{Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 5 years,29 Jan-2016};

The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund has been established pursuant to the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Act, Act 877 of 2014. GIIF’s mandate is to provide financial resources to manage, coordinate and invest in a diversified portfolio of infrastructure projects in Ghana for national development.

The GIIF is governed by a nine-member Board, appointed as per Section 8 of Act 877

Job Purpose:

•   The Risk and Compliance Officer will be part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals under the general supervision of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
•   Assist to develop and implement a detailed strategic risk management framework, both operational and those relating to the individual transactions of the Fund.
•   Assist to develop the processes and recommend the risk appetite statements and limits, and ensure the Fund remains within these limits.
•   Provide support to oversee the establishment of frameworks, policies, standards and guidelines for risk management.
•   Ensure GIlF’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
•   Assist with managing enterprise-wide, compliance, and operational risk, among others.
•   Support the continued embedding and maintenance of a risk culture within the Fund

Position Role and Responsibilities:

•   Assist in developing risk assessment and monitoring policies and procedures for both the operations of the Fund and for the transactions, including sourcing information setting and monitoring of limits, to ensure that all existing and emerging risks are appropriately identified, monitored and managed, and that any breaches are appropriately recorded and managed
•   Identify and determine the materiality of the risks and report on risk management issues
•   Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory provisions regarding risk management, prompt reporting of risk positions and provision of advice on possible resolutions of critical issues.
•   Support the creation and communication of risk management policies.
•   Assist in designing control activities to measure and monitor risk.
•   Assist in providing tools, techniques, training and professional guidance to assist the Fund to identify, analyse and respond to risks and compliance issues.
•   Assist in monthly reporting on risk matters, including compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and internal requirements.
•   Support the championing of risk management as an organisational policy.
•   Assist in the activities of the risk function in transaction approval, including requiring additional risk mitigation where appropriate.
•   Assist in developing annual plans, budgets and corresponding business objectives of the Risk Management Department
•   Assist in undertaking regular compliance reviews and monitoring.
•   Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Risk Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance, mathematics, business administration or other relevant area from an accredited institution.
•   A relevant Master’s degree and a professional qualification would also be desirable.
•   The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of risk management and regulatory knowledge and experience in key risks facing financial services companies.
•   Knowledge of current trends and developments, and experience in theories of risk matters and infrastructure development and finance in Africa and Ghana.
•   Reasonable expertise in the assessment and management of key financial risks, including credit and market risks of complex products and lending transactions.
•   Reasonable understanding and experience with business best practices in the quantification of various types of risks, including the ability to manage portfolio of projects and credit exposure in an efficient manner.
•   Reasonable transactional experience, including assessment of financial and legal structures for both project financing, tendering processes, construction, lending and investment products.

Skill and Abilities and Personality Traits:

•   Capacity for research and collating information.
•   Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with people at different levels within the Fund.
•   Ability to analyze and evaluate data for completeness, acceptability and accuracy.
•   Results oriented and excellent communication skills.
•   Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS word, excel, access and PowerPoint and proficiency in the utilisation of risk management tools and software.
•   Commitment to GIIF’s vision, mission, strategy and values.
•   Ability to work with the highest integrity, confidentiality and strong work ethics.
•   Analytical mind with strong orientation to risk analysis and modeling.
•   Knowledge and proficiency in risk management tools.
•   Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
•   Good understanding of Investment Fund Management.
•   Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and achieve targeted objectives of the Fund.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to address their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae to the Acting Chief Executive Officer, GIIF, and forward to:

info@giif.gov.gh

Closing Date: 29 January, 2016

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

{Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 8 years,29 Jan-2016};

The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund has been established pursuant to the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Act, Act 877 of 2014. GIIF’s mandate is to provide financial resources to manage, coordinate and invest in a diversified portfolio of infrastructure projects in Ghana for national development.

The GIIF is governed by a nine-member Board, appointed as per Section 8 of Act 877

Job Purpose:

•   The Risk and Compliance Manager will be part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals under the general supervision of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
•   Develop and implement a detailed strategic risk management framework, both operational and those relating to the individual transactions of the Fund.
•   Develop the processes and recommend the risk appetite statements and limits, and ensuring that the operations and investments of the Fund remain within these limits.
•   Oversee the establishment of frameworks, policies, standards and guidelines for risk management.
•   Ensure GIIF’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
•   Manage enterprise-wide, compliance, and operational risk, among others.
•   Support the continued embedding and maintenance of a risk culture within the Fund.

Position Role and Responsibilities:

•   Plan,develop and implement an appropriate risk management framework, tools, policies and procedures for the management” of financial, market and operational risks across a wide range of activities in the Fund to ensure that all existing and emerging risks are appropriately identified, monitored and managed, and that any breaches are appropriately identified, recorded and addressed.
•   Advise management of the Fund in setting an operational risk appetite through the provision of regular reports; assessments and monitoring of corrective actions to ensure compliance with approved risk management strategies.
•   Identify, manage, strengthen and alert management of all key inherent risks and assist in designing effective control activities to mitigate such risks.
•   Update and maintain all financial, market and operational risk management systems, models, procedures and tools.
•   Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory provisions regarding risk management, prompt reporting of risk positions and provision of advice on possible resolutions of critical issues.
•   Support the creation and communication of risk management policies, procedures and guidelines.
•   Assist in providing tools, techniques, training and professional guidance to assist-the Fund to identify, analyse and respond to risks and compliance issues.
•   Review and manage key risks and provide assurance on risk management processes
•   Reports regularly on all risk issues, including compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and internal requirements.
•   Support the championing of risk management as an organisational policy.
•   Evaluate the effectiveness of financial,market and operational risk management to ascertain that legal obligations are appropriately met.
•   Proactively carry out qualitative and quantitative risk sensitivity analysis of the Fund.
•   Perform scenario analysis and stress testing for risk exposures on the investment portfolio of the Fund.’     ‘
•   Conduct market and operational risk investigations ‘and systems implementation reviews to ensure that the Fund remains compliant with regulatory and industry guidelines.
•   Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Risk Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   An advanced degree, Master’s or equivalent, in finance, mathematics, business administration or other relevant area from an accredited institution.
•   A relevant professional’ qualification would also be desirable.

Required Skills or Experience

•   The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of risk management and regulatory knowledge and experience as a risk and compliance manager or regulator in key risks facing financial services companies including currency, credit, interest rate, liquidity, compliance, legal and operational risks.
•   Knowledge of current trends and developments, and experience in theories of risk matters and infrastructure development and finance in Ghana and Africa.
•   Expertise in the assessment and management of key financial risks, including credit and market risks of complex products and lending transactions.
•   Understanding of and experience in business best practices in the, quantification of various types of risks, including the ability to manage portfolio of projects and credit exposure in an efficient manner.
•   An excellent knowledge of risk standards, principles and procedures.
•   Awareness of the statutory legislation, compliance standards and risk management.
•   Transactional experience, including assessment of financial and legal structures for both project financing, tendering processes, construction, lending and investment products

Skills and Abilities and Personality Traits:

•   Capacity for research and collating information.
•   Outstanding team player, capable of building effective relationships across functional units with an engaging personality.
•   Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with people at different levels within the Fund.
•   Ability to analyse and evaluate data for completeness, acceptability and accuracy.
•   Results-oriented and excellent communication skills.
•   Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS word, excel, access and PowerPoint and proficiency in the utilisation of risk- management tools and software.
•   Commitment to GIIF’s vision, mission, strategy and values.
•   Ability to work with the highest integrity, confidentiality and strong work ethics.
•   An appreciation and a good understanding of macro-economics and external factors affecting the Fund’s adopted.strategies,
•   Analytical mind with strong orientation to risk analysis and modeling.
•   Knowledge and proficiency in risk management tools.
•   Ability to work under pressure to meet tight and anticipated deadlines.
•   Good understanding of  Infrastructure Investment Fund Management.
•   Ability to work cooperatively  and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximise performance, creativity, problem solving, and achieve the targeted objectives of the Fund.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to address their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae to the Acting Chief Executive Officer, GIIF, and forward to:

info@giif.gov.gh

Closing Date: 29 January, 2016

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful

{Korle Bu Teaching Hospital,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, 5 years,31 Jan-2016};

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health and headed by a Board. It is responsible for tertiary healthcare delivery, teaching, research and conducting outreach services to other parts of the country.

Job Summary

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health responsible for tertiary healthcare delivery. It is also responsible for teaching and conducting outreach services to other parts of the country. Vacancy exists for the post of Director of Finance at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities:

The appointment is a four (4)-year renewable contract and the successful applicant will report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she will:

•   Ensure the execution, allocation and control of realistic budgets.
•   Provide the enabling environment to assist the Sub-BMCs to achieve their revenue targets.
•   Develop systems to identify loopholes and plug them and also ensure compliance to the Financial Administration Regulations (FAA/FAR) Act.
•   Review and implement revenue generation module, develop and implement a plan for cost-saving, establish and implement transparent, efficient and accountable revenue collection systems for all revenue points.

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant should have at least 12 years’ working experience as an accountant, at least five (S) years of which should be a post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ICA (GH)/ACCAlCPA) etc.

Applicant must also:

•   Have at least five (5) years’ minimum experience in management position.
•   Have evidence of leadership and continuing professional development in training in related management field.
•   Have advanced skills in computer usage and hands-on experience in financial management applications.
•   Be able to establish networks within and outside the hospital and utilise this to achieve the hospital’s objectives and goals.
•   Have experience of multi-agency networking, project and budget management is an added advantage.
•   Be an effective team player.
•   Be able to complete at least one term in office before retirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should forward their applications together with supporting documents, a two (2)-paged document stating vision and plans for the Finance Directorate, detailed curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers and names and addresses of three (3) referees, not later than one (1) month from the date of the application of this advert to:

The Board Chairman
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
P. O. Box KB 77

Closing Date: 31 January 2016

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 2 years,15 Jan-2016};

A fast growing investment regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority is looking for smart professionals to fill the posts:  Investment Advisor

Responsibilities:

The candidate is expected to perform the following duties

•   Develop fund management business from corporate clients
•   Manage high net worth clients under fund management services
•   Perform investment analysis to advice investors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Hold at least first degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics with two years or more experience in the investment banking industry. GSE certificate is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit CV and cover letter to:-

jobofferghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 January, 2016

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,15 Jan-2016};

A fast growing investment regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority is looking for smart professionals to fill the posts: Pensions Fund Manager

Responsibilities:

The candidate reports to the CEO and is expected to perform the following duties

•   Managing financial assets under the Pension schemes
•   Developing pensions policies and new pensions schemes
•   Developing fund strategy and structure and make recommendations to trustees and scheme owners
•   Ensuring that schemes operate effectively and meet performance quality and customer care targets as well as complying with industry standards
•   Ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring performance and report accordingly to stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Hold at least first degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics with five years or more experience in pensions and asset management.
•   Master’s degree and a professional qualification will be an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit CV and cover letter to:-

jobofferghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 January, 2016

{Judicial Service of Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH, MBA, 3 years,15 Jan-2016};

The Judicial Service of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Deputy Director, Finance (Regional Accounts)

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

•   Maintain accounting controls by developing and recommending policies and procedures for implementation.
•   Collate information on the needs of the various Districts, prepare regional budget to be factored into the annual budget of the Service.
•   Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information from the various courts for onward transmission to the appropriate units or departments at the Head Office.
•   Provide training to new and existing staff on the best accounting practices.
•   Assist the Director in the efficient performance of his duties.
•   Supervise and maintain discipline of staff within his Unit.
•   Assign duties and appraise the performance of staff within the Unit.
•   Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Membership of ICA/ ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent
•   MBA in Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage
•   Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience

Essential Skills Required

•   Leadership and managerial skills
•   Good interpersonal and communication skills
•   Negotiation skills
•   Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their applications, CVs and the names of two referees not later than two (2) weeks of 1st publication for the attention of:

The Judicial Secretary,
Judicial Service of Ghana,
Supreme Court Administration Block,
High Street, Accra;

or

via email: webmaster@judicial.gov.gh

Closing Date: 15 January, 2016

{International Water Management Institute (IWMI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 2 years,04 Jan-2016};

The person and the job:

•   The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for an Administrative and Finance Assistant who will be based at the Institute’s regional office for Africa and West Africa Office in Accra, Ghana.
•   The position holder will be responsible for providing administrative and financial assistance to the Administrative and Finance Manager, and the Finance Officer to ensure smooth running of the unit. The person will work under the supervision of the

You will be responsible for

•   Preparing receipts, payment of invoices (IWMI and hosted organizations) and generating SAP vouchers, and ensuring these are properly stamped before forwarding to the Finance Officer for review together with supporting documents;
•   Checking the expense claims submitted by staff, generate SAP SOE vouchers, and ensure these are properly stamped before forwarding to the Finance Officer for review together with supporting documents;
•   Providing clearance of vendor codes (personal accounts, consultants and suppliers);
•   Processing of payroll and payroll reconciliation, PAYE and SSF contribution, and ensure staff salaries are paid as per the schedule;
•   Preparing the monthly cash reconciliation report and the fuel consumption report;
•   Preparing invoices on a monthly basis, incorporating telephone charges, courier charges and any other costs that need to be recovered from hosted Institutions;
•   Preparing disbursement vouchers for national staff, and ensure that staff social security contributions and income tax are paid promptly to avoid penalties;
•   Maintaining an up-to-date office filing and record-keeping system;
•   Reviewing and ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of cash receipts and requests for payments, and ensure that bills are paid on time;
•   Ensuring that vouchers, including cheque request forms, are available, and make photocopies whenever the need arises;
•   Providing monthly telephone billing for office staff and the hosted institutions;
•   Providing financial support in the organization of meetings;
•   Assisting the Finance Officer in carrying out duties within the unit;
•   Providing assistance with any other duties as directed by the supervisor or a higher authority; and
•   Performing other administrative and clerical duties as assigned by the management.

Qualification Required & Experience

You will possess:

•   A university degree or an equivalent professional qualification in administration and/or finance;
•   An excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
•   Experience in handling petty cash and performing basic administrative functions;
•   A very good understanding of IWMI’s accounting procedures;
•   Experience working with Microsoft Office and accounting software packages;
•   Knowledge of the SAP accounting system;
•   At least 2 years of relevant experience;
•   A good understanding of basic accounting principles and processes;
•   A good understanding of the application of relevant administrative policies and procedures;
•   Good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills; and
•   Demonstrated service approach, and personal organization and priority-setting skills.

It would be useful if you have:

•   Successfully completed the GCE (Advanced Level) examination or possess equivalent qualifications/training in administration and finance.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your application online at:

iwimigh-vacancy@cgiar.org

•   Complete Application Form + attach your résumé + attach your letter which addresses IWMI’s requirements shown above with names and email addresses of 3 professional referees, to be contacted if you are short-listed.
•   This is a nationally recruited staff position and only citizens of Ghana are encouraged to apply.
•   IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes transport and health insurance.
•   The duration of the contract will initially be for a 3-year period, with possible extension.

Closing Date: 04 January, 2016

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

{Legacy Capital Micro Finance Company Ltd,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,5 years,31 Dec-2015};

Our company invites applications from suitably qualified applicants for the following position: Finance Manager

Job Description

•   Ensure accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and regulatory requirements
•   Monitor and review daily transactions to ensure proper accounting and booking keeping is done for transactions
•   Provide oversight to the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly statutory reports to BOG and other relevant agencies
•   Prepare periodic management reports that compare actual performance with budgeted performance
•   Ensure that all branches prepare and submit monthly operational reports showing performance within the period
•   Oversee to the preparation and submission of end of year financial statement to external auditors

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Accounting of Finance and a Masters in Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited university
•   Must have at least 5 years working experience in a similar field
•   Must be a qualified member of ACCA, ICA or CIMA
•   Should possess good working knowledge of IFRS, Bank of Ghana and all the relevant regulatory agencies
•   Excellent interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their application letter and CV together with supporting documents and contact details of three referees to the address below:

The Human Resource Manager,
Legacy Capital Microfinance Ltd,
P.O.Box 19210
Accra-Ghana

Or Hand deliver to our head office in Osu at the following location:

HS No. F335/1, 3RD Crescent,
Kuku Hill, Osu-Accra

Or by email to:

info@legacycapital.com.gh

Closing Date: 31 December, 2015