Finance Officer

About the role

The Finance Officer will lead the finance function for our operations in Ghana, ensuring accurate reporting, tax compliance and effective treasury management while supporting group consolidation with the headquarters in China.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Submit statutory returns to the Ghana Revenue Authority, SSNIT and other regulators on time.
• Maintain compliance with the Companies Act 2019, Bank of Ghana regulations and related laws.
• Support group consolidation reporting in GHS, CNY and USD.
• Manage corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Oversee daily cash management, bank reconciliations, cash‑flow forecasts and foreign‑exchange exposure.
• Coordinate banking relationships and inter‑company funding with the HQ treasury.
• Handle end‑to‑end accounts payable and receivable cycles, including vendor payments and customer collections.
• Process monthly payroll, SSNIT contributions and PAYE deductions.
• Implement internal controls, liaise with external auditors and support internal audit reviews.
• Prepare the annual operating budget, quarterly re‑forecasts and perform variance analysis.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis for pricing, tendering and strategic decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional qualification (ICAG, ACCA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of finance experience in a multinational, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ghana tax law, SSNIT, Companies Act 2019 and IFRS.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards.

Required skills

• IFRS reporting
• Ghana tax compliance (GRA, SSNIT, VAT, transfer pricing)
• Companies Act 2019 compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial modelling)
• ERP systems – SAP preferred; QuickBooks, Sage or Xero acceptable
• Group consolidation and inter‑company transaction handling
• Cash‑flow forecasting and foreign‑exchange management