Finance and Operations Officer - Accra

Finance and Operations Officer - Ghana

About the Firm

Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary provides transaction and investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in these markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com

Job Description

CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Finance and Operations Officer who will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of an agriculture development program in Ghana. This role requires an experienced professional, as this person will be tasked with not only managing, but creating and developing best practices from the ground up. The Finance and Operations Officer will be responsible for reporting to international stakeholders, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, and more. The Finance and Operations Officer will work directly with the investment team and partner banks in Accra, as well as CrossBoundary’s global finance team, to dynamically manage their finance function for the prorgam.

Who We Are

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group made up of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging yet exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Who You Are

• Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in underserved markets
• Willing to take on new types of work, even without prior experience or direct supervision
• Enthusiastic about working, traveling, and living in a challenging environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to operate effectively in a changing context
• Humble

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop reporting templates for partner banks' loan books
• Work with IT providers to integrate key reporting processes and metrics on a program tech platform
• Manage partner banks' reporting process by analyzing reports, engaging banks, and running periodic audits
• Summarize banks' lending activity and extract key metrics for program reporting
• Liaise with partner finance teams, program auditors, IT providers, and other actors on finance and reporting matters
• Draft, prepare and present program financial reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Manage program account and track and report program funds usage
• Managing operational expenses
• Liaise with internal Global Finance team for office expense management and reporting
• Additional ad hoc functions as required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and analysis
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial reporting software
• Knowledge of agriculture finance and rural development is preferred but not required

Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they check every box. If you’re passionate about what we’re building, send us your resume and a note to [email protected]. We’re always looking to meet great people!

Location

Accra, Ghana

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Contact

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.crossboundary.com/careers/.