{Telecentre Hotel,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, N/A,15 Dec-2015};

Job Summary

•   To be responsible for the day-by-day-operation of the financial department.
•   His/her main scope includes administering accounting policies and procedures, preparing and interpreting financial statements and management reports, assisting in budgetary control and all contractual matters in different areas.

General Responsibilities

•   To supervise daily Finance operations
•   To Ensure the accuracy of all revenue generated by the hotel was received and properly recorded and that they are properly entered into our Accounting system on a timely manner
•   To verify bank deposit receipts with the daily general cashier report
•   To supervise on surprise count of all house funds
•   To ensure all the revenues are entered correctly and balanced to the Front Office System
•   To manage cash flow
•   To comply with government regulations
•   To maintain relationships with relevant banks and insurance companies and other financial duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good first degree (post-graduate will be an advantage) in business management, hospitality management, or similar with three years post-qualification experience in the hospitality industry.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send a copy of their CV to:-

telecentrehotel@yahoo.com

Or For inquiries, call:-

0207-598443 / 0241-052338 / 0322-125040

Closing Date: 15 December, 2015

{Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO),Cotonou-BENIN,Full-Time, GH,Master Degree,10 years,22 Dec-2015};

Job title: Administrative and Financial Manager
Supervision: ALCO Executive Secretary
Contract duration: Two (02) years, renewable
Job start date: February 1, 2016
Work place: Cotonou (BENIN)

Background and Justification

•   The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.

•   During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.

•   Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.

•   Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Administrative and Financial Manager who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin

Description of duties

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary to whom he is accountable, the Administrative and Financial Manager ensures the daily administrative and financial duties.

While assuming office, he is guided by:

•   ALCO statutory documents on administrative management;
•   Applicable and available financial management documents;
•   Global Fund guidelines especially financial procedures;
•   Decisions from the regional Coordination Committee;
•   Applicable and available projects programs documents in connection with Program Coordinators;
•   Guidelines and instructions entrusted to him by the Executive Secretary;

His main duty isto ensure the optimal operations of the Administrative and financial management regarding the program funded by Global Fund.He has under his supervision the administrative and financial staff, the procurement staff, the logistics staff and the pool of drivers under this program who are all accountable to. His duties and responsibilities are:

The establishment of the main accounting and audit management documents

•   Supervision of accounting exercise;
•   Validation of periodic financial reports;
•   Supervision of accounts closure and establishment of accounting records requested by ALCO Management in accordance with accounting standards applicable to ALCO (balance sheet, cash accounts, inventories, financial report, management report);
•   Preparation and participation in audit missions;
•   Preparation of accounting and financial information for donors upon their request;
•   Organization of financial meetings;

Budgetary management

•   Preparation of ALCO overall annual budget and updating of budget table to be presented at Finance meetings;
•   Daily monitoring of the overall budget and expenditure incurred as compared to plan;
•   Preparation of budgets for new projects;
•   Ensure projects budget monitoring;

Cash management

•   Supervision of the opening, management and closure of the project bank accounts;
•   Preparation and monitoring of the project monthly and quarterly cash flow plan;
•   Daily monitoring of cash flow status;
•   Take appropriate decisions in terms of cash management in collaboration with the Executive Secretary;
•   Management of requests for disbursement from donors;
•   Management of disbursements in favor of projects implementing bodies;

Design and compliance with procedures and administrative management

•   Update administrative and financial procedures;
•   Monitoring compliance with administrative and financial procedures;
•   Supervision of proper management of ALCO’s assets;
•   Supervision of accounts team;
•   Supervision of administrative activities (lease contract, cleaning contract, security contract, legal advice contract etc);
•   Supervision of the organization of workshops, seminars and meetings;

Human Resources Management

•   Establish staff employment contracts;
•   Record-keeping for individual staff member;
•   Management of staff annual leave;
•   Ensure the monitoring of staff annual assessment;
•   Put in place procedures for the proper management of human resources;
•   Preparation and monitoring of staff training and development records;
•   Development of a training plan;
•   Organize periodic meetings with his team;
•   Monitoring of staff time sheet;

Qualification Required & Experience

Required profile and competence

The incumbent ALCO Administrative and Financial Manager will have to meet the following qualifications and competence:

•   Must hold a minimum Master Degree in accounting, finance and administration or any other related field of education ;
•   Must have at least ten (10) years work experience with at least six(6) years in finance and administration;
•   Must have at least 2 years of experience as a supervisor;
•   Must have experience in institutional capacity development;
•   Must have good analytical, organizational and planning capacity;
•   Must have good interpersonal communication skills;
•   Must have good control over both spoken written French and English;
•   Must have very good computer skills (Accounting software, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook);
•   Must demonstrate results-driven planning and management;
•   Must demonstrate proven results in his experiences of programs and projects management as well as coordination at the national and/or at the international level;
•   Must have great listening, negotiation and persuasion capacity;
•   Must have thorough understanding of professional accounting software and computerized management systems adapted to development projects;
•   Must have good skills to work individually and as a team, be able to work under pressure;
•   Be highly motivated and self-directed, with a commitment to work within a group;
•   Must demonstrate proven experience in human resources management, particularly “coaching” and skills development;
•   Must demonstrate proven experience in collaboration with civil society organizations and development agencies including the United Nations;
•   Excellent knowledge of the environment of key actors involved in the fight against Aids, the actors in transport sector and the environment in west Africa;
•   Strong reading, analysis, synthesis and writing skills;
•   Solid decision-making capacity, must be proactive and able to work under pressure;
•   Must have great listening, communication and negotiation skills;
•   Be good team player;
•   Must be able to work in a multicultural environment;

Location: Cotonou (BENIN)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to:-

ci.recruitment@deloitte.com

Closing Date: 22 December, 2015

Only preselected candidates will be contacted.

{YARA Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree,4 years,28 Dec-2015};

Yara is the world’s leading mineral fertilizer company; the only one with a truly global presence and a permanent presence in Africa. Yara Ghana was established in 2007 to strengthen the quality and depth of input supply and related services along agricultural value chains to increase the productivity of Ghanaian farmers.

Yara Ghana is now looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join it’s team. The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be located in Accra.

Responsibilities

•   Coordinate regular financials and other data information flow from project partners.
•   Deliver timely analysis of full financial and other data from project partners.
•   Liaise with the Financial Controller in planning and executing internal control audits and balance sheet reconciliations.
•   Be responsible for the detail execution of terms agreed with project partners.
•   Lead the drive to secure appropriate credit cover and ensure execution without defaults.
•   Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
•   Support activities towards preparation for audits and the audit process.
•   Continually improving process and ensuring good financial controls are maintained at all times.
•   Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the operations of the business and the activities of other departments within the business for efficient and effective financial and cost management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Finance; post-graduate studies and or professional accountancy qualification will be an added advantage.
•   Minimum 4 years working experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably with experiences in controlling, audit and reporting.
•   Strong accounting and financial knowledge.
•   Experience with ERP systems and Hyperion/Reporting systems is preferred.
•   Enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn.
•   Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
•   Excellent communication and listening skills.
•   Ability to work independently and at the same time good teamwork skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please upload your CV online by clicking the link below.

Click Here To Apply Online

Or contact Barbara Humphrey-Ackumey HR Manager on:-

yara.ghana@yara.com

Closing Date: 28 December, 2015

{Cape Coast Polytechnic,Cape Coast,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 10 years,18 Dec-2015};

Applications are invited from qualified persons to fill the following position in the Polytechnic:- Finance Officer

Duties:

The Finance Officer is the head of the Finance Office of the Polytechnic. He/She shall be responsible to the Rector for the following duties:

•   Manages an effective and efficient accounting and treasury system and procedures for the Polytechnic
•   Provides timely financial reports in accordance with statutory requirement
•   Designs and maintains effective and appropriate accounting and internal control systems in the Polytechnic are done in accordance with statutory requirement
•   Prepares and monitors the Polytechnic’s budget and control recurrent expenditure to achieve planned financial results
•   Provides periodic reports for Management decision and policy formulation and
•   Supervises the functional activities of all divisions/departments/units within the finance office.

Qualification Required & Experience

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualifications:

•   Must be a Chartered Accountant and hold a Master’s degree in relevant field (eg. Accounting (PhD will be an added advantage)
•   Must have at least 10 years post-qualification work experience in senior management position in the field of accountancy or any relevant public service organisation
•    Must show high qualities of sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialization
•   Must have unquestionable integrity and exhibit a high sense of industry
•   Must have a strong sense of responsibility and possess very good leadership and team skills

Terms of Appointment:

•   The appointment, which is full time shall be for 4 years in first instance, and may be subject to renewal for another 4 years
•   The candidate must not be more than 55 years
•   The conditions of service and salary are very attractive.

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Mode of Applications:

•   Interested candidates must submit applications accompanied by two (2) copies of their Curriculum Vitae
•   A two-page Vision Statement outlining the applicant’s vision for the Finance Office of Cape Coast Polytechnic and strategies in achieving them
•    Candidates must also request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the Chairman, Search Committee for Finance Office

Applications must be sent under registered and confidential cover and marked “Position of Internal Auditor” to:

The Chairman
Search Committee for Finance Officer
C/O Ag. Registrar
Cape Coast Polytechnic
P.O. Box AD 50
Cape Coast

Or send a soft copy of their documents to:-

jobs.jaleem2015@gmail.com

Closing Date: 18 December, 2015

{West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA-BiCC),Ghana,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,14 Dec-2015};

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the active West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA-BiCC) program. This is a multi-year USAID-funded program to improve conservation and climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa

Job Title: Finance Specialist

Job Summary

•   The Finance Specialist is responsible for managing overall accounting and financial control systems for the USAID WA BiCC office and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards
•   In addition, the Finance Officer will manage all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation
•   Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, review and submission to Tetra Tech ARD Home Office, cash flow management

Job Description

•   Responsible for processing all types of financial transactions including Data Entry, Payments & banking, using accounting package and assisting the Finance and Operations Manager in all areas of financial accounting and financial control
•   Assisting in the closing of monthly accounts and preparing financial statements for submission to the home office
•   Reconciling and reviewing suspense accounts and ensuring that proper clearance procedures have been followed
•   Assisting in the processing of payments to suppliers/subcontractors and vendors for goods and services
•   Reconciling bank statements for all funds in foreign and local currencies
•   Serving as Approving Officer for disbursements up to an authorized level
•   Providing guidance and training to colleagues as required
•   Keeping up-to-date on documents/reports/guidelines/Audit Files in an appropriate manner
•   Maintain and update accounting and financial control systems in accordance with U.S government regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable) Tetra Tech ARD policy transactions are conducted, processed and recorded as stipulated by the system
•   Manage the preparation and submission of the USAID monthly expenditure reports, ensuing that they are accurate, complete and submitted to Tetra Tech ARD HO Chief Accountant, by the specified due date each month
•   Manage the preparation and submission of the USAID monthly fund projections ensuring that they are accurate and complete
•   Work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and other senior USAID staff on monitoring the project budget and expense planning
•   Ensure that transactions are appropriately recorded in QuickBooks and ensure Tetra Tech ARD accounting and procurement standards, procedures and policies are followed and implemented
•   Determine the number of bank accounts necessary for smooth conduct of transactions. Set up the bank accounts and ensure that all bank and cash transactions are conducted in accordance with the set procedures
•   Develop a plan to monitor all project-related funds, by tracking expenses against budget line items.  Design and manage audits and financial reviews
•   Maintain a close coordination with all the senior staff on financial matters and advise them, as appropriate, on matters requiring their attention
•   Other accounting, financial management and administrative tasks consistent with the overall scope of this position assigned from time to time by the Chief of Party or Finance and Operations Manager
•   Manages VAT tax exemption process, prepares monthly reports for USAID
•   Manages confidential payment of monthly payroll and orders payments of income tax, pensions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in accounting, finance or similar field is (relevant experience and another university degree may substitute for the degrees mentioned
•   Minimum of 5 years experience in an equivalent position
•   Experience with QuickBooks is required
•   Experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an international organization is required
•   Knowledge of OMB Circular A-122 is desired
•   Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment
•   In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hour

Skills

•   Proficient/Excellent in QuickBooks software
•   Fluent in English, both written and spoken
•   Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues
•   Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team
•   Must also be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:

•   A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
•   A current CV in reverse chronological format
•   A list of at least 4 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference
•   Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered
•   No phone calls will be accepted

Applications should be send on-line at:

info@wabicc.org

Closing Date: 14 December, 2015

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

{Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, N/A,30 Dec-2015};

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 the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Act, 2014

Position Summary:

•   The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for leading the development and execution of the GIIF’s long-term strategy with a view to achieving national objectives for the GIIF and creating shareholder value.
•   The CEO’s leadership role also entails ultimate responsibility for all day-to-day management decisions and for implementing the GIIF’s short, medium and long-term plans.
•   The CEO acts as a direct liaison between the Board and management of the GIIF and communicates to the Board on behalf of management.
•   The CEO also communicates on behalf of the GIIF to Government, employees, other stakeholders and the public.

Strategic Planning  

•   Develop a well-defined business strategy for the Fund in line with the Fund’s Investment Policy Statement and financial objectives.
•   Promote the Fund and infrastructure investments in Ghana with the aim of securing co-investors to invest in the commercial infrastructure projects.
•   Establish management processes and specific performance measures that clearly support the long-term strategy,
•   Assess performance and make timely changes In strategy, structure and resource allocations

Financial Result

•   Define appropriate long-term financial objectives and set annual goals consistent with the business strategy and the Fund’s Investment Policy Statement.
•   Establish, monitor and maintain appropriate management systems to provide effective control of operations

Leadership

•   Lead the organisation with a clearly defined sense of business direction and purpose.
•   Create a culture of competence and integrity with an emphasis on compliance with the Act and risk management.
•   Effectively communicate GIIF’s vision and values for GIIF to all employees and foster a culture of integrity throughout the organisation.
•   Ensure that there is in operation an effective framework of governance which provides the direction and parameters within which business is to be conducted; aligning accountabilities and authorities and define any required policies, standards and guidelines.
•   Promote the development of effective recruiting, training, retention and management development programmes for all employees.
•   Effectively serve as the institution’s liaison with the infrastructure industry and the investor community.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, engineering or finance complemented by an MBA and/or professional certification in a relevant discipline.
•   Experience in leading an investment management team, writing strategic plans, locating, structuring, negotiating, and financing commercial infrastructure transactions.
•   Should have proven experience in managing people programmes, and processes.
•   A successful track record of locating, structuring, financing, managing and disposing of successful infrastructure investments.
•   A very strong proficiency in fixed income and equity investments.
•   Raising debt capital to support new acquisitions initiatives and existing properties, with a proven track record in managing an infrastructure business.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please contact:

Job Expired

Closing Date: 30 December, 2015

{Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 10 years,30 Dec-2015};

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 the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Act, 2014

Position Summary

•   The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) position will report to the CEO.
•   The position is responsible for overseeing the investments and investment managers of the GIIF.
•   The CIO will be guided by the ‘The Investment Policy Statement” of the GIIF.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

•   Sourcing infrastructure investments by developing and executing new strategic infrastructure investment alternatives.
•   Identifies potential strategic commercial infrastructure investment trends and opportunities.
•   Creates and maintains a team of professionals (internal or external) to originate, analyse and design appropriate financing structure, and also close, manage and sell infrastructure investments
•   Leads underwriting and due diligence activities.
•   Briefs the Board of Directors on proposed investments.
•   Identifies sources of financing.
•   Contributes to the assets purchase and disposal process in terms of strategy, pricing, listings, and negotiations relative to the purchase and disposal.
•   Works with professionals to structure and negotiate infrastructure transactions.
•   Oversees closing of transactions.
•   Responsible for the management of the investment group.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, finance or engineering, complemented by a Master’s degree with an emphasis on finance, investments or economics.
•   10+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking, infrastructure finance or asset management.
•   The successful candidate will be an experienced infrastructure and investment executive with experience typically gained in investment banking, asset management or infrastructure finance.
•   Should have proven experience in managing people, programmes, and processes. A track record of locating, structuring, financing, managing and disposing of successful infrastructure investments.
•   Experience in leading an investment management team, writing strategic plans, locating, structuring, negotiating, and financing commercial infrastructure transactions, raising debt capital to support new investment initiatives and existing projects, and have a proven track record in managing an infrastructure business.
•   A CFA qualification would also be preferable.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please contact:

Job Expired

Closing Date: 30 December, 2015

{Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,30 Dec-2015};

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 the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Act, 2014

Position Summary

•   The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will report to the CEO.
•   The CRO provides proactive oversight of financial and operational risks within the GIIF, including the assessment and measurement of credit and market risks.
•   More specifically, the CRO is responsible for strengthening the Fund’s capacity to identify and manage the credit risk present in the Fund’s project portfolio and its treasury activities (including investments and financial derivatives portfolios).
•   He/she also oversees the management of the Fund, exposure to market and operational risks.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

•   As a key member of the strategic management team of the GIIF, the CRO provides technical and thought leadership in the design, implementation and periodic review of the organisation’s risk management framework and policies.
•   The CRO works with senior management and represents GIIF’s management team before the Board of Directors on issues pertaining to risk management responsibilities.

Specific accountabilities include:

•   Managing a highly skilled, interdisciplinary staff;
•   Designing, seeking approval and maintaining up-to-date risk management and compliance frameworks for the Fund, including applicable policies and guidelines;
•   Ensuring regular update of the organisation’s credit rating and overall risk profile;
•   Chairs the Risk and Compliance Management Committee (RCMCO);
•   Collaborating in the risk assessment process for new infrastructure projects, counterparties for investments and new funding;
•   Providing an objective review of the credit quality of the Fund’s projects;
•   Actively contribute to the management of the Fund’s impaired assets with the goal of maximising asset recovery;
•   Promoting and maintaining a network of external contacts relevant to overall risk management;
•   Developing annual plans, budgets and corresponding business objectives of the Risk Management Division;
•   Ensuring successful achievement of the plans and objectives within established budgets and timeframes;
•   Fostering a mature risk culture, including the sharing of evolving best practices;
•   Providing critical input and assisting with the development of strategic and annual plans for the organisation;
•   Undertaking regular compliance, monitoring and reviews; and
•   Reporting to the CEO and the Board on Risk Management and Compliance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   10+ years of relevant work experience in banking or financial institutions, including leading roles in risk management or other relevant disciplines and a proven track record of managing risk successfully:
•   An advanced degree, Master’s or equivalent, in finance, mathematics, business administration or other relevant area and/or a professional certification in a relevant discipHne.
•   A seasoned and innovative risk management expert with strong leadership skills, people management abilities, strategic vision and proven track record international and complex organisations.     ‘
•   Proven track-record and expertise in the assessment and management of key financial risks, including credit and market risks of complex products and lending transactions.
•   Must have a strong understanding of project finance and project finance activities, including construction risks, mezzanine financing, project procurement, as well as capital markets and capital market activity, including the mechanics of investments, funding, swaps, liquidity management and derivatives.
•   Must have a strong understanding and experience with business best practices in the quantification of various types of risks, including the ability to manege portfolio of projects and credit exposure in an efficient manner.
•   Proven transactional experience, including assessment of financial and legal structures for both project financing, tendering processes, construction, lending and investment products.
•   Strong communication skills and diplomacy, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non- expert audience.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please contact:

Elizabeth Hamilton,
Head of Asset Management
Drayton Finch

Job Expired

Closing Date: 30 December, 2015

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,HND or Degree, 2 years,11 Dec-2015};

A reputable financial institution seeks to recruit for the position below: Relationship Officer – SME

Job Purpose:

•   To promote, sell, process, evaluate, monitor and recover loans to minimize non-performing loans.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Prospect for SME business
•   Appraise credit application and make recommendations within CFSL credit policies.
•   Ensure all applicants are advised on fate of applications within reasonable time
•   Manage risk / exposure for assigned portfolio
•   Authenticate documentation presented for all credit applications and ensure they meet the KYC requirements as required by CFSL credit policies
•   Inspect customer’s security, home and workplace with illustrations to these destinations
•   Verify that securities are provided and forwarded for perfection
•   Ensure all loan documentations are duly filled and signed
•   Manage portfolio under him/her to ensure good performance
•   Recover overdue on any facility to maintain 5% PAR of Loan portfolio
•   Write call, weekly, monthly quarterly and annual reports to Manager
•   Any other duties that may be assigned to you

Competencies

a. Technical competencies

•   Knowledge of SME credit appraisal and loan cycle
•   Ability to assess credit request and associated risk
•   Excellent skills in financial analysis
•   Ability to write quality credit report
•   Ability to effectively build and manage minimum loan portfolio of GH 1 million IT skills (MS Office)

b. Personal Competencies

•   Must have high integrity
•   Ability to cope with work, time and people pressure
•   Must be a self-starter
•   Team player
•   Ability to pay attention to detail

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND/Degree
•   Minimum of two years related work experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send their application and CV to:-

yourservices@chrislinegh.com

Closing Date: 11 December, 2015

{UT Bank,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 5 years,14 Dec-2015};

UT Bank, an indigenous Ghanaian company in the financial industry is seeking to recruit ambitious and self-motivated persons as various Unit Heads in the Corporate Banking Department. The successful candidates should be reliable, self-starters and individuals who take pride in their work. In the performance of their duties, Unit Heads will be required to demonstrate high integrity, excellent commercial insight of the industry and great communication skills.

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Banking and primarily responsible for the growing of business in terms of liabilities as well as effective account relationship management resulting in optimization of customer satisfaction, retention and wallet share through selling multiple solutions from the entire bank’s product range. This will be done through establishing, developing and maintaining pro-actively a portfolio of Insurance Companies, Brokerage Firms, Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds and Pension Fund Trustees.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Develop qualified client prospects in the various segment of the FUP Unit
•   Retention of existing high value clients through relationship management activities
•   Acquisition of high value clients•Maintain a healthy portfolio by minimizing credit losses and-Non Performing Loans
•   Analyze, evaluate and develop a tailored relationship strategy for each prospect
•   Adhere to established portfolio management guidelines
•   Monitor on an ongoing basis information concerning customer financial performance condition and industry trends to determine that credit exposure is at an acceptable risk and well priced
•   Ensure strict compliance within the regulatory framework requirement of the Bank
•   Ensure increased productivity and employee engagement among team members
•   Own monthly performance review process and ensure that direct reports complete their balance score cards every month
•   Review key team activities and performance reports, taking appropriate actions to ensure business objectives are achieved
•   Manage staff performance using the Balanced Scorecard as well as other performance management methods such as coaching and performance analysis

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Deep insight into the FIIP industry
•   Excellent Relationship Management skills
•   Broad knowledge of the banking industry
•   Proven ability to identify opportunities and convert them into pipeline deals and actuals
•   General knowledge of financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements)
•   Good understanding of the workings of the Corporate Banking environment
•   Clear understanding of the regulatory framework governing the industry
•   Excellent selling abilities as well as great communication skills
•   Strong team and interpersonal skills
•   Experienced in Performance Management including coaching and performance analysis skills
•   Proven integrity and very reliable
•   Eye for detail, self-motivated and resilient
•   Must have a minimum of a First Degree in any discipline plus a Professional or a Post Graduate
•   Must have not less than five (5) years managerial experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have what it takes and meet the essential requirements enumerated above please forward your most recent CV to:-

jobs@utbankghana.com (not later than 2 weeks after publication of this advert) indicating in the subject area the role being applied for.

Closing Date: 14 December, 2015

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.