Financial Controller - Accra
This role is only open to Ghanaian citizens. Please do NOT apply if your career history excludes extensive experience gained in the relevant disciplines specified below.
Overview:
My client is a well-known and highly respected organisation with a recognised presence here and several other locations in Africa (and in Asia). With 21 branches across Ghana serving some 120,000+ customers, the company offers client centric financial services to individuals, small businesses, SMMEs and low and middle-income employees, in a sustainable and responsible manner. They command a prominent position in their sector as a leading international microfinance provider and are committed to the highest levels of customer service.
DWR Executive Search has been appointed to find a qualified Financial Controller with a solid career history in finance and accountancy (preferably gained from within Savings & Loans, Insurance and/or MFB). This role will suit a focused and conscientious individual with a commercial-based background and substantial experience in the Financial Services sector and a customer-focused organisation operating a very structured environment.
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial management, reporting, compliance, and internal control functions of the company. The role ensures accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS, Bank of Ghana regulations, and other statutory requirements, while supporting strategic financial decision-making and safeguarding company assets.
This is a full-time, office-based position in Accra with occasional domestic travel to the company’s other locations in Ghana and Africa, and occasional trips to attend seminars internationally. To accommodate the company’s continual plans for growth and excellence, and to provide strategic support, you will work closely with the CFOand other senior stakeholders to help the strengthening and direction of the business. As an essential and pivotal role, the successful candidate will actively participate in financial leadership, decision-making, strategic thinking, and management of a 6-
member team; with analysis skills, critical thinking and prioritising all essential attributes to compliment your proven abilities in financial reporting and producing of financial statements, treasury functions, and budget control.
To be considered for this important role you are required to possess the following essential and combined skillset to fully satisfy the Core Duties set out below:
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Bank of Ghana reporting requirements.
• Review general ledger entries and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare management accounts and financial performance analysis.
• Lead year-end closing and coordinate external audits.
2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Bank of Ghana prudential guidelines for Savings & Loans institutions.
• Oversee submission of regulatory returns to BoG within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with GRA (tax), SSNIT, and other statutory obligations.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulatory changes affecting microfinance institutions.
3. Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
4. Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Develop and maintain strong internal control systems.
• Monitor credit portfolio provisioning and impairment calculations.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of loan portfolios, deposits, and bank accounts.
5. Team Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise finance and accounting staff.
• Build capacity within the finance team.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within the finance function.
6. Systems & Process Improvement
• Oversee financial modules within the core banking software.
• Improve accounting processes and reporting automation.
• Ensure data integrity within financial systems.
Essential Qualifications (Mandatory):
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICA (GH), CIMA, or CPA.
• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with Bank of Ghana regulatory reporting
The following qualifications and attributes will be considered beneficial to your application:
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or MBA (added advantage)
• Experience in the Savings & Loans or Insurance sector/s.
To be successful in this role, you will be an accomplished Financial Controller who is committed to your career, loyal to the employer and determined to excel in everything
you undertake. You are very much a team player but also an efficient and self-disciplined manager capable of taking the initiative and carrying projects through to completion without supervision. You encourage efficiency, inspiring those around you to work together toward a common goal, and nurturing mutual respect through the leadership style that you can bring to this important position while embracing the lines of communication that prevail within a structured environment.
Conditions:
This vacancy is open to citizens of Ghana only and is located in the Newtown area of Accra, with occasional domestic and international travel (staff training/seminars, etc). The employment package will include a salary that is reflective of the role and your level of experience, and a generous benefits package that includes fuel, mobile and Wi-Fi allowances, family health cover, an annual performance related bonus and an annual company profit-based Festive bonus (each worth up to 100% of monthly salary), and employer 4% contribution to a private pension (Provident Fund). Details will be discussed at the client interview stage. As an important position that carries a high degree of responsibility, it is a prerequisite that applicants possess the required skills and experience to be considered. PLEASE therefore do not apply unless you have the competencies specified and have a verifiable and solid background in the required disciplines.
Application Process:
If you meet the criteria for this position and wish to submit an application, in the first instance, please send your CV (as a Word doc or PDF.) to dwr@ukghana.com quoting the role you are applying for in the subject box. You are welcome to include a Covering Letter in support of your application. Selected candidates will be contacted by email and sent a Candidate Questionnaire, which must be completed in full to be progressed to the next stage. If chosen, you will be invited to an initial meeting with DWR. Then, if shortlisted, the following stage will include an initial on-line assessment followed by interviews at their central Accra Head Office.
Applications for this role will close by Friday 6th March 2026. Although every effort is made to respond to all applicants, due to the volume of replies it is not always possible to do so. If you don’t receive a reply by 31st March 2026, then regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion. To help with early and ongoing communications, you are encouraged to connect with DWR on LinkedIn and to then join the DWR Executive Group.
Equal Opportunities:
DWR does not discriminate in the acceptance or referral of candidates on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. By applying for this position, candidates agree to respect these standards and be observant of the internationally accepted guidelines governing quality and inclusiveness in the workplace aimed at eliminating racism, discrimination and hate speech throughout every level of society.
DWR Executive Search is appointed by the employing company as their Executive Search Partner for this position. The client’s name will remain confidential until applicants have been shortlisted to the client interview stage.