Senior Finance Manager

About the role

Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited, an automobile dealership in Ghana known for quality vehicles and service, is hiring a Senior Finance Manager in Accra. The role reports to the Deputy General Manager, Finance & Administration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial management mechanisms that minimise the company's financial risk.
• Manage the financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems, keeping accurate and timely records and submitting periodic reports to the Deputy General Manager.
• Provide and interpret financial information for management and prepare weekly reports on income, expenditure and budget variances.
• Ensure timely preparation and monitoring of budgets, and liaise with management and staff so that internal controls are in place and strictly monitored.
• Assist the Deputy General Manager with business and financial matters such as inventory control, revenue cycle processing and staffing, and help prepare departmental budgets for Board approval.
• Monitor cash flow, predict future trends and advise management, and manage the company's asset database.

Required profile

• 1st degree in any discipline; ICA/ACA fully qualified.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership position.
• Experience of managing a budget, preparing end-of-year accounts and liaising with external auditors.

Required skills

• Strategic planning, organisational development and change management.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently under pressure and make day-to-day decisions.
• Strong IT skills, including intermediate Excel and adaptability to new software packages.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package and generous incentive schemes.

To apply, send an up-to-date CV quoting reference number FT6, with the contact details of two referees (one being your line manager), to the Human Resource Manager at the company's head office in Accra. The closing date was 28 February 2013.