Finance & Accounts Manager

About the role

The Finance & Accounts Manager formulates and implements an effective financial strategy and action plan that supports the BSG's strategic plan, within an accountability-based culture and the finance and accounting systems needed to deliver its goals. The position is based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the General Secretary on financial matters, including treasury and investment management, credit control and debt management
• Develop and review financial and accounting policies, design and implement accounting and internal control systems, and monitor compliance
• Liaise with external auditors on statutory audits and prepare and publish periodic accounts, presenting them to the business committee and the BSG council
• Manage the Society's accounts, including monthly financial statements, and coordinate annual budgets, monitoring implementation and preparing periodic variances
• Handle tax and other statutory deductions such as Social Security Fund contributions
• Manage financial operations and reporting on projects and programmes

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant with membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
• Minimum of 8 years of management-level experience in finance or accounting
• Good understanding of financial and accounting principles, systems and techniques
• Knowledge of Companies Act 2019 (Act 992)

Required skills

• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage self and a team
• Leadership and team management skills
• Good presentation, administrative, organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail

To apply, send your application letter, CV and supporting documents by email to the organization before the closing date of 21 February 2023.