Position : Finance Manager – Accra
We are looking for a Finance Manager.
Job Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of GreenGate Foods. This role ensures effective financial planning, cost control, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial management to support the company’s growth within the food processing industry.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management
Financial Reporting
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements in Ghana
- Present financial reports and performance analysis to senior management
Cost Management & Control
- Monitor production costs, raw materials, and operational expenses
- Implement cost-control measures to improve profitability
- Analyze cost structures within the food processing value chain
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning
- Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements
- Ensure optimal utilization of financial resources
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies
- Coordinate audits (internal and external) and implement recommendations
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop the finance team
- Establish strong internal controls and financial procedures
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions
- Support management in strategic decision-making with financial insights
Required profile for job ad : Finance Manager – Accra
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) required
- Minimum 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or food processing
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
- Proficiency in financial systems and ERP software
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
- Strong understanding of Ghanaian tax laws and regulatory environment
Key Competencies
- Strategic financial management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost control and efficiency optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership and team management
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
Reporting Line
Reports to the Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
Work Environment
Office-based with regular interaction with production and operations teams within the processing facility.
Job criteria for job ad : Finance Manager – Accra
- Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance
- Industries : Food-processing industry – Industry, production, manufacturing and other
- Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Greater Accra
- City : Accra
- Remote work : Hybrid
- Experience level : 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- Team management : Yes
