Akubia George Jr
About Akubia George Jr
Akubia George Jr is the Deputy Finance Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Tamale, Northern Ghana, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, particularly with USAID projects, and holds multiple degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Akubia George Jr has served as the Deputy Finance Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2020. His role is based in Tamale, Northern Ghana, where he has contributed to financial management for four years. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Professional Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Akubia George Jr worked in various finance roles. He was a Field Accountant at ACDI/VOCA from 2011 to 2015, focusing on the USAID ADVANCE Project in Tamale. He then served as a Senior Accountant at Monitoring, Evaluation and Technical Support Services (METSS) for nine months in 2015-2016, contributing to the USAID METSS Project in Accra. From 2016 to 2019, he was a Senior Grants & Procurement Specialist at Global Communities, working on the USAID RING Project in Tamale. Most recently, he was the Finance and Grants Manager at CARE from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Akubia George Jr has a strong educational foundation in finance and accounting. He studied at Koforidua Technical University, earning a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his studies at the University of Cape Coast, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from 2010 to 2013, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from 2018 to 2020.
Expertise in USAID Projects
Akubia George Jr has extensive experience working on USAID projects, which has equipped him with knowledge of best practices and innovative approaches in financial management. His roles have provided him with valuable insights into the unique challenges and requirements of managing finances in development projects, particularly in both Northern and Southern Ghana.
Professional Skills and Recognition
Akubia George Jr is recognized for his sound professional judgment and ability to manage complex procurement and supply chain management tasks. He is admired for his versatility and teamwork skills, which enable him to integrate quickly into teams and contribute effectively to organizational goals. His supervisors value his unbiased opinions and commitment to achieving results.