Mr. Reginald Lamptey Nii-Odartey is the Director of Internal Audit at the Ministry of Finance, Ghana. He is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned finance professional with over twenty years of experience in internal audit, accounting, investment, risk management, compliance, and financial oversight across both the public and private sectors.
Prior to his appointment in January 2026, he served as Head of Internal Audit at the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation.
He has also held senior management positions, including Head of Internal Audit and Compliance at Labone Business Park Limited, Head of Internal Audit and Investment Unit at Timios Company Limited, and Head of Internal Audit and Debt Unit at the West Africa Fiscal Institute. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Financial Consultant, providing advisory services in accounting, finance, and risk management.
Mr. Lamptey Nii-Odartey holds an MPhil in Finance and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Ghana Business School. He also holds a BBA in Accounting (First Class) from Zenith University College and is currently a PhD in Finance candidate at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana and the Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana. He has also undertaken professional development in Enterprise Risk Management and Capital Markets.
Mr. Lamptey Nii-Odartey is the author of the books Management Accounting: A New Outlook for Professional and University Students and Financial Management: A New Outlook for Professional and University Students.
In his capacity as Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Lamptey Nii-Odartey provides independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems within the Ministry.
He supports the promotion of transparency, accountability, and sound public financial management in line with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
