Plato Consult Limited Ghana: Administration/Finance Manager

The Finance Manager shall be responsible for the day to day running of the company´s administration and finance functions. The successful candidate must ensure that all due diligence for good operating procedures are adhered to.
The role  reports to the Project Manager/ C.E.O.

The role has the following responsibilities:

• Represent the company in all dealings with local and central authorities, regulatory bodies and  the media
• Establish and maintain the financial systems, procedures and cash management.
• Ensure appropriate and satisfactory systems of control in all departments.
• Ensure that cost control and budgetary control policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients/contractors and agents to ensure that appropriate contracts are available and resolve contractual issues with a view of ensuring that jobs/assignments are delivered on time.
• Act as the overall HR manager overseeing employee benefits, policies and regulations.
• Be responsible for discussions/negotiations with representatives of unions or junior and senior staff associations, if applicable.
• Monitor and review payroll for payment of staff salaries, PAYE and social security fund.
• Ensure that the company and its businesses comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
• In consultation with the CEO, perform duties on his behalf when not at post.
• Collect and collate operational data for further analysis and advise management for action.
• Support the PM/CEO in the implementation of management decisions and other operational matters.
• Implement and manage the health and safety policy of the company.
• Prepare yearly accounts in conformity with the company’s code and liaise with the external auditors on matters relating to the audit of the accounts.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Ensure the maintenance of records on stocks and undertake stock taking.
• Perform and undertake work outside of the office (bush, field, Accra etc.) when needed and according to company regulations.

Required Skills or Experience

Roles specific qualification;

• 5-7 years minimum experience in a similar position  with 3 years in managerial role
• Degree from a recognized institution in Finance/Accounting
• ACCA, ICAG, CA
• Good oral and written communication
• Proficient in MS office suite
• Knowledge of  any accounting software is a plus
• Good presentation skills
• Good people management skills

Person specific qualification;

• High Integrity
• Strategic Thinker
• Broad business acumen
• Analytical skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Team Player
• Commitment and engagement
• Performance driven & goal oriented
• Excellent negotiating skills