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  Provide general supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Department.
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  Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
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  Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
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  Provide quarterly financial insights to the Board of Directors and Executive Management for decision-making.
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  Ensure compliance with international accounting standards, tax laws, and statutory regulations across all Group locations, including, but not limited to, Ghana, DRC, UAE, and SierraLeone.
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  Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.
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  Lead external audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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  Supervise all financial operations across departments, including Accounts, P&L, Projects, Contracts, and Service & Maintenance.
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  Drive efficiency in receivables collection and cash flow management.
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  Oversee the reconciliation of all ledger accounts and ensure continuous improvement of accounting procedures.
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  Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
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  Conduct financial evaluations to identify cost reduction and revenue optimization opportunities.
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and investors.
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  Negotiate financing arrangements, credit facilities, and bank charges to optimize financial outcomes.
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  Represent the company in financial discussions with board members and external partners.
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  Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts & Finance team to achieve excellence across the Group.
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  Review, update, and communicate departmental SOPs and best practices.
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  Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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  Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

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  Champion compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all finance operations.
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  Ensure financial decisions incorporate sustainability, climate change awareness, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
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  Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture within the organization.

Requirements

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  MBA/MSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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  Professional certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CFA (preferred).
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  Strong background in corporate finance, investment analysis, and risk management.
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  Advanced understanding of tax laws, statutory requirements, and corporate governance.
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  In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP).
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  Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems, with proficiency in the use of SAP S/4Hana.
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  Strategic thinking and financial leadership.
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  Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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  Ability to manage complex financial structures and multi-departmental operations.
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills for board-level reporting.
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  Proven ability to lead large teams and drive organizational change.
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  Ability to promote efficient working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
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  French-speaking ability would be an added advantage.

Benefits