Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

• Role Purpose
  Responsible for overseeing the financial management and other related operations of the group; guiding its financial strategy, planning, control, taxation, decision making and maintaining its fiscal stability. This role is required to collaborate with the executive leadership team to establish long-range financial goals, strategies, plan, risk management and policies for the group.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Financial Management - lead the group's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and auditing. Ensure that financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, standards and generally accepted best practices.

• Strategic Planning - develop and implement the financial strategy for the group. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, investment strategies for both manufacturing and trading businesses.

•Financial Reporting - oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Obtain industry benchmarks to facilitate the Group period analysis. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors and other key stakeholders.

• Compliance - ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local and international tax regulations. Ensure adherence to the Group policies and procedures as well as relevant laws of Ghana.

•Leadership - lead the finance and accounting team for the group and collaborate with subsidiary FC's and Business Heads to ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

Education
• Fellow Member of ACCA, ICAG, CIMA or equivalent e.g. CPA etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, MBA is an added advantage
• Professional Project Management Certification is a plus.

Requirements
• A minimum of 10 years of post-professional qualification experience in senior financial managerial roles, with a proven track record of success.
• Possess excellent skills in maintaining the general ledger and prepare financial statement with the use of an accounting software.
• Possess excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.
• Possess working knowledge of the Ghana Tax Law and application of the Company Law in Ghana.
• Possess excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact
• Possess strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.

Additional Information

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model and inspires others to embrace and live our purpose and values.
• Influence - Builds deep relationships across a diverse network and uses a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact.
• Performance drive - Creates opportunities to drive impact; anticipates member firm/stakeholder needs and delivers superior results by leveraging each person’s strengths to build high-performing teams across businesses and borders.
• Strategic direction - Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
• Talent development - Actively contributes to building the talent pipeline; creates a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains top talent and high-performing teams.
• Inspirational Leadership - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others.

Technical competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.  https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

 If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

Deadline- 8/05/2026