Head of Finance and Administration
13 hours ago
Job Summary
- Job Location: Adabraka, Accra, , GH
- Job Function: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Minimum Experience: 5 years
- Minimum Qualification: First Degree
- Age Range:
- Preferred Gender: Any
- Salary:
Job Description
Technical Requirements
- Oversee all financial operations including management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to provide accurate and timely financial insights to senior leadership.
- Manage all import-related financial documentation — letters of credit, customs duties, freight invoices, and clearing costs — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Establish and strengthen financial controls, internal processes, and administrative systems to build operational structure within a growing distribution setup.
- Lead the administration function, overseeing office operations, vendor management, compliance with statutory obligations, and coordination of external audits.
- Maintain and manage the company's accounting systems (Sage/Pastel), ensuring data integrity, timely reconciliations, and audit-ready financial records at all times.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; a professional qualification (ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Minimum 5–8 years of progressive finance and administration experience, preferably within a distribution, trading, or import/export environment.
- Demonstrable experience handling import documentation, customs clearance financials, and freight cost management within an international trade or supply chain context.
- Proficiency in Sage, Pastel, or a comparable accounting software platform, with strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.
- Highly compliant, detail-oriented, and process-driven with proven experience managing external audits and implementing strong internal financial controls.