Finance Manager

LOCATION

: Obuasi, Ghana

INDUSTRY

: Mining Support Services

REPORTS TO

: Production Manager

DOTTED LINE

: Group CA / CFO

EMPLOYMENT

: Full-Time

SALARY

: Competitive

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a growing and reputable company in the

Mining Support Services

sector, is seeking a highly capable and commercially minded

Finance Manager

to join its management team in Obuasi.

This senior role combines

financial management, management reporting, budgeting, financial controls, commercial analysis and finance systems

. The successful candidate will bridge Finance, Cost Accounting, Production, Operations and Group Finance, ensuring maximum value from our financial systems while maintaining strong financial discipline.

THE PROFILE WE ARE SEEKING

A Finance Manager who combines strong commercial awareness and accounting judgement with hands-on ERP capability.

Key Responsibilities

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Lead day-to-day financial management and accounting activities.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.

Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow and variance analysis.

Monitor revenue, expenditure, margins, working capital and performance.

Support month-end, year-end and audit processes.

ERP

Support and optimise GL, AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, budgeting and reporting.

Work with IT/ERP consultants to resolve finance system issues and improve processes.

Maintain financial master data, dimensions, posting groups and system integrity.

CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE & RISK

Strengthen financial controls and segregation of duties.

Monitor compliance with accounting standards, policies and statutory requirements.

Identify process weaknesses, financial risks and opportunities for improvement.

Support tax compliance and internal/external audits.

COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL FINANCE

Partner with Production and Operations on cost and performance management.

Analyse project, contract and operational costs and identify savings opportunities.

Provide financial insight for resource allocation and management decisions.

LEADERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Lead, coach and develop finance team members.

Work collaboratively with Production, Procurement, Operations, HR and IT.

Maintain strong alignment with Group Finance and senior management.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We are looking for a finance professional who is more than a traditional accountant — someone who understands both

the numbers and the systems that generate those numbers

, and who can translate financial and operational data into practical business decisions.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.

Minimum five (5) years’ relevant professional experience, including significant Finance Manager-level or equivalent experience.

Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central , SAP, Sage etc.

Strong practical knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, reporting and internal controls.

An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

Part qualification or professional qualification in ACCA, ICA, CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Confident operating at Finance Manager level with strong commercial awareness.

Able to understand, improve and document finance processes within an ERP environment.

Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other related ERPs

Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance managers.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

High integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail.

Experience in mining, mining services, engineering, construction, industrial services or other asset-intensive environments is highly advantageous.

CORE COMPETENCIES

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Management accounts

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow

Variance analysis

Cost control ACCOUNTING & CONTROLS Financial accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audit

Tax

Working capital ERP Finance modules

ERP Optimisation

Functional support

Reporting

Data integrity LEADERSHIP Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial insight

Continuous improvement

WHY THIS ROLE?

Business impact: influence financial performance in a growing mining support services business.

ERP leadership: strengthen finance processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Senior exposure: work closely with Production and Group Finance leadership.

Career development: deepen expertise at the intersection of finance, ERP systems and operational management.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Submit your

CV and a brief cover letter

outlining your experience in Finance Management and other relevant operational/industry experience to

kwame.agyei@alqurubber.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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