Job Description

A leading Private Security company is seeking to recruit Director of Finance to manage its Finance Function in Ghana.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee all company accounts and investments.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal and external reports.
• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accounts officers.
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing to clients.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports.
• Follow up with clients for prompt payment.
• Serve as liaison officer for external stakeholders, including banks, GRA and SSNIT.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Report to the Director General with timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist the Director General in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Required Skills or Experience

• A good second degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ICA/CIMA).
• Ten (10) years working experience in a similar position/environment.
• Analytical thinking and research skills.
• Considerable initiative and drive.
• Socially engaged, easy communicator, convincing and representative attitude.
• Skilful in project planning and able to prioritize projects/tasks.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint mandatory).

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Must possess a high sense of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must have a pleasant personality.
• Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Must be a good team player.
• Well-organized with a good time management skill.
• Must possess cultural awareness by being friendly and polite.
• Able to deal with difficult internal and external stakeholders.