Profile: Richard Twum Barimah, CA, CIPFA (Affil.)
Richard Twum Barimah is a highly skilled and results-oriented Accounting Professional with extensive experience in auditing, financial analysis, risk management, and compliance. As a Chartered Accountant and Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), he has demonstrated a strong ability to leverage financial expertise to optimize organizational performance, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and drive strategic initiatives.
Richard holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where his research explored fraud mitigation strategies in Ghana’s banking sector. He also earned a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Kumasi Technical University formerly Polytechnic, where his studies focused on cash management in the timber industry. His educational achievements are complemented by his proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and Ghanaian financial regulations.
Over his career, Richard has achieved notable milestones, including co-authoring the Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual for the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). He has been instrumental in streamlining procurement processes by developing a supplier database and has been recognized as the Overall Best Student in Taxation and Fiscal Policy during the May 2018 ICAG Professional Examination.
Richard’s dedication to excellence transcends his professional responsibilities, encompassing active engagement in various institutional committees where he has made significant contributions to policy formulation, governance, and strategic planning. His distinguished committee memberships, both current and past, include:
1. UENR Credit Union Supervisory Committee Member
2. UENR Basics School Parents Association Treasurer
3. Contract Management Policy Committee, UENR
4. Audit Committee, Asunafo North Municipal Assembly
5. Audit Committee, Asunafo South District Health Directorate
6. Audit Committee, Kwatire Polyclinic
7. Education Committee Chairperson, UENR Credit Union
8. China South-South Corporation Project Committee, UENR
9. Welfare Services Board Member, UENR Welfare Scheme
10. Transport Committee Member, UENR
11. Entity Tender Opening and Evaluation Committee, UENR
12. Finance Committee Chairperson, Church of Pentecost, Fiapre District
Richard’s blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and collaborative governance has positioned him as a trusted advisor and transformational leader. His dedication to institutional development, coupled with his ability to drive operational efficiencies and foster compliance, makes him an indispensable asset to any organization.