Regional Finance Controller (CFO) – West & Central Africa
Impact TalentAccra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Posted February 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Impact Talent specializes in senior executive search for organizations operating in complex and emerging markets, such as ports, shipping, logistics, and infrastructure projects across Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The firm employs an evidence‑led, structured methodology that blends market‑aligned success profiles, behavioural and competency assessments, psychometric analysis, and global‑local talent mapping to mitigate the high cost of mis‑hiring. Impact Talent’s post‑hire integration support and rigorous shortlist evaluation deliver a 92% shortlist accuracy and 96% 12‑month retention rate, ensuring leaders not only fit but thrive. Their focus on data‑driven talent alignment and rapid, scalable delivery distinguishes them as a trusted partner for high‑stakes leadership placements in challenging environments.
Job Description
Regional Finance Controller (CFO) role with high-visibility finance leadership responsibilities across West and Central Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. The successful candidate will oversee finance operations, lead finance strategy, and drive ongoing finance transformation.
Requirements
- Extensive senior finance leadership experience
- Shipping line experience with best-in-class exposure to complex, international operations
- Strong background in Africa, experience across West and/or Central Africa is highly desirable
- Professional accounting qualification (CA or equivalent)
- Deep expertise in financial control, principal/agency accounting, tax, and transfer pricing
- Proven ability to operate in matrix organisations and manage upwards with confidence
- Comfortable working in politically complex environments with high visibility and scrutiny
- Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with offshore finance teams and global stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with the discipline to ensure execution and control
Benefits
- Step into a strategically critical role with strong foundations already in place
- High visibility with global leadership and meaningful influence on regional direction
- Lead finance across a diverse, high-growth region with significant scale and complexity
- Join a globally respected organisation with long-term commitment to Africa
- Focus on shaping the future rather than fixing the past