Vacancy: Finance Manager

Date 15 Oct 2021
Job Type Full-time
Description


Job Description


Job Purpose 

The Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial leadership on all tactical and strategic matters related to financial planning, cost-benefit analysis, budget preparation and management for management decision-making and for meeting legal & regulatory requirements.



Job Responsibilities 




  • Formulate financial strategy, policies, systems and procedures for the department and the company to ensure sound financial controls

  • Develop and supervise implementation of accounting policies and systems regarding risk management, investment management, funds management, liability and asset management 

  • Prepare and manage the company’s financial plans and coordinate departmental budget towards the achievement of annual targets

  • Manage the Bank’s Tax affairs to ensure statutory compliance and optimization of tax liability

  • Develop and supervise implementation of internal financial control systems

  • Manage financial and regulatory reporting to both internal and external stakeholders 

  • Provide financial reporting and accounting, including records for the preparation of quarterly and annual accounts in line with applicable accounting rules and industry accounting policies

  • Maintain the integrity of the bank’s financial information in order to address business needs

  • Ensure the bank’s financial viability and cost structure are regularly analyzed and appropriate measures undertaken to monitor and reduce costs in relation to the Banks operations and services provided 

  • Monitor the bank’s financial and risk performance and make recommendations for improvement

  • Establish and maintain contingency plans for the Bank’s operations 

  • Direct, manage, develop and supervise the finance team to achieve departmental goals and objectives

  • Oversee the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation




Required Skills or Experience



  • Excellent knowledge of the Rural Banking industry, Bank of Ghana regulations, and other statutory financial regulations relevant to the banking industry

  • Excellent knowledge of best practices in financial reporting and regulations including IFRS

  • Excellent knowledge of Funds Transfer Pricing and cost allocation methodologies for business segment performance reporting

  • Excellent knowledge of Ghana Tax Laws 

  • Strong understanding of risk management relevant to the banking industry. 

  • Excellent Cost Accounting skills is critical for the role

  • Excellent budgeting skills are critical to this role and good knowledge in treasury management is desirable. 

  • Excellent Analytical Skills

  • Strong strategic planning skills 

  • Outstanding communication skills –writing skills and strong verbal and listening skills is essential

  • Proficient computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MS Access) essential for effective service delivery

  • Minimum of a masters’ degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university

  • Membership of a relevant professional body (CA/ ACCA/ CIMA /CFA or equivalent)





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