Finance Manager

About this opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY The Head of Finance will serve as the principal financial leader of LT Holdings Ltd, overseeing all financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning for the Group. This is a senior leadership role that combines day-to-day financial management with high-level corporate finance and investment activity including the sourcing, structuring, and management of both local and international financing solutions for the Group’s diverse project portfolio. The ideal candidate is a commercially astute, results-driven finance professional with a strong background in accounting, audit, investment banking, project finance, or corporate finance. They must bring the gravitas, technical depth, and relationship capital necessary to engage banks, development finance institutions, equity investors, and international financiers on behalf of the Group. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Financial Leadership & Departmental Management • Lead, manage, and develop the finance and accounting department, setting clear performance standards and fostering a high-output team culture. • Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures across the Group. • Provide strategic financial guidance and advisory support to the Group CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. • Drive the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycle, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives. 2. Financial Reporting & Compliance • Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate financial statements, management accounts, and statutory reports. • Ensure full compliance with Ghana’s financial regulations, tax obligations (GRA), IFRS reporting standards, and sector-specific regulatory requirements. • Coordinate and manage internal and external audit processes, providing all required documentation and ensuring prompt resolution of audit findings. • Monitor Group expenditure, financial performance, and variance against budget, reporting key insights and recommendations to management. 3. Project Finance & Investment Structuring • Support the structuring, appraisal, and execution of project finance transactions across the Group’s construction, infrastructure, and energy portfolio. • Lead financial feasibility assessments, investment analysis, and due diligence for new projects, acquisitions, and strategic opportunities. • Develop and review detailed financial models for project evaluation, funding structuring, and investor presentations. • Participate actively in debt and equity financing negotiations, representing the Group’s financial interests with clarity and authority. 4. Funding & Capital Sourcing • Identify, evaluate, and coordinate both local and international financing opportunities including bank loans, development finance, private equity, and grant funding. • Build and maintain strong working relationships with banks, investment firms, development finance institutions (DFIs), and project investors. • Prepare high-quality funding proposals, information memoranda, and financial documentation for submission to financiers and investors. • Manage debt facilities, equity participation arrangements, and ongoing financier reporting obligations. 5. Treasury, Cash Flow & Risk Management • Oversee the Group’s treasury operations, including cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization. • Monitor foreign exchange exposure, interest rate risk, and counterparty risk across the Group’s financial obligations. • Develop and implement financial risk mitigation strategies aligned with the Group’s risk appetite and investment strategy. • Maintain banking relationships and negotiate optimal terms for credit facilities, trade finance, and treasury services. 6. Strategic Financial Planning & Business Growth • Partner with senior management on long-term financial strategy, capital allocation decisions, and business development activities. • Evaluate and advise on investment opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships from a financial and commercial perspective. • Develop financial strategies to enhance Group profitability, operational efficiency, and return on investment. • Support the Group’s expansion agenda by providing financial frameworks for entering new markets, sectors, and project categories. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education & Professional Certification • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is a strong advantage. • Chartered Accountant qualification is required — ACCA, ICA Ghana, CIMA, CPA, or internationally recognized equivalent. Experience • Minimum of 7 years’ progressive and relevant experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role. • Proven background in one or more of the following disciplines: ◦ Audit (Big Four or mid-tier firm experience preferred)https://zuluhire.com/assets/adwoa-B3aJStK2.webp ◦ Investment Banking or Corporate

Responsibilities

• Execute finance manager duties and responsibilities

Requirements

• Financial Leadership & Departmental Management
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Project Finance & Investment Structuring
• Funding & Capital Sourcing
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Risk Management
• Strategic Financial Planning & Business Growth

Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork