The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), through its Eastern Regional Office, has organised a refresher training programme in Koforidua for District Managers, District Accountants and Accounts Officers on its Financial Manual and the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
The training was aimed at strengthening participants’ understanding of financial management and accounting procedures while promoting the prudent use of public funds, transparency, accountability and compliance with the Authority’s financial regulations.
Speaking on behalf of the Regional Director, the Regional Operations Manager, Mr Daniel Fuseini, stressed the need for strict adherence to approved financial policies and procedures.
He noted that effective financial management was essential to the successful implementation of the Authority’s programmes and the achievement of its institutional objectives.
The Regional Accountant, Mr Francis Cudjoe Sikpa, led sessions covering key areas of the Authority’s Financial Manual, including budgeting and budgetary controls, expenditure and revenue management, internal control systems, record keeping, auditing, inventory management and responses to audit findings.
Other facilitators were the Afram Plains District Manager, Mr Aminu Mohammed Fuseini; Kwaebibirem District Accountant, Mr Mawuli Amu; and Okwahuman West District Accountant, Mr Collins Bobie.
Participants also received guidance from the Regional Human Resource Manager, Mrs Lois Yaa Boateng, on the Authority’s ethical principles, disciplinary code, grievance procedures, dress code and working hours.
District Managers were encouraged to provide effective leadership and supervision to ensure compliance with approved financial guidelines.
Accounts Officers, on the other hand, were urged to demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, integrity and due diligence in carrying out their responsibilities.
