Mrs. Emelia Osei-Derkyi

Deputy CAG (Finance & Administration)

Mrs. Emelia Boatemah Osei Derkyi is a seasoned finance professional with an illustrious career spanning more than 26 years in the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD). She has been at the forefront of major public financial management reforms in Ghana, bringing both expertise and integrity to her work.

A Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Mrs. Osei Derkyi has over two decades of post-qualification experience, having earned her certification in 2001.

She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), where she contributes her expertise as a member of the Public Accounts Supervisory Committee. Academically, she holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, further strengthening her professional and leadership credentials.

Over the years, Mrs. Osei Derkyi has made significant contributions to Ghana’s public sector. Her work has been instrumental in flagship reform initiatives, particularly within the Ministries of Health and Education. She has played a key role in the implementation of donor-funded programmes such as the Global Fund, the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP), and the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), among others.

Her leadership journey has taken her through several ministries, where she has served as Financial Controller, overseeing critical financial operations and management processes. In 2021, she was appointed Deputy Controller and Accountant-General in charge of Finance and Administration. In this capacity, she continues to provide strategic oversight and leadership, strengthening financial accountability and efficiency across the public service.

Mrs. Osei Derkyi’s career is a reflection of her dedication, excellence, and professional integrity. She stands as a true example of service, leadership, and commitment to advancing Ghana’s public financial management systems.