Job Vacancy For Director, Finance

We are a state institution within Ghana’s precious mineral trade sector, mandated to oversee, regulate, and undertake the trading, assay and export of gold, promote value addition to the country's gold resources, support the accumulation of gold reserves, and generate foreign exchange for the country.





As a dynamic and forward-looking public entity specialising in gold and other precious mineral operations, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in line with national priorities.





If you are passionate about contributing to the transformation of Ghana’s precious mineral trading sector and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career, we invite you to explore the following opportunities across our operational functions.





Title: Director, Finance


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.





Qualification Required & Experience





• 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.





Location: Accra