Alex Kofi Appiah Ackah
Board Secretary
Alex Kofi Appiah Ackah is a seasoned public sector professional and financial management practitioner with over three decades of experience in accounting, taxation, budgeting and financial administration within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and its erstwhile Internal Revenue Service (IRS).He began his professional career with the IRS in 1995 and has served in various capacities and locations, predominantly as a District Accountant, providing financial and accounting leadership at Nkawkaw, Ashaiman, Tema, Adenta and Kinbu-sub LTO offices. In July 2024, he assumed his current role as Chief Revenue Officer and Deputy Head of the Budget Unit at GRA Head office, where he contributes to budget preparation, financial planning, and expenditure monitoring and resource management.He holds an MBA in Accounting & Finance and a BSC in Banking & Finance from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). He is also a student/member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, having reached the Final Part I level. His commitment to the development of the GRA Credit Union (GRACCU) has been demonstrated through his service in various leadership capacities. He served as a member of the Supervisory Committee from 2020 to 2022 and has served as a Board Secretary from 2022 to Date, contributing to the governance, accountability and effective administration of the Credit Union.Beyond his professional responsibilities, he is a committed Christian and a staunch Methodist and chorister, with extensive experience in church leadership and music ministry. He previous leadership positions include Immediate Past Tema Diocesan Chairman of GHAMECC, past Tema Diocesan Financial Secretary, Past Tema West Circuit Chairman. He has also served as Assistant Choirmaster at Gethsemane Methodist Church and currently contribute to the development of choral music as Choir Director of the GRA Revenue Voices (GRACHO).He is passionate about professional excellence, financial accountability, leadership, service to others and the development of institutions and people.
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