Job description
The Finance Manager will lead and oversee the financial operations of Advans Ghana, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This role entails the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, effective budget management, and supervision of robust financial controls. The Finance Manager will also play a key role in strategic financial planning, driving process improvements, enhancing data integrity, and ensuring alignment with both international and local accounting standards.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting and Financial Management
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure timely submission to stakeholders.
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Oversee the preparation of regulatory reports to the Bank of Ghana and other relevant authorities.
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Support budgeting and forecasting activities, including variance analysis and management recommendations.
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Ensure accuracy and compliance of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, trial balances, and other financial records.
Treasury and Cash Flow Management
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Monitor and manage company cash flows and liquidity.
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Maintain strong banking relationships and ensure effective treasury planning.
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Oversee bank reconciliations and foreign currency transactions.
Budgeting and Control
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Support the budgeting process and ensure effective cost-control measures are in place.
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Monitor expenses against budgets and analyze financial performance.
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Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with tax laws, pension regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
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Support internal and external audits and implement recommendations.
Supervision and Team Leadership
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Supervise accounting and finance team members, ensuring continuous development and motivation.
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Provide financial advice and insights to other departments and senior management.
GENERIC ACTIVITIES
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Provide accurate and timely financial information to internal and external users.
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Supervise finance department activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
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Monitor compliance with statutory and internal financial policies.
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Support business strategy through financial analysis and advice.
CHALLENGES
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Ability to manage tight deadlines under pressure.
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May require working outside of standard business hours.
Required profile
You have a:
Minimum Education:
- Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
About Advans
Want to know more about Advans?
Advans is a leading international microfinance group established in 2005. Advans mission is to respond to the need for financial services for small businesses and other populations who have ill-adapted, limited, or no access to formal financial services. The Advanced Group currently spans nine countries: Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Myanmar. As of the end of April 2023, the group served more than 1,200,000 clients and employed more than 8,100 staff. The group’s shareholders are EIB, KfW, FMO, CDC Group plc, FISEA (AFD Group) and IFC. Advans Ghana, a subsidiary of the international microfinance group Advans, started its activities in 2008. The institution offers a full range of adapted financial products and services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Ghana. The institution serves more than 120,000 clients through a network of 20 points of sale and around 600 employees.
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