New Job Vacancy at Ecoplanet Bamboo
POSITION: Senior Finance Manager
Company Overview
We are an international company implementing our effective landscape restoration model to address three of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges: the necessity for viable strategies to combat global climate change; comprehensive restoration of the planet’s severely degraded landscapes; and an increasing population in need of sustainable options for consumer goods and markets that continue to drive deforestation and emissions related to deforestation. Over the past ten years, we have developed the infrastructure for bamboo to be an answer to this via carbon-funded bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda, and the Philippines.
In Ghana, Ecoplanet Bamboo – Western Africa functions within the Forest District of the Bandai Hills and the North Bandai Forest Reserves. We are presently on the lookout for a skilled and knowledgeable Senior Finance Manager to oversee the entire Finance & Administration department in our Ghana Operations.
The selected candidate will report directly to the General Manager – West Africa and will oversee the Finance Manager, Administrator, and Stores Assistant directly.
Location: Based in Accra, but requires at least two weeks each month on-site near Abrewapong, Ghana (the closest town is Asante Akyem – Agogo).
DUTIES
Duties encompass, though are not restricted to:
- Oversee monthly and yearly financial reports for both corporate and local teams, and analyze costs related to operational activities.
- Business Partner to the General Manager, facilitating daily budget oversight, Finance versus Operations narratives, and assisting with essential decision-making.
- Guide the Finance and Administration team by offering coaching and assistance to team members.
- Maintain a healthy cash flow in both the short and long term.
- Oversee and adhere to both internal and external audits.
- Make sure all regulatory and statutory deadlines are fulfilled, file taxes appropriately, and offer guidance on tax optimization.
- Examine general ledgers, financial transaction reports, and account reconciliations to verify completeness and correctness.
- Oversee the preparation, examination, and submission of all yearly reports, adhering to local financial regulations.
- Assist the VP Finance with daily Finance inquiries and analyses.
- Oversee all essential accounting tasks such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, etc., and serve as the primary liaison with vendors and contractors.
- Sustain and enhance systems for managing and controlling assets, stores, and vehicles.
- Responsible for all financial, procurement, and administrative policies and procedures, while guaranteeing proper training and compliance.
- Any additional responsibilities associated with the financial role that may arise.
Requirements
- Seasoned finance professional, capable of overseeing a small team.
- Business and expense-management perspective.
- BA/BS/MSc/MA/MBA in Accounting, Finance, or a similar discipline, along with at least 10 years of experience in finance and operations.
- Possessing CIMA/IPA/ICA/ACCA/MCIPS Certification will be a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with regionally recognized accounting standards, methods, and protocols.
- Skilled in MS Excel and QuickBooks applications.
- Expertise and experience in procurement and inventory management will be an additional benefit.
- Capable of upholding strict confidentiality.
- Focus on details, strong analytical abilities, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and capacity to work precisely under pressure.
- Outstanding English skills, both written and oral.
TO SUBMIT
Candidates who are interested should send their CV along with a position statement via email, detailing their interest in the role and how their experience aligns with the job requirements, to hrudd@ecoplanetbamboo.com and ioppongbiney@ecoplanetbamboo.com. Applicants will be evaluated continuously until the role is filled.
How to Apply for this Job Vacancy at Ecoplanet Bamboo
Closing Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
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