Head of Finance at Warc Africa

from 10 countries. We have laid a strong foundation, but this is only the beginning. We are now looking for a passionate and innovative individual to join us on this transformative journey and help redefine the future of African agriculture.

About the Job

The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of Warc, ensuring optimal treasury management, inventory control, and financial compliance across the company. The role plays a key part in supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also combines a Group-wide coordination mandate, ensuring consistent financial standards

and reliable reporting across other subsidiaries in support of Warc's trade and finance operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Financial Reporting & Accounting

·       Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local standards.

·       Own the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions and journal reviews.

·       Support the Group CFO in consolidating financial results.

·       Ensure correct accounting treatment for agri-trade transactions, including commodity pre-financing, multi-leg transactions, and non-monetary/barter-type exchanges.

·       Ensure that all transactions have been posted to the correct class.

2. Treasury & Cash Management

·       Manage day-to-day cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

·       Support the Group CFO on treasury structuring for trade finance and lender facilities.

·       Monitor loan covenant compliance and prepare periodic covenant and lender reporting packs.

3. Inventory & Asset Management

·       Oversee inventory systems for accurate tracking of stocks, particularly in agricultural commodities and farming.

·       Implement controls to minimize losses, waste, and stock discrepancies to ensure alignment with financial records and controls.

·       Maintain and regularly update the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tagged, and classified.

·       Coordinate periodic physical verification and asset counts, reconciling results against the register and investigating variances.

·       Manage the process for asset disposals, write-offs, and transfers, ensuring proper approval and documentation.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

·       Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.

·       Coordinate budget inputs and templates with the finance team for Group-level consolidation.

·       Deliver variance analysis and management reporting to the CFO.

·       Oversee commercial decision making from tender, margin and pricing analyses.

5. Tax & Statutory Compliance

·       Ensure timely and accurate filing of WHT, PAYE, SSNIT, corporate income tax, and other statutory obligations.

·       Support the planning and execution of statutory audits.

·       Manage the preparation of all corporate tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations.

·       Direct financial audits, provide recommendations/implementation of procedural improvements to the accounting/financial control systems and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

6. Team Leadership & Development

·       Manage and develop the finance team, including the Accounts Payable Officer, Treasury & AR Officer, Inventory & Cost Control Officer, NSS Personnel deployed on support and field finance officers.

·       Set, monitor, and review KPI’s and performance frameworks for finance staff.

·       Build finance capacity and share best practices.

7. Stakeholder & Lender Management

·       Build and maintain strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders including banks, financial institutions, tax auditors, legal advisors, regulators and government agencies.

·       Coordinate and serve as the key point of contact with external tax advisors and auditors on local compliance matters.

8. Records, Controls & Audit

·       Support standardization of finance systems, chart of accounts, and reporting templates.

·       Maintain organized, audit-ready records and file physically and online all supporting documentation.

·       Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and processes ownership across finance workflows.

9. Additional duties

·       Any temporary duty, not listed above but in line with the job, assigned by the Employer as and when required.

About you

Qualification & Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, a master’s degree in accounting/finance is an advantage.

·       Part or full qualification in ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or similar professional body.

·       Minimum of 8 -10 years of experience in accounting with at least 6 years in a managerial role.

·       Proficient in Excel, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, SAGE, Odoo), and ERP systems.

·       Experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and notes.

Skills & Competencies

·       Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

·       Attention to detail and high accuracy in work.

·       Problem-solving skills and proactive approach.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

·       Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

·       Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

We are a young, growing organization, and one that cares about our team and culture. We are

committed and we work hard, but also reward ourselves to make this our lifestyle. You can expect:

·       A competitive salary and related package commensurate to the position and industry.

·       Flexible time and working conditions.

·       Continued investment in professional development.