Finance & Accounting Manager

Finance & Accounting Manager

Company: AgroCenta Limited
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

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Company Profile

AgroCenta Limited is an agritech company that connects smallholder farmers to markets, agricultural services, and digital solutions that improve productivity and strengthen agricultural value chains. The company uses technology and innovative business models to improve market access, increase farmer incomes, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

As part of its commitment to agricultural development, environmental restoration, and food security, AgroCenta Limited supports initiatives that strengthen farmer cooperatives, expand agro-processing infrastructure, and improve access to agricultural inputs and digital services.

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We are seeking a highly skilled, strategic, and results-oriented Finance & Accounting Manager to join our team in Accra. The successful candidate will provide strong financial leadership, establish effective financial controls, and ensure the transparent and accountable management of project funds. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support farmers, develop processing infrastructure, and promote sustainable agricultural development in Ghana.

Job Summary

The Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee the company’s financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, reporting, procurement-related financial controls, payroll, and regulatory compliance. The role will ensure that financial resources support project objectives, meet funding requirements, and deliver value for money.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, programme teams, field operations, farmer cooperatives, and external partners to maintain financial accountability, strengthen internal controls, and support the long-term sustainability of processing centers and agricultural value chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain sound financial systems, internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial management policies.
• Oversee accounting for all project transactions, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Manage cash flow, bank accounts, payment schedules, and fund disbursements across project locations.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure that teams use funds appropriately and follow approved budgets and financial policies.
• Review financial transactions, supporting documents, and payment requests to ensure accuracy, authorization, and compliance.
• Identify financial risks and implement measures to strengthen accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency.
• Advise management on financial performance, resource allocation, and strategies to improve cost efficiency.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, project budgets, and phase-based financial plans in collaboration with programme and operations teams.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions or budget reallocations.
• Prepare financial forecasts and cash flow projections to support project implementation and operational planning.
• Develop financial models for processing-center operations and assess the long-term sustainability of farmer cooperatives, the Field Agent network, and processing centers.
• Evaluate project costs, revenue assumptions, and operational expenses to support informed management decisions.
• Provide financial guidance during project planning, implementation, and review.
• Track financial performance against project milestones and recommend measures to improve resource utilization.

• Support the financial planning and control of procurement activities for the construction and equipping of 20 processing centers.
• Monitor procurement expenditure for agricultural inputs, including cassava stems and maize seeds, as well as Field Agent tools such as smartphones and motorbikes.
• Review procurement budgets, payment documentation, supplier invoices, and supporting records to ensure compliance with approved procedures.
• Maintain an accurate asset register covering equipment, vehicles, digital devices, and other project assets.
• Coordinate periodic asset verification and ensure that the company records, safeguards, and accounts for assets appropriately.
• Oversee payroll preparation, salary payments, and statutory deductions in line with applicable requirements.
• Supervise the calculation, verification, and payment of Field Agent commissions for farmer registrations, data collection, and platform transactions.
• Reconcile commission payments against approved performance records and transaction data.
• Strengthen controls over supplier payments, payroll, mobile money transactions, and other digital payment channels.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, project partners, and funders.
• Present financial information clearly, highlighting budget performance, cash flow, expenditure trends, financial risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Ghana Revenue Authority requirements, SSNIT obligations, applicable statutory deductions, and other relevant financial regulations.
• Monitor compliance with donor agreements, grant conditions, project budgets, and financial reporting deadlines.
• Maintain complete and well-organized financial records to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide auditors with the necessary financial documents and explanations.
• Track audit findings and implement corrective actions to address identified weaknesses.
• Ensure that the company applies appropriate accounting standards and maintains reliable financial reporting procedures.
• Advise management on changes in tax requirements, statutory obligations, and financial regulations that may affect operations.

• Lead and support finance and accounting personnel to maintain high standards of accuracy, accountability, and professionalism.
• Establish clear responsibilities, reporting procedures, and performance expectations for the finance function.
• Work closely with programme managers, procurement teams, field operations, and senior management to align financial resources with project priorities.
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams and help them understand budget requirements and expenditure controls.
• Communicate financial information effectively to non-finance colleagues, project partners, and funders.
• Build productive working relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers, funding partners, and relevant regulatory institutions.
• Promote a collaborative, ethical, and welcoming working environment that encourages accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification from ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional body is required.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including a minimum of two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, grants, or multi-partner project finances.
• Proven ability to develop budgets, monitor expenditure, prepare financial forecasts, and produce management reports.
• Strong knowledge of Ghanaian tax laws, labour regulations, statutory deductions, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar financial management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling, reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience establishing internal controls, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll, supplier payments, cash flow, and financial transactions across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in agribusiness, agro-processing, agricultural value chains, or construction project finance.
• Familiarity with mobile money platforms, digital payment systems, and technology-enabled financial operations.
• Experience managing commission-based payment structures or payments to geographically dispersed field staff.
• Experience overseeing budgets for infrastructure development, including construction and equipping of processing facilities.
• Familiarity with farmer cooperatives, smallholder farmer programmes, and agricultural development initiatives.
• Experience working with international development partners, grant-funded programmes, or projects focused on environmental sustainability and food security.

Key Competencies

• Financial integrity: Maintains transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all financial activities.
• Analytical thinking: Interprets financial data, identifies trends, and develops practical solutions to financial challenges.
• Attention to detail: Ensures the accuracy of financial transactions, budgets, reconciliations, and reports.
• Leadership: Guides finance teams, strengthens internal controls, and promotes high performance.
• Planning and organization: Coordinates competing priorities and maintains effective financial systems.
• Deadline management: Delivers financial reports, statutory submissions, and audit documentation on time.
• Communication: Explains financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Risk management: Identifies financial and operational risks and implements appropriate controls.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with programme teams, field staff, management, and external partners.
• Strategic thinking: Aligns financial planning with project objectives and long-term business sustainability.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant initiative addressing illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), environmental restoration, and food security.
• A dynamic, mission-driven working environment at the intersection of agriculture, technology, finance, and sustainable development.
• The opportunity to support smallholder farmers, strengthen farmer cooperatives, and improve agricultural processing infrastructure.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and development partners to deliver measurable impact.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application button.

Application Deadline: 14 November 2026