Head of Finance and Accounting

  • Greater Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
HEAD OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGCATEGORY: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCELOCATION: TEMAOur client, a leading import and export company is seeking to hire an experienced financial leader with expertise in accounting to oversee financial operations across various west African countries.ROLE PROFILEThe selected candidate will be overseeing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and risk management, guiding the company’s financial strategy to thrive within the dynamic shipping sector.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement financial strategies tailored to improve business processes.
  • Lead annual budgeting processes and financial forecasting for shipping operations and quarterly management accounts reporting to review performance with budget for all countries.
  • Ensure adherence to international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and organisation for the harmonisation of business law in Africa (OHADA), local accounting regulations, and maritime financial standards.
  • Ensure completion of all balanced sheet reconciliations, prepayment, accruals, etc.
  • Ensure all types of taxes and pensions are filed accurately and timely for all locations.
  • Compute the PAYE (pay as you earn), pensions and payroll of employees.
  • Identify financial risks related to shipping operations and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee liquidity management, payment cycles and prompt receivables follow-ups and collection.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including port authorities, tax authorities, external auditors, etc.
  • Manage and mentor finance teams across multiple locations.

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