Financial Controller

Job Description : Financial Controller Country: Ghana Reporting to: Finance Director Base: Accra 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. This Financial Professional needs 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 Qualifications/Experience An advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field A Chartered Accountant qualification is essential A Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience, ideally in the Agric Commodity sector A thorough understanding of business and financial principles and practices Excellent mathematical and analytical skills SAP or similar software knowledge is essential Experience in managing, developing, and leading a team A high sense of Integrity Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trust and relationships with employees, business managers and Financial Institutions Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, multicultural, multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality work within deadlines to meet objectives Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Strong Excel skills

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