Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Ghana

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer and Profit Centre Head

Industry: FMCG | AGRI

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, develop financial strategies, and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, sound financial acumen, and the ability to manage teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure financial accounting and reporting in line with IFRS standards.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting to Head Office.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, and general ledger.

2. Management Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports as required.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with shareholders and joint venture partners.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.

4. Cost Management

• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of funds.
• Drive and implement cost-saving initiatives.

5. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Design and implement internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Review and strengthen internal control mechanisms as needed.
• Develop delegation of authority (DOA) for the unit.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns.

6. Budgeting & Budgetary Control

• Prepare trade, HR, capex, and overhead budgets.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Report key deviations and recommend corrective actions.

7. Treasury

• Coordinate with group treasury for all treasury-related activities.
• Establish and manage local banking facilities at the country level.

8. Audit

• Lead and manage local external and internal audits.
• Ensure completion of audits within timelines and without qualifications.
• Implement action plans to address audit observations.

9. Risk Management

• Identify financial risks and design mitigation strategies.
• Lead and oversee risk management processes and reporting.

10. Team Management

• Train and develop local and expatriate staff to build a strong second line of leadership.
• Motivate and guide the finance team to maintain a positive and high-performing work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a mid-management role with financial accounting and monitoring responsibilities.
• Proficiency in SAP-FICO or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural team.

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