Job Description: Responsibilities & Requirements
The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and manages 3 direct reports.
CORE Finance Management Functions
- Manage the company’s fundraising plans and capital structure
- Determine, analyse and monitor the organizations liabilities and investments
- Plan, monitor and evaluate investment strategies
- Determine Key Performance Indicators for the Finance Department
- Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in compliance with best accounting practices
- Lead the company’s financial planning by developing monitoring, and reviewing annual operational budgets, ensuring that cash flows are appropriate and sustainable.
- Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions as required
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- Maintain regular communications with management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes
- Plan and oversee financial audits and risk management functions
- Design and implement accounting and internal control systems
Required Skills or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Economics in related field required
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance or economics or other related discipline.
- A professional accounting qualification such as (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA or CA) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized professional body.
- At least ten (10) years post qualification experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting with at least 5 years in a Senior Management Role
- Previous experience within the pensions industry would be an added advantage
- Good understanding of micro and macro-economic indices and their impact on the business
- Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of Finance best practices, international Financial Reporting Standards as well as Ghanaian accounting and financial reporting standard
- Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems
- Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment
- Demonstrated experience interacting with all stakeholders especially at high level
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts and express views/opinions articulately and confidently to all stakeholders in written and oral form, in a persuasive manner.
- Must have the ability to supervise team members, set targets and monitor employees to achieve goals.
- Computer literacy - Excellent computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and Tally with Considerable working knowledge of a world-class ERP system for managing complex/matrix reporting
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The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and manages 3 direct reports.
CORE Finance Management Functions
- Manage the company’s fundraising plans and capital structure
- Determine, analyse and monitor the organizations liabilities and investments
- Plan, monitor and evaluate investment strategies
- Determine Key Performance Indicators for the Finance Department
- Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in compliance with best accounting practices
- Lead the company’s financial planning by developing monitoring, and reviewing annual operational budgets, ensuring that cash flows are appropriate and sustainable.
- Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions as required
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- Maintain regular communications with management team providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision-making purposes
- Plan and oversee financial audits and risk management functions
- Design and implement accounting and internal control systems
Required Skills or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Economics in related field required
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance or economics or other related discipline.
- A professional accounting qualification such as (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA or CA) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized professional body.
- At least ten (10) years post qualification experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting with at least 5 years in a Senior Management Role
- Previous experience within the pensions industry would be an added advantage
- Good understanding of micro and macro-economic indices and their impact on the business
- Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of Finance best practices, international Financial Reporting Standards as well as Ghanaian accounting and financial reporting standard
- Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems
- Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment
- Demonstrated experience interacting with all stakeholders especially at high level
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts and express views/opinions articulately and confidently to all stakeholders in written and oral form, in a persuasive manner.
- Must have the ability to supervise team members, set targets and monitor employees to achieve goals.
- Computer literacy - Excellent computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and Tally with Considerable working knowledge of a world-class ERP system for managing complex/matrix reporting