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Financial Controller West Africa

Pay band: 7

Remuneration: GHS 93,012 per annum

Post Location: Accra, Ghana

Department: Finance

Contract type: Locally Engaged

Duration: Indefinite

Role Purpose:

The post holder supports the Regional Financial Controller with the end to end accounting process across the operation; including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with accounting practices and corporate policies.

The role holder will act as the finance lead for the financial control function in West Africa cluster, working closely with the accounting teams, and acting as the key finance business partner to senior management teams across Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Senegal.

The role will manage a team of accountants based in multiple locations.

Requirements

Essential:

Fluency in written and spoken English

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CFA) with at least 3 years of experience post-qualification

Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in a managerial post

Experience of managing a diverse team or group of stakeholders in multiple locations

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Able to relay complex financial information in an easy-to-understand way

Highly organised and deadline oriented

Experience of an ERP system

Desirable:

Working experience and knowledge in SAP

Additional Information: All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Ghana.