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A reputable insurance company in Ghana controlling a significant share of the life insurance market is seeking to recruit desirable professionals with a high pedigree to assume the under-listed position as Chief Finance Officer
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
The successful candidate shall be responsible for accounting and financial decision-making and provide strategic financial input to achieve business goals.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership. direction and management of the Finance and Accounting team.
- Advise on long-term business growth and investment strategies through effective financial planning.
- Advise Executive Management on financial implications of decisions on business activities.
- Set up and oversee the Company's finance ICT system.
- Ensure the financial well-being Of the Company by developing and managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets and overseeing the preparation of all financial reports.
- Develop, maintain and implement accounting policies and adequate internal controls to ensure the Company's assets are protected and liabilities are wholly accounted for and effectively managed.
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- Adopt procedures to consistently satisfy ali financial and accounting standards.as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse the Company's assets and liabilities in terms of risk exposure and ensure that risk considerations underpin investment strategies and decisions.
- Liaise with the Risk Management Department to ensure effective minimisation of risk in the Company's investment portfolios and liabilities.
- Supervise the Accounts and finance Departments at the Head Office and Branch offices to ensure compliance with the Company's Accounting and Financial policies.
- Manage the Company's investment assets periodically appraising investment performance and making proposals to the investment committee on good investment opportunities,
- Manage the Company's working capital efficiently to ensure adequate funding Of operations to enhance financial performance and business activities.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial Statements and reports.
- Coordinate both internal and external audit work.
- Liaise with external regulatory authorities such as the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ghana Revenue Authority and the Regional General's Department to ensure timely submission of returns.
- Present effective, reliable and relevant financial and other reports to the board of directors for decision making
Educational Experience
- An MBA in Finance or a related field of study obtained from a recognised university.
- A Bachelors' Degree in a relevant field of study.
- A minimum of ten (10) years in a similar role with at least five (5) years in the insurance sector.
- A professional certification from ICA or ACCA,
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- A good understanding Of the characteristics of the financial market, banking and other financial institutions, investment instruments and products as well as their risk profiles.
- In-depth knowledge of Ghana tax laws. corporate finance practice and risk management issues,
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Strategy, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Numeracy skills.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant financial management software.
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