Head of Finance - Access Bank Gambia Ltd

Formulate and implement financial policies and procedures.

Direct, plan control and coordinate Finance and Accounting of country business

Ensure correct maintenance of financial records of the bank

Identify and champion cost optimization opportunities

Prepare financial and statutory report for management and external reporting

Monitor Asset Quality, Capital Adequacy, Liquidity, Profitability Analysis.

Monitor adherence to the bank’s and statutory reporting requirements.

Co-ordinate process for data collection for Rating Agencies

Establish and implement structures and processes for budget preparation and budgetary control.

Prepare annual budgets and periodic budget performance reports

Prepare periodic management accounts

Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and processes in respect income recognition, fixed assets capitalisation, expense amortization etc.

Perform other functions as assigned by Head, FINCON Subsidiaries

Requirements

• A good first degree in any discipline plus Professional Accounting Certification;

and Relevant Masters’ degree will be an advantage

• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in Financial Management of which at least 7 must have been in the Banking Sector and 3 years must have been at a management level

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Taxation
• Budgeting
• Banking Operations
• Finance & Accounting and Tax
• Analytical skills
• Strategic Planning skills

Supervisory Skills

• Leadership / Supervisory
• Team building / conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration

Generic Skills

• Strategic Focus
• Integrity and Discretion
• Initiative/ Proactive
• Entrepreneurship
• Analytical skills / Problem solving
• Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication (oral & written)

Benefits

Attractive Salary (Negotiable)

Other incentives are also in place.