{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,25 Mar-2016};

A reputable financial organization working to promote women’s economic empowerment in Ghana invites applications from qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

The position holder will have the following responsibilities / functions:

•   Develop and implement yearly work programmes and budgets with clearly defined outputs and time bound deliverables
•   Implement investment and fiduciary decisions of the Board
•   Identify new business and target clientele to expand the coverage of the company’s activities
•   Develop implementation, monitoring and evaluation framework for credit programmes
•   Develop appropriate institutional networking and businesses within the company’s target group to generate more business for the company.
•   Design activities and develop a framework for sourcing for funds and grow the capital of the company
•   Ensure proper monitoring and reporting of operations of the company
•   Ensure implementation of proper control measures for the health and safety of the company
•   Ensure proper accounting records and reporting of operations of the company
•   Advising the company on new and emerging financial issues
•   Report all exceptional developments in the operations of the company to the board
•   Implement board decisions on corporate governance and compliance
•   Undertake any other assignments as required by the board.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum qualification of 1st degree in Finance or Economics. Masters in Finance would be an added advantage
•   10 years experience in a relevant field – Finance, Banking, Development
•   Strong management, development and professional skills
•   Impeccable presentation, spoken and written skills
•   Proficient in Microsoft Office

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send full CV, copies of relevant document, reliable email and cell phone details to:

Executive Search,
P.O.Box CT 1944,
Cantonments – Accra

Or email:

executivesearch16@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 25 March, 2016

{Mechanical Lloyd Company Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 3 years,18 Mar-2016};

We are a dynamic and forward looking Company in the automobile industry in Ghana noted for quality vehicles, quality service and totally committed to providing only the best in the automobile industry.

Responsibilities:

•   Handling petty cash
•   Preparing payment vouchers and entering in the accounting software
•   Reconciliation of accounts payables and accounts receivables
•   Preparation of bank reconciliation statement
•   Reconciliation of branch current accounts
•   Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports
•   Preparation of customer’s statement of account
•   Routine debt collection – recovering debt owed by customers
•   Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

•   Tertiary qualification in Accounting/CA (GH)II / ACCA Part II
•   At least three (3) years working experience in a similar position in a service oriented environment
•   Must be a team player

Competencies    

•   Excellent understand of accounting principles, systems and techniques
•   Good understanding of Microsoft office tools
•   Methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate data systems
•   Excellent numeracy and financial awareness
•   Attention to accuracy and detail
•   Self motivating and able  to prioritize and plan own workload, to meet deadlines

Personal Qualities

•   Flexible and co-operative approach to work
•   Honest and trustworthy
•   Able to work as part of a team and individually
•   Ability to work under pressure

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send application and curriculum vitae:-

hr@mechlloyd.com

Closing Date: 18 March, 2016

{Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 3 years,18 Mar-2016};

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services.

Our Mission

The Association shall provide the youth with the knowledge and means of exercising their basic rights to decide freely and responsibly on their Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) as a means of improving the quality of life of Ghanaians.

Our Vision

The vision of PPAG is that Ghana should become a country in which the youth are well informed about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and confidently exercise their right of choice of SRH services without fear and/or any obstacle from any sector of the society.

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services, hereby invites result – oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association. PPAG works with a Child and Vulnerable Adults Rights Protection Policy that applies to all staff in the Association.

Purpose of the position

To provide Accounting Support to the Associations Programmes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•   Maintain general ledger and extract monthly trial balance
•   Assist in the preparation of projects monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports
•   Assist in the preparation of projects final accounts and supporting schedules for the end- of – year audits
•   Scrutinizes all project returns and ensure that consistency is maintained in the internal control system and reports any lapses found
•   Make inputs of accounting entries and back –ups into the software
•   Prepare monthly summaries of project expenses under the appropriate account codes
•   Provide financial support to project staff
•   Ensure that funds are available for projects implementation
•   Assist in the preparation of project budget
•   Maintain fixed asset register for the Zone

The Package

•   The position is based in Tamale, Northern Region
•   The position comes with an attractive salary

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Administration in Accounting or its equivalent OR ACCA Fundamentals (Skills) OR  ICA part 2
•   A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.

Critical Competencies

•   A good knowledge of accounting systems and procedures
•   Have a good knowledge in the use of the computer
•   Have strong analytical and quantitative skills
•   Have the ability to pay attention to details
•   Have the ability to manage and assist people to improve their skills and to achieve targets
•   Have a very high sense of responsibility, accuracy
•   Be fair and firm in taking decisions
•   Be a team player
•   Have a dependable character
•   Be transparent and honest
•   Ability to work for long hours and under pressure

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification (s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O .Box AN 5756,
Accra- North.

Or drop at: Human Resources Management Unit, Accra

Or E-Mail to: recruitment@ppag-gh.org

NOTE: People living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 18 March, 2016

{Lancaster University Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 1 year,18 Mar-2016};

Lancaster University Ghana is continuing to invest in its departments to build on its strengths: a reputation for quality, a growing student body and dedicated and committed staff. We are located at two campuses in East Legon i.e. Jungle Avenue and the A&C Square.

Lancaster University Ghana is dynamic, ambitious and growing.  It offers a friendly working environment and is committed to developing:

•   Excellent student academic and social experience
•   Students’ employability and enterprise skills
•   Staff to become world-class academics, with strong links with industry
•   Research activities in collaboration with other higher education institutions in Ghana and elsewhere.

Job Description

Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) is looking for a dynamic, hardworking individual to join our Finance Department.

Job Requirements

•   Validates accounts receivables and attends to parents/students concerns
•   Prepares recoveries and monitors performance of account receivables
•   Prepares daily reports on receivables
•   Deals with routine correspondence with regard to collection or recovery issues
•   Ensures that payment terms/plans are followed by parents/students
•   Issues reminders & notices to parents/students regarding outstanding fees
•   Liaises with Finance and Registry on management of student data/information

Performs general accounting duties:

•   Setting up, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts
•   Preparing vouchers and cheques for payments, etc.
•   Managing transactions with banks, e.g. deposits, withdrawals
•   Undertaking monthly statutory payments
•   Participates in all LUG events, student orientations, meetings, workshops and graduations

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or related discipline
•   Part professional qualification i.e. ACCA/CA/CIMA level 2 would be an advantage
•   Minimum 1-2 years’ work experience
•   Good knowledge of debt management and recovery

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons should please send their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to:-

hr@lancaster.edu.gh

or

P. O. Box CT. 9823,
Cantonments

Closing Date: 18 March, 2016

{The Anglican Church,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 3 years,11 Mar-2016};

Job Description

•   The finance and administrative officer shall be directly responsible for the overall management of secretariat resources-both financial and human.

Key responsibilities:

•   Manage and keep the finances of the secretariat
•   Prepare budgets
•   Transact financial and business obligation
•   Sets up internal control measures or mechanisms
•   Compile regular financial reports
•   Do other jobs as and when the secretariat deems fit in the interest of the church

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor degree or equivalent in Accountancy and administration With three years working related experience not including national service
•   Good written and verbal communication skills
•   Must have initiative and drive
•   Capable of working independently with minimum supervision
•   Must possess management, planing, budgeting, financial monitoring and report Writing skills
•   Age limit: 35 years and above

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with photocopies of relevant certificates should be address to:

Bishop Jacob Ayeebo
Chairman
% Bishop’s Court,
Box 8, Accra

Email address:

ayeebojacob@gmail.com

Closing Date: 11 March, 2016

{Danpong Healthcare Group Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MBA, 5 years,26 Feb-2016};

We are a rapidly growing Healthcare Company and we are looking for a Finance Manager.

JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: GM, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION/UNIT: FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY:    

Overall management and operational responsibility for the Finance Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Establish and maintain procedures for preparation of budgets and other business forecast.
•   Responsible for the establishment of internal financial management and control systems.
•   Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the company and ensure transactions follow laid down regulations.
•   Assist senior management team with financial plans and economic modeling.
•   Assist in the administration of pay roll.
•   Initiate, control and supervise all financial transactions of the company.
•   Keep and maintain company’s assets register
•   Undertake monthly age analysis of debtors and creditors.
•   Ensuring timely periodic reporting to clients and regulatory bodies.
•   Assists with the preparations and filing of tax returns and ensure compliance to payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
•   Analyse business operations, trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments and obligations and provide advice.
•   Manage and develop a strong finance team and establish team performance standards.
•   Liaise with Auditors, Bank Officials and Government Agencies.
•   Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MBA (Finance Option) with 5 years working experience.
•   Must have been in managerial position in the last 2 years.
•   Must be conversant with the application of International Financial Reporting Standards
•   Must be able to use Accounting Softwares such as Pastel, ECAPS, and Microsoft Office.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CV and covering letter to:

apamela@danadamsgh.com or  Padeenze@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 February, 2016

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Proforest,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 5 years,1st Mar-2016};

About Proforest

•   Proforest is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation with global presence that has established itself as a leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and responsible sourcing.
•   We have over 15 years’ experience working on sustainability in the forests, oil palm, soy, sugarcane, rubber and beef sectors at a range of scales that includes smallholders, communities and forest-dependent people through to multinational businesses.
•   We work at all levels throughout commodity supply chains – from international policy and legislation to practical operations on the ground – supporting the development and implementation of workable environmental and social standards and safeguards that help to produce and source natural resources sustainably.

Position summary

•   This position is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility of providing effective day-to-day administrative and financial management within a busy and a fast growing company.
•   Based in Accra, Ghana, the post will involve management of finance, office administration and provision of human resource and IT support.
•   The Operations and Finance Manager should be a strong communicator with exceptional planning and analytical skills, motivated and well-organised person with high attention to quality and detail in order to effectively manage the financial and administrative activities to ensure the smooth running of the regional office.

Responsibilities:

Operation and Office Administration

•   Identify, investigate, and analyse potential operational improvement. As appropriate and based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)
•   Maintain proactive and effective communication with relevant institutions and organisations
•   liaise closely with other Proforest offices and particularly the UK office
•   Implement administrative and finance management systems to ensure compliance with Proforest Group systems, policies and procedures
•   Manage contracts and relationship with service providers (office rent, insurance, utilities, etc.)
•   Manage all procurements to ensure office equipment and other materials are purchased cost effdctively and available when required.

Health and Safety    

•   Monitor Travel Alerts and provide travel risk information to Proforest staff –
•   Promote and maintain awareness and compliance of Health and Safety in accordance with Proforest’s policy
•   and best practice and legal requirement including carrying out risk assessments

Finance

•   Manage office finance budget and financial resources (basic bookkeeping, office expenditures, financial reporting)
•   Ensure compliance with Group Finance procedures and provide accurate and timely financial reporting to the Group Finance department
•   Provide support for year-end audit
•   Co-ordinate statutory reporting with the Registrar General, Ghana Revenue Authority etc.

Human Resources and IT

•   Support recruitment and induction process for new staff
•   Maintain payroll and to ensure staff absence records are kept up to date
•   Maintain IT and communication technology (laptops, phone/conferencing systems)

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out other tasks that may be assigned by the Proforest’s directors or his/her line manager as may be required.

Salary

•   Commensurate with skills and experience but within the range of GHC9,000.00 – 11,000.00/month depending on qualification and professional experience

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential

•   A minimum of masters’ degree and/or an equivalent recognized professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. business administration, accounting, financial management, etc.)
•   Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (office administration/management, finance administration)
•   Good understanding of Accounting rules and experience in bookkeeping and financial reporting
•   Computer literacy, in particular very good MS Excel skills

Desirable

•   High level of accuracy and attention to detail
•   Highly developed interpersonal and team-working skills
•   Excellent communication skills in a variety of settings (formal/informal, dealing with partners, clients, vendors etc.)

Salary: GH 9,000 to 11,000 – month depending on qualification and professional experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages each and confirmation that you are eligible to work in Ghana to:-

personnel@proforest.net

Closing Date: 1st March, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MBA, N/A,26 Feb-2016};

A reputable investment company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated professional who has the passion for achieving results to join its team as: Corporate Finance Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Assisting with the origination and execution of transactions such as mergers and acquisition (divestitures, strategic investments, etc)
•   Pitching for and arranging syndication for clients
•   Preparing commercial papers for interested clients
•   Arranging for structured bridge finance
•   Sourcing and facilitating execution of other forms of co-joint transactions with other firms and intermediary roles
•   Carryout business valuation of investment projects / companies.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must possess an MBA in Finance or MSc Financial Management, MA Economics
•   Possession of a Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Securities Certificate.
•   A CFA level 2 will be an added advantage
•   Must have a minimum of 5+ years operational experience in a relevant environment, a leading financial services and/or investment banking firm
•   Strong analytical and numerical skills
•   Experience in undertaking strategic reviews and market research
•   Strong quantitative and financial judgements
•   High level of professional ethics and integrity
•   Good written and spoken communication skills
•   Strong strategic management, business development and management skills
•   Excellent problem solving skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CV (including two referees) to The Head of Human Resource via email:-

recruitmentdirect2015@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 February, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH, Masters Degree, 3 years,11 Feb-2016};

A reputable investment company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated professional who has the passion for achieving results to join its team as: Senior Portfolio Analyst

Job Summary

The functional responsibilities will include assisting the Pensions Team by gathering and analyzing market data, valuation and financial modelling and preparation of due diligence reports.

•   Plan, develop and monitor departmental targets and individual targets
•   Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department
•   Manage and direct new business in the most profitable manner.
•   Meeting with and providing information to Trustees
•   Make recommendations to fund managers, being able to position ideas and articulate to the fund manager about the risk or payoff for each recommendation
•   Ensure that all compliance regulations are met.
•   Carry put risk assessment of investment portfolio
•   Determine appropriate investment strategy for optimum results

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a Master’s degree in Finance Management or investment management and a good Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Actuarial Science
•   Must possess a minimum of three (3) years experience in private equity funds management
•   CFA level 2 and Ghana Stock Exchange Securities certification are added advantages
•   High level of professional ethics and integrity
•   Strong analytical and numerical skills
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   Good communication skills
•   Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should please send their CVs to:-

recruitmentdirect2015@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 February, 2016

{Ministry of Finance,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master Degree, 5 years,26 Feb-2016};

Background

•   The Government of the Republic of Ghana (GoG) has applied for a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Ghana Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under contracts for Individual Consultants to assist in project implementation.
•   The objective of the project is to assist the GoG tackle the binding infrastructure constraints that hamper firm productivity and employment generating growth.
•   This project seeks to increase infrastructure service levels and quality through supporting private sector participation through a PPP financing model. Through the proposed components the project is thus designed to help implement the approved National Policy on PPP, June, 2011, thus supporting a conducive and enabling environment for PPPs.
•   The Ghana PPP Project has four primary components:
o Component 1: PPP Institutional, Fiduciary and Legislative Capacity Building
o Component 2: PPP Pipeline Preparation and Transaction Advisory Support
o Component 3: Facilitating the Provision ofLong Term Development Finance
o Component 4: Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
•   The Ministry of Finance (MoF) through its Public Investment Division (PID) which is leading project implementation now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing relevant services as a Safeguards Specialist

Objectives Of the Assignment:

This assignment is designed to support and advise the PID of MoF and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure that sub-projects under Component 3 of the project are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank’s environmental and social safeguards policies and Ghana EPA’s regulations and procedures. More specifically, the primary responsibilityofthe specialist will include:

•   Oversee and ensure compliance with the environmental and social safeguards requirements of Ghana and the World Bank in the PPP Project supported transactions (projects);
•   Review and assess from the environmental and social safeguards perspective the effectiveness of the PPP activities implemented, their impacts and their compliance with national and international standards as well as environmental and social safeguards instruments, and
•   Recommend measures to enhance the achievement of the project development objectives through appropriately addressing the social and environmental issues ofthe project.
•   Identify safeguards and reputational risks of proposed transactions (projects), communicate them to PID and World Bank teams, and propose ways to address them early, transparently and in consultations with potentially affected stakeholders.

Scope of Work:

The scope of the work for this assignment will primarily include, but not limited to, the following:

•   Preparing internal environmental and social guidelines for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of environmental and social documents required by various safeguards instruments;
•   Preparing and Reviewing TORs for the selection of consultants to prepare safeguards documentation such as ESMF/ESIA/ESMP/RPFs and RAPs;
•   Reviewing ESMF/ESIA/ESMP/RPF/RAPs and other environmental and social safeguards documents prepared by consultants to ensure quality, compliance with relevant safeguards policies of the government of Ghana and the World Bank;
•   Ensure that the TOR for the preparation of ESIAs in sub-projects are reviewed and cleared by the World Bank;
•   Ensure the monitoring and implementation of environmental and social mitigation measures spelt out in the ESMP;
•   Provide guidance to the PID in meeting Ghana EPA permitting requirements under sub-projects as may be deemed appropriate;
•   Providing recommendations to PID accordingly and make necessary changes prior to submission of relevant safeguard instruments to the World Bank – ensure consistency in the level of proficiency and presentation of the documentation;
•   Supporting PID in the review of documentation pertaining to environmental and social compliance (including bidding documents, reviews on-site, reports from contractors etc) during project implementation;
•   Conducting audits in matters pertaining to timely payments, provision of temporary measures to affected persons;     •   Contribute to project progress reports pertaining to overall implementation of environmental and social requirements ofthe project;
•   Coordinating and facilitating the work of consultants engaged to carry out environmental and social impact assessments and resettlement planning and monitoring of safeguards instruments implementation;
•   Organising the technical aspects of workshops and meetings as required, as outlined in the ESMF/RPF training and capacity building section;
•   Preparing training materials, and conducting technical training workshops to PID staff and project implementation agencies on environmental and social safeguards requirements;
•   Undertaking field visits to ascertain if the grievance redress mechanisms established for the project are functioning appropriately and the individual projects are implemented in an environmentally and social sustainable manner; and

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master Degree in Environmental Assessment/Management, Environmental/ Civil Engineering, Economics, Social Sciences or other relevant field;
•   At least 5 years of work experience in the preparation of RPF/RAP and EAS/ESMF instruments and at least 10 years of professional experience relevant to the assignment;
•   Preparation of environmental and social impact assessment reports, resettlement and livelihood planning, management plans, and monitoring;
•   Proven experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental and social safeguards compliance documents;
•   Knowledge of institutional and environmental/social issues in Ghana and Ghanaian national and regional legislations related to environment, land tenure, labour adjustment issues and other relevant acts;
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian national (EPA Act 490 and Environmental AssessmeRegulations Ll1652) and regional legislations related to environment, &social issues in sectors such as Agriculture, Transport (Highways, Railways, Ports, Airports) Health, Solid Waste, Urban Water, Energy etc.;
•   Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars will be an asset;
•   Familiarity with Ghana EPA’s regulations and procedures and World Bank Safeguards Policies;
•   Working relationship with the Ghana EPA will be an advantage;
•   Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
•   Evidence of being able to work effectively in high-pressure environment and to tight delivery deadlines;
•   Candidate must be computer literate and should have good verbal and written English language skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Interested Individual Consultants must provide information (Detailed Curricula Vitae and a Cover Letter, indicating that they are qualified to perform the services forthe specific positions described above.
•   Individual Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (“Consultant Guidelines”) [January 2011 Version revised in 2014].

•   Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday (except public holidays).

The Project Coordinator
Public Investment Division
Ministry of Finance
28th February Road
Post Office Box M40, Ministries, Accra
Fourth Floor (New Block) Room 409

Email: pid@mofep.gov.gh

Expressions of Interest must be submitted in Six (6) copies (one original and five copies) in sealed envelope clearly marked “Ghana PPP Project Environmental and Safeguards Specialist” and delivered at the address below no later than 3.00pm, Friday 26th February 2016.

The Chief Director
Ministry of Finance
28th February Road
Post Office Box M40, Ministries, Accra
Attn: Director, Public Investment Division
Fourth Floor (New Block) Room 402

Email: pid@mofep.gov.gh

Closing Date: 26 February, 2016