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Finance Manager - Accra
Description
Position : Finance Manager - Accra
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Manager with over 10 years of progressive financial management experience to lead financial planning, reporting, compliance, and business performance optimization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving financial sustainability, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring strong financial governance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management and the board
- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Support business growth initiatives, investments, and expansion plans
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports
- Manage budgeting processes and monitor performance against budgets
- Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Accounting & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, tax laws, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee audit processes (internal and external) and manage audit relationships
- Ensure proper internal controls, risk management, and financial governance
- Supervise statutory filings, tax returns, and regulatory submissions
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital optimization
- Oversee banking relationships, loan facilities, and financing arrangements
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and treasury risks where applicable
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
- Set performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve financial systems, policies, and procedures for efficiency and scalability
- Lead or support ERP and financial system implementations
- Automate reporting and strengthen data-driven decision-making
Required profile for job ad : Finance Manager - Accra
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is mandatory
- Minimum 10 years of experience in finance/accounting, with at least 4–5 years in a managerial role
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- High attention to detail and integrity
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (ERP)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Job criteria for job ad : Finance Manager - Accra
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Job category :
Accounting, controlling, finance - IT, new technologies - Management -
Industries :
Advice, audit, accounting - IT, software engineering, Internet - Marketing, communication, media - Research and development - Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Greater Accra - International
- City : Accra
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Remote work :
Yes - Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
- Educational level : Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
- Spoken language :
english > fluent - Number of Position(s) : 1
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Team management :
Yes
- Management
- Planning
- IDEAL
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Team Leadership
- Finance
- Financial Strategy
- Risk Management
- Financial Management
- Leadership
- Financial Statements
- Treasury Management
- Budgeting
- Audit
- AUTOMATE
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Planning
- Governance
- Compliance
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Organisme employeur


Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Accra, Ghana
Date de publication
7 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
8 mars 2026











