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Head of Finance
RegionNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull timePosted2026-09-01Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceJobWeb Ghana
Head of FinanceFinance ManagerBankingGhanaFull TimeAccountingACCACIMAT24Seniorinternshiptechnology
AI summary
South Akim Community Bank PLC is hiring a Head of Finance to safeguard financial resources, maintain accurate records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic planning. The role requires a professional accounting qualification, a degree in accounting or banking finance, and at least five years of similar experience. Applications with CV, certificates, and two referee reports should be emailed to the Human Resource Manager by 14 September 2026.
- Senior finance leadership role in a Ghanaian community bank
- Requires professional accounting qualification and degree
- At least 5 years experience in a similar role needed
- Deadline: 14 September 2026
- Apply by email with CV, certificates, and referee reports
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, technology, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Head of Finance evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to South Akim Community Bank PLC and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, technology, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Ghana; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
- The Head of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the bank’s financial resources, maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance in financial reporting and supporting strategic financial planning
- Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Banking Law, the companies Act 2019 (Act 992) as well as directives and procedures established by Bank of Ghana, ARB Apex Bank and the Policies of the Bank.
- Advise and implement a reliable accounting system and corporate financial policies that provide adequate reporting of the bank’s financial position at all times
- Initiate, co-ordinate and consolidate the bank’s budget and targets
- Ensure effective monthly and periodic production of financial and management accounts and reports for internal, statutory and regulatory
Requirements
- Primary responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal financial controls assuring the completeness and accuracy of information contained in the Bank’s financial systems
- Advice on the financial risk implications of resource allocation and other decisions and review the financial evaluation of proposed projects
- Develop accounting/financial policies, operating standards and procedures and other support systems including monitoring mechanisms in managing the financial and management accounting functions
- Manage and control the month management reporting process including explanation of variances and trends to management and board in a timely manner.
- Management/supervise the preparation and submission of the Bank’s statutory reports and returns to Apex Bank, BoG, GRA, External Auditors and SSNIT
- Maintenance of the Bank’s General Ledger and the management of the Bank’s fixed assets
- Manage the treasury functions of the Bank
- Ensure compliance with Bank of Ghana regulations and guidelines
Experience
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA II, CIMA III, ICA II etc)
- Master’s Degree in related field is an added advantage
- University degree in Accounting/Banking Finance
- At least 5 years working
- Highly analytical, critical and attentive to details
- Proactive, innovative and dynamic problem solver
- Professional with high personal integrity
- Good interpersonal communication and reporting writing competencies
- Must have knowledge in T24 Banking software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel among others
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