Rexford Asamoah
@rexfordasamoah1
ACCA-certified finance leader driving compliance, automation, and operational excellence for mission-driven organizations.
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
I am an ACCA-certified Chartered Accountant and PMI-trained professional with over 17 years of progressive financial leadership in international NGOs and U.S. government agencies, including 11 years at the U.S. Peace Corps in Ghana. I lead budgeting, donor compliance, procurement, and digital transformation initiatives, implementing ERP and automation tools (ForPost, Hyperion, Sunsystems, QuickBooks, Oracle Smart View, Power BI) to improve accuracy and efficiency.
I have a proven record of strengthening internal controls, reducing processing time through automation, and guiding teams through crises and leadership transitions while maintaining compliance with GAAP, USAID, and FAR regulations. I mentor diverse teams, foster collaboration across stakeholders, and deliver mission-aligned financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UCDeputy Director of Management
United States Peace Corps
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Spearhead financial oversight and operations for Peace Corps Ghana, managing a $2.5M annual budget and a $5M multi-year USAID grant while strengthening internal controls and driving digital transformation to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
UCFinance Analyst
United States Peace Corps
Mar 2014 - Feb 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Coordinated $2.5M annual budgets and $3M multi-year grants, conducted variance analysis and reporting, developed automated Excel tools to streamline budgeting and payroll, and supported audits to strengthen internal controls.
Consultant - Financial Assessment
USAID Sustainable Fisheries Management Project
Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 (0 months)
Conducted capacity assessment of an implementing partner, evaluated governance and internal controls, and provided recommendations to enhance USAID compliance and financial management.
FFManaged financial operations for implementing partners on the USAID SHARPER project, ensured USAID compliance through control assessments, trained partner staff, and oversaw VAT reporting and fixed asset verification.
WISenior Finance Officer
World Vision International
Sep 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 5 months)
Directed financial reporting for Head Office and 30+ projects, supervised finance staff across six offices, implemented reconciliation processes that reduced aged balances 40% and accelerated payment turnaround.
WIFinance Officer
World Vision International
Apr 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years 4 months)
Managed payment processing, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and statutory compliance to maintain accurate accounting records and support leadership financial reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KTKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Pursuing an MSc in Accounting and Finance with expected completion in November 2025.
UGUniversity of Ghana
Master of Science, Development Finance
Pursuing an MSc in Development Finance with expected completion in October 2026.
AAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Certified Chartered Accountant, Accounting
Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) qualification completed; holds Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business.
Ho Technical University
Higher National Diploma, Accountancy
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.
Tweneboa Kodua Secondary School
Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Secondary Education
Completed Senior Secondary School Certificate.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GhanaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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