Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at Abanga Farms & Food Systems

Responsibilities



• Aligning financial planning and strategy with business planning and the Group's strategy including multi-year budgets, trend analysis and scenario modelling

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team

• Providing strategic recommendations to the Group CEO and executive management team

• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting

• Advising on long-term business and financial planning

• Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business to exceed business plan targets

• Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the group

• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

• Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT-related procedures



Qualification Required & Experience



• The role of the CFO is very senior, hence a high level of experience is expected for anyone applying for this role. Professional certification (CPA / ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent A bachelor's degree in the following will be expected for this role: Accounting, Finance or Economics

• An MBA is also highly desirable. At least 10 years of experience in the finance industry and proven leadership and management experience are essential - examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace

• Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, They must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.



Location: Accra