Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), appointed on 21 January 2025. A Chartered Accountant and transformational leader, he previously served as Senior Partner at KPMG Ghana, where he led major audit and advisory engagements across financial services, telecoms, and industrial markets.
According to GhanaRegions.com, his academic qualifications are from the University of Ghana, University of Manchester, and London Metropolitan University, Mr Sarpong brings over two decades of expertise in audit, risk management, and corporate governance.
At the GRA, he champions digital transformation, taxpayer-centric service, innovation, and transparency. His leadership aims to modernise Ghana’s tax administration, expand the tax net, and drive efficiency through technology and collaboration. His appointment represents a new era of innovation and accountability within Ghana’s revenue system.
Early Life and Education
Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is a distinguished Ghanaian Chartered Accountant and corporate leader. He graduated with First-Class Honours in Business Administration (Accounting option) from the University of Ghana. He went on to earn a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Manchester in the UK, and an MSc in Financial Risk Management from London Metropolitan University. He also holds a professional certificate in Taxation from the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, and a certificate in Investment and Securities from the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Professional Affiliations
Mr Sarpong is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and the Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors (GARIA).
Career at KPMG Ghana
Anthony Kwasi Sarpong began his professional career with KPMG (then Lincliff Peat Marwick/Goerler) as a trainee accountant in 1997. Over nearly three decades, he rose through the ranks to become Senior Partner of KPMG Ghana in June 2019. In that role, he provided strategic leadership, managed operations, and oversaw some of the firm’s largest and most complex audit and advisory engagements across financial services, consumer and industrial markets, and telecommunications sectors. His experience also extended beyond Ghana, working on assignments in Nigeria, South Africa, and other parts of Africa.
During his tenure at KPMG, he emphasised audit quality, digital transformation, and people-centred leadership, guiding the firm through a period of innovation and client diversification.
Appointment to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
On 21 January 2025, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong was appointed Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). His appointment marked a significant shift in leadership, bringing private-sector expertise, strategic foresight, and digital-first thinking to Ghana’s top tax administration office. He assumed the position with a clear mandate to drive transformation, innovation, and efficiency in tax administration and revenue mobilisation.
His leadership comes at a crucial time as Ghana seeks to broaden its tax base, enhance compliance, and deploy technology to modernise revenue collection systems.
Key Achievements and Focus Areas
- Transformation Leadership: At KPMG, Mr Sarpong spearheaded several transformation initiatives, integrating technology, audit innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Digital Revenue Mobilisation: As GRA Commissioner-General, he has prioritised investment in digital technology to enhance revenue tracking, compliance, and taxpayer experience.
- Revenue Growth Target: Under his leadership, GRA launched a major reform strategy aimed at achieving a GH¢200 billion revenue target for 2025 through improved compliance and digital transformation.
- Innovation and Partnerships: In 2025, he introduced the GovTech Innovation Challenge, designed to partner with startups and SMEs to develop digital tax solutions and boost Ghana’s domestic revenue, targeting GH¢360 billion by 2028.
- Good Governance and Compliance: Mr Sarpong has also strengthened GRA’s compliance monitoring systems and promoted transparency in revenue operations.
Relevant Context – SML/GRA Contract Review
Before his appointment to the GRA, Mr Sarpong served as Senior Partner at KPMG Ghana, the firm contracted by the Government of Ghana to review the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML)–GRA contract. The audit identified procedural and value-for-money concerns, leading to recommendations for contract restructuring and improved oversight. While there is no direct indication that Mr Sarpong personally led the audit, his position at KPMG placed him within the leadership team during the firm’s engagement on this matter.
Skills & Leadership Style
Anthony Kwasi Sarpong is widely respected for his integrity, technical competence, and transformational leadership. His leadership philosophy is anchored on:
- Strong audit and risk management expertise
- Multi-sector advisory experience
- Innovation-driven decision-making
- Talent empowerment and team collaboration
- Commitment to integrity, transparency, and value creation
Personal and Community Engagement
Beyond his professional life, Mr Sarpong is deeply involved in education and community service. He serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Ghana Business School and is active in several community initiatives. He has also served as Vice President of St. Thomas Aquinas Old Boys Association (STOBA), Chairman of the Mary Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Parish Education Endowment Fund, and Acting Chairman of ENACTUS Ghana.
Latest News & Developments
- January 2025: Appointed Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
- February 2025: Announced that digital technology investment will be a key driver of domestic revenue mobilisation.
- April 2025: Led a GRA strategic retreat focused on reforming operations and achieving a GH¢200 billion revenue target for the year.
- September 2025: Launched the GRA GovTech Innovation Challenge to foster collaboration with startups for digital tax administration.
- Legal Challenge: Faced a court challenge to his appointment by a private citizen, citing potential conflict of interest due to his previous KPMG role.
- Public Sector Reform Agenda: Continues to emphasise efficiency, accountability, and taxpayer satisfaction as the foundation for sustainable revenue growth.
Outlook and Significance
Mr Sarpong’s appointment comes at a pivotal time in Ghana’s fiscal landscape, marked by the government’s commitment to expanding the tax base, improving compliance, and enhancing technology use in revenue administration. His private-sector background provides a unique advantage in transforming the GRA into a performance-driven, innovation-oriented institution.
While challenges such as public confidence and institutional reform remain, his experience, ethical standards, and strategic mindset position him to deliver on Ghana’s ambitious domestic revenue goals.
