Conrad Z. Dumbah has assumed office as the new Director-General of Ghana's Internal Audit Agency (IAA). He brings over 15 years of international experience in banking, finance, governance, risk management, and internal audit to the role.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem officially swore in Mr. Dumbah during a ceremony at the Ministry of Finance in Accra. This appointment signals Ghana's commitment to enhancing its public financial management architecture. Mr. Dumbah succeeds Thomas A. Thompson-Aryee, who retired from the agency on June 8, 2026.
This appointment is part of a broader trend in Ghana to bring back professionals who have excelled internationally. Their expertise is crucial for strengthening public institutions and improving financial oversight. The move aligns with Ghana's ongoing efforts to improve economic transparency and reduce financial irregularities in the public sector, as highlighted in various audits and government reports.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem challenged Mr. Dumbah to strengthen Ghana's internal audit system. He asked him to diligently work to reduce financial irregularities and improve compliance with financial regulations. The Minister emphasized the critical need for prudent management of public resources.
The focus for decision-makers will now be on how quickly Mr. Dumbah can implement his global expertise within the Ghanaian public sector. Markets and stakeholders will watch for immediate improvements in financial accountability and governance within government institutions. This leadership change could lead to more stringent auditing processes and better utilization of public funds.
Before this appointment, Mr. Dumbah served as Vice President, International Finance Controllers at Citibank in London. He oversaw international finance control teams across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. His responsibilities included ensuring operational excellence and strengthening risk and control frameworks.
Earlier, he worked as Vice President, EMEA Finance Controller at Citibank UK. In this role, he led finance control operations in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, and Hong Kong. His work focused on enhancing financial governance and strengthening internal control systems.
His career also includes senior leadership positions at Santander UK, where he was a SOX Audit Manager for Finance, Risk, and Controls. There, he led Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews and supported multi-million-pound financial reporting systems. These systems were designed to improve governance and regulatory compliance.
At Barclays Bank, Mr. Dumbah was an Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit. He led audits across critical banking functions, such as payment processing and regulatory compliance. He focused on strengthening internal controls and enhancing operational efficiency.
Mr. Dumbah spent nearly eight years at PwC UK LLP, rising from Associate to Audit and Assurance Manager. He led audit and advisory engagements for major UK financial institutions and multinational organizations. These included Santander Bank UK and Bank of Ireland. He also mentored junior professionals and conducted audit quality reviews.
His professional qualifications include being a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a globally recognized certification. Additionally, he holds the Institute of Internal Auditors Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk (IACert). He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance and Accounting.