Key accountabilities and decision ownership
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, mobile money processes.
- Support timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring adherence to IFRS and other applicable financial regulations.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions.
- Oversee validation, reconciliations & booking processes of all revenue streams (Voice, data, IDD, Interconnect & other)
- Cash Flow Management
- Support cash flow planning and liquidity management to ensure financial stability.
- Optimize working capital by managing accounts payable and receivable efficiently.
- Oversee relationships with Dealers & distributors (Sales, Reconciliations & collection)
- Oversee Accounts receivable daily & monthly reconciliations of all collection channels & ensure financial records reconcile with billing systems.
- Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources & adherence to financial commitments of vendors.
- Monitor Mobile money daily bank transactions & floats. Ensure adherence of the Mobile Money processes with Bank of Ghana as well as organizational regulations
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
- Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
- Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Work closely with IT and Finance teams to optimize the use of financial systems and automation tools
- Monitor and evaluate financial operations metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Collaborate with senior management to align financial operations with business objectives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Financial Operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Maintain a solid team & ensure proper rotation between team members across financial operation functions.
Core Competencies, knowledge, and experience
- Strong understanding of financial operations, internal controls, and risk management.
- Deep knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Expertise in cash flow management, treasury operations, and financial reporting.
- Ability to lead and drive transformation initiatives in financial processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms.
Must have technical / professional qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in financial operations, treasury, or financial reporting within a telecom, technology, or fast-moving industry.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA – Ghana, UK, or other ECOWAS institutes) or MBA from a reputable university.
- Demonstrable experience in managing financial operations teams and driving process improvements.
- Experience working with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions.
- Strong proficiency in financial systems, ERP tools, and Excel
