HIRED CAPITAL LATEST JOB VACANCY IN GHANA: RECRUITMENT FOR OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (VACANCIES IN UGANDA 2011)

Job Description

Our client is a publicly listed company, and a world's leader in oil services, with over 50 locations worldwide and more than 50,000 employees. The company seeks to add a new member to its team in Accra, Ghana as Operations Controller. This role is ideal for a professionally qualified accountant in Ghana, Nigeria, UK or USA.
Job Summary:
The Operations Controller is responsible for overall financial management and coordination in a business unit
Job Description:

• Responsible for the overall financial management and profitability of the Unit.
• Responsible for monitoring the working capital within the Unit by keeping Capex, Inventories and Liquidity indicators at optimal levels.
• Works closely with the Operations to ensure that the operations are conducted in compliance with the local laws.
• Ensures that all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to corporate ethical policies and internal controls. Organize periodic audits internally and assist in external audits.
• Ensures that the accounting transactions are recorded in compliance with the local accounting regulations and practices.
• Reviews all major tenders (risks and opportunities) and gets requisite approvals where required.
• Coordinate the preparation and analytical review of management financial information relative to historical trends, forecasts and developments within the industry. Provide financial input to the management regarding the strategic development of the Unit.
• Coordinate the preparation of all financial forecasts and ensure that the goals are challenging but realistic relative to overall market expectations and available resources.
• Review and examine the financial impact of new and existing investment opportunities with a view to maximizing the Unit's return on investment (ROI). Maintain control over and maximum use of working capital.
• Train line managers to interpret and comprehend financial statements and principles, and coach them regarding key business Unit drivers. Provide the financial training for the operation.
• Recruit, train and develop all financial staff within the Region and ensure certain level of quality of employee in the field.
• Review and approve all material non Capital Acquisition Reviews (CAR's), and long-term lease commitments. Will be involvement in bids, tenders and contracts with customers.
• Complete and review monthly financial reporting.
• Understands, reviews, implements, complies and assists with development of Sarbanes Oxley requirements as defined in the risk control matrix.
• May participate in centralized recruiting events, e.g. career fairs, first/second interviews etc
• Complies with applicable company policies, including Personnel, Quality System and Health, Safety and Environment standards and procedures.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a financial role
• Finance or Accounting Degree & Professional Accounting/Finance certificate (CPA, MBA, CA)
• Minimum 5 years commercial experience dealing with Suppliers, Clients, Commercial negotiations. Also preferable but not a must is some Tax exposure.
• Must be willing to travel extensively if required.
• Advanced problem solving skills to interpret and process complexities in project estimations and contracts, risks and reporting.
• Has leadership abilities and functions well in a team and independently, project management skills, managing and mentoring personnel, and setting and accomplishing objectives
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills, good negotiation skills with contractors and is customer services oriented

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should send their applications to:

info@hiredcapital.com