Chief Financial Officer at PwC Ghana
- Recruiter
- PwC Ghana
- Location
- Accra, GH
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 21 Dec 2020
- Closes
- 31 Dec 2020
- Ref
- 2f6263c78b1a
- Job role
- CFO
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
27 Oct 2020
Chief Financial Officer at PwC Ghana
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Company: PwC Ghana Location: Ghana State: Accra Job type: Full-Time Job category: Accounting Jobs in Ghana (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
The Company
Our client is a financial services institution with the objective of increasing access to finance for Ghanaian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our client also provides wholesale financing/lines of credit and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial institutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy Formulation and Implementation
• Work with other members of the executive team to develop, finance and implement the Bank's growth initiatives and objectives including new offerings
• Develop strategic financial initiatives for the Bank that will assist in achieving the board's objectives
• Work with leadership to develop strategies for effective mobilisation and utilisation of financial resources for optimal return on investment
• Ensure the delivery of effective financial decision-making support to the business and its management and oversees the development and execution of an effective financial strategy to achieve optimal returns on investment
• Provide strategic financial management and leadership support across the business, in line with the overall corporate strategy
• Develop, update and implement finance and tax strategies, policies and processes
Finance Planning and Budget Preparation
• Initiate and co-ordinate the formulation of business plans and annual budgets, and monitors progress towards their achievement
• Engage Executive Management and the appropriate Board Committees to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections for the Bank
• Develop and utilise financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning
• Provide advice on liquidity, investment and financial asset management
• Ensure appropriate investment policies for the optimal investment of the Bank's investible funds
• Manage Bank's treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the Development Finance or Financial Services sector, with at least 8 years' experience in Executive Management
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or financial management from a reputable institution
• Relevant professional certifications & membership professional associations in Ghana or abroad is required (e.g. ACCA, CA, CFA, etc.)
• Experience in Financial Services sector within Africa is an advantage
• Evidence of excellent leadership, goal achievement, stakeholder engagement, professionalism, networking, and collaborative skills.
Finance Operations
• Develop and implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions
• Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system in compliance with statutory requirements
• Ensure proper maintenance of the financial records/Books of Accounts of the Bank
• Ensure that the annual financial statements and statutory reports are prepared timely, accurately and in accordance with standards and regulations
• Ensure Bank's statutory obligations are fulfilled in an efficient and effective manner
• Provide management information of a financial nature and its interpretation for effective decision making to maximise returns on business
• Monitor and control revenue and expenses (opex and capex) to ensure operational and financial efficiency
• Approve payrolls along with the Human Resources Department to facilitate payment to staff
• Drive a cost-saving culture across all areas of the Bank
Stakeholder and External Relations
• Maintain effective engagement with shareholders of the Bank
• Liaise with external and internal auditors; and ensure the annual and/or periodic audits are seamlessly carried out
• Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective bank operations
• Liaise with investors to ensure value is maximized
• Work with the Investment Teams to identify opportunities and manage the investment cycle with invested organisations.
People Management
• Oversee the activities of all units within the Finance Team, including Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management and Investor Relations
• Develop capability of subordinates towards the achievement of their own performance targets
Location: Accra
Chief Financial Officer at PwC Ghana
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The Company
Our client is a financial services institution with the objective of increasing access to finance for Ghanaian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our client also provides wholesale financing/lines of credit and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial institutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy Formulation and Implementation
• Work with other members of the executive team to develop, finance and implement the Bank's growth initiatives and objectives including new offerings
• Develop strategic financial initiatives for the Bank that will assist in achieving the board's objectives
• Work with leadership to develop strategies for effective mobilisation and utilisation of financial resources for optimal return on investment
• Ensure the delivery of effective financial decision-making support to the business and its management and oversees the development and execution of an effective financial strategy to achieve optimal returns on investment
• Provide strategic financial management and leadership support across the business, in line with the overall corporate strategy
• Develop, update and implement finance and tax strategies, policies and processes
Finance Planning and Budget Preparation
• Initiate and co-ordinate the formulation of business plans and annual budgets, and monitors progress towards their achievement
• Engage Executive Management and the appropriate Board Committees to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections for the Bank
• Develop and utilise financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning
• Provide advice on liquidity, investment and financial asset management
• Ensure appropriate investment policies for the optimal investment of the Bank's investible funds
• Manage Bank's treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the Development Finance or Financial Services sector, with at least 8 years' experience in Executive Management
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or financial management from a reputable institution
• Relevant professional certifications & membership professional associations in Ghana or abroad is required (e.g. ACCA, CA, CFA, etc.)
• Experience in Financial Services sector within Africa is an advantage
• Evidence of excellent leadership, goal achievement, stakeholder engagement, professionalism, networking, and collaborative skills.
Finance Operations
• Develop and implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions
• Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system in compliance with statutory requirements
• Ensure proper maintenance of the financial records/Books of Accounts of the Bank
• Ensure that the annual financial statements and statutory reports are prepared timely, accurately and in accordance with standards and regulations
• Ensure Bank's statutory obligations are fulfilled in an efficient and effective manner
• Provide management information of a financial nature and its interpretation for effective decision making to maximise returns on business
• Monitor and control revenue and expenses (opex and capex) to ensure operational and financial efficiency
• Approve payrolls along with the Human Resources Department to facilitate payment to staff
• Drive a cost-saving culture across all areas of the Bank
Stakeholder and External Relations
• Maintain effective engagement with shareholders of the Bank
• Liaise with external and internal auditors; and ensure the annual and/or periodic audits are seamlessly carried out
• Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective bank operations
• Liaise with investors to ensure value is maximized
• Work with the Investment Teams to identify opportunities and manage the investment cycle with invested organisations.
People Management
• Oversee the activities of all units within the Finance Team, including Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management and Investor Relations
• Develop capability of subordinates towards the achievement of their own performance targets
Location: Accra