{RTI International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,7 years,29 Apr-2017};

RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and multidisciplinary services.

Job Description

•   Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is seeking Technical Experts for an upcoming regional Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) activity out of West Africa.

•   This project will help the USAID/West Africa Mission to more effectively implement its projects by coordinating its activities; learning from experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought-leader in the West Africa region. The contract is regional in nature and will cover several countries in West Africa.

The position listed below is contingent, based upon contract award and customer funding.

Summary

•   The Director of Finance & Operations ensures compliance of all subcontracts with USAID regulations.
•   Monitors all project spending, including grants and subcontract disbursements, accruals and other financial indicators.
•   Manages administrative personnel and functions of the project offices, including human resources, accounting, reporting to local tax authorities, banking and coordination with Operations and Compliance at the RTI Home Office.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master’s degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field.
•   At least 7 years of relevant experience.
•   Experience working on international development projects funded by DFID, USAID, the United Nations, or a similar bi-lateral or multi-lateral organization.
•   Experience working on culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures.
•   Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. French speaking skills an advantage.
•   Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in West Africa or surrounding areas.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your CV to:

?WA_CLA@rti.org

Please include the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 29 April, 2017

RTI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

{IEA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 6 years,31 Mar-2017};

A distinguished research organization in Accra requires the services of a senior-level Finance Manager who will be in charge of the overall management of the Finance Department for enhanced professionalism and efficiently in the operations of the organization. The incumbent will report directly to the Executive Director.

Roles:

•   Leadership and managerial oversight of the finance Department
•   Preparation of Financial Reports for all projects of the organisation
•   Preparation of quarterly Financial Statements for the attention of the Executive Director
•   Development and Maintenance of procurement and supply systems
•   Cashbook management
•   Preparation of institutional and programmes Budgets
•   Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
•   Maintenance and update of fixed Assets Register
•   Undertake other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong professional qualifications -ACCA, ACMA,CA etc.
•   MBA in Finance and Accounting or similar qualification
•   Strong first degree from a recognized local or foreign university
•   At least six (6) years relevant working experience in a corporate environment, preferably a project/programme-funded organization
•   Strong and demonstrable managerial competencies
•   Prepared to work on week days and on weekends
•   Able to work to stick deadlines and under pressure
•   Conversant with the use of Accounting software

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications – CV and a one-page cover letter with details of how their skills and experience match the above position to:

iea@ieagh.org

Closing Date: 31 March, 2017

{Perseus Mining Ghana Ltd,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,N/A,29 Mar-2017};

Perseus Mining is a dual listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility with the ability to expand this to 7.9Mtpa in the future. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,OOOoz gold per annum.

Purpose of Role:

The preferred candidate will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company, which includes but not limited to the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Manage the preparations of management accounts and statutory financial reports to International Financial Reporting Standards.
•   Implement financial controls and costing reporting processes.
•   Provide sufficient, accurate and timely financial information to Heads of Departments to enable them to assess cost incurred and exercise cost controls within their departments
•   Oversee the preparations of monthly cash calls and management of banking relationships with the banks in Ghana.
•   Implement appropriate risk management programmes designed to safeguard the assets of the Company and as advised by the Chief Financial Officer and the Commercial Manager
•   And any other duties that commensurate the role

Compliance

•   Coordinate and provide relevant information to external auditors as and when required
•   Ensure strict compliance with all relevant taxation laws and regulations in Ghana
•   Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
•   Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

People Management

•   Manage the Finance Section and ensure that the Company’s policies, procedures and regulations are adhered to
•   Collaborate with PMGL’s auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
•   Develop training and development matrixes with plans for direct reports
•   Ensure professional development of direct reports by coaching, mentoring, providing feedback, recognition and maintaining well engaged staff
•   Ensure positive and constructive environment within the department

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce from a recognised University. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
•   Qualified member of a Professional Accounting body(ACCA, CA, CPA)
•   Minimum of 5 years’ experience on operational mine site or progressive financial responsibility in a multinational company of which 3 years is in a managerial role
•   Exposure to finance management systems and protocols (ERP)
•   Superior understanding of Ghana tax laws
•   Must have a strong auditing and tax background
•   Knowledge of contract law will be an added advantage
•   Reliable, high attention to details, honest and entrepreneurial in nature
•   Strong organisation, planning, negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills
•   A proven successful track record of leading teams and managing people
•   Excellent professional communication (written and verbal) skills
•   High degree of flexibility, diplomacy, respect for confidentiality and strong work ethic
•   Must be able to prioritise work to meet scheduled deadlines and multi task
•   Ability to identify improvements and implement changes
•   Proactive mind-set and ability to self-motivate

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Application will only be received by email to:

hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Financial Controller as the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: 29 March, 2017

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer

{Mennonite Economic Development Associates,Wa – Upper West Region,Full-Time, GH,Degree,N/A,17 Mar-2017};

MEDA’s project, Greater Rural Opportunities (GROW), seeks to improve food security for 20,000 families in northern Ghana. GROW helps women increase availability, access and utilization of a variety of appropriate and nutritious food through strengthening production and market linkages, increasing diversification in production, and creating nutrition awareness. The project works in eight districts of the Upper West Region and is at the mid-way point in a six-year lifespan.

Task Summary

•   The financial Services officer will support the financial services specialist to facilitate women farmers’ access to appropriate credit and other financial services for production and other off farm economic activities. This will include working with KFPs and the financial services specialist to identify financial service providers, collecting information on women access financial services, and monitoring the utilization and credit recovery.

•   The job holder generally will support the financial services specialist to effectively link women farmers to appropriate financial services through the KFPs. S/he will therefore serve as a link between the KFPs and the Financial Services Specialist.

Duties

•   Take part in identifying financial service providers and the services and products they offer to small holders
•   Participate in analyzing the various potential agricultural financing models available in MEDA operational areas
•   Participate in identifying the value chain financing options within the soya value chain
•   Help to collate the financing needs of farmers from all five KFPs
•   Support in identifying the viable off farm economic activities
•   Assist the financial Services Specialist in linking women to appropriate sources of financing their off farm activities in collaboration with the KFPs
•   Assist the Financial Specialist to monitor the disbursement of loans in collaboration with KFPs
•   Support the Financial Services Specialist in the monitoring of loan utilization and recovery process
•   Assist in the documentation of processes of activities implemented
•   Work to facilitate the interaction between KFPs, FSPs and MEDA

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum qualification is degree in Agribusiness Studies, Banking, Micro Finance or related field
•   Ability to work as a team player is a plus
•   Duty Station: Wa in the Upper West Region
•   The candidate shall demonstrate understanding of Financial Services to small scale farmers
•   Must have experience in loans disbursement and recovery for women groups and small scale farmers
•   The candidates must have experience working in food security and agribusiness or related field
•   Experience working in private sector is a plus
•   Ability to speak any of the local languages in the Upper West will be an added advantage

Location: Wa – Upper West Region

How to Apply For the Job

Applicants should apply with their CV and Cover Letter, to:

grow@meda.org

Closing Date: 17 March, 2017

Qualified Ghana nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,8 years,03 Mar-2017};

A soft commodities supply chain company is seeking result-driven individuals for the position of: Commodity Trader

The Role

•   This is a Managerial position that provides strategic leadership support and direction in coordinating the trading of soft commodities
•   The position reports to the Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities assigned to the role include but not limited to the following:

•   Monitoring and analysing current developments on the world commodities and financial markets especially various asset classes
•   Develop strategies for the physical hedging programme of the company
•   Participation in the formulation of over-the-counter’s (OTC’s) and derivatives trading strategies
•   Monitoring and analysing the commodity supply chain for the formulation and implementation of relevant policies and programmes for the company
•   Gathering of data and undertaking technical and fundamental analysis of the commodities and forex market to inform decisions on the execution of trading strategies

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree and or an Advanced Degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics, Finance and or any other allied academic or professional qualification
•   The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years experience in commodity trading

Desired Competencies

•   Ability to plan and organise
•   Ability to direct, motivate, co-ordinate and control activities of suboardinates
•   Must be computer literate
•   Must be conversant with technical skills in commodities trading
•   Ability to think on one’s feet and take constructive decisions
•   Ability to work on time and under pressure
•   Good verbal and written communication skills
•   Must be very sociable

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested persons who meet the above-mentioned person specification may apply by sending their application with recent curriculum vitae to:

recruitment.commodity.trader@gmail.com

Closing Date: 03 March, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,18 Feb-2017};

A reputable and growing Financial Services institution is looking to recruit a motivated and experienced professional as Operations Manager.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will have the responsibility for planning, supervising and coordinating activities between Branch Operations, Sales Origination and IT Management towards contributing to long-term operational excellence of the company.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Business Administration
•   MBA qualification would be an advantage
•   Over 5 years corporate management experience with a Bank or Financial Services Company

Required Behavioral and Technical Competencies

•   Building Corporate Alliances
•   Customer Centricity
•   Team Development and Leadership
•   Integrity
•   Problem solving
•   Interpersonal relations
•   Good communication
•   Talent development
•   Team building
•   Change management
•   Analytical and innovative
•   ICT Proficiency

Key Performance Area

•   Strategic Management
•   Customer Service Management
•   Branch Network Management
•   People Management
•   Reporting
•   Performing all other related duties

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have the above prerequisites and you are interested in the role, forward your application and CV to:

careeropportunity1446@gmail.com

Email title should be Operations Manager

Closing Date: 18 February, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree,N/A,17 Feb-2017};

A licensed investment advisor is looking for a Financial Consultant to join its Corporate Advisory Services team.

Job Description

•   Dealing with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) projects, including sales mandates, buy mandates, financial modeling and related services
•   Working on various financial due diligence projects on both the buy and the sell-side, but also on business modelling projects.
•   Assessing project bankability, financing options for projects, creating financial models and managing financing processes
•   Conducting valuations of business and intangible assets for M&A and various purposes, as well as market research, cash flow projections, business plan reviews and business modeling
•   Assist clients with the following issues growth strategy, performance improvement, turnarounds, financial and operational restructuring
•   The incumbent will work as part of the team to identify appropriate business opportunities from new and existing clients
•   He will also prospect for potential leads, uncover needs within those prospects and qualify those leads to the wider team at the company

Qualification Required & Experience

The position is for dynamic corporate finance enthusiasts with an eagerness to develop their skills & competences. In addition to a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other Business-related disciplines, the following requirements are necessary:

•   Proof of profound financial skills, knowledge about profit and loss, balance sheet and other financial information
•   Profound analytical skills that enable crisp summarisation of complex cases in clear and simple terms
•   Self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter to the email address below:

jobiesme@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 17 February, 2017

{Dambai College of Education,Dambai – Volta Region,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,28 Feb-2017};

The Dambai College of Education requires qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position: Finance Officer

Responsibilities

S/he is the Chief ACcounting Officer of the College and the Chief Financial Advisor to the Principal: S/he will:

•   Have General responsibility for administration of the financial affairs of the college
•   Ensure that financial statements are drawn in line with the law
•   Liaise with external auditors to get the college’s financial statements audited

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Hold a first degree or a comparable qualification plus a professional qualification or a master’s degree in finance
•   Have served as Deputy Finance Officer in a college of education or comparable grade in a similar institution for at least 4 years

Location: Dambai, Volta Region

How to Apply For the Job

Interested persons should apply with their curriculum vitae and copies of all relevant certificates to:

The Principal,
Dambai College of Education,
P.O.Box 84,
Dambai, Volta Region

Closing Date: 28 February, 2017

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,3 years,31 Jan-2017};

A reputable printing and publishing firm needs experienced and qualified Finance and Administrative Officer.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of First Degree and 3 years continuous work experience in related fields

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please indicate position applying for as the subject to:

myjob216@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 January, 2017