Posts Tagged ‘Finance Job in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Finance Officer

Posted on: February 14th, 2022 by Ghana Jobs

{SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, Awutu-Senya,Full-Time, GH,BSc,2 years,25 Feb-2022};

SOS Children’s Villages Ghana is a child welfare organisation that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as: Finance Officer

Job Summary

• The Successful applicant will be required to prepare monthly Bank/Cash register, Bank Reconciliation statements, prepare budgets and cash flow statements for the projects, prepare monthly budget transfer request, disburse funds to beneficiaries, submit monthly financial returns to the National Office.
• Make entries into the accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and support the preparation of project budgets.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a First Degree in BSc in Administration (Accounting Option) / BCom/ HND Accountancy or level II of relevant accounting Qualification (ICA-Ghana) ACCA
• Have a minimum of 2 years post qualification relevant work experience
• Possess good interpersonal, planning, communication and organisational skills, ability to pay attention to details
• Be computer literate. (Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & capable of using an accounting based software)
• Have a sound appreciation of office administration and accounting procedures
• Be prepared to work for long hours

Location: Awutu-Senya

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates addressed to:

The HR/Admin Manager
P. O. Box AN 16657
Accra North

Or email to:

human.resource@sosghana.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2022

Job Vacancy For Finance Officer

Posted on: November 2nd, 2021 by Ghana Jobs

{GIZ Ghana,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,15 Nov-2021};

Project Brief:

• The Finance officer will be part of the project “Forest Landscape Restoration through a sustainable wood-energy value chain (FLR) in Ghana. The objective of the project is to reduce forest degradation by charcoal production.

Scope of the Role

• As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that financial administration and documentation is done well in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles and GIZ standard procedures.
• You will effectively coordinate activities with all staff, execute and document cash payments for activities, contracts and procurements

Your Tasks

• You will ensure that financial administration functions well in accordance with GIZ standard procedures, effectively coordinate activities with the staff of the finance team, do financial planning, monitoring, and accounting for GIZ assisted projects.
• You will check payment documentation such as invoices and travel settlements and prepare them for approval; prepare cheques, bank
transfers and deposits at the bank, online banking requests and mobile money payments for field activities.
• You will carry out accounting procedures using WINPACCS bankbook and cashbook software, balance both books periodically, always prepare for both regular and unannounced dash counts and bank reconciliation statements.
• You will ensure that services rendered within the section are done correctly according to GIZ Financial and Accounting Guidelines.
• You will monitor the real accounts (payables, receivables) and report regularly to the Project Manager and the Senior Finance Manager.
• You will ensure full compliance to internal control/ auditing rules.

Qualification Required & Experience

Your Profile

• Degree in Accounting or Commerce from a recognized college
• At least 3 years of experience as a finance officer or related field in Government or NGO or international organization.
• Very high proficiency in financial documentation procedures, preferably experience in accounting systems of public institutions in
Ghana
• Familiarity with contracting rules in the public sector, especially with GIZ rules and regulations.
• Very high proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
• Proactive interest in improving quality of work; Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English;
• Strong interpersonal and service skills; Strong organization and time management skills; Ability to perform efficiently in a multicultural
work environment; Ability to work under time pressure; Self-driven motivation to create knowledge and innovations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

under the Job Code 2021/FLR/11/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 15 November, 2021

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Financial Manager

Posted on: March 9th, 2020 by Ghana Jobs

{Eden Gardens Hotel,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,08 Apr-2020};

Eden Gardens Hotel is seeking to recruit a Financial Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Financial Management Degree
• 4 years hotel experience in 3 – 5 years hotels
• 2 years management experience
• Understanding of PMS
• Expert in Tally
• Must have payroll experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:

hr@edengardenshotel.com

Or call us on:

0545-829489 / 0244-388120 / 0277-812060

Closing Date: 08 April, 2020

Job Vacancy For Microfinance Field Officers

Posted on: January 11th, 2017 by Ghana Jobs

{Ada Rural Bank Ltd,Kasseh-Ada,Full-Time, GH,Diploma,2 years,27 Feb-2017};

The above-named financial institution seeks to employ suitably qualified Ghanaians for the following position: Microfinance Field Officers

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates must possess the Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option) or equivalent
•   Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a reputable financial institution
•   Candidates must be computer literate
•   Candidates must not be above 30 years old

Qualities & Skills

•   Must possess good communication skills
•   Must be results-oriented
•   Must have good interpersonal skills

Location: Kasseh-Ada

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons are to submit their applications, curriculum vitae, etc to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Ada Rural Bank Ltd
P.O.Box 20
Kasseh-Ada

Closing Date: 27 February, 2017

Job Vacancy For Chief Financial Markets Officer – OFSD.3 At African Development Bank

Posted on: May 12th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 May-2015};

Objectives

The primary role of the Financial Sector Development Department (OFSD) is to help the regional member countries (RMCs) increase reach (e.g. financial inclusion), depth (e.g. financial intermediation), and breadth of financial systems (e.g. capital market, cross-border development). The mission of the Department has four long-term objectives: (i) development of a vibrant private sector through an inclusive access by households and enterprises to financial services; (ii) strengthening markets participants; (iii) developing efficient capital markets, and (iv) deepening regional financial integration.

The Financial Markets Division (OFSD3) of OFSD will focus on projects aiming to create more efficient financial markets and institutions capable of mobilizing domestic savings and allocating scarce capital.  Because investment finance provided by the development community supplies only a minute fraction of the capital used by private agents across Africa, OFSD3 will endeavor to channel the Bank Group’s resources in ways that develop Africa’s financial markets.

Duties and responsibilities

The Chief Financial Markets Officer will work under the guidance and supervision of the Division Manager.

Her/His duties and responsibilities will include:

•   Maintain a thorough understanding of African’s financial transactions in markets, provide market intelligence and analysis and develop strong business networks;
•   Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities;
•   Develop a strong pipeline of good quality Financial Markets investment opportunities;
•   Lead and manage transactions. This involves leading project identification and appraisal missions of both lending and non-lending programs such as guarantee programs and/or advisory business development. Undertake the preliminary evaluation of project proposals to assess their feasibility for financial assistance and/or technical support by the Bank. This involves leading and coordinating the initial screening of project applications, carrying out of desk reviews, preparing preliminary evaluation notes for presentation to the Department Management Team to determine a project’s suitability for inclusion in the pipeline or project concept notes for public sector projects; and the preparation of project appraisal reports for presentation to the Department, the various review committees and finally to the Board of Directors;
•   Evaluate, oversee structure, negotiate, and close new transaction;
•   Lead the development of innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions;
•   Coordinate closely with social environmental, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients’ businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact;
•   Assist in integrity due diligence for potential clients;
•   Advising on developing and promoting new financial markets products.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master’s or its equivalent in Development Economics, or any other discipline that is relevant to the  operations of the Bank; strong knowledge of socio-economic development issues and policies of African countries.

Preferably a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience;

•   Experience in finance with a proven track record of financial market transaction sourcing, project management and closing sound investments, and with experience in credit finance across all aspects of a Bank-financed transaction, including 1) credit analysis, 2) assets evaluation, 3) relationship management, 4) origination, 5) execution 6) negotiation.
•   A command of financial markets instruments. With strong financial and credit skills.
•   The ability to engage in a broad range of financial policy issues including: a) Financial sector policy and regulation, b) Banking, c) Capital markets, d) Insurance, e) Investments/equity funds, f) financial aspects of PPPs, g) SME finance, and h) Trade Finance.
•   A capacity to advise Bank’s Organizational Units and external stakeholders on financial markets issues.
•   Outstanding knowledge of RMCs, the capacity for conceptual and strategic analysis, and perfect command of financial markets issues so as to be able to analyse and evaluate financial markets division projects critically and exhaustively.
•   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact directly and independently with senior management of potential clients, financial and technical partners, and government officials, and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
•   A successful track record in leading the above type of project finance transactions would be highly desirable,

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should click below.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 29 May, 2015

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Vacancy For Manager At Best Unity Capital

Posted on: October 22nd, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Best Unity Capital,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

A new micro-finance “Best Unity Capital” is looking for a competent Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor of Arts in Finance / Economics / Business
•   Applicant must have more than five years experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants can call the CEO on:-

0245-137677 / 0248-725713

Closing Date: 22 November, 2014

Job Vacancy For Financial Advisors (Insurance Products) – Commission Based At Provident Life

Posted on: October 15th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Provident Life,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

This role is individually accountable for providing advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Provides advice in line with the customer value proposition.
•   Calls on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, analyse financial needs and suggest additions or changes.
•   Explains product features and advantages of various policies to promote sales.
•   Confers with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
•   Works with a specific range of financial products’.
•   Seeks new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
•   Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your applications together with detailed CVs to:-

admin@provident-life.com

Closing Date: 24 October, 2014

The position being applied for must be clearly stated in the subject line.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged

Job Vacancy For Compliance Officer At University Research Co. LLC (URC)

Posted on: July 4th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{University Research Co. LLC (URC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

URC is recruiting for the following staff for the Finance and Administration team of the USAID-funded Ghana Systems for Health Project.

Job Title: COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Job Summary: The Compliance Officer is responsible for the financial and contract management of grants funded by the Ghana S4H project. Key responsibilities include:

•   Routinely monitor and review sub-grantees progress in meeting targets/deliverables and providing documentation of expenditures
•   Provide feedback and coaching to sub-grantees related to grant financial management performance, business principles and USAID rules and regulations
•   Update and maintain, monthly, S4H tracker for monitoring sub-grantee progress
•   Participate in internal audits and reviews, as required, to ensure compliance with URC standards, donor requirements and generally accepted accounting practices

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or related field
•   Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in grants management, accounting and financial management, preferably with USAID-funded programs
•   Ability to train/ mentor sub-grantees
•   Ability to respond effectively to complex inquiries from grantor and regulatory agencies
•   Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups and project managers
•   Ability to understand, analyze and interpret grantor guidelines, financial reports and legal and contractual documents
•   Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
•   Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
•   Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
•   Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
•   Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your Cover Letter and CV  to:-

s4hrecruitment-finance@urc-chs.com indicating in the subject line the position to which you are applying.

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Please limit electronic submissions to 3 MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Job Vacancy For Director, Finance and Administration At National Road Safety Commission (NRSC)

Posted on: September 5th, 2012 by Ghana Jobs

{National Road Safety Commission (NRSC),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) is the lead statutory public agency for road safety management in Ghana. Its mandate is to plan, promote and coordinate road safety activities and programmes in the country.

Description Of Job

Following its growth and to further strengthen the human resource capacity of the Commission, vacancy have arisen in the above position.

•  Advises the Executive Director on all financial and administrative matters
•  Prepares periodic financial and administrative reports
•  Designs and maintains internal control systems for procurement of goods and services in accordance with the relevant procurement law and regulations
•  Implements policies of the Commission with respect to human resource development and management
•  Ensures the Commission discharges its statutory responsibilities with regards to statutory returns, payment of social security
•  Ensures the provision of security and transport services to ensure maximum and efficient utilization of resources

Qualification Required & Experience

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience for the position above and are analytical, innovative, and passionate about road safety and interested in working in a small but highly committed and motivated team, then apply in confidence.

•  Minimum of Masters level qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration and Human Resource Management
•  Minimum of 12 years relevant work experience, four of which should be in a managerial position
•  Appropriate professional qualification
•  Ability to lead teams in a strategic environment

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent to:

Executive Director
National Road Safety Commission
P. O. Box 01683
Osu-Accra

Or E-mail: info@nrsc.gov.gh
You may visit our website on: www.nrsc.gov.gh for information on the Commission

Closing Date: 19 Septembe, 2012

Please indicate the position applied for in your letter and on envelope.