Finance & Administration Manager

Finance & Administration Manager

Location: Accra, Ghana

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Industry: Technology & Professional Services

Employer: Confidential

About the Opportunity

An established and growing technology services company in Accra is seeking an experienced, proactive and hands-on Finance & Administration Manager to lead its finance function and oversee key administrative operations.

This is a senior management position requiring a strong finance professional who can take full ownership of financial management, strengthen internal controls, supervise a small support team and provide reliable financial insights to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and is expected to work independently, take initiative and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Take overall responsibility for the company's accounting, financial management and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Monitor financial performance, expenditure, project profitability and budget variances.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing and collections.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely bank reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Maintain effective financial controls, approval procedures and accounting policies.
• Provide financial analysis, recommendations and regular management reports to the CEO.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory payments.
• Oversee compliance with GRA, SSNIT, pension and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with accountants, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate controls.

Administration & Team Management

• Supervise and support finance and administrative staff.
• Oversee office administration, procurement and internal administrative processes.
• Establish clear responsibilities, workflows and performance standards.
• Coordinate with commercial and technical teams on project budgets, contracts, invoicing milestones and payments.
• Improve operational efficiency and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management and financial controls.
• Sound knowledge of Ghanaian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing accounting processes and supervising finance or administrative staff.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACCA, ICAG, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Experience with Zoho Books or similar cloud-based accounting systems.
• Experience in IT services, consulting, software development or project-based businesses.
• Experience with project costing, contract management and profitability analysis.
• Experience reporting directly to senior management.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive, dependable and results-oriented.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities without constant supervision.
• Combines strong financial expertise with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Can lead and develop a small team.
• Identifies problems early and implements effective solutions.
• Communicates clearly and provides accurate, timely management information.
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business environment.

What We Offer

• A key management role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the company's finance function.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to technology projects and international business activities.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a brief cover letter and salary expectations through the LinkedIn application process.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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