Job Description

The Organisation is a financial services institution with the objective of increasing access to finance for Ghanaian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our client also provides wholesale financing/lines of credit and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial institutions.

On behalf of our client, we now invite applications from experienced professionals for the following vacancy: Chief Accountant

Role Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Finance, the Chief Accountant would :

• Provide senior-level support to financial and strategic planning, resource mobilization, and the strengthening of the non-statutory financial resources and instruments;
• Manage treasury functions including capital markets and investment activities; financial reporting and loan administration;
• Have oversight of asset/liability management,
• Drive expert administration of the financial resources of the organization.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of 12 years experience in Development Finance or
• Financial Services sector, with at least 8 years experience in a similar role Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field.
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant field is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications & membership professional associations in Ghana or abroad it will be an added advantage (e.g. ACCA, CA, CFA, etc.)
• Experience in Financial Services or related sectors within Africa is a plus.

Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:

• Information Technology
• Strategy and Organizational Design
• Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).

Location: Accra