Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for appointment in the following vacant position in a reputable food processing company listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and licensed to operate as a Free Zone Enterprise in Tema.

Job Purpose:
To ensure the smooth and profitable management of the company on sound commercial principles

Duties and Responsibilities

Subject at all times to the supervision and direction of the Managing Director and/or the Board of Directors (The Board) of the Company, the Deputy Managing Director - Finance and Administration will have such duties, authority rights and obligations as are usually inherent in the position and in general will:-

•   Develop policies and procedures in respect of the Marketing, Human Resource Finance and Admnistration matters of the company
•   Assist the Managing Director to exercise supervision over the formulation of Marketing, Human Resource Finance and Admnistration policies of the company.
•   Ensure that all financial transactions of the company are properly executed and accounted for in accordance with laid-down regulations
•   Evaluate the financial position of the company vis-a-vis its policies and programmes and advise accordingly
•   Develop and review long-term plans with regard to the Marketing, Human Resource, Finance and Admnistration needs of the company
•   Ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of all the company's Marketing, Human Resource Finance and Admnistration activities.
•   Establish sound and proper Marketing, Human Resource Finance and Admnistration practices to ensure equity and boost morale
•   Supervise the procurement of all raw and packing materials just-in-time for production
•   Co-ordinate both local and overseas sales including shipping activities
•   Ensure prompt collection of all receiables from local and export sales
•   Establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of the company
•   Prepare timely financial statements and reports for Management, Board of Directors, Statutory bodies and other agencies duly authorized by the Board of Directors
•   Establish and maintain an efficient budgetary control system
•   Render sound professional advice to the company on matters relating to Treasury, investment, Taxation, Finance among others
•   Liaise between the company and financial institutions
•   Supervise the financial management and accounting function and all related staff with respect to the performance of their various duties and ensure the keeping of proper records of all the financial transactions of the company
•   Ensure that the accounting function is carried out efficiently and effectively and that the records are maintained to professional accounting standards
•   Work, co-operate and co-ordinate with other departmental heads and senior staff of the company and collate all such relevant information as may be necessary in the implementation of his duties and in meeting the company's policies and set targets
•   Perform such other functions as the Managing Director and/or Board may assign

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good first degree and a qualified Professional Accountant with ACCA, CIMA or ICA (Ghana) with 15 years post qualification experience
•   MBA preferably in Business Finance and Administration
•   Minimum 15 years with full organisational accounting and finance responsibilities which include oversight for shared services: Marketing Resources, Information Technologies, Procurement and Risk Management
•   Experience in leading planning efforts and supporting operationally effective organisations that have multiple functional areas
•   Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting including compliance, budget, and investments / resource development
•   Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and guiding investment in people and systems
•   Experience in leading organisation development and human resources management
•   Proven effectiveness in managing others, empowering other in decision making and execution
•   Experience in effectively communicating information, including presentations to senior management, customers and other key stakeholders

Competencies and Skills

•   Knowledge of the international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
•   knowledge of the Procurement Act
•   Knowledge of the Taxation laws of Ghana
•   Knowledge of the operations of Ghana Stock Exchange
•   Knowledge of the operations of Ghana Free Zones Board
•   Knowledge of the operations of securities and exchange commission
•   Knowledge of the rules of the Federation of cocoa commerce limited
•   Knowledge of the Labour Act
•   Ability to maintain confidentiality of record and information
•   Good computer skills
•   Strong leadership, interpersonal and effective communication
•   Team leader and player. Ability to motivate staff to be results-oriented
•   Initiative and drive to problem solving

Salary and Conditions of Service: Attractive

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applications stating contact address and three referees should be addressed to the:-

Advert No. G.C. 207
Graphic Comm. Group Ltd.
P.O.Box 742
Accra

Closing Date: 28 November, 2013