Financial Controller - CANAL+ Telecom Ghana

About the role

CANAL+ Telecom Africa, part of the CANAL+ group, is looking for a Financial Controller in Accra to oversee the accounting and financial follow-up of the subsidiary. The role works closely with the Group's Operations & Finance Department and covers reporting, budgeting, performance monitoring, internal control and stock reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main link between operational teams, especially the Accounting Department, and set up and improve reporting tools and processes
• Prepare financial statements and submit accounts according to the Group's monthly closing schedule, keeping data consistent with business managers and analysing variances against budget
• Take part in budgeting and annual and semi-annual forecasts, build dashboards for spending commitments and provisions, and update and analyse financial KPIs
• Analyse and present financial figures for Business Reviews and monitor working capital and cash flow
• Manage stock reporting (inventory, valuation, write-offs) and carry out ad-hoc financial studies asked by the CFO
• Contribute to improving the financial organisation, update the analytical framework and help apply internal procedures

Required profile

• Master's degree (Bac+4/5 equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or CCA
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an audit firm or a finance department
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, integrity, proactivity, teamwork and reactivity

Required skills

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems