Job Vacancy: Chief Financial Control (CFO) at ASA Savings and Loans LTD

Job Description

As the Chief Financial Control (CFO) at ASA Savings and Loans LTD, your role encompasses:

1. Strategic Financial Alignment: Aligning financial planning and strategy with business objectives, including multi-year budgets and scenario modeling.
2. Leadership in Financial Reporting: Leading the finance team to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in financial reporting.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Managing the annual budgeting process, forecasting, and analysis to optimize financial performance.
4. Asset and Liability Management: Overseeing the management of company assets and liabilities to mitigate financial risks.
5. Financial Statement Preparation: Supervising the preparation of management accounts and financial statements according to IFRS.
6. Timely Reporting: Ensuring timely delivery of financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
7. External Audit Management: Managing the external audit process for compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
8. Financial Infrastructure Enhancement: Enhancing financial infrastructure to support future growth and stability.
9. Statutory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, including tax obligations.
10. Board Reporting: Delivering accurate financial reports and analysis to the board and executive team.
11. Treasury Management: Leading treasury activities to improve liquidity and capital structure, including cash management and banking relationships.
12. Currency Risk Management: Managing currency exposure to mitigate risks.

Qualifications and Experience

To qualify for the position, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in finance, banking, or accounting management roles.
• Education: Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• Expertise: Proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and IFRS standards.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Skills: Experience in financial budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with finance principles, external audit, and international tax laws.
• Industry Experience: Banking or microfinance experience preferred.
• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel and finance/accounting software proficiency.

Location

Accra

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and an up-to-date resume as a single document to:

Email: jobs.aslc@gmail.com

Closing Date

14 February, 2024