{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Background
The Government of the Republic of Ghana has applied for funds from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement the Ghana Agricultural Sector investment Programme (GASIP). The Programme provides a framework for a long-term financing engagement for private sector-led, pro-poor agricultural value chain development in Ghana. The objective of the programme is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction in rural Ghana, ensuring that agribusinesses including smallholders increase their profitability and resilience to climate change. The programme is national in scope and governed by a demand  and market-driven approach that will provide a basis for scaling up investments in pro-poor agricultural value chain development led by the private sector. The strategic focus of GASIP will be on smallholder farmers, to make them more competitive by increasing their capacity to respond to market demand in terms of quality, price, time and volume thus contributing to METASIP objectives. At least 62,860 clients or direct beneficiaries will be targeted towards the end of project year 3 (PY3) and 86,400 clients by PY6, of which at least 50% will be women, 20% youth (15-24 years) and 30% young adults (25-34 years).

Job Description

Components of Programme
The Programme has three components;

Component 1: Value Chain Development – is central to ensuring strong business linkages among actors in the entire value chains of commodities to ensure they meet market or consumer and industry demands. It has three sub-components: Agribusiness linkage development; rural financial services and climate change resilience which needs to be mainstreamed in promoting value chains to reduce risks and enhance profitability and sustainable production systems.

Component 2: Rural Value Chain Infrastructure – aimed at providing the enabling infrastructure to catalyze value chain development. It has two sub-components: Productive Infrastructure and Facilities-aimed at encouraging investments in commercial infrastructure and facilities for the selected value chains and Enabling Public Infrastructure – aimed to finance enabling public infrastructure for the growth and viability of selected value chains.

Component 3: Knowledge Management, Policy Support and Coordination aimed at harnessing successful lessons for replication and providing an enabling environment for optimization of programme opportunities and benefits. The two sub-components are Knowledge Management, Harmonization and Policy Support- aims at creating an enabling environment for smallholders to participate in profitable and climate change resilient agricultural value chains and Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme.

The Programme which is planned for six years is expected to commence in January 2015 under the responsibility of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA). It builds on the achievements of some on-going and soon-to-complete projects such as Northern Rural Growth Programme (NRGP) and Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP). GASIP will have a National Programme Coordination Unit in Accra and three Zonal Programme Offices (ZPO) in Kumasi, Tamale and Dodowa. The ZPCO shall be composed of (i) Zonal Programme Coordinator, (ii) a M&E Officer, (lii) a Zonal Financial Controller and (iv) a Zonal Infrastructure Engineer.

To enhance implementation readiness and smooth startup of the GASIP, MOFA intends to recruit qualified persons to fill the following Positions at the Zonal level.

The Zonal Financial Controller (ZFC) will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include:

•   Responsible for managing the accounting and the financial reporting systems of the Programme at the zonal level
•   Ensure that the Zonal  Programme Office is informed  of on-going financial transactions/activities and that Zonal officers and Implementation Partners, know their financial responsibilities in line with prevailing Government of Ghana practices, IFAD and other Cooperating Institutions (Cis);
•   Ensure that finance and other relevant Programme staff are fully appraised of the contents of the Programme Finance and Administration Manual (FAM);
•   A counter-signatory to programme fund releases as required for Programme financial transactions and also sign as witness to all contracts as much as possible;
•   Oversee the establishment and  maintenance of an acceptable computerized accounting system.
•   Oversee the preparation of financial statements using acceptable accounting principles, concepts and conventions with due consideration to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFAD Financial Administration requirements, and the
•   Government of Ghana Financial Administration Act, 2003 (ACT 664 ) for timely submission to IFAD in accordance with provisions of the Letter to the Borrower (LTB).
•   Ensure preparation and submission of SOE to the National Financial Manager (NFM) and follow up to ensure that the Programme does not encounter liquidity challenges at the zonal level,
•   Oversee preparation of quarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated statements of Programme accounts as an integral part of the Management Information system for submission to the NFM
•   Ensure that the Zonal Bank Accounts have been maintained in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreement LTB and Finance and Administration Manual (FAM).
•   Ensure the fiduciary capacity assessment of participating district assemblies;
•   Facilitate the conduct of internal audit missions by the MoFA Internal Audit unit on the basis of agreed AWPB.
•   Ensure the smooth implementation of the annual external audit of programme funds, under TOR agreed by IFAD and in accordance with IFAD’s audit guidelines,for timely submission to IFAD in accordance with provisions of the LTB.
•   Ensure that goods and services have been procured in accordance with the loan agreement, LTB, FAM and in accordance with the GoG and IFAD rules and procedures,
•   Undertake any other responsibility that will ensure  smooth and effective implementation of the Programme.

Line Management:  Reports to the Zonal Programme Coordinator (ZPC)

Remuneration: Competitive salary
Terms of Payment: Payments will be made in equal end-of-month payments of agreed amount subject to completion of core reporting responsibilities as laid out in the Assignment Work plan.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualified Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, CA (Ghana), CA (England and Wales), CPA or related financial management qualification (essential).
•   Advance degree in finance, accounting, or related subject (essential).
•   Experience in setting up and maintaining a computerized accounting system (essential),
•   At least 7 years of relevant work experience with significant post qualification experience in financial management at senior level (essential).
•   Practical working experience with Government of Ghana, donor-funded projects, and auditing experience (essential).

Skills

•   Presentation of highly complex financial and non-financial information
•   Inspiring confidence and developing highly working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues within Programme, Cooperating Institutions and implementing partners.

Location: Kumasi and Dodowa

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
GHANA AGRICULTURAL SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (GASIP)
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

Email: rayariga@yahoo.co.uk

Closing Date: 05 March, 2015

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

{Solidaridad West Africa (SWA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Solidaridad West Africa is a not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities and other non-agricultural commodities.

Our activities in West Africa are focused on fresh fruits, oil palm, gold, cotton, maize, soy and cocoa.

As the Regional Expertise Center (REC) within Solidaridad’s international network, we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade.

Solidaridad trains producers in best practices to produce more with less. We provide capacity building to producer organizations and enable them to access knowledge, inputs, finance and markets.

We develop and promote the integration of good economic, social and environmental management into standard business and production practices.

Solidaridad regional office is based in Accra, Ghana and currently has program activities and operations in Senegal, Mali, Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon

Job Summary

The Finance and Administration Officer must be resident in KUMASI.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Finance

•   Monitor incomes (mainly transfers from Accra), expenditures and undertake monthly bank reconciliation
•   Prepare journals and make entries into the tally accounting software in a timely manner
•   Keep relevant books and records for all financial transactions in accordance with SWA standard procedures
•   Maintains daily cash book and notify the Finance Manager when there are likely to be cash shortages.
•   Producing weekly cash in hand reconciliation and making deposit of cash collected from retirement of working advances
•   Ensure that banking arrangements are adequate to support the operational activities and that all bank transactions conform to agreed procedures and are appropriately documented
•   Raise payment request with respect to project being implemented from Kumasi office (e.g.
•   Cocoa Sustainability Projects, MasterCard Foundation in future)
•   Prepare confirmation notices for all transfers lodged into Kumasi accounts either from Accra office or directly from donors.
•   Maintain a sub- assets register of the office and for specific projects that are assigned.
•   Prepare Cocoa Sustainability projects financial reports in a timely manner as agreed with project financiers for review by the Finance Manager.
•   Assist during annual corporate or specific project level audits.
•   Assist in the preparation of budget and annual plans.
•   Other financial duties as may become necessary and directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND/1st Degree in Accounting and partly qualified in any of the following; ACCA, ICA, CIMA
•   At least 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position
•   Competent in the use of IT-based accounting programs such as tally etc.,
•   Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly excel and Outlook)
•   Team player, highly-motivated, self-starter, able to work independently, solve problems and meet deadlines.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs and cover letters to the Administration Manager via:-
 
Ghana@solidaridadnetwork.org

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

Women especially are encouraged to apply.

{KPMG Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customized financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   Reporting to the Treasurer, the Liquidity and Funding Manager will be responsible for Bank liquidity monitoring, forecasting, risk management and policy setting.
•   The successful candidate will also work with senior management in formulating optimised funding strategies under normal and stress circumstances

Key Responsibilities

•   Develop and maintain liquidity and funding systems / tools and ensure they remain up to date with latest changes and development in te industry
•   Participate in liquidity stress test analysis and generate insights for funding strategy
•   Identify daily liquidity positions and recommend appropriate actions to deal execution team
•   Interact and partner with the Treasurer and other business lines in order to obtain, understand, analyse and draw conclusions with respect to potential liquidity risks and implications
•   Establish and oversee robust short, medium and long term cash flow forecasting methodology to be supported by inputs from business units challenge business units forecasts and provide high level commentary
•   Maintain and develop the liquidity stress test framework, including test methodologies and calibration of the test
•   Provide relevant liquidity risk sections for the Bank’s regulatory reporting
•   Ensure the new products are correctly included in the stress test

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
•   Must possess a professional certification in Accountancy, Treasury or related field
•   An MBA or second degree in Finance, Accounting or related course will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of 6 years Treasury experience with 2 years supervising Liquidity & Funding

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Strong analytical, creative thinking and problem solving skills
•   Ability to prioritise and organise mutiple rasks and deadlines
•   Strong ability to address and resolve complex or abstract problems
•   Must be conversant with liquidity and funding regulatory framework

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015