Mr. Samuel Kwame Anyan is an accomplished internal audit professional and currently serves as Deputy Director of Internal Audit and the Acting Director of Internal Audit at the University of Cape Coast. He has over fifteen (15) years of experience in internal auditing, with expertise in audit leadership, risk management, internal controls, and institutional governance.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana. He holds a Master of Commerce (Finance), a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Post-Chartered Diploma in Forensic Audit from the ICAG. He has also participated in several international professional development programmes such as the Institute of Internal Auditors’ 2025 International Conference in Canada and 2014 conference in London, and the 2022 World Congress of Accountants in India. He has also attended several local conferences, seminars and workshops organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, the Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana, and the Internal Audit Agency.
Mr. Anyan has extensive experience in leading an internal audit function, including the development and implementation of risk-based Strategic and Annual Audit Plans and Internal Audit Charters, and maintenance of an ongoing quality assurance and improvement systems. He ensures compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and the Global Internal Audit Standards. He has contributed in drawing University Management’s attention to weaknesses and making recommendations that have helped to improve the governance, risk management, internal control and compliance systems within the University.
He has served in various leadership roles, including Acting Director, Acting Deputy Director, Head of the Quality Assurance and Follow-Up Section, and Team Leader. He has strengthened audit quality through timely reporting, improved follow-up mechanisms, and the implementation of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme since 2015. He has also introduced enhanced working paper systems and facilitated several training and orientation programmes for Internal Audit and University staff and other stakeholders such as the Students’ Representative Council, Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana-UCC and Junior Common Room Committees in the Halls of Residence.
He has contributed to the growth of the Directorate and the University through the preparation of memos and policy documents that have improved internal audit practices, governance, and administrative systems within the University.
Mr. Anyan serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipal Assembly and previously chaired the Audit Committee of the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District Assembly. He has also contributed to several University committees, including those on University Audit Committee, Ghana Universities Staff Superannuation Scheme (GUSSS) Board, Administrative Committee on Minor Works, Asset Disposal Committee, and Kwame Nkrumah Hall Council.
Mr. Anyan is known for his integrity, professionalism, and analytical mindset. He possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
