KPMG Ghana

Congratulations to our fellow KPMGians (Eliasu Rukaya and Juliet Donkor) for receiving awards at the ICAG graduation ceremony on 14 January 2023.

We are proud of these ladies!

A new year, a fresh start!

Wishing all HR teams who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of employees a fulfilling year.

As you plan for the year, plan to make a lasting impact - Learn, Unlearn, Relearn!

We are proud to share that Patience Mawushie Dzikunoo (Senior Manager, KPMG) has been appointed as President of the Association of Women Accountants in Ghana (AWAG).
 
Congratulations Patience, we wish you all the best in your tenure! Keep raising the KPMG flag high!

KPMG has developed a publication which has compiled information across various countries (Ghana included) regarding business conditions, regulatory requirements, incentives and existing life sciences clusters which are supportive for investments into manufacturing facilities for pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices.

This publication highlights opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector in Ghana and Africa as a whole. To access the report, kindly click here: https://bit.ly/3W3soRR.

We hope that this publication will support the development of the regional pharmaceutical and health care industry.

Join Gordon Dardey (KPMG Senior Tax Manager) as he shares insights and speaks on Managing Businesses in an Austere Economy today and tomorrow at 1:00pm on Joy News. If you are unable to tune in, there will be a replay at 5:00pm on both days.

KPMG has published the Ghana Banking Industry Customer Experience (BICX) Survey 2022 Report.

This is the third edition of the survey and includes insights from the retail segment, Customer Experience practitioners, SMEs and corporate clients across the 23 banks in Ghana. It also highlights the top 10 Customer Experience leaders in Ghana’s Retail Banking Industry.

Link to the report: https://bit.ly/3XaRVK0

KPMG wishes you a Happy Constitution Day!

A Happy New Year to you!!

KPMG has published the Ghana Banking Industry Customer Experience (BICX) Survey 2022 report.

This is the third edition of the survey and was conducted between May and August 2022. The publication includes insights from the retail segment, customer experience practitioners, SMEs and corporate clients across the 23 banks in Ghana.

Insights gained from the survey were across the following key themes: Digital and its effect, Data, Leadership, Culture and Experience. Recommendations from the report include designing a robust customer experience strategy, using relevant metrics, developing talent and innovation, building an integrated enterprise as well as establishing strategic alliances and ecosystems to enhance customer trust, loyalty and advocacy.

Link to the report: https://bit.ly/3XaRVK0

Happy New Year! May the new year bring you peace, joy and happiness. Wishing you and yours health and prosperity in the new year.

Merry Christmas to you and your families🎄!

The Globerunner Tournament is an annual National and Global internal competition where KPMG staff have the opportunity to prove how much they know about the firm’s service offerings online. This year, KPMG Ghana launched the Mini Globerunner for new staff that were unable to participate in the main tournament earlier in the year.

On 7 December 2022, The KPMG Mini Globerunner Awards Ceremony was held for the Top Ten Finalists (Idriss Mawuli A. Zuberu , Jonathan Adjei, Mary Damte, Victoria Kwarteng, Richmond Adatsi, Anastasia Asare, Henry Andorful, Memunatu Muttah, Benjamin Asante-Sarfo, Elsie Amonuah-Felbah) and their Ambassadors. The ceremony included a celebratory lunch, sharing of certificates and prizes and ended with a cake cutting ceremony.

Special congratulations to Idriss Abiodun Mawuli Zuberu for placing first in the Mini Globerunner and Justine Agbeyakah for being the ultimate coach and Globerunner Ambassador! We look forward to more Globerunner initiatives in the near future!

KPMG wishes you a Happy Farmers' Day!

On 29 November 2022, we held our 2023 Budget Forum themed “Restoring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience through Inclusive Growth and Value Addition”. The aim of the conference was to discuss the 2023 budget and share ideas and measures that can improve the ex*****on of the proposed measures in 2023 budget. 
 
The session included a panel discussion which deliberated on a number of topics, such as alternatives government can use to reduce inflation, understanding the implications of the ‘Nkabom budget’ on the operations of businesses and the way forward for Ghana amongst other topics. 
 
Overall, it was a very useful discussion with a number of suggestions, insights and ideas shared, which we hope to see implemented in the near future as the Government continues with negotiations on an IMF package.

     

Thank you for joining us at our 2023 Budget Forum on Tuesday 29 November 2022. KPMG is pleased to share with you its 2023 Budget Highlights which includes our point of view on tax initiatives as well as other initiatives by the government.

Enjoy the read: https://bit.ly/3u7ahz1
     

The KPMG 2023 Post Budget Forum event brings together government representatives and key industry players to digest and discuss the national budget and its impact on the business community. 

Leading up to the forum, we have developed The KPMG 2023 Budget Highlights which breaks down the budget statement and economic policy of the Government of Ghana for the 2023 Fiscal Year. To access the Budget Highlights, kindly click here: https://bit.ly/3u7ahz1
 
Join us virtually as we discuss the implications and the implementation of the 2023 budget at 4:15pm by clicking any of the links below:

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eDR0P2
Zoom: https://bit.ly/3GIfbtC
Teams: https://bit.ly/3hYr3NN 

     

Join The Finance Minister at The 2023 KPMG Post Budget Forum today at 4:15pm.

Invited panellists include Dr. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour (Senior Lecturer, Economics Dept, University of Ghana), Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke (President, Association of Ghana Industries Accra), Mrs. Kosi Yankey (CEO, Ghana Enterprises Agency), Mr. Andy Akoto (Partner, Advisory, KPMG) with Mr. Jonathan Lutterodt (Partner, Advisory, KPMG) as the Moderator.

Kindly use the following links to join the event live:

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eDR0P2
Zoom: https://bit.ly/3GIfbtC
Teams: https://bit.ly/3hYr3NN

     

Join KPMG in Ghana as we thoroughly discuss the 2023 budget and weigh in on its long term and short term implications. We will be streaming live on 29 November 2022 at 4:15pm on the following platforms:

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eDR0P2
Zoom: https://bit.ly/3GIfbtC
Teams: https://bit.ly/3hYr3NN

It promises to be insightful and impactful with thought leaders from various industries sharing their insights and views.
     

The KPMG Annual Post Budget Forum is here with us once more!
 
This event brings together government representatives and key industry players to discuss the national budget and its impact on the business community. 
 
This forum is even more relevant this year as we are dealing with the impact of global economic shocks, geopolitical tensions, and a weakened currency that have led to elevated macro-economic deterioration.
 
Join us as we discuss the 2023 budget and its implications on 29 November 2022 at 4:15pm.

To join the forum, kindly click one of the options below:
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eDR0P2
Zoom: https://bit.ly/3GIfbtC
Teams: https://bit.ly/3hYr3NN
 
     

Yesterday we celebrated International Men’s Day at our KPMG office. We had guest speakers who spoke on prostate cancer – the symptoms, risks and how to reduce the risk of it as well as the importance of mentoring young males and inspiring men to build their social connections for wellbeing. The session ended with gifts for all men and a happy hour on the rooftop. We look forward to many other sessions and celebrations!

We would like to congratulate Nana Adwoa O. Asomaning-Agyei, Elsie Obuobisa- Darko, Joan Acheampong and Nana Efua Otuwa K*m for receiving awards at the ACCA Future Members’ Awards and Recognition Ceremony.

Ayekoo from all of us at KPMG! Thank you for raising the KPMG flag high!

Last week was International Fraud Awareness Week. KPMG held supporting activities throughout the week, under the theme ‘Fraud: Know it, Detect it, Prevent it!’. 

There was a variety of quizzes and games aimed at sharing knowledge on Fraud as well as a cake cutting ceremony and celebrations at the Head Office. 

    

We would like to congratulate Nana Adwoa Asomaning-Agyei, Elsie Obuobisa-Darko and Joan Acheampong for receiving awards at the ACCA Future Members’ Awards and Recognition Ceremony.

Ayekoo from all of us at KPMG! Thank you for raising the KPMG flag high!

KPMG wishes all men a Happy International Men’s Day!

Andy Akoto (KPMG Partner) spoke on the topic: “A glimpse into financial inclusion: The State at play” at the Connected Banking Summit and explained that financial literacy is an important tool for financial inclusion as an individual requires a basic understanding of their finances in order to optimally reap the benefits of financial inclusion.

This week KPMG were Knowledge Partners for the 6th Connected Banking Summit.

On day one, Philip Twum, (KPMG Manager), was on a panel which discussed ‘Driving digital access to bolster the future of financial inclusion’. During this plenary, Philip stated that digital financial services would need to be fiercely competitive in the future as a high level of competitiveness will drive down costs, create more options for users/customers and ultimately lead to affordable financial services.

There are actions financial services companies can take immediately to help mitigate crypto-related risks, even as the regulatory landscape is poised to change.

To see some of these key actions alongside the recent developments from legislators, regulators, and standard setting bodies, click here: https://bit.ly/3GoOr15

    

For the second consecutive year, KPMG Private Enterprise hosted the finalist event for the Global Tech Innovator competition where UK’s HiiROC was crowned as this year’s winner. 
 
HiiROC developed an amazing system to produce low-cost, zero-emission hydrogen, which produces zero greenhouse gases when burnt and contains 3X the energy of gasoline.
 
Congratulations to HiiROC for being the Ultimate Tech Titan!!! We would also like to congratulate all other participants (including Brainwek Education, Agro Innova Ltd and ShaQ Express) that took part in this competition, we hope to see you again next year!

It is estimated that up to 5% of business revenues are lost to fraud, and in some cases, it can lead to job losses or even the collapse of the business. Planning for fraud and taking steps to reduce its likelihood and impact on the business makes good sense.

Complete this short questionnaire to see how well your organisation is managing the risk of fraud: https://bit.ly/3GoycRD

    

What are the top five things that sector executives should know about the dangers facing their individual industries?

Recent research from KPMG in the US suggests that companies may be at greater risk due to overconfidence and underinvestment.

Our client seeks to add value to the midstream and downstream oil and gas value chain in Africa and is in search of experienced professionals to support the delivery and achievement of its objectives.

Please visit https://bit.ly/3FKejEw for a detailed job description and person specification. Kindly send your CV with the "Job Title" you are interested in as the subject line to [email protected] ([email protected]) by 18 November 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Join us as we deliver a training on Preparing for Customs and Excise Audit. This training will focus on preparing participants on what to expect during customs or excise audit and equip them on how to adequately prepare such audits.

Details are as follows:
- Date: 17 November 2022
- Time: 9:30am
- Venue: Microsoft Teams
- Cost: Ghc850

To register please contact us on:
- +233 302 770 454 or
- [email protected] / [email protected]

It's International Fraud Awareness Week!

International Fraud Awareness Week is an initiative of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) which provides an opportunity for anti-fraud professionals and communities
to come together to look at how far reaching the effects of fraud can be.

KPMG is a proud supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week and will be holding supporting activities and sharing fun facts throughout the week under the theme
‘Fraud: Know it, Detect it, Prevent it!’.

We held our first “International Accounting Day” celebrations this week which consisted of fun accounting quizzes for KPMG staff, sharing knowledge and encouraging students at Accra Girls Secondary School and Labone Senior High School to take up the profession and a cake cutting ceremony. It has been an eventful week! Let us all take advantage of the celebration to reflect on the value of accountants in our daily lives and say thank you to an accountant near you!




IAD 2022

The Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana (CIB) held their 26th National Banking Summit yesterday. The program featured several prominent thought leaders including Andy Akoto (KPMG Advisory Partner) who deliberated on a panel on the topic ‘ESG and Sustainable Financing: Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives for Banks’. 

During the plenary Andy stated that organisations that are going to thrive cannot ignore ESG and added that we must interpret ESG to our own circumstances in Ghana and that if we are able to even get our governance (personal, corporate and national) right our systems and policies will work better, therefore bringing accountability to our people.

Our client seeks to add value to the upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain in Africa and is in search of experienced professionals to support the delivery and achievement of its objectives.

Please visit https://bit.ly/3FKejEw for a detailed job description and person specification. Kindly send your CV with the "Job Title" you are interested in as the subject line to [email protected] ([email protected]) by 18 November 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We're pleased to share KPMG’s 2022 Survey of Sustainability Reporting: Big shifts, small steps. The survey examines sustainability reporting trends around the world to offer meaningful insights about how to improve levels of disclosure by business leaders, sustainability professionals, and company boards. It also provides information and insights for those preparing their own organisation’s sustainability report, as well as for investors, asset managers and ratings agencies who now factor sustainability and ESG information into their corporate performance and risk assessments. To download the report, click https://bit.ly/3DV5l60. We hope you find this useful.

Join us as we deliver a training on Preparing for Customs and Excise Audit.  This training will focus on preparing participants on what to expect during customs or excise audit and equip them on how to adequately prepare such audits.

Details are as follows:
- Date: 17 November 2022
- Time: 9:30am
- Venue: Microsoft Teams
- Cost: Ghc850

To register please contact us on:
- +233 302 770 454 or
- [email protected] / [email protected]

We've been on the hunt for the next and we're ready to crown the winner at the final in Lisbon today at 5:30pm! All 22 finalists wowed the judges at their country finals and now we're excited to welcome them to the global stage. Register now to watch the event broadcast live and cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/3Ucvr9J