APPLY || Finance Manager needed for routine finance activities

June 10th, 2020 at 07:53 am

Responsibilities

Financial Management and Analysis

Develop and maintain financial governance structures of the company to achieve business goals
Maintain the financial health of the organization.

Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Develop trends and projections for Akro-farm’s finances.
Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
Correspond with other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment
Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting, business policies and procedures for internal controls.
Compile key business metrics and report on them to management
Assist in the determination of product pricing concerning features offered and competitor pricing
Engage in benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement
Interpret the Akro-farms financial results to management and recommend improvement actions

Budgeting

Manage the preparation of Akro-farm’s budget
Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years proven experience as a Financial Manager
Extensive understanding of financial trends both within a company and general market patterns
Proficient user of finance software
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Person specification

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a candidate with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar position

Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA/ICA Ghana)
Must understand local payroll and tax legislation
Must possess extensive knowledge of IFRS
Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Must be honest, trustworthy and be able to demonstrate strong work ethics
Must be able to work independently with the necessary discipline
Must have excellent interpersonal, team building, analytical and problem solving and decision-making skills
Must possess strong organizational skills
Must be entrepreneurial and willing to take initiatives
Should be able to work well under pressure
Must have supervisory skills
Must possess good oral and written communication skills
Have a flair for numbers, work well with people, aggressively anticipate impacts of workload/issues to team deadlines and have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a candidate who is willing to grow with us. Are you the one we are looking for?

Job Location

Apasare-Adawso (1 hour 45 minutes drive from Accra and 30 minutes drive from Koforidua E/R)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your application (CV and cover letter) to

with the subject line “Application for Finance Manager.”

Name the files using this format; “Finance Manager_Last Name_First Name “

Please call 0501346837 for more information.

Deadline for application submission is 20th June 2020. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No agencies, please!

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