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Due Diligence in Finance: A Key Factor for Success in Ghana

As the business landscape in Ghana continues to grow, it’s essential to emphasize the importance of due diligence in finance. To ensure transparent and secure financial transactions, STAR-Ghana has prioritized due diligence in its operations.

The Importance of Due Diligence

In an effort to promote transparency and accountability, STAR-Ghana has taken steps to prioritize due diligence in finance. This is a critical step towards ensuring that financial transactions are secure and transparent.

Meet Samuel Mensah Adevor: Leading the Charge on Due Diligence

At the helm of this initiative is Samuel Mensah Adevor, Due Diligence Officer at STAR-Ghana. With over eight years of experience in:

  • Financial management and analysis
  • Accounting and auditing
  • Risk and project management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Treasury management

Adevor brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Certifications and Education

In addition to his extensive professional experience, Adevor holds several certifications, including:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation Certification in Project Management from APMG International
  • Certification in Procurement Operations from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
  • Bilingual Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Banking and Finance from Centre Africain d’Etudes Superieures en Gestion (CESAG) in Dakar, Senegal

Responsibilities

As Due Diligence Officer, Adevor is responsible for:

  • Supporting the Heads of Finance and Programmes to commission independent due diligence assessments and reviews of grant partners
  • Ensuring that initial and detailed screening of prospective grant partners is undertaken in line with STAR-Ghana’s screening process
  • Providing relevant support to external and independent assessors

Adevor’s key responsibilities also include:

  • Maintaining a detailed and updated database on due diligence profiles of successful Grant partners
  • Conducting continuous risk assessment of Grant Partners
  • Recommending ways to mitigate such risks
  • Working closely with the Head of Finance to support Grant Partners in developing efficient and robust internal controls and financial management systems

Prioritizing Due Diligence

STAR-Ghana is committed to continuing its important work in prioritizing due diligence in finance. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us at [insert contact information].