{Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 3 years,26 Feb-2016};

To direct and oversee all financial and management accounting activities of the Academy and the church, including the preparation of financial reports and forecasts for the management.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Supports the school Management Commitee(SMC) and the Church in preparation of budgets and financial reports, including income statements and reports, including income statements and reports for Government regulatory agencies.
•   Contributes to the financial achievement of the Academy and the Church’s and supervises the staff of the Finance Department of the Academy and the Church
•   Responsible for the financial management of all subsidiary interests of the church and the academy.

Qualification Required & Experience

Skills / Attributes Required

•   Qualification as a Chartered Accountant
•   Significant managerial experience (3 years or more)
•   Senior level experience of managing financial operations (educational institution and /or church experience may be helpful
•   Senior level experience of corporate governance
•   Computer literate with knowledge in appropriate accounting software.
•   Meets with the SMC of the Academy and the Finance Committee of the Church regularly to keep them informed and to offer direction.
•   Reviews reports and analyses projections of sales and income against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning process.
•   In conjunction with the management of the Academy and the church, assesses the long – term financial trends and reviews prospects for future growth of revenue
•   To ensure the Academy and the Church meet their financial and statutory responsibilities

Salary: Very attractive but negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Advertiser
Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy
PMB, Dansoman Post Office
Accra – Ghana

Or you can submit it personally at:

The Secretariat,
Mt. Olivet Methodist Academy

Closing Date: 26 February, 2016

{Central University College,Tema,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,29 Feb-2016};

Central University College, an accredited Christian University invites applications from suitably qualified and competent professionals to fill the following vacant position: Finance Director

The Finance Director is the Head of the Finance Directorate and reports directly to the Registrar.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop, establish and maintain effective financial strategies to meet the University’s objectives.
•   Ensure that proper books of accounts and records of the property of the University are kept in a manner and form required by the governing council and in accordance with International Accounting standards.
•   Manage all receivables and moneys due to the University and make authorized payment on behalf of the University.
•   Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial and management report for the University.
•   Maintain good working relationship with state institutions by ensuring compliance with payment of statutory obligations.
•   Oversee the timely preparation and monitoring of annual budget of the University.
•   Manage staff of the Finance Directorate and ensure sound performance and succession planning.
•   Develop appropriate procedure manuals for the management of working capital and general financial administration at the University.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Postgraduate degree in accounting, finance or a related fields.
•   Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional accounting body.. ICA, ACCA, CIMA
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience as a professional accountant in a reputable tertiary institution, a practicing firm, industry, commerce or public practice.
•   A good knowledge of the University or higher educational environment

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Proficient in accounting and financial administration software.
•   Knowledge of International Accounting standards
•   Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Management and Council.
•   Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
•   Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons with the requisite qualifications and related work experience should submit completed application forms.

•   Application Letter
•   Full Curriculum Vitae

Applications forms (can be obtained either by downloading from. www.central.edu.gh or from the office of the Director, Human Resource Directorate, Miotso Campus

or Call:-

0303-313185 / 0303-313180 / 0289546164

Or mail to:

The Director (HRM)
Central University College
P.O.Box 2305
Tema

E-mail: hrdirectorate@central.edu.gh

Closing Date: 29 February, 2016

{Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education,Amedzofe-Volta Region,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 4 years,29 Feb-2016};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position: Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

•   He/She is the Chief Accounting Officer of the College, exercises direct superintendence over all accounting officer, has the duty of preparing the annual budget and financial statements of the college, exercises control over expenditure in line with college’s objectives and budgets and within the remit of relevant laws, amongs others.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicant must hold a good first degree or comparable qualification plus a professional qualification of masters finance.
•   He or she must be a member of a recognized accountancy professional association
•   He / She must have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least four (4) years

Location: Amedzofe, Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

For any of the position above, interested applicants must submit two copies of comb bound documents comprising:

•   Letter of application
•   Copies of academic and professional certificates
•   Curriculum vitae with names, postal and email addresses of three (3) referees
•   A two page statement of the applicants vision for the position and strategies for achieving this vision

The application documents including letters of reference from each of the referees mentioned must be sent under registered and confidential cover by mail or courier service to:

The College Search Committee Secretary,
E.P College of Education,
Post Office Box 12,
Amedzofe

Closing Date: 29 February, 2016

{West Africa Trade Hub,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, N/A,10 Feb-2016};

Background:

•   The West Afria Trade Hub is one of three USAID-funded trade hub projects in Africa.
•   It works with private sector associations and regional govemmental entities to expand trade, increase investment, build institutional capacity, and improve the enabling environment Targeted value chains are livestock, cereals, cashew, shea, mango, and apparel.
•   The work takes place in 14 countries in West Africa.

Overview:

The West Africa Trade & Investment Hub seeks a motivated college graduate to join the Investment and Finance Team as an Administrative Assistant Under the overall guidance of the Investment and Finance lead, the Administrative Assistant will support the implementation of the Access to Finance programme and the promotion of.its outcomes and follow-up activities in West Africa.

Key responsibilities:

The Investment and Finance and Investment Administrative Assistant will handle a wide range of important duties:

•   Assist with monitoring and tracking ofTask Order applications and Deliverables
•   Assist with processing of deliverable payments
•   Assist with filing Finance & Administration documents
•   Assist with planning and organising meetings and events
•   Assist with data collection for periodic (quarterly and annual) reports and audits
•   Perform routine administrative tasks
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option), Economics or other relevant discipline.
•   Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
•   Excellent organisational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines; Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment;
•   Native or bilingual proficiency in written and spoken English and French.
•   Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters via email to:

recruitment@Watradehub.com

Closing Date: 10 February, 2016

•   Include on the subject line “Admin Assistant – FI”.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 4 years,29 Feb-2016};

A reputable company is looking for hard working computer literate personnel who must be prepared to work on weekends, holidays and long hours in the following areas: Manager, Finance and Administration

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree or relevant certificate in finance or administration.
•   Minimum of four (4) years experience including good leadership qualities.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must forward their applications and updated CV’s to the email address below:

pc12057@gmail.com

Closing Date: 29 February, 2016

{Airport Clinic Limited,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 5 years,12 Feb-2016};

Airport Clinic Limited, situated at the Kotoka International Airport, seeks applications from a suitably qualified, proactive and enthusiastic person to fill the under-mentioned vacancy: Assistant Director of Finance

Key Performance Output

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following functions among others

•   Ensure the formulation of business strategies and plans
•   Ensure the preparation of annual financial statements consistent with the standard prescribed by laws, regulations and accounting conventions
•   Ensure the production of monthly management accounts and performance statements for the Board and management.
•   Establish and maintain an effective accounting system and a framework of business controls
•   Liaise with departmental heads in the implementation of corporate financial policies systems and procedures
•   Ensure the training and development of staff to meet departmental objectives
•   Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must have the following qualification:

•   Must be a qualified member of a recognised professional accounting body such as CA,ACCA or CIMA
•   BSc in Administration (Accounting Option)
•   Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years post qualification experience of which 5 years must be in a senior management positin

Working Experience

•   Must have 5 years working experience in similar position

Technical Skills

Applicant must possess the following skills:

•   Must be well versed in finances
•   Good communication skills
•   Good management, administrative and organisation capabilities
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Good time management for self and other employees
•   Must have people management skills
•   Good leadership qualities
•   Must be computer literate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application with curriculum vitae, supported by at least two(2) references must be addressed to:

The Assistant Director(Admin)
P.M.B
K.I.A – Accra

Closing Date: 12 February, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,MBA, 2 years,29 Feb-2016};

A new enterprising financial institution which aims at providing efficient, excellent and reliable customer focused services through leveraging on modern technology and has the prospect of becoming one of the most popular and best financial institutions in Ghana wishes to recruit young dynamic and intelligent men and women with passion and commitment to work to fill the under listed exciting job opportunities at its head office in Accra:- Head of Finance

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports
•   Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
•   Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit. Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
•   Develop, implement timely and accurate financial statements and reports
•   Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
•   Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit. Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
•   Supervising staff of the department to keep abreast with the changes in financial regulations and legislation
•   Establish guidelines and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with other management team

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of MBA in Finance/CA or fully qualified accountant
•   2 to 5 years working experience in the Finance Department of a bank or other financial institution
•   Knowledge in the Bank of Ghana reporting standards and have accounting experience
•   Excellent eye for details, diligent, knowledge in accounting regulations.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants may apply with detailed curriculum vitae by email to:-

leadership2017@gmail.com

Making the position being applied for the subject of the mail and the CV as a word attachment.

Closing Date: 29 February, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 10 years,27 Feb-2016};

A well established construction and real estate company invites applications from suitably qualified and self motivated persons for the following position: Chief financial officer (CFO)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Above 10 years experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants to send their CV via email to:

hr@acecinvestmnents.com

Or call:

0544-341496 for any enquiry

Closing Date: 27 February, 2016

{Operation Eyesight Universal,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 3 years,03 Feb-2016};

Established in 1963, Operation Eyesight Universal (OEU) is  a not-for-profit international non-governmental organization funding blindness prevention programs and eye health services in the developing world. To date, OEU has treated more than 33 million people for potentially blinding conditions and provided more than 2 million sight restoring surgeries.

OEU seeks committed, motivated and dynamic person to join its team in contributing towards elimination of avoidable blindness in Ghana.

Reporting: The position of Finance and Administrative Officer reports to the Country Manager.
 
Job Purpose:

•   To ensure the maintenance and smooth running of an accurate and up-to-date accounting system

Key Accountabilities:

•   Improve financial reporting, administration, and adding value to operations
•   Getting the basics right with accuracy, reliability and being on top of things
•   Improve financial efficiency

Primary Responsibilities:

•   Planning and Budgeting
•   Participate actively in the formulation/ review of Ghana Country Programme Strategy
•   Contribute towards development of OE Ghana annual business plan
•   Prepare Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual work plans and budgets in coordination with Country Manager

Monitoring and Reporting:

•   Occasional monitoring of all partner hospitals financial records to ensure they meet OEStandards
•   Production of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports and annual accounts

Communication

•   Support development of communication material for the Ghana office

Advocacy

•   Working with Head of Office to put in place a system which ensures that all major risks are identified, analysed, mitigated and monitored on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.
•   Build relationships with partner hospitals and Government agencies and NGOs in OE’s geographic areas of intervention to further OE’s objectives

Working Conditions and Job Requirements

•   Occasional travel to partners’ hospitals and project locations to very financial documents
•   Extended working hours to accommodate head office hours or work
•   Act as an ambassador for OE in a variety of professional and social settings

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce;
•   At least three (3) years working experience in a similar environment.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested  applicants must submit their application letter and CV/Resume including three(3) referees to:-

baffoei@operationeyesight.com and copy (cc) kumahe@operationeyesight.com

Closing Date: 03 February, 2016

{Ministry of Finance,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,02 Feb-2016};

Background:

•   The Government of the Republic of Ghana (GoG) has obtained a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Ghana Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project and is applying part of the credit to make 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 PPP financing models. Through the components, the Project has been designed to help implement the approved National Policy on PPP’s, June, 2011, thus supporting a conducive and enabling environment for PPPs.

The Ghana PPP Project has four primary components:

Component 1: PPP Institutional, Fiduciary and Legislative Capacity Building
Component 2: PPP Pipeline Preparation and Transaction Advisory Support
Component 3: Facilitating the Provision of Long Term Development Finance
Component 4: Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), through its ‘Public Investment Division (PID) which is leading the implementation of the project, now invites eligible Individual Consultants, to indicate their interest in providing the services as Financial Management Specialist.

Objective of the Assignment:

•   The objective of this assignment is to establish and implement sound financial management practices for the effective management of the financial matters of the Ghana PPP Project as well as other Projects and to deploy project resources for the intended purposes in accordance with the relevant GOG financial management requirements and Development Credit Agreement (DCA) between the World Bank and the Government. The Financial Management (FM) Specialist will produce the required relevant and accurate financial reports on a timely basis to enable management carry out its oversight function and the implementing units to plan, coordinate, monitor and appraise the Project’s overall progress towards the achievement of its objectives.

•   The FM Specialist will also establish close and cooperative working relationships with the World Bank FM Specialist team based in the Country Office in Accra, the Director of Finance, MoF, Internal Auditor, MoF and the Accounts and World Bank Unit Offices within MoF.

Scope of the work:
The FM Specialist will be responsible for all accounting, internal control and other financial management functions within the PID as well as supervision of the finance section staff therein. The main tasks will be as follows:

•   Prepare and update the project financial procedures manual that will ensure compliance with accounting policies and practices as stipulated in the financial management regulations/procedures agreed for the project;
•   Establish and maintain an integrated accounting system for all approved project activities to ensure smooth flow and constant availability of financial resources to the project and utilizing standard accounting procedures, which will ensure full documentation and recording of sources and uses of funds
•   Periodically review the performance of control functions and where appropriate initiate corrective measures to ensure that internal controls are sufficient and function correctly;
•   Prepare annual work plans and budgets in consultation with other PID staff;
•   Conduct in house financial management and accounting training for PID staff;
•   Supervise the activities of the finance section of the PID;
•   Prepare, analyze and consolidate reports in accordance with agreed reporting schedules ensuring correlation between implementation progress and financial performance;
•   Prepare project financial reports, including Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and withdrawal applications for the replenishment of Designated
•   Prepare annual financial statements for external audits, and ‘other reports for the project;
•   Review bank reconciliations and other controls necessary to monitor financial and non financial assets ofthe project;
•   Advise the PID Director and Project Coordinator on all financial and control considerations of the project;
•   Any other duties assigned by the PID Director and Project Coordinator.

Duration:
The position is for one (1) year but renewable based on the performance of the selected candidate.
The FM Specialist will ensure the duties of the Section’s staff (particularly the Project Accountant).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A First Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting in addition to a professional qualification such as CA (Ghana), ACCA, CIMA etc.
•   Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience during which the candidate has proven his/her capabilities in financial management or accounts administration in computerized accounting environment;
•   Experience in working with a public sector organization is an advantage
•   Knowledge of World Bank/or other Development Partners’ financial management procedures is required
•   Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Accounting Software such as SUN, Tally etc.)
•   Good communication and social 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].
•   Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday through Friday (except public holidays).

The Project Coordinator
Ghana PPP Project
Fourth Floor (New Block) Room 409
28th February Road
P.O. Box M40, Ministries, Accra.
Ministry of Finance

Email: pld@mofep.gov.gh

Expressions of interest (One Original and Five Copies) must be delivered in a written form and clearly marked “Ghana PPP Project/Financial Management Specialist Position” to the address below in person or courier by 3.00pm on 2nd February, 2016.

The Chief Director
Ministry of Finance
Post Office Box M40, Ministries, Accra
28th February Road
P.O. Box M40, Ministries, Accra.

Attn.: Director, Public Investment Division
Fourth Floor (New Block) Room 402
Email: pld@mofep.gov.gh

Closing Date: 02 February, 2016