Mr. George Sarfo

Deputy Finance Officer


Dept: Finance Office
FINANCE OFFICE
KNUST
KUMASI

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Professional/Teaching Experience

  • Professional Development Training, Seminars, Workshops and Conferences Attended both local and International with certificates.

    • 2015 November - Theme: “International Public Sector Accounting Standards” in Kumasi (Ernst & Young)
    • 2015 August - 5TH Summer school, on the theme: “Sustainable Development of Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Amidst Economic and Security Challenges.” (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
    • 2014 August - 4Th Summer School on the theme: “Advancing Science and technology through Effective Communication.” (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
    • 2013 May - 2ND Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA), hosted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) in Accra on the Theme: “Africa’s Economic Growth, Accountability and Democracy” (Ernst & Young)
    • 2013 May - Theme: Excel Boot Camp, Excel Tips, Tricks and Techniques, Excel Budgeting and forecast, Excel Financial Reporting” in Kumasi. (K2E Canada Inc.)
    • 2011 August - Theme: Financial modelling - Relevant excels functions, linear programming Solver for flexible budgeting organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
    • 2010 November - Theme: “Sustaining Value Creation” (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana).
    • 2010 July - Theme: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)
    • 2010 June - Themes:

    Financial Modelling: Relevant Excel Functions Applications in Business of Finance (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)

    Working capital management in post credit crunch era (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)

    • 2009 December - Theme: National Pensions Act 2008 (ACT 766) - The Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)
    • 2009 November - Theme: “Using Microsoft Excel for Financial Managers “in Accra - Web of Software Training and Consultancy
    • 2009 September - Theme: International Financial Reporting Standards Update. (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)
    • 2009 July - Theme: The Impact of Information Technology on Accounting. (The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)
    • 2007 June - Theme: “Managerial Leadership Skills Development”-. - Management Development and Productivity Institute Accra.
    • 2007 May - Transforming Leadership Seminar on the theme: “Character Formation, Calling, Commitment, Community Building, Course of Action and Coaching “in Kumasi. - International Leadership Foundation
    • World Congress of Accountants held in Kualu Lumpur, Malaysia - The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana)


    Reports, Memoranda and Proposals Written with supporting Documents (SD)

    1. Accounting Guidelines for Fuel Coupon Payment, presented to Colleges, Halls and other units of KNUST in May, 2016(SD8).
    2. Accounting Guidelines for Fuel Coupon Payments, presented to the Chief Cashier, Heads of Budget and Payables, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in May, 2016(SD7).
    3. Withholding Taxes, presented to Accounting Officers of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in March, 2016. (SD6).
    4. Mode of Payment of “Parallel Programme Fees” at School of Medical Sciences, presented to the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in February, 2015(SD9).
    5. Preparation of Composite Payment Voucher for Welfare Salary Deductions presented to Head of Payroll, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in January, 2016(SD4).
    6. Using Composite Payment Voucher for Staff Medical and Transport Claims presented to Head of Payables, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in January, 2016(SD3).
    7. Proposal for Review of Payments of staff Salaries through Banks presented to Head of Payroll, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in January, 2016(SD2).
    8. Use of Correction Fluid on Financial Documents presented to staff of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in January, 2016 (SD1).
    9. Training Materials, presented to Accounts Officers in June, 2012(SD10).
    10. Financial Management of Faculties, presented to Provosts, Deans and Heads of Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in May, 2010. (SD11).
    11. Tax on Entertainment Allowance, presented to Finance Officer, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in August, 2009. (SD12).


    Service to Community with supporting Documents (SD)

    1. Presentation on Financial Management to Presbyterian Church of Ghana KNUST branch in October, 2015(SD13).
    2. Board member; Photocopy Unit of KNUST since July, 2015 to date (SD14).
    3. Chairman; KNUST Finance Office Welfare Committee since July, 2014 to date.
    4. Financial Secretary; Ohwimase Hill Top Nobles Club since May, 2014 to date.
    5. Member; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Procurement Committee from October 2009 to May, 2013 (SD18).
    6. Member; Interview panel at Soil Research Institute in November, 2012(SD15).
    7. Member; Interview panel at Soil Research Institute in November,2011(SD16)
    8. Member; College of Art and Social Sciences Planning Committee to celebrate KNUST 60th Anniversary in November,2011(SD17)
    9. Member; Committee to look at modalities for graduate students’ sponsorship in August, 2008(SD19)
    10. Chairman; Committee to see to the early completion of the KNUST School of Business new building in November, 2007(SD20).
    11. Member; Welfare Committee of Assemblies of God Church, Tanoso, Kumasi from February, 1998 to October, 2002(SD21).

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