Finance and Accounts Manager

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the company (e.g., investments, mergers, new projects).
• Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO and Board, preparing insights for quarterly and annual meetings.
• Support strategic planning and forecasting across all subsidiaries.

 Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze performance variances, recommend corrective actions, and prepare financial dashboards for management review.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management and regulators.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the Group.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, Ghanaian tax laws, and statutory reporting standards.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and banks.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage group cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational efficiency.
• Supervise all bank relationships, investment portfolios, and financial instruments.
• Implement effective working capital management and cost control systems.
• Approve and monitor all major payments, reconciliations, and transfers.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Enforce internal control systems and regularly review their effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal financial audits and develop risk mitigation frameworks.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and mentor finance staff across all Adansi branches and subsidiaries.
• Build financial discipline and accountability within teams.
• Promote continuous professional development, ethics, and integrity in the finance function.
• Coordinate performance reviews and capacity-building plans for finance officers.

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation and submission of financial reports and statements.
• Accuracy and reliability of financial data and forecasts.
• Budget variance within approved limits.
• Effective liquidity and cash flow management.
• Compliance with statutory and audit requirements.
• Group profitability and cost optimization.
• Improvement in internal controls and audit ratings.
• Staff development and retention within the finance team.

 Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• A Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICA, CPA) certification is mandatory.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and financial management principles.
• Experience managing group or multi-entity financial operations preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
• Age Requirement: 35 – 50 years.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Financial Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Leadership & People Development
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Audit & Internal Control Systems
• Stakeholder Engagement

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity and Trustworthiness: Upholds ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.
• Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial information with utmost discretion.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of results and decisions.
• Reliability: Delivers consistently on deadlines and quality expectations.
• Professionalism: Maintains composure, precision, and high ethical standards.
• Team Leadership: Inspires and supports others to perform at their best.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about excellence, ethics, and innovation.

Location: Accra, Ghana

Salary: GHC 20000