The Bible Society of Ghana

About the Role

The Bible Society of Ghana seeks a Finance & Accounts Manager to formulate and implement an effective organizational financial strategy and action plan that drives the organization's strategic objectives. This role operates within an accountability-based culture, ensuring robust finance and accounting systems and processes are in place to deliver set goals.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic financial leadership and oversight, ensuring the organization maintains sound financial management practices, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the General Secretary on financial matters including treasury and investment management, credit control, and debt management
• Develop and review financial and accounting policies for approval, and design and implement accounting and internal control systems
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established financial policies and procedures
• Liaise with external auditors on all statutory audits
• Prepare and publish periodic sets of accounts and make presentations to the business committee and the BSG council
• Manage the Society's accounts including the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets for the BSG, monitor their implementation, and prepare periodic variance reports
• Manage issues relating to tax and other statutory deductions (e.g., Social Security Fund Contributions)
• Manage financial operations and reporting on projects and programs of the society

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with membership in a recognized professional accountancy body
• Minimum of 8 years of experience at management level in Finance or Accounting
• Good understanding of financial and accounting principles, systems, and techniques
• Knowledge of the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992)

Required Competencies

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage self and team to deliver results
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong presentation, administrative, organizational, and communication skills
• Attention to detail

Location

Accra, Ghana

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV.