Head of Finance – Nav-Marine

Job Description

A reputable ship repair company in Tema is seeking experienced and highly motivated professionals to join its growing operations team. The company specializes in vessel maintenance, refurbishment, painting, steelworks, piping, and marine engineering services in a high-performance shipyard environment.

If you are passionate about marine engineering, shipyard operations, and project execution, this is an opportunity to build your career with a dynamic and professional team.

Location: Tema
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time (Project-Based)
Industry: Marine Engineering / Ship Repair / Heavy Industry
Team Size: Approximately 150 personnel including subcontractors

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the company’s financial management, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic financial planning functions. The role ensures strong financial governance, operational cost control, and effective financial support to ship repair projects executed in a complex industrial environment.

The position plays a key role in supporting operational efficiency, profitability, cash flow management, and business growth while ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations to management
• Oversee external audits and coordinate responses to audit findings

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Monitor project and operational costs across mechanical, steel, piping, and painting activities
• Analyse variances and implement corrective actions where required
• Support project teams with cost tracking, budgeting, and profitability analysis
• Ensure effective cost control measures are implemented across all departments

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage company cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity requirements
• Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital performance
• Ensure timely invoicing and follow-up of customer payments
• Oversee payroll processing and payment approvals

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with tax, labour, regulatory, and statutory requirements in Ghana
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance processes
• Oversee procurement financial controls and approval processes
• Ensure proper management of insurance, contracts, and financial risk exposure

Strategic & Operational Support

• Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Support tender pricing, contract reviews, and commercial evaluations
• Participate in business planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to risk management and business sustainability planning

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance and administration team
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the department

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ICA, CIMA, or CPA are required
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in ship repair, marine, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial operations is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of project costing and industrial operational finance
• Experience managing audits, taxation, and statutory compliance
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial analysis and strategic planning capability
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high coactivity operational environment
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Office-based role with regular interaction with operational and project teams in shipyard and onboard vessel environments
• Requires close collaboration with production, procurement, HR, and project management teams

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications to anita.tamakloe+1234@nav-marine.com using the job title as subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.