We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function of our construction business in Ghana.
The Chief Accountant will have overall responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial records and reporting. The role will oversee accounting operations, project accounting, financial controls, cash flow, tax compliance, audits, and management reporting.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong personality, commercial awareness, sound judgment, and the confidence to take ownership of financial matters.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience from a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environment and understand the financial challenges associated with managing multiple projects, contracts, subcontractors, and significant capital expenditure.

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Leadership
Lead and manage the company's accounting function and accounting team.
Establish and maintain robust accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
Ensure accurate recording and classification of all financial transactions.
Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.
Review accounting entries and financial schedules prepared by the finance team.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
2. Construction & Project Accounting
Take overall responsibility for financial reporting and cost control across construction projects.
Monitor project costs against approved budgets and contractual requirements.
Review project profitability, cost-to-complete, commitments, and cash flow.
Ensure accurate allocation of labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
Work closely with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to identify cost overruns and financial risks.
Establish effective project accounting and cost-control procedures.
Provide management with early warnings on potential financial and commercial issues.
3. Management Reporting & Financial Analysis
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
Provide senior management with clear analysis of revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and profitability.
Analyze budget-to-actual performance and investigate significant variances.
Develop financial dashboards and KPIs relevant to the company's construction activities.
Provide financial information and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Coordinate budgets with project, procurement, HR, and operational teams.
Prepare project and company-level financial forecasts.
Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
Recommend corrective actions where financial performance is below expectations.
5. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Take ownership of company cash flow management and forecasting.
Monitor cash requirements across projects and corporate operations.
Oversee accounts receivable and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
Monitor supplier and subcontractor payment obligations.
Work with management to optimize working capital and liquidity.
Ensure cash commitments are aligned with approved budgets and project requirements.
6. Accounts Payable, Suppliers & Subcontractors
Oversee supplier and subcontractor accounting.
Ensure invoices are properly verified against contracts, purchase orders, delivery documentation, and approvals.
Review subcontractor statements and payment applications.
Ensure appropriate retention, advances, deductions, and other contractual adjustments are properly accounted for.
Maintain strong controls over payment approvals and supporting documentation.
7. Tax & Statutory Compliance — Ghana
Ensure compliance with applicable Ghanaian tax and statutory requirements.
Oversee VAT, withholding tax, corporate tax, payroll-related taxes, and other applicable statutory obligations.
Coordinate with tax advisors and relevant authorities where required.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns.
Monitor changes in Ghanaian tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
Maintain complete and accurate tax documentation.
8. Internal Controls & Risk Management
Develop and maintain strong financial controls across the organization.
Review financial processes and identify weaknesses, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
Implement controls over procurement, payments, expenses, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and project costs.
Investigate unusual transactions, discrepancies, and potential financial irregularities.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls.
Promote a strong culture of financial discipline and accountability.
9. Audit & Financial Governance
Lead the preparation for annual external audits and other financial reviews.