Finance And Operations Officer

High-level Overview
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
The client is seeking a full-time Finance and Operations Officer to establish and manage the financial processes for an agriculture development program in Ghana. The role will coordinate with partner banks, finance teams, auditors and technology providers to deliver accurate reporting, strong fund controls and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in financial management, reporting and analysis, with the ability to build processes from the ground up and work independently across diverse stakeholders. Agriculture-finance or rural-development experience is preferred but not required.
Role & Responsibilities
Role: Finance and Operations Officer
Reports to :TBC
Direct reports: TBC
Candidates required: 1
Deliverables:

• Establish and operate the program's finance and reporting framework, covering partner-bank loan books, program funds, expenditure, risk and regulatory compliance.
• Develop standardized reporting templates and metrics, working with IT providers to embed key processes in the program technology platform.
• Manage the partner-bank reporting cycle, including analysis, issue resolution, bank engagement, periodic audits and consolidation of lending activity and performance metrics.
• Prepare financial reports for international stakeholders, manage the program account and maintain effective controls over program funds and operating expenditure.
  

Requirements:
Experience Required:

• At least five years of professional experience in financial management, reporting and analysis.
• Experience establishing or materially improving finance and reporting processes.
• Experience coordinating reporting across banks, finance teams, auditors, technology providers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing program finances, fund controls or multi-stakeholder reporting; agriculture-finance or rural-development exposure is preferred.
  

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, template-design and performance-metrics capability.
• Ability to manage program funds and expenditure with appropriate controls and reporting.
• Working knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance and audit coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial-reporting software, with the ability to support technology-platform integration.
  

Language Requirements

• Professional fluency in English is required.
  

Soft Skills

• A self-starter who can establish structure and maintain momentum with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Comfort working flexibly and independently in an evolving environment.
• Clear communication and presentation skills with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Willingness to collaborate across teams and adapt to program needs.
  

Additional Information About Desired Profiles
The strongest profile is a hands-on program finance and operations professional who can build and own a bank-facing reporting and control function. Partner-bank, development-program, agriculture-finance, audit or reporting-platform experience is particularly relevant. Process-building capability should outweigh pure investment, bookkeeping-only or general operations experience.
Working Arrangement
Location : Accra, Ghana
Working model: TBC
Travel requirements :Little to no travel outside Ghana is expected.
Terms of Agreement
Required start date :TBC
Contracting period:12 months
Capacity allocation : Full time
Contracting exceptions / special requirements :TBC
Additional Notes
The role combines financial depth with operational ownership and requires the selected professional to build processes from the ground up.
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