Position : Chief Finance Officer – Accra
We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer.
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health and long-term fiscal planning of the organization. The CFO will provide executive-level guidance on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and risk management to support sustainable business growth. This role requires a forward-thinking financial leader with strong analytical capabilities, deep business acumen, and the ability to drive high-impact financial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement the organization’s long-term financial strategy aligned with business goals.
- Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, forecasts, and investment opportunities.
- Lead strategic planning, capital allocation, and financial risk management initiatives.
- Evaluate and recommend strategies to optimize revenue growth and profitability.
Financial Management & Operations
- Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, treasury, and tax management.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Establish robust internal controls, financial policies, and performance KPIs.
- Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, working capital, and fund utilization effectively.
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, statutory requirements, and governance frameworks.
- Oversee internal and external audits; implement corrective financial measures when necessary.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and financial stability.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop the finance team, cultivating a high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with department heads to support operational and financial decision-making.
- Build relationships with investors, financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Required profile for job ad : Chief Finance Officer – Accra
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CA or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles.
- Proven expertise in strategic financial planning, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to drive organizational change.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
- Financial forecasting and modeling
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Leadership and people management
- Advanced analytical and reporting skills
- High integrity and ethical standards
Job criteria for job ad : Chief Finance Officer – Accra
- Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance – R&D, project management – Tourism, hotel business and catering
- Industries : Advice, audit, accounting – Banking, insurance, finance – Industry, production, manufacturing and other – Real-estate, architecture, town planning – Transport, logistics, postal services
- Employment type : Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract – Freelance – Part-time work
- Region : Greater Accra – International
- City : Accra
- Remote work : Yes
- Experience level : 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > good level
- Number of Position(s) : 25
- Salary expectations : > GH₵ 40,000
- Team management : Yes



