Chief Information Officer - Business Intelligence

About the role

Beige Capital Savings and Loans (BCSL) is seeking an expert in Management Information Systems to lead its business intelligence function, combining finance and information systems to deliver quality data for strategic decision making. The role is based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and drive initiatives to automate an end-to-end business intelligence reporting model
• Manage effective controls and governance to mitigate risks in the reporting model
• Implement a process that turns Financial Reporting into an oversight function rather than an operations function
• Ensure accurate reports and accounts are delivered to key stakeholders
• Maintain close relationships with internal partners, including the technology service provider

Required profile

• Working knowledge of finance and a good understanding of financial reporting
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related field; MIS professional certification is an advantage
• At least 10 years in an analytics environment and 5 years advising senior management on business intelligence
• Experience in data mining, forecasting, optimization and simulation, statistical analysis and similar areas

Required skills

• Expertise in business analytics software and solutions; SAS or related tools are encouraged
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, lead teams across multiple locations and handle several streams of work at once
• Strong ownership, leadership, communication and stakeholder influence skills

Candidates apply by submitting their CV to the employer's HR contact before the closing date of 31 August 2016.