Samuel Ampah
About Samuel Ampah
Samuel Ampah is the Finance Director at SC Johnson in Johannesburg, South Africa, with extensive experience in financial management across East, West, and Southern Africa.
Current Role: Finance Director at SC Johnson
Samuel Ampah is currently serving as the Finance Director at SC Johnson in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures effective financial planning and analysis within the company. His extensive experience in financial management plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health and strategic planning of the organization.
Extensive Experience at SC Johnson
Samuel Ampah has an extensive history with SC Johnson, spanning multiple roles and regions. He previously worked as Manager, FP&A - Africa Cluster from 2016 to 2017 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and before that as Finance Manager - East Africa from 2012 to 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya. Ampah’s early roles include serving as Finance Manager from 2007 to 2012 in Accra, Ghana. This long tenure illustrates his deep familiarity and significant contributions to the financial management of the company across various African regions.
Educational Background in Finance and Accounting
Samuel Ampah has a robust educational background in finance and accounting. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Kenyatta University from 2014 to 2017 and obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cape Coast between 2007 and 2009. He is also qualified as a Chartered Accountant, having studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana from 2009 to 2011. Ampah completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Coast with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from 2000 to 2002.
Early Career and Consultancy Roles
Samuel Ampah’s career began with a robust foundation in financial roles at several organizations. He worked briefly as a Deputy Financial Controller at Ghana Railway Company Limited in Takoradi, Western Ghana in 2005. From there, he moved on to a role as an Associate Consultant at First Team Associate from 2006 to 2007, providing financial consultancy services. These roles provided him with essential experience in financial oversight and consulting, laying the groundwork for his subsequent positions.
Diverse Experience Across African Regions
Samuel Ampah has garnered extensive experience in financial management across various African regions, including East Africa, West Africa, and Southern Africa. His roles at SC Johnson have equipped him with diverse expertise in financial planning, analysis, and management in different market environments. This regional experience has enabled him to effectively navigate and manage financial operations in distinct economic contexts.