Finance Directorate Opportunities

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Units managed:

• Financial Control

• Forex Operations

• Treasury

Job Summary
The role has strategic oversight of financial planning, treasury management & investment, and forex operations to ensure the organisation's long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Finance Directorate, ensuring financial stability and long-term sustainability. Develop and execute financial strategies, manage budgets, forecasts, and oversee liquidity.

• Enhance cost efficiency across operations by identifying savings opportunities. Mitigate financial risks such as price volatility and operational risks through proactive measures.

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, regulatory standards, and industry-specific financial requirements.

• Act as a key financial advisor to the CEO and Board, offering insights and strategic recommendations.

• Develop and implement investment strategies for projects such as local refining facilities, technology enhancements, and infrastructure to support regulatory oversight.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA).

• Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent.

• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in a regulatory body, mining sector, or financial institution, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.

• Strong financial strategy development and execution skills to drive long-term organisational growth.

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, and corporate finance principles.

• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and economic analysis.

• Strong understanding of risk management, treasury operations, and capital markets.

• Proficiency in financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, and digital finance transformation.

Reports To: Director, Finance

Job Summary: Manage liquidity, investment strategies, and financial risk to optimise the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on liquidity management, develop, and implement investment policies, and optimise debt financing and capital allocation strategies.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, oversee treasury operations to ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support hedging strategies.

• Forecast and prepare business plans, reports, and portfolios, and present detailed reports on treasury activities and financial risk issues to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

• Strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiate terms, ensure access to banking services, and foster a high-performance culture by developing KPIs for treasury and investment performance.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or a related field.

• Professional certification in Finance (e.g., CFA, CA, CIMA, FRM).

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in treasury, investment, or financial risk leadership, including at least 4 years in a senior position.

• Deep understanding of macroeconomic trends, financial modelling, and risk

• Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and FX risk mitigation.

• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and portfolio management.

• Proficiency in financial modelling, risk assessment, and treasury analytics.

Reports To: Head of Unit, Treasury, Investment

Job Summary: Supports the Head of Unit, Treasury & Investment in managing liquidity, developing investment strategies, and mitigating financial risk to optimise the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Unit in overseeing cash flow planning, liquidity optimisation, and developing KPIs for treasury and investment performance.

• Assist with developing and implementing investment policies that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

• Ensure treasury operations comply with financial regulations and governance frameworks.

• Strengthen relationships with banks, investment partners, and financial institutions, and mentor the Treasury, Investment team to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Professional certification is required (e.g., CFA, CA, CIMA, FRM).

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in treasury, investment, and financial risk management, with at least 2 years in a senior role

• Deep understanding of macroeconomic trends, financial modelling, and risk analysis.

• Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and FX risk mitigation.

• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and portfolio management.

• Proficiency in financial modelling, risk assessment, and treasury analytics.

Familiarity with banking regulations, treasury software, and fintech innovations.

Reports To: Principal Officer, Treasury, Investment

 

Job Summary: Assists in managing the institution’s financial assets by optimising cash flow, maintaining liquidity, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily cash management activities, conduct bank reconciliations, and ensure optimal fund allocation and financial accuracy.

• Assist in implementing treasury risk management frameworks, support hedging strategies, and ensure compliance with AML and financial regulations.

• Analyse financial market trends, prepare treasury performance reports, and provide technical support for automation systems.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Investment Management,  Business Administration (MBA),  Economics or a related field is highly preferred.

• Professional certification is required (e.g., CFA, CA, CIMA, FRM).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in treasury operations or corporate finance.

• Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and FX risk mitigation.

• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and portfolio management.

• Proficiency in financial modelling, risk assessment, and treasury analytics.

• Familiarity with banking regulations, treasury software, and fintech innovations.

Reports To: Head of Unit, Financial Control and Forex Operations

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Job Summary
Provide support to the Head of Financial Control & Forex Operations by supervising day-to-day operational activities and ensuring the organisation’s financial stability in global trade through foreign exchange management, mitigating currency risks, optimising forex transactions, and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise foreign exchange operations, manage currency transactions and reserves, and develop risk management strategies to mitigate exposure to currency fluctuations.

• Ensure adherence to Bank of Ghana and international forex policies, uphold financial integrity, and establish internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.

• Track global forex market trends, provide expert advice on currency risks, and recommend proactive strategies to mitigate potential impacts.

• Liaise with financial institutions and regulatory bodies, develop forex policies, and lead a team of specialists to drive excellence in forex management.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, International Trade, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is highly preferred.

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience, with at least two (2) years in a senior forex operations, treasury, or financial market leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience in currency trading, forex risk mitigation, and capital market transactions.

Reports To: Principal Officer, Forex Operations

Job Summary: Provides operational support for foreign exchange transactions, such as conducting forex market analysis, foreign exchange transactions and mitigating currency risk to enhance the organisation's global trade efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily forex transactions, monitor exchange rates and global forex market trends, and provide insights to support risk management strategies.

• Assist in implementing forex hedging strategies, ensure compliance with Bank of Ghana regulations and international forex policies, and support internal controls to minimise risks.

• Prepare forex transaction reports and market analysis updates, inform senior management on forex risks and opportunities, and support treasury operations by reconciling forex transactions.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in forex operations, treasury management, or financial markets.

• Understanding of forex trading platforms, analytics, and treasury systems.

• Knowledge of exchange rate mechanisms, currency hedging, and financial derivatives.

• Understanding of international forex regulations and compliance requirements.

• Ability to conduct forex market analysis, supporting risk mitigation and financial planning.

• Strong reporting skills, preparing accurate forex transactions and market trend reports.