Chief Financial Officer

About the role

First National Bank Ghana is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to report to the CEO and sit on the Executive Committee. The role provides strategic financial leadership, strengthens performance and governance, and partners with the business to drive sustainable outperformance and long-term value.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Bank's financial strategy in line with business objectives, and give strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Oversee financial, statutory, regulatory and group reporting, taxation and treasury finance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead capital management, liquidity planning, asset and liability management, balance sheet optimisation and capital allocation.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management; lead investor, auditor, regulator and stakeholder engagements.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost optimisation and sustainable profitability.
• Modernise finance systems, data and reporting automation, and build a high-performing finance team.

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant and member of a recognised professional body (ICAG, ACCA or equivalent).
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• At least 12 years of finance leadership experience, including significant banking or financial services experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial strategy, regulatory reporting, capital management and corporate finance.
• Proven senior executive leadership, preferably in a regulated banking environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Basel regulatory frameworks (capital adequacy, liquidity, leverage, ICAAP, RWA).
• Understanding of banking regulations, IFRS, prudential guidelines and corporate governance.
• Experience engaging with regulators and overseeing compliance.