JOB PURPOSE:
An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced Head of Financial Reporting to join a commercially focused power generation business

This role has responsibility for all aspect of financial reporting and controls within the business. This includes but is not limited to, analyzing actual and forecast, P & L's. KPI's, Balance sheet and Cash flows, in addition to short and medium term budgets and ensuring that a strong control environment is in operation across the businesses.The high profile role provides significant exposure to the senior management of the business.

Responsibilities:

•   The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate and influence senior management while being motivated to drive and improve processes.
•   The successful candidate will be a natural "change agent" with demonstrable persuasive skills at peer level.
•   A strong technical knowledge of IFRS is essential as an understanding of local taxes and VAT regulatory regimes.
•   A background in leading teams successfully is crucial as the role will be expected to mould and develop staff.
•   Excellent organisation and leadership skills are a necessity to succeed.
•   This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key duties for the role will include:

•   Directly producing business financial plans, budget including forecast and reports
•   Directly responsible for monitoring and analysing monthly results against budget, rolling forecast
•   Review final year end and quarterly deliverables and leading external and internal audit processes
•   Produce monthly business review reports ready for review in a timely manner
•   Lead operational disscusion to improve processes to ensure high quality standard service delivery
•   Lead, develop and manage the professional finance team

Note: This position comes along with a very competitive salary and benefits for the successful candidate

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A qualified Accountant  (ACA, CIMA,  ACCA, CPA)  with  at least 10 years post-qualification experience
•   Commercial and Financial Planning expertise
•   Ability to operate at strategic level, but a hand on approach to get the job done
•   Effective project and operational management skills
•   Fluent in English, verbally and written
•   Experience in using Maximo inventory and Oracle financial system
•   Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in Finance and Accounting

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates with the requisite qualification and experience should submit their application and CV to:-

Benjamin.AbeikuOtoo@taqaglobal.com

Closing Date: 23 June, 2014