Vacancy: Director of Finance

Job Description

A leading Private Security company is seeking to recruit Director of Finance to manage its Finance Function in Ghana.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee all company accounts and investments.


• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts.


• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal and external reports.


• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accounts officers.


• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.


• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing to clients.


• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported.


• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.


• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.


• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports.


• Follow up with clients for prompt payment.


• Serve as liaison officer for external stakeholders, including banks, GRA and SSNIT.


• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to identify cost reduction opportunities.


• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.


• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.


• Report to the Director General with timely and accurate financial information.


• Assist the Director General in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Required Skills or Experience

• A good second degree in Finance/Accounting.


• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ICA/CIMA).


• Ten (10) years working experience in a similar position/environment.


• Analytical thinking and research skills.


• Considerable initiative and drive.


• Socially engaged, easy communicator, convincing and representative attitude.


• Skilful in project planning and able to prioritize projects/tasks.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint mandatory).

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Must possess a high sense of integrity and confidentiality.


• Must have a pleasant personality.


• Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated.


• Must be a good team player.


• Well-organized with a good time management skill.


• Must possess cultural awareness by being friendly and polite.


• Able to deal with difficult internal and external stakeholders.