Experienced
CFOs and finance teams are the backbone of every successful enterprise
Professionals
Standards: Recognition inspires better governance, compliance,innovation, and financial inclusion across the sector.
Credible
Publicizing awardees generates role models and momentum across SMEs, banks, fintechs, and public agencies.
Successful
Gather stakeholders from private finance and public institutions to network, share solutions, and build partnerships.
Mission
Empower and recognize finance professionals—CFOs, corporate, and public sector teams—who
are delivering tangible impact through innovation, transparency, and social responsibility.
Vision
To become the premier finance recognition platform in West Africa, spotlighting excellence
that inspires systemic transformation in the financial ecosystem.
Why the GFLA Matters
- Amplifies Unsung Heroes: CFOs and finance teams are the backbone of every successful enterprise—but often invisible. GFLA honors their vital contributions.
- Drives Industry Standards: Recognition inspires better governance, compliance, innovation, and financial inclusion across the sector.
- Showcases Success Stories: Publicizing awardees generates role models and momentum across SMEs, banks, fintechs, and public agencies.
- Fosters Collaboration: Gather stakeholders from private finance and public institutions to network, share solutions, and build partnerships.
Award Categories
Institutional & Sectoral Awards
- Bank of the Year – Retail & Corporate
- Fintech Innovation of the Year
- Leading Insurance/Asset Management Company
- Microfinance Institution of the Year
- Public Financial Services Champio
Leadership Excellence Awards
- CFO of the Year – Strategic Financial Leadership
- Emerging CFO Award – High-Growth and Impact Potential
- Female Finance Leader of the Year
- Treasury & Risk Leadership Award
- Top 50 CFO Rankings – Recognizing the most influential finance leaders
Team & Project Awards
- Corporate Finance Team of the Year
- Best ESG/Sustainable Finance Initiative
- Digital Transformation Project of the Year
- Excellence in Financial Compliance & Governance
Top 50 CFO Rankings
An independently curated listing of Ghana’s most impactful finance executives, evaluated
across:
- Organizational performance
- Innovation & digitisation
- Governance & inclusion
- Recognition by peers and media
Objectives
- Spotlight outstanding finance professionals and teams.
- Set benchmarks for high-quality financial practice.
- Reward innovation in fintech, ESG finance, and inclusion.
- Cultivate a community of finance leaders.
Promote excellence in public finance and institution-building.