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Regulatory and Financial Reporting Officer
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated · Accra · Full-time
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Posted 1 week ago · Job #61
About the Role

Role Purpose

Safeguard compliance with GAAP, IFRS, IAS, tax laws, and audit standards.

Strengthen internal controls and oversee audit activities within the finance function.

Deliver accurate and timely regulatory submissions to authorities such as the Ghana Free Zone Board and Ghana Revenue Authority.

Ensure integrity of financial data through thorough verification and reconciliation processes.

Role Context

This position supports eProcess and Ecobank operations by ensuring reliable financial and regulatory reporting. The officer plays a key role in maintaining compliance, enhancing transparency, and reinforcing stakeholder confidence in the organization’s financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Operational Management

Record accurate accounting entries for supplier invoices and staff claims.

Conduct detailed account proofing to guarantee reliability of financial data.

Oversee reporting processes to ensure transparency and compliance.

Perform timely bank reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register.

Prepare weekly cash flow statements to support liquidity planning.

Provide responsive financial support to colleagues and business units.

Ensure adherence to tax regulations and reporting obligations.

Monitor compliance with established financial procedures.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes.

Support the CFO and Financial & Regulatory Reporting Manager in all aspects of financial management.

Reporting

Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to the Group Office and eProcess Executive Committee.

Manage statutory and regulatory reporting obligations in Ghana.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles.

Strong knowledge of finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.

Expertise in IFRS and IAS standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.

Professional certification such as ACCA or equivalent is highly desirable.

About Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
Banking & Finance · 10,001+ employees

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is Africa's leading pan-African banking group with a presence in 35 countries — the largest network of any bank on the continent. Headquartered in Lomé, Togo, Ecobank serves millions of individuals, businesses, and institutions with retail, corporate, and investment banking services, driving financial inclusion across Africa.

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Finance teams value rigour, attention to detail, and the ability to translate numbers into narrative. Whether it's FP&A, accounting, or corporate finance, they want candidates who are comfortable with ambiguity in forecasting and confident presenting conclusions to senior leadership.

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  1. Walk me through a financial model you built from scratch — what were its key assumptions and how did you validate them?
  2. Describe a time you identified a budget variance — what caused it and how did you address it?
  3. How do you approach month-end close when you're missing data from another team?
  4. What would you look at first if asked to reduce operating costs by 10%?
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Job Overview
Salary Competitive
Type Full-time
Location Accra
Category Finance
Posted May 17, 2026
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