Herbert A. Morrison is the founder and Managing Partner of the firm.
Herbert Morrison is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants, UK, a member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants, Ghana and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of
Taxation, Ghana. He started his career in 1967 as a trainee with
Casselton Elliott, the precursor firm of KPMG. He trained and
practised in the UK for five years before returning in 1978 to work
with KPMG. In all, he worked with KPMG for 24 years, 9 months, 14
years of which were in partnership position. During his time at
KPMG, he worked with a myriad of clients in diverse industries
including healthcare, banking and finance, oil and gas,
manufacturing, non- governmental organizations, public sector etc.
In January 1992, he set up and run the Taxation department of KPMG.
In January 1998, he successfully set up Morrison and Associates with
a vision to provide internationally bench marked Audit services at
affordable rates to local business. He has steered the practice for
the last 25 years under the banner, “total consulting firm",
deploying his expertise in Auditing. Accountancy, Taxation,
Corporate Finance and Management Consultancy spanning out of the 45
years in very responsible positions. His industry wide experience in
tax, audit, accountancy and management consultancy has taken him
through various countries including the UK, USA, Canada, France,
Netherlands, and Spain. As Managing Partner, he cogently coordinates
the strategic direction of the Firm, serving as the client partner.
Herbert's global professional experience in corporate tax, strategic
management in addition to his exquisite coaching, mentoring and
inter-personal skills are embedded in the firm's ethic, culture and
passion for continuous excellence.
Adom is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant (ICA)
Ghana. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree
from the University of Bradford and University of Nimbas,
Netherlands. He also holds MBA in Finance from University of
Manchester Business School and University of Wales, United Kingdom;
Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma in Education all from University of
Cape Coast, Ghana. Adom is the immediate past Managing Director of
Family Trust Capital Microfinance Ltd. He set up the Company after
leaving First Atlantic Merchant Bank, Ghana Ltd as Deputy Managing
Director (Finance and Operations). Adom also previously worked at
Ecobank Ghana and Ecobank Zambia as head of Operations and
Information Technology. Prior to joining the Operations department
of Ecobank, he worked for many years as the Regional Head, Audit and
Compliance for Ecobank’s West Africa Monetary Zone and Head of Audit
and Compliance Ecobank Ghana. Adom worked for three years as a
Senior Consultant/lecturer in Credit/Risk Management and Financial
Accounting at National Banking College before he joined Ecobank.
Prior to joining National Banking College, he had worked with KPMG –
Audit, Tax and Advisory services as Assistant Audit Manager and with
the National Investment Bank as a Finance Officer. Since joining
Morrison and Associates, he has been the Engagement Partner for the
financial audits of the following organisations and projects, among
others: + The Global Fund- Christian Health Association Ghana, +
Ghana Scout Association + Salt and Light Ministries + Full Gospel
Businessmen’s Fellowship + GBO Ghana + Best Point Savings and Loans
Ltd + Ghana Ports and Habours Authority + Tang Palace Hotel Ltd +
Caitec Delta Ltd + Caitec Motors Ltd + Medfocus International Ltd +
Prudential Bank Ltd and subsidiaries
Christopher Peter Enimil is a Member of the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) – United Kingdom (UK). He holds an MBA
in International Business from Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He
began his audit career at Aryeetey and Associates where he worked
for five years before joining M&A. Christopher has risen from the
position of Audit Senior to Manager since joining M&A in June 2017.
Over the years, he has built a solid experience in the audit of
diverse organisations with manual and electronic accounting systems.
He has led teams on various assignments in the non-governmental,
finance, commerce, hospitality, communication, and banking
industries including the statutory audits of v The Global Fund-
Christian Health Association Ghana v Serving in Missions, Ghana v
Ghana Ports and Habours Authority v Prudential Bank Limited v Ghana
Christian High University v Vatebra v Full Gospel Businessmen
Fellowship v Sea-Freight Pineapple Exporters of Ghana v Tang Palace
Hotel Ltd v Caitec Delta Ltd v Caitec Motors Ltd
Benson is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant (ICA)
Ghana. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration
(EMBA) degree from the University of Ghana Legon. He also holds a
professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Taxation,
Ghana as a Chartered Tax Practitioner. Benson is the immediate past
Head of Taxation for Ghacem Limited (a subsidiary of Heidelberg
Cement Germany), and West African Quarries Limited. Benson was
previously, the Tax Manager of Vodafone Ghana and Ghana
Telecommunications Company Limited. Benson also worked as the
Finance Manager for CEIBS Africa, and Audit Manager for Ghana Post
Company Limited. He joined Morrison and Associates in September 2021
as a Tax Manager. Since joining Morrison and associates he has
handled the tax of the following companies: v Prudential Bank
Limited and its subsidiaries v Rainbow Agrosciences Company Limited
v Wave Company Limited v Manya Krobo Rural Bank v Best Point Savings
and Loans v CITSYS
Herbert A. Morrison (FCCA, FCIT, CA) - Managing Partner
Dr. Adom Adu-Amoah, (DBA, CA, MBA, BCom, BEd) – Partner; Audit &
Advisory
Christopher Peter Enimil, (MBA, ACCA)- Manager (Audit)
Benson Delali Blege, (CA, CIT, EMBA) – Manager (Tax)
Registered businesses require the services of a Company Secretary to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Section 212 of the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) spells out the duties of a company’s secretary which informs our responsibilities and services rendered in our capacity as a company secretary. The scope of services rendered includes.
Assisting the Board to comply with the constitution of the company and with any relevant enactment.
The responsibility of the preparation and compliance of the constitution of the company and compliance with all other enactment of the country lies with the Board, it is therefore our duty to bring the board’s attention to such relevant provisions of enactments that have a direct impact on the operation of their business in the country by the government or by their regulators.
Keeping the books and records of the company and maintain statutory records.
The Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) requires companies to maintain and make available to the public certain registers, books and records such as registers of members and register of directors and secretary. We will compile, maintain, update such registers and ensure overall compliance with these requirements.
Ensuring that the minutes of the meetings of the shareholders and the directors are properly recorded in the form required by the companies Act 2019 (Act 992)
Our duties include convening Board of Directors Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) and associated services; preparing resolutions; preparing accurate minutes of these meetings and circulating them in a timely manner. This service will also include preparation of follow-up compliance documentation to authenticate resolutions. We shall also examine conditions necessary for AGMs to be dispensed with, and the procedures to be followed in doing so.
Preparing and issuing out notices in the name of the company
Where the need arises and upon request, we shall prepare and issue notices on behalf of the company.
Ensuring that the annual financial statements of the company are dispatched to every person entitled to the statements as required by the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992);
In this regard, we dispatch, annual financial statements of the company to every person entitled to the statements as required by the Act upon receipt of the annual financial statements from the company.
Ensuring that all statutory forms and returns are duly filed with the Registrar;.
We also compile Annual Returns upon receipt of all necessary information and ensure that these are filed with the Registrar of Companies. All other statutory forms that will be required as a result of any changes made to the structure of the company will be duly filed as well.
Providing the Board with guidance as to the duties, responsibilities and powers of the Board and on the changes and development in the laws affecting the operation of companies.
While responsibility for the performance of statutory duties rest with the directors, we are happy to provide advisory services on the interpretation and application of the provisions of the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) as well as other relevant regulations in the industry in which you operate. It will also be our duty to keep management up-to-date on any significant changes in rules and regulations that will affect the industries in which they operate.
Informing the Board of legislation relevant to or affecting meetings of shareholders and directors and their failure to comply with the legislation and reporting accordingly at any meeting.
The Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) prescribes a number of requirements with regards to meetings of a company, it is our duty to ensure that the board and shareholders are fully aware of such provisions regarding all meetings.