General - FMS
• Deputy CAG ( Financial Management Services )
• Deputy Controller and Accountant - General ( FMS )

Dr. Edward Akuamoah Boateng is a Deputy Controller and Accountant General. He is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 19 years post qualification experience and a total of twenty 28 years' experience in Public Sector Accounting. Dr. Edward Akuamoah Boateng is a prominent figure in financial management, holding the position of Deputy Controller & Accountant General since 2019. His journey has been marked by key roles and achievements, showcasing a rich tapestry of experience and expertise. As the Deputy Controller, Dr. Boateng oversees Financial Management Services and Training, playing a pivotal role in coordinating and providing strategic input to three crucial directorates: National Accounts, Financial Monitoring, and Public Financial Management Reform, Research, and Development. This responsibility underscores his adeptness in managing multifaceted divisions and steering strategic initiatives. Dr. Boateng's ascent to the Deputy Controller position was preceded by a tenure as an Assistant Controller, where he presided over the Training division. Here, his responsibilities extended to managing the Training School, designing comprehensive annual training plans, and maintaining communication with professional bodies regarding subscription payments and related obligations. This experience highlighted his dedication to cultivating knowledge and professional development within the financial sector. His journey includes noteworthy roles such as handling special assignments in the office of the Controller, where he coordinated the task force's efforts to follow up and update management on the Auditor General's report on the Consolidated Fund. Additionally, Dr. Boateng has served as Chief Accountant of the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Head of Internal Audit & Investigations at the Controller & Accountant General's Department, and Chief Treasury Officer of the Pension Payroll Directorate. These roles underscore his diverse skill set and comprehensive understanding of financial management. Dr. Boateng's academic journey is equally impressive, culminating in a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University, USA, in April 2016. Before this, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Napier University, UK, in July 2005. Notably, he achieved Fellowship status as a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in September 2006. He became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants - Ghana in May 2007. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development is further demonstrated by his membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors-Ghana since October 2020. Dr. Boateng's involvement in various training programs and conferences further attests to his commitment to staying abreast of industry trends. Noteworthy events include the Institute of Chartered Accountants 60th Anniversary Conference in May 2023, the ACOA Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, in 2019, and the Global Public Sector Conference in South Africa in 2016. In conclusion, Dr. Edward Akuamoah Boateng emerges as a seasoned leader in financial management, blending academic excellence, diverse professional experience, and a commitment to continuous learning. His contributions to the field, both in terms of leadership and strategic vision, position him as a noteworthy figure shaping the financial management landscape in Ghana.

Job Titles:

• Accountant
• Controller
• Home Member

Ignatius Kwame Otoo joined the Controller and Accountant- General's Department some 28 years ago as an Accountant in Kumasi. He is currently the Central Regional Director. He is married with Seven (7) children. He is a staunch Catholic. His hobbies include Sports (football), farming and reading. He is an alumnus of Takoradi Polytechnic (now Takoradi Technical Polytechnic).

Job Titles:

• Deputy - ICTM
• Deputy CAG ( ICTM )
• Deputy Controller and Accountant
• Deputy Controller and Accountant - General ( ICTM )

As Deputy Controller Accountant General (ICTM), Mr. Jacob Yeboa is responsible for the management of all the CAGD's Information and Communications Technology resources. His key functions include: Advise management on ICT policy, Develop strategic plans for the technological development of the CAGD, Establish procedures, standards, and guidelines for the implementation of IT/IM systems of the CAGD, Document the ICT realities and requirements of the Department, Ensure the procurement, installation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, Address the IT/IM Human Resource Management issues related to the delivery of services within the CAGD, Monitor and evaluate the implementation of IT/IM systems and Design and implement ICT disaster recovery plans. Mr. Yeboa is an experienced Oracle Applications (ERP) Project Manager, Business Process Transformation Consultant, Systems Designer and Functional Consultant having over 20 years of experience in thirteen countries. During his career he performed the following project roles: Project Manager and Senior Advisor Solution Architect and Technical Designer for Supply Chain and Financial Applications Business Process Manager for Business Transformation Solutions Technical and Data Conversion Manager Financial Applications Track Lead and Consultant Post Go Live trouble-shooter for Intercompany and A/P Accrual requirements Jacob Yeboa ia a Deputy Controller and Accountant- General responsible for the Information communication Technology Management (ICTM) Division of the Department. The Division exists to provide an integrated Information Technology environment that advances the core mission of the Department. It is to ensure the provision, maintenance, and upgrade of appropriate Information Communication Technology (ICT) resources and services to support the operations of the Department. It also advices management on new developments in ICT. The Division has three (3) Directorates namely: 1.ICT Infrastructure & Operations 2.ICT Administration & Service Management 3.Application Management & Interfaces (GIFMIS) Mr. Jacob Yeboa's background is strengthened as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) adviser. An Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Member of the Financial Service Authority, and holds a master's in business administration - Elective in eBusiness Strategy. He is an experienced Oracle Applications (ERP) Project Manager, Business Process Transformation Consultant, Systems Designer and Functional Consultant having 20 years of experience in thirteen countries, and Oracle CX Cloud Partner of the FY18 - English West Africa. 20+ years managing and implementing Oracle Financial, Distribution and Supply Chain Apps projects. 5+ years designing framework solution architecture for mergers and acquisition integrations and greenfield projects. Industries include Public Sector, Software, High Tech, Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Optometry, Banking, Business Process Outsource (BPO), Oil & Gas and Government. During his career Jacob has performed the following project roles: Project Manager and Senior Advisor Solution Architect and Technical Designer for Cost, Supply Chain and Financial Applications Business Process Manager for Business Transformation Solutions Technical and Data Conversion Manager Financial Applications Track Lead and Consultant Post Go Live trouble-shooter for Financial, Supply Chain, Intercompany and A/P Accrual requirements. Instructor for Oracle EBS Financial Management and related modules

Job Titles:

• Finance Officer
• Home Member

The Regional Directorate is currently headed by Mr. Joseph Kweku Agyei who took office in 2017. Prior to his post as Regional Director, Mr. Joseph Kweku Agyei was the Municipal Finance Officer at the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly. With over 25 years of experience in the Civil Service, including outstanding administrative and managerial skills. Key areas of expertise include development of Revenue Mobilization Strategies at the MMDA level, general accounting reviews, and contract negotiations that support organizational objectives. Creative problem-solver, game changer with strong collaborative and communication skills. Adept at motivating and leading teams to achieve excellence.

Job Titles:

• Accountant
• Controller

Job Titles:

• Accountant
• Acting Controller
• Acting Controller and Accountant - General
• Controller and Accountant General ( Acting )

Mr. Kwasi Agyei Mr Kwasi Agyei is a Chartered Management Accountant with 20 years post-qualification experience in the public sector. Mr. Kwasi Agyei is a renowned Public Servant of 20 years standing in Ghana's Public Service with extensive senior management and leadership experience across varied governmental institutions, agencies, and local authorities. He has served on various boards, including the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Road Fund Management Board and the Railway Development Fund Committee. He has also held several positions in different organizations including Director of Finance at the Ministry of Energy, Director of Accounts at the Ministry of Petroleum, Head of Finance at the Food and Drugs Authority and Chief Treasury Officer at the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Kwasi Agyei, the Acting Controller and Accountant-General (CAG) is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Accounting and Finance, and International Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Economics. Mr. Agyei has served on various Boards including the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Road Fund Management Board and the Railway Development Fund Committee. He has also held several positions in different organizations including Director of Finance at the Ministry of Energy, Director of Accounts at the Ministry of Petroleum, Head of Finance at the Food and Drugs Authority and Chief Treasury Officer at the Ministry of Finance.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Regional Director
• Home Member
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Regional Director of the Greater Accra Regional Directorate

Mr. Patrick Peprah Appiagyei is a Chartered Accountant by profession. He joined the Department in the year 2000. Mr. Patrick Apiagyei has worked at various Assemblies as a Finance Officer, Chief Accountant at Lands Commission and a Finance Director at Youth Employment Agency. Mr. Patrick Peprah Appiagyei is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and has attended many international conferences. Mr. Patrick Peprah Appiagyei was once the Chairman of the Brong Ahafo Welfare Association of the Department. Mr. Patrick Peprah Appiagyei is currently the Regional Director of the Greater Accra Regional Directorate.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants

Mr. Richard A. Akolgo is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG). He also holds a Chartered Diploma is Treasury and Risk Management from ICAG, a Commonwealth Executive Masters in Business Administration (CEMBA) Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree from the University of Cape Coast. Mr. Richard A. Akolgo has a modest employment history. He started work as a professional teacher with the Ghana Education Service from 1994 to 2003. He in Yelwoko JHS and Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO). In line with his love for teaching, he was also a part-time tutor with the University of Cape Coast Distance Education where he taught Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and Quantitative Techniques. He was later employed at Bolgatanga Polytechnic in 2003 as an Senior Accounting Assistant and he rose through the ranks to become Assistant Accountant. He assisted the finance officer and acted occasionally as the finance officer. Until his appointment as Regional Director to start the Regional Directorate of CAGD for the newly created North East Region in 2019, Mr. Richard A. Akolgo also worked as Municipal Finance Officer for Kintampo Municipal Assembly from August, 2010 to July,2017and Techiman Municipal from Assembly from August, 2017 to July, 2019 Mr. Richard A. Akolgo is a Chartered Accountant with 14 years post qualification experience working at various institutions of the public sector. He obtained his professional qualification in May, 2008. He was employed at the Controller and Accountant-General's Department in 2010 as a Principal Accountant and subsequently promoted to the grade of Chief Accountant in 2017.

Job Titles:

• Deputy CAG ( Payroll Management )
• Deputy Controller and Accountant - General ( Payroll Management )
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants

Mr Sylvester Acquah is a chartered accountant and a member of the institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) and he has over twenty (20) years professional experience. He is also a finalist of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (Ghana). Mr Acquah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ghana and thereafter started the professional accountancy programme at Kumasi Polytechnic now Kumasi Technical University. After completion of the foundation of the professional accountancy programme he enrolled at Institute of Professional Studies now University of Professional Studies. His working life has seen him working at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly where at a point he held the position of Expenditure Accountant and project co-ordinator for the financial component of the World Bank Urban Two project. Mr Acquah has also worked at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly where he served as the Deputy Metropolitan Treasurer of the Assembly. At the Head Office of the Controller and Accountant General's Department, Mr Acquah has worked there on three (3) different occasions. His first role was as the Deputy Head of Public Accounts. At another time, he was Director in charge of Procurement. Before being elevated to the position of Acting Deputy Controller and Accountant-General in charge of Payroll Management, Mr Acquah was the Director of Administration of the Department. For about a decade, Mr Acquah was the Head of Accounts of the Ministry of Defence and for about half a decade Mr Acquah also served as the Director in charge of Treasury at the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations. Mr Acquah has had training in Ghana and out of this country in various fields particularly in negotiation and arbitration, the latter using FIDIC rules. Early in hiss professional career, he served on one of the Presidential Committees on Emoluments for Article 71 office holders. Mr. Sylvester Acquah is a chartered accountant and a member of the institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), and he has over twenty (20) years of professional experience. He is also a finalist of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (Ghana).

Job Titles:

• AUDIT & INVESTIGATION / PAYROLL
• Deputy CAG ( Audit & Investigation )
• Deputy Controller and Accountant
• Deputy Controller and Accountant - General ( Audit & Investigations )

Mr. Komla Messan joined the Controller and Accountant-General's Department 31 years ago in 1989 and rose through the rank to become the current Deputy Controller and Accountant-General (DCAG) in charge of Audit & Investigations. He acted as Deputy Controller and Accountant-General in charge of Payroll Management Division from 2013 until he was confirmed in 2014 and continue to serve in that capacity until 2016 when he was posted to head the Finance and Administration Division of the Department. During his tenure as the DCAG in charge of Payroll Management Division, important payroll initiatives, such the Electronic Pay Slips System, Electronic Payment Voucher Validation System and the Third Party Reference System used for payroll integrity checks and the mobilization of Internally Generated Fund for the Department were implemented effectively and efficiently. Mr. Messan is a Chartered Certified Accountant and fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He completed the ACCA course in 1996 and worked at the Public Accounts Directorate and eventually became head of the Directorate until 2005 when he was posted to the Ghana Mission in the UK as the Chief Treasury Officer. As head of Public Accounts, he helped to implement reforms such as the vanosoft, vanrec and ACCPAC Accounting Software used in the preparation and reconciliation of the national accounts. He worked assiduously and produced the required reports by IMF under the high indebted poor country (HIPC) initiative to enable Ghana reach the HIPC completion point in July 2004. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration Degree with major in International Management from the Swiss Business School where he came out with honors as the overall best student in his class. He also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Creation from the Nobel International Business School. Mr. Messan is currently combining the position of the Deputy Controller and Accountant-General in charge of Audit and Investigations with that of Payroll Management Division, supervising over 250 staff. His vision for the Payroll Division is consistent with the overall vision of CAGD; that is to develop highly skillful and well-motivated staff who are well versed in the technologies required for efficient Payroll delivery. His overriding passion is to see all public servants across Ministries, Department and Agencies paid through a fully automated Controller and Accountant-General Payroll System which has budgetary control functionalities. He wants to minimize or completely eliminate the incident of ghost names on the Government Payroll. His focus as head of Internal Audit and Investigations is on system Auditing with concentration on high risk areas where he constantly makes recommendations for systems improvements and mitigation of risk. Mr. Wisdom Komlan is the Deputy Controller and Accountant-General Messan has served as Deputy Controller under four consecutive Controller and Accountant Generals. He has occupied the positions of deputy controller for Payroll Management , Finance and Administration, as well as Audit and investigation at various times . Since 2019, he has doubled as a deputy controller overseeing both the payroll Division as well as the Audit and investigation division of the Department. He is a Fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and also holds a post-graduate diploma in business creation as well as an executive masters degree in business administration with major in institutional management from the Swiz business school . He has been with the Department for the past 34 years and has left strong footprints at the national accounts directorate, foreign Mission treasury in New York and the Ministry of water resources works and housing finance directorate. His overriding passion is to see every division within the Controller and Accountant-General's Department equipped with the human and financial resources as well as the motivation to consolidate the achievements of the department as a world-class professional entity.

Job Titles:

• Deputy CAG ( Finance & Administration )
• Deputy Controller and Accountant - General ( F & a )
• DERKYI DCAG ( F & a )

Appointed to the Acting position of Deputy Controller responsible for Finance and Administration on 1st June 2021 and became substantive in June 2022. A public servant of about 27 years standing in the public service of Ghana, much of which has been in senior management positions. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), now a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with over 20 years of qualification experience, having completed in 2001. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana and holds an MBA from the University of Leicester, UK. She was privileged to attend a short course on Public Financial Management at the Kenedy School of Government, Harvard. She started her working career in the Controller and Accountant General's Department when she was posted to the Ministry of Health (MOH) as a senior Accountant, where she held various positions and portfolios. She became the Head of the Financial Management services unit within the Ministry's Finance Directorate during her tenure there. She worked on various multi-donor projects, ensuring timely disbursement and reporting of the funds to various stakeholders. Significant of these projects were the Global Fund and Hearth Fund. She made significant contributions to financial management reforms in the MOH. She was promoted to Deputy Financial Controller before exiting the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in 2009 as their Financial Controller. Having pioneered the establishment of a Vehicle Revolving fund at MOH, she established one at the Ministry of Justice to monitor recoveries of vehicle loans to Attorneys. As Financial Controller, she advised the Ministry on innovative ways to augment funding to improve their meagre budget. Financial management was strengthened during her tenure and contributed to many of the reforms at MOJ. She became Director of Finance at the Ministry of Education, where she provided leadership in financial management on several Government flagship programmes such as the SEIP and the Free SHS. Instituting innovative ways that ensured the provision of timely financial reports to various stakeholders and donor communities triggered the release of funds to the ministry. She contributed to developing various policy documents for these programmes. Before signing the GALOP programme, she was selected to join the high-level negotiation meeting at the World Bank in Washington. She was two times awarded the Best Director at the Ministry of Education in 2018 and 2019 She loves to build the capacity of staff around her. Her Philosophy is to provide selfless service and commit to acting with integrity. Her vision for the Finance and Administration Division is consistent with the overall vision of CAGD, which is to develop highly skilled and well-motivated staff using the appropriate technology for efficient service delivery. She is also a member of the Public Accountancy Supervisory Committee of ICAG and a Council member of the Institute of Accountancy training.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Accountant With Eleven
• Home Member

Mrs. Genevieve T. Fuseini is a Chartered Accountant with Eleven (11) years post qualification experience in the Public Sector. She qualified in November 2009. She was employed at the Controller & Accountant General's Department in December 1995 as an Accountant after completing the Ghana Accounting Technicians Certification Programme (now Accounting Technician Scheme West Africa - ATSWA). In fact, she was the first female qualified Accounting Technician in the country and first female Staff of the CAGD in the Ashanti Region to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. Mrs. Fuseini also holds a Masters Certificate in Local Government Financial Management from ILGS and a Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership & Management Studies from Paris School of Business Studies. At the Department, she rose through the ranks and in January 2011 she was promoted as Chief Accountant. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Until her appointment to Head the Northern Regional Directorate in April 2020, she worked at Kumasi Metro Assembly as an Accounts Staff and Head of the Accounts Department in Public Works Department. She was given further responsibilities as the Head of Finance in the following assemblies; Sekyere East, Sekyere Kumawu, Offinso Municipal, Ejisu- Juaben and Mampong Municipal. She is currently serving in the Audit Committee of Kumasi Technical University as ICA-GH representative and Mampong Government Hospital Genevieve T. Fuseini is a results-oriented Chartered Accountant, known for meticulousness, organization skills and the ability to provide continuous management of financial systems and budgets. She has a deep insight into playing a strategic role by providing professional advice in public sector Accounting. She is a devout Catholic, and married with 2 Children.

Mustapha Ayornu is a product of the Institute of Professional Studies. He joined the Department in 1990 rising through the ranks to be Assistant CAG in 2012.

Job Titles:

• Chartered Accountant
• Chief Accountant
• Home Member

Seidu Yussif is a Chartered Accountant with 11years post qualification experience. Education Seidu Yussif holds a Master of Science Degree, Local Government Financial Management, and a Post Chartered Diploma Certificate in Forensic Audit. He is a Final Part one student of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana. Professional experience Seidu Yussif is currently a Chief Accountant with Controller and Accountant - General's Department. He worked as a Metropolitan and District Finance Officer for 8years. He also worked as Head of the Research and Development Directorate of the Department. He is currently the Regional Director for the North East Regional Directorate. Prior to joining the CAGD, he worked with a Firm of Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants. He also worked with a Rural Bank and an Oil Marketing Company. FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTORATE The North East Regional Directorate is one of the sixteen Regional Treasuries under the Treasury Division of the Controller and Accountant- General's Department. It is one of the newly created Regional Treasuries as a result of the creation of New Regions. The Directorate is located in Nalerigu, the Regional Capital of the North East Region. The GPRS address of the office is NE-0840-6640.

Job Titles:

• Regional Director
• Ashanti Regional Director
• Commonwealth Executive Masters Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ( KNUST ) . She Also Holds a Degree Human Resource Management
• Home Member

Victoria Affum has twenty three (23) years' working experience with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAS), two years' experience working with Ministry of Health and a year's experience working with the Ministry in their Financial Management Department. She has served in the Western, Ashanti and Greater Accra regions. Victoria Affum also served as the Director of Administration from 2013 to 2017 at the Head Office of the CAGD. Victoria Affum holds a Commonwealth Executive Masters Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She also holds a Degree Human Resource Management. Victoria Affum is the Ashanti Regional Director of the Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD). She is married and a devoted Christian.