
Elliot Sey
@elliotsey
I build resilient operations through enterprise risk, compliance, internal controls, and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I've led risk, compliance, internal controls, and business operations at Comsys Ghana, SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ghana, and Allianz Insurance Company of Ghana. My work strengthens governance, regulatory readiness, and operational resilience across insurance, manufacturing, academia, and aviation.
At Comsys Ghana, I oversee business process management, risk and compliance, stores and inventory, logistics, and procurement. I streamlined workflows, strengthened controls, and led Sage Inventory Management System implementation, creating a centralized inventory database and improving operational visibility, audit readiness, and coordination across functions.
I've built enterprise risk frameworks, maintained risk registers, led regulatory engagements, and reported to senior management, boards, and audit committees. I also train teams in compliance, AML/CFT, data protection, ethics, finance, leadership, and quantitative methods.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head, Service Delivery
Comsys Ghana Ltd
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide strategic oversight for Business Process Management, Risk & Compliance, Stores & Inventory, Logistics, and Procurement. Developed and improved business processes, coordinated ISO management systems, and managed risk and compliance registers.
Lecturer (Part-Time)
University of Cape Coast
Aug 2015 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Taught courses in Finance, Quantitative Methods, Statistics, Economics, Research Methods, Leadership & Management, and other business subjects.
Deputy Head of Operations
Comsys Ghana Ltd
Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 (7 months)
Assisted the Head of Operations in providing strategic leadership and oversight for the Operations Department, including Project Management, NOC, DevOps, Risk Management, Compliance, Stores & Inventory, Procurement, and Business Process functions.
Head, Compliance & Internal Control
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ghana Ltd
Jun 2024 - May 2025 (11 months)
Designed and implemented a comprehensive risk management and internal control framework. Ensured regulatory compliance with NIC, AML/CFT/KYC, Data Protection, and GRA, and conducted internal control evaluations and compliance audits.
Head, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Allianz Life Insurance Ghana Ltd
May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Developed and implemented a comprehensive compliance and risk management framework. Identified, assessed, and monitored enterprise risks, conducted internal control evaluations, and delivered staff training on compliance and ethics.
Group Manager, Risk, Protection & Resilience
Allianz Insurance Company of Ghana
Oct 2018 - May 2022 (3 years 7 months)
Established and led the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, facilitated business unit risk assessments, and developed business continuity and resilience plans. Reported risk issues to the CEO, Board, and Audit Committee.
Assistant Manager, Finance & Administration
Allianz Insurance Company of Ghana
Jun 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Oversaw finance, procurement, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with approved policies and cost-effective operations. Implemented procurement policies, achieving a 50% cost reduction through improved vendor management.
Finance & Administration Manager
Tiwajo Industries Ltd
Jan 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Built financial models for forecasting sales, expenses, and cash flow. Conducted financial and profitability analysis, prepared annual budgets, and implemented cost-control measures, reducing operating expenditure by 10%.
Aeronautical Ground Instructor
Mish Aviation Flying School
Dec 2012 - Oct 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Taught aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and meteorology. Ensured compliance with aviation training standards and contributed to training Ghana's first locally trained commercial pilot.
Finance & Credit Analyst
Future Leaders Investment Microfinance Ltd
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Assessed creditworthiness of loan applicants and ensured compliance with policies. Developed strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and debt recovery, optimizing cash collection and minimizing bad debt write-offs by 70%.
Head of Science Department
Datus Senior High School
Jun 2006 - Nov 2010 (4 years 5 months)
Taught Chemistry and Mathematics, supervised WAEC practical exams, prepared reports and budgets, and mentored student teachers. Increased science enrollment from 9 to 45 students in 18 months and was recognized as Overall Best Teacher in 2008.
Research Analyst
University of Ghana
Jan 2005 - May 2006 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted market research, concept testing, and consumer studies for new snack products. Evaluated demographics, pricing, distribution, and promotional needs to identify profitable opportunities.
National Service (Research Analyst)
Food Research Institute & CTI-Tech Ltd
Oct 2003 - Sep 2004 (11 months)
Assisted in product research, data collection, and analysis for food development projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Institute for Professional Education and Research (IIPER)
Certified in Quantitative Risk Management, Quantitative Risk Management
Certified in Quantitative Risk Management in October 2024.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Master of Science (MSc), Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management
2022 - 2024
MSc in Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management, awaiting graduation.
ISACA
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Information Systems Auditing
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) in December 2023.
GIMPA
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
2009 - 2011
MBA in Finance from GIMPA from 2009 to 2011.
GIMPA
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration
2008 - 2008
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration from September to December 2008.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
1999 - 2003
BSc in Chemistry from KNUST from 1999 to 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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