Central University, a Chartered Christian University invites applicatons from qualified persons to occupy the position of Assistant Registrar / Budget Officer.

General Functions Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Assistant Registrar in charge of budget will perform the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient coordination of various Schools/Faculties/Director ates, and designated accounts by implementing budgeting systems and financial records which are compatible with the University's accounting and reporting systems.
• Interpret University financial reports and advise the cost center heads financial decisions by providing accurate information on the financial status of individual accounts and the cost center as a whole.
• Assist in annual budgeting and financial planning by providing allocation and expense projections.
• Ensure the financial integrity of designated budgets by monitoring balances and expenditures.
• Provide assistance by collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and other statistical data for the preparation of financial and non-financial reports, establishing reporting deadlines for cost center staff, providing data for these reports, and utilizing the university systems to assist with financial management responsibilities.
• Coordinate budgetary and other statistical data with other University offices as directed
• Serve as liaison between the cost centers and the finance directorate on financial matters such as budget submission and clarification of financial and budgetary policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of the annual salary increase matrix to determine annual salary increases based on performance and equity.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of others.
• Contribute to the overall success of the cost center by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants seeking appointment must have:

• Second Degree in Accounting/Finance from a reputable institution
• Possession of part two (2) of any of the Professional Chartered Accounting Programmes (ICAG, CIMA, ACCA, etc) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in an accounting or budgetary position with a reputable institution

Essential Skills, knowledge and Abilities:

• Proficient in spreadsheets and financial modeling
• Ability to initiate and follow through with work and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal, communication, organizational and administrative skills
• A high of level of numeracy, data analysis, eye for details and report writing skills

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons with the requisite qualification(s) and related work experience should submit:

• Employment form (can be obtained either by downloading from www.central.edu.gh or from the Human Resources Directorate, Miotso Campus
• Application letter
• Photocopies of academic and professional certificate
• Curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three (3) referees
• A 2-page statement indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues to ensure that the University achieves its vision and mission

TO:

The Director,
Human Resources Central University
P. O. BOX 2305,
Tema

OR:

Completed application forms should be submitted to the

Human Resources Directorate,
Central University, Miotso (near Dawhenya, off the Accra-Aflao Road).

For further enquiries, please call 0303-318580 / 0302-935687/ 0289-546164/5

Closing Date: 12 January, 2020