Ibrahim Adam

My profile

Biography

Prior to joining academia, Ibrahim had worked as a Tax Professional with two (2) of the Big-4 professional services firm – KPMG and Deloitte. His love for accounting and finance spans his first role as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana after his undergraduate studies.

At Deloitte, he was a Manager in the Business Tax unit where he led talented teams, providing customized solutions to 50+ clients from various industries. He also facilitated trainings at the renowned Deloitte School of Tax (DSOT) and contributed to tax-related thought leadership. Prior to this, he worked with the KPMG’s Global Mobility & Immigration Support, Tax line of business, further enhancing his expertise in the field.

Alongside these, he served as a member of the Network Panel (Governing Council) of the ACCA, Ghana Branch; and made an impact as a Mentor on the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Fellow, Higher Education Academy - (FHEA)
  • Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK - (FCCA)
  • Chartered Accountant/Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
  • Member, Chartered Management Institute, UK - (MCMI)
  • MBA in Business Analytics
  • MSc in Development Finance
  • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
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Teaching

Beyond my primary teaching and moderation responsibilities, I find enjoyment in overseeing the following tasks within the Department of Finance and Economics (FE) at MMUBS:

Undergraduate 

  • Year Lead, Level 4 BSc. Accounting and Finance (A&F) programme
  • Unit Leader, Financial Analytics unit
  • Personal Tutor, A&F Students

Postgraduate

  • Unit Leader, Performance Management & Control unit (Global Masters Online)

Courses

Career history

2014 - 2015

Teaching Assistant - School of Business, University of Cape Coast

2014 - 2017

Associate/Senior Associate, Global Mobility & Immigration Support, Tax - KPMG

2018 - 2021

Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Business Tax & Regulatory Services - Deloitte

2022 - 2022

Manager, Business Tax & Regulatory Services - Deloitte

2023 - Date

Lecturer in Accounting & Finance - Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Press and media

Kpano, W. & Adam, I. Corporate Income Tax Compliance Requirement in Ghana: Class Executive Breakfast Show (ACCA Thinking Ahead Series). Interview conducted by Benjamin Akakpo. Class FM 91.3 FM, March, 2019