Rising Academy Network Recruitment 2020

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Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Rising Academy Network Recruitment 2020.

Rising Academy Network is a reputable firm in Ghana.

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Director

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the board and investors on financial matters;
  • Corporate finance, including owning the corporate financial model and supporting the CEO with fundraising and investor relations;
  • Optimizing the finance function to produce better, more relevant and more timely information for management;
  • Setting up finance systems and teams when we enter new geographies;
  • Financial reporting and the production of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts;
  • Cash management and cash forecasting;
  • Overall responsibility and control of financial planning and the budgeting process;
  • Strategic advice on new business and growth opportunities;
  • Review and approval of payroll and payments;
  • Ensuring excellent relationships and relevant compliance with bankers, finance providers, auditors, and relevant statutory bodies.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

About you

  • Significant leadership experience building and running a successful finance function, as Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller;
  • Commercially and operationally-savvy, with experience of working in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing company;
  • Strong academic background including an undergraduate degree from a top university and a postgraduate qualification in business, finance or accounting;
  • Highly numerate with proven ability to create, manage, interpret, and present financial analysis and reporting;
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
  • Track record of system-building and successfully designing and implementing new financial processes across an organisation or large business unit;
  • Experience in the education sector is not essential, but a passion for it is.

Location and reporting

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The Finance Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be primarily based in Accra, Ghana, with some flexibility to work remotely. Occasional travel (<10%) will be expected to Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We regularly benchmark our compensation against comparable businesses, social ventures and non-profits

How to Apply

Interested applicants should click HERE to apply.

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Application Deadline: 01st July 2020.

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