Financial Controller

Job Description : FC GHANA leading Agri Commodity company based in Ghana. The Role This role requires a highly analytical financial professional who oversees the accounting, financial strategic planning, controls, and financial reporting for our commodity, farm input/machinery and tender businesses in Ghana and performs regular financial analysis. He or she works closely with the Head of each business to understand spending and revenue patterns and develop solutions that overcome problem areas and mitigate risk. The Financial Professional need to have a strong background in Finance and has had experience working in the Agric commodity sector. Key Responsibilities:- Ensuring that company, financial statements are in line with management’s requirements. Recognize patterns in spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas. Identify and update Management on risks and come up with possible solutions to mitigate. Perform monthly business review analysis and a financial analysis. Liaise with Group teams on operational and Financial review. Monthly reporting to the Group using COGNOS. Maintain an efficient system of accounting records. Review and improve the Company’s set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. Enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Develop budgets that meet the requirements of the businesses. Strong credit control functionality to improve liquidity. Supervise all audit and internal control processes. Liaising with Finance and SAP teams. Lead activities associated with process improvements, timely reporting and the development of appropriate systems to ensure that financial transactions, policies and procedures are in line with the Company’s objectives. Accounting software, SAP and improving functionality. Manage and develop the Finance team by reviewing the current team and adjust the structure and the team to improve the performance of the department. Coach, develop and performance manage the accounting team. Desired Candidate Profile:- A Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience, ideally in the Commodity agric sector. SAP or similar software knowledge is essential. Experience in managing, developing and leading a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong Excel skills.

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