Monday, February 17, 2025

Latest Posts

Finance Manager


October 18th, 2021 at 07:11 am

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)

How To Apply

All interested candidates to submit their aplications and CVs to: hr@progressghana.com

Closing Date: 15th November, 2021

JOIN WHATSAPP

For daily job alerts and guide to worldwide visas, join our WhatsApp and Telegram group

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE TELEGRAM GROUP

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

 

NOTE:

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD AN APPLICANT PAY MONEY TO ANYONE IN GETTING A JOB WE HAVE PUBLISHED 

Latest Posts

Don't Miss