Reports To : Managing Director
Direct Reports : Account Officer
Business Unit : Finance

Internal Relations:  

•   Group Head / Finance
•   Finance Manager (Financial Accounting)
•   Heads of Department
•   Subsidiaries
•   Finance Team

External Relations:   

•   Tax Authorities (IRS / VAT)
•   SSNIT
•   External Auditors

Key Result Areas:

•   Strategy and Policy Development
•   Budget Preparation and Control
•   Investment and Cash Management
•   Business Performance Monitoring
•   Reconciliation
•   Stakeholder Relationship Management
•   Information and Reporting
•   Employee Performance and Development

Role Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation of management reports, business performance report; including other statutory and regulatory reports for Vehicle Assembly Plant Limited

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Policy Development

•   Provide input/support for the formulation of accounting/financial policies, and procedures.
•   Provide input in corporate tax planning & management.

Budget Preparation and Control

•   Provide input for the preparation of VAP annual budget.
•   To develop and control a centralised accounting system to ensure that accounts are effectively managed.

Investment and Cash Management

•   Monitor cash resources and working capital and advise on the effective management of short-term investments and receivables.
•   Prepare periodic Cash Flow Statements for review/approval by immediate supervisor.

Business Performance Monitoring

•   Collate data/information from various departments at VAP and prepares Business Performance Report on monthly basis.
•   Provide input for the preparation of Project Appraisal Proposals for review by management.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

•   Maintain good working relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders in the area of financial management.
•   Responsible for the preparation and filing of statutory returns (i.e. tax, SSNIT, etc.)

Information and Reporting

•   Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
•   Key contact person in coordinating International Financial Regulatory Standards with all relevant   departments in line with regulatory requirement.

Employee Performance and Development

•   Conduct performance appraisal and provide input for career development and recommend performance incentives for subordinate staff.
•   Identify training needs and facilitate training for subordinate staff

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MBA in Accounting, Finance, Commerce; plus ACCA, CIMA or CA with 7 years working     experience; 3 of which should be in senior management position.

Knowledge and Skills

•   Knowledge in the use of accounting and auditing methodologies and tools.
•   Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting System (IFRS), Accounting and Auditing Standards and related regulations.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•   Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Considerable knowledge/understanding of tax laws and related regulations.
•   Considerable planning and organizing skills.
•   Ability to meet deadlines and execute projects.
•   Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
•   Great deal of attention to details.
•   Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, with strong functionality skills in excel and other accounting software and tools.
•   Good analytical skills.
•   Good managerial and coaching skills in a "team" setting.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their resumes to:

ctornu@vapghana.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2015