Senior Finance Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value stemming from significant responsibilities in shaping financial strategy and excellent growth prospects.
- Key leadership role within fintech
- Autonomy over financial functions
- Significant growth potential in financial strategy
Pros
- Key role in financial leadership within a prominent fintech company.
- Autonomy in managing financial functions.
- Impactful contribution to business strategy and operations.
Cons
- Leadership role demanding extensive experience.
- Potential high-pressure environment.
- May entail long hours to meet financial reporting deadlines.
Who it's for
Senior level • Office-based with potential travel
Good fit
- Seasoned finance managers
- Professionals wanting to influence financial strategy
- Individuals with a background in telecommunications or financial services
Not recommended for
- New graduates in finance
- Those preferring routine finance tasks
- Candidates not ready for strategic roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our Ghana Finance group as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.
As a Senior Finance Manager, you will lead the finance function in Ghana, overseeing financial reporting, budget preparation, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with tax regulations.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions, and ensure the accurate and timely management of financial statements.
You will also lead a team of financial and administrative assistants, driving operational efficiency and financial control optimization within the organization
About Us
At M-KOPA, we are committed to driving digital and financial inclusion, and as a Senior Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy in Ghana.
You will have the autonomy to manage the end-to-end financial reporting process, preparing monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in line with IFRS. Your role will involve collaborating closely with various departments to provide insightful financial analysis that will inform key business decisions. Additionally, you will lead a team of finance professionals, driving continuous improvements in operational efficiency and financial controls.
By joining M-KOPA, you will be part of a company that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork, empowering you to make an impact not only in the company but also in the lives of millions of people through our digital financial services. If you are passionate about financial management and strategic decision-making and thrive in an environment that promotes growth and impact, this could be the role for you.
Expertise
We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager with at least 10 years of finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within telecommunications or financial services. You should have a proven track record in preparing financial statements in line with IFRS, managing month-end close processes, and delivering accurate management accounts. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred but not essential.
In this role, you will need to demonstrate a high level of ownership, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to assess financial risks and opportunities while making recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on potential opportunities. You should be comfortable leading a team and providing consistent feedback to foster a high-performance culture.
Additionally, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders are essential. If you are passionate about financial control optimization, team leadership, and making a strategic impact on business growth, this role will provide you with the opportunity to lead a dynamic finance function and contribute to our vision of digital and financial inclusion.
Why M-KOPA?
At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.
Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.
Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing companies (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.
Important Notice
M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.
M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.
