Sylvester Ofori

Sylvester Ofori
CA, FMVA, Manager - Financial Assurance and Advisory
Sylvester Ofori is a Chartered Accountant and Certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) with over six years of progressive experience in financial assurance, advisory, and CFO services across diverse industries, including fintech, mining, venture capital, engineering, construction, agribusiness certification, public sector, and NGOs. A seasoned Manager in Financial Assurance & Advisory, he combines strong technical depth with strategic insight to deliver high-quality audits, advisory solutions, and decision-ready financial intelligence.
Sylvester’s core expertise spans external and internal audits, IFRS-based financial reporting, taxation, forensic accounting, valuation, and financial and commercial due diligence. He has led complex engagements from planning through final reporting, supervised and mentored high-performing teams, and consistently delivered assignments that exceed client and management expectations. His work is underpinned by a strong commitment to quality, integrity, innovation, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
He has provided assurance and advisory services across Ghana, The Gambia, and the United States, supporting both local and international clients with cross-border reporting, compliance, and governance requirements.
Prior to his current leadership roles, Sylvester managed audit portfolios, restructured finance functions, designed management reporting frameworks, and delivered payroll and compliance services for both local and multinational clients. His experience also includes forensic damages assessment and dispute-related advisory, strengthening governance, controls, and financial transparency for clients operating in high-risk environments.
Sylvester holds a BSc in Agribusiness Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG). He is a Certified Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) of the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) and also holds a Professional Certificate in Forensic Audit and Investigation from ICAG.
He is highly proficient in AuditFile, CaseWare, Draftworx, QuickBooks, Xero, Finovate Pro, and financial analytics tools, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel and audit automation platforms. Fluent in English, Twi, and Ga, he is passionate about problem-solving, mentoring, research, and building sustainable finance functions.
With a proven record in assurance, advisory, forensic, and financial leadership, Sylvester brings clarity, discipline, and strategic value to every engagement he leads.