Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), SSNIT, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain compliance with the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992), Bank of Ghana regulations, and other applicable Ghanaian laws.
• Support group consolidation reporting to China HQ in both GHS and CNY/USD.

Taxation

• Manage corporate income tax, VAT (15%), withholding tax, and other statutory tax obligations.
• Handle transfer pricing documentation and compliance with Ghana transfer pricing regulations.
• Liaise with tax consultants and the GRA on tax planning, audits, and disputes.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash management, bank reconciliations, and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Manage banking relationships with local and international banks.
• Manage foreign exchange exposure (GHS/USD, GHS/CNY) and recommend hedging strategies.
• Coordinate with HQ treasury for inter-company funding, dividends, and capital repatriation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage the end-to-end AP and AR cycles.
• Process vendor payments, dealer settlements, and customer collections on time.
• Reconcile dealer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Run credit control and collections, escalating overdue accounts as needed.

Payroll & Statutory Deductions

• Process monthly payroll including SSNIT contributions for employee.
• Compute and remit PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and other statutory deductions.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls across all financial processes.
• Coordinate the annual external audit and act as the key liaison with auditors.
• Support periodic internal audit reviews from group HQ.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation actions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare the annual operating budget and quarterly re-forecasts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and report insights to management.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support pricing, tendering, and strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional qualification — ICAG (Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana), ACCA, or equivalent — is strongly preferred.

Experience. Minimum 3–5 years of finance experience, ideally in a multinational, manufacturing, distribution, or heavy-equipment environment.

Technical Knowledge. Strong knowledge of Ghana tax law (GRA, SSNIT), Companies Act 2019, and IFRS. Comfortable with group consolidation and inter-company transactions.

Systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling). Hands-on experience with an ERP system — SAP preferred; familiarity with QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero is acceptable. Experience with group reporting tools is a plus.

Languages. Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and strong ethical standards — comfortable handling confidential information.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who can operate independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — able to work with both local teams and Chinese HQ.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to bridge Chinese and Ghanaian working styles.
• Comfortable handling pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

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