Ernest Obiri-Yeboah is a Ghanaian actuary seeking to advance his career. He has a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and several years of experience in pensions administration, marketing, and library assistance. His skills include strong communication abilities, computer proficiency, and experience with statistical software. He is a member of several professional organizations and has participated in workshops and conferences to further develop his expertise in actuarial science.

1. ERNEST OBIRI-YEBOAH
PERSONAL DETAILS
NATIONALITY: Ghanaian
ADDRESS: P.O Box SK 199, Sakumono Estates-Tema
TELEPHONE: +233-57-4576320 / +233-54-8127022
E-MAIL: actuaryernest@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To be an Actuary by 2020
PERSONALITY: I have a strong desire for achieving excellence in the performance of my
duties. I see my duties not as an obligation but most importantly as service to mankind and God.
I love challenges because they help me think outside the box to solving problems thus setting the
pace for continuity in my working environment. I am a young man with a great deal of integrity
and good relational skills as well as friendly, versatile, honest, reliable and diligent in all aspects
of life. I exercise a lot of maturity and discretion in making decisions. Finally, service to
humanity is my marque.
COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organization and planning skills: Good combinations of planning, organizing and service-
delivery skills were developed in the performance of my responsibilities in school and at work. I
have an impeccable track record of changing the status quo for the very best vis-à-vis organizing
and planning events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills: I participated actively in research, projects
and presentations in my time at school. This has generally helped me develop a great deal of
communication skills both written and verbal.
Computer literacy: I am very proficient in online research and in the use of Microsoft office
products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. I use the computer daily for tasks to be
accomplished for my superiors or for myself. I have an advance level of knowledge experience
in data entry and analysis. I am also knowledgeable with statistical software packages including
Gretl, SAS, R, SPSS and Minitab.

2. POSITIONS HELD (LEADERSHIP):
 Founder Member
Actuarial Science Students’ Association of Ghana (ASSAG), Accra-Ghana
May 2012-Date.
 President
Society of Actuarial Science Students, University for Development Studies (UDS)
March 2012- March 2013.
 Assistant School Prefect
Base Workshop Basic School, Burma Camp, Accra-Ghana
March 2003- March 2004.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
 University for Development Studies, Tamale-Ghana
BSc. Actuarial Science
September 2009- June 2013.
 Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School, High Street, Accra-Ghana
General Science
September 2004- June 2007.
 Base Workshop Basic School, Burma Camp, Accra-Ghana
Basic Education
September 1995- April 2004.

3. MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATION:
 Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
United Kingdom (UK)
August 2015-Date.
 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network
United States Department of State
June 2015-Date.
 International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA)
Chicago, USA
December 2010-Date.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Actuarial Career Ambassador
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA)
United Kingdom (UK)
September 2015-Date.
Duties: stakeholder engagements to building actuarial capacity and coaching prospective
Actuaries through workshops, conferences and seminars.
Pensions Administrator
Old Mutual Life Assurance (Ghana) Company Limited, Ring Road Central-Accra
Duties: Premium quotation of Group life policies, Sale of the Ghanaian three-tier pension
scheme; End-of-Service Benefit Schemes and Corporate life assurance products, Account
reconciliation of Corporate Clients’ of the various Pensions Schemes, Claims Processing of End-
of-Service Benefit Schemes, Data capturing of Corporate clients into system, Generation of
statement of account for Corporate clients, Client servicing and Claims Processing of the three-
tier pensions schemes.

4. July 2014-Date.
Library/IT Assistant
University of Health and Allied Sciences, Trafalgar, Ho-Ghana
Duties: Installation of computer programmes on computers, setting up and managing internet
connections of Computer Laboratory, Assisting library users’ access journals and databases
online.
November 2013- June 2014.
Marketing Assistant
Allianz (Ghana) Insurance Company Limited, Airport West Residential Area-Accra
Duties: Marketing and Sale of General insurance products to corporate firms and individuals
August-October 2013.
Actuarial Assistant
Capital Express Assurance (Ghana) Company Limited, North Ridge-Accra
Duties: Underwriting of life insurance products, preparing payment history for policyholders,
updating accounts of policyholders.
June-August 2012.
DISSERTATIONS/RESEARCH:
 BSc. Actuarial Science, Final Year Thesis
“Modeling Volatility of Inflation Rates in Ghana”
June 2013.
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
“The role of Actuaries in the Economy of Ghana”
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Accra-Ghana

5. August 2015.
“The Role of the Actuary in the Ghanaian Insurance Industry: Prospects and
Challenges”
University for Development Studies, Navrongo-Ghana
February 2013.
“Actuarial Capacity Building in Ghana”
National Insurance Commission (NIC), Accra-Ghana
July 2012.
“International Micro Insurance Conference: Learning Session, Ghana”
Movenpick Ambassadors Hotel, Accra-Ghana
May 2012.
“Global Business Challenge 2012”
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK
Participant of the Ghana Competition
March-April 2012.
“Promoting Excellence through Innovation and Technology”-Springboard Roadshow 2012
(a series of personal and career development conferences)
Fountain Gate Chapel International, Bolgatanga-Ghana
January-March 2012.
“Databank Universal Economic School-Annual National Programme (GREATNESS
SUMMIT 2011)
Centre for National Culture (CNC), Kumasi-Ghana
March 2011.

6. REFERENCE
Mr. Derek Akohene
Operations Manager
Old Mutual Ghana
Email: Derek.Akohene@oldmutual.com.gh
Telephone: +233 (20) 7457407
Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine H.K. Abasi
Chaplain; St. Augustine’s Catholic Chaplaincy
University for Development Studies (UDS)-Navrongo Campus
Telephone: +233 (24) 42 27444