Administrative and Finance Manager – Agriseed Limited

Job Description

Agriseed Limited, a member of the Novalliance Group, is seeking a qualified, experienced, and results-oriented Administrative and Finance Manager to join its team in Accra.

The successful candidate will provide effective leadership across the organisation’s financial management, accounting, and administrative functions, ensuring sound financial controls, accurate reporting, efficient administrative processes, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and extensive accounting experience to contribute to the effective management and growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Lead and oversee the organisation’s accounting and financial management activities.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete recording of financial transactions and maintenance of accounting records.
• Prepare and review financial reports, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, expenditure, revenues, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure effective financial controls are implemented and consistently maintained.
• Support management in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial policies, tax requirements, and internal procedures.

Administrative Management

• Coordinate the organisation’s administrative functions and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Establish and maintain effective administrative systems, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of company records, documentation, assets, and administrative resources.
• Support procurement, supplier management, office administration, and other operational requirements as necessary.
• Ensure administrative processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with organisational objectives.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership and direction to finance and administrative personnel.
• Supervise, guide, and develop team members to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear priorities and ensure timely delivery of finance and administrative responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with senior management and other departments to support effective business operations.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Strengthen financial and administrative controls to safeguard company resources and minimise operational and financial risks.
• Ensure financial and administrative activities are conducted in accordance with relevant policies, regulations, and organisational requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate records, documentation, and relevant financial information.
• Identify potential financial and administrative risks and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive measures.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide management with accurate and timely financial and administrative information to support business decisions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, suppliers, service providers, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare reports and provide financial insights to management as required.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of finance and administrative matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as an Administrative and Finance Manager, or 10 years of experience as a Chief Accountant.
• Strong experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial management principles.
• Experience managing administrative functions and organisational resources.
• A professional accounting qualification/certification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Key Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong financial management and accounting expertise.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage confidential financial and organisational information with discretion.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and professional judgement.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with management and other teams.
• Good proficiency in relevant accounting and Microsoft Office applications.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and commercially aware finance professional who can effectively combine technical accounting expertise with administrative leadership.

You should be comfortable taking ownership of financial and administrative operations, providing reliable information to management, strengthening internal controls, and leading teams toward improved efficiency and accountability.

Candidates with strong professional accounting credentials, French language skills, and experience working in an international or multinational business environment will have an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter to recrutement@novalliance.net

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate their relevant finance, accounting, administrative management, and leadership experience in their application.

Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience will be considered.