Finance Manager at Ada Rural Bank PLC

• The Head of Finance will play a critical role in guiding the financial direction of the bank
• Reporting directly to the CEO, this position will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• The ideal person will have a strategic mindset, with the ability to provide insights that drive the bank's financial performance and growth

• Lead and coordinate the development of the bank's strategy and develop and manage the resulting strategic initiatives in line with bank's vision
• Initiate, co-ordinate and consolidate the preparation of the bank's budgets reviews and targets
• Monitor the rollout and implementation of departmental strategic plans assessing against targets and report on progress as and when required
• Primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal financial controls assuring the completeness and accuracy of information contained in the bank's financial systems
• Responsible for preparation of reconciliation statements for the bank's accounts with ARB Apex Bank Plc and other accounts held by the Bank
• Manage and control the monthly management reporting process including explanation of variances and trends to management and board in a timely manner
• Manage and supervise the preparation and submission of the bank's statutory reports and returns to ARB Apex Bank, BOG, GRA, SSNIT and other relevant regulatory bodies in a timely manner
• Payment of employee emoluments and other approved expenses as advised by the HR department
• Manage the liquidity of the bank in consultation with the Operations and Credit Department

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, a Master's degree or professional accounting qualification (ICAG, ACCA, etc) is highly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role overseeing finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting, preferably with a rural and community bank
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of banking operations, IFRS and Bank of Ghana regulations and directives and tax regulations

• Proactive, highly analytical and high professional and personal integrity.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
• A working knowledge in a Core Banking software, preferably T24 Banking application

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