{Lincoln Community School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Lincoln Community School is one of the leading American International Schools in Africa and currently serves a population of 760 students from over 66 different nationalities.

Job Summary

The School is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Finance Officer to undertake all the day to day financial transactions within the Finance Department which includes

•   producing regular financial reports,
•   running the payroll,
•   maintaining the department’s financial databases, and
•   supervising the day to day processing of financial transactions within the department.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Accounting plus a minimum of Level 2, ACCA/CA

Experience

•   A minimum of 5 years’ work experience as an Accountant in a commercial organization of a similar size. The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

•   Deadline-Oriented, Business Knowledge, and ability to analyze Information.
•   Supervisory skills, decision making and team building skills
•   Analytical and problem solving skills
•   Effective oral and written communications skills
•   Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The compensation package for the position is competitive; salary will depend on relevant experience and qualifications. If you have proven a proven track record in web design and communication and you are interested in the opportunity to work in an international environment where you will be challenged and developed professionally then please visit our website: http://www.lincoln.edu.gh/adminvacancies to obtain an application pack.

•   Applications should be submitted by close of business on Monday 22nd June  2015  to Louisa Mensah- Baah Director, Human Resources

Email: lmensah-baah@lincoln.edu.gh 

Mailing Address: PMB CT 354 Cantonments, Accra,Ghana     

Tel: +233-302-7710118/772964    Fax: +233-302-780985  

Closing Date: 22 June, 2015

{Christian Aid,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Christian Aid is an international non-governmental organisation that works with partners to end poverty.  At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty and empowering them to have a brighter future.

Christian Aid in Ghana is working for transformational change that significantly improves the lives of poor and marginalised men and women and brings about a fair and just society. We work with different local partners and support them with varying resources to enable them deliver on programmes that enable active citizenship and social mobilisation, economic empowerment and participation in policy making and monitoring in Ghana.

We deliver our programmes through three key strategic objectives namely:

•   Strengthened democratic governance: Citizens are empowered to participate effectively in decision making and demand accountability from increasingly responsive duty bearers
•   Market Access for the poor: Poor farmers are empowered and can access the services, assets and markets they need for a resilient livelihood
•   Equal development for all: Issues of women and other marginalised groups are effectively integrated into governance and economic policies

Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for working with partner organizations to assist them in program financial management, as well as manage aspects of Christian Aid’s financial reporting, budgeting, auditing and compliance that relate to partner organizations, Knowledge of local partners/NGOs and development, advanced use of Excel, Experience of dealing with institutional donor fund accounting, Experience of using computerized financial reporting tools to Support local partner organizations in financial capacity building through training and support by improving the capacity of Christian Aid program staff and partners to understand institutional donors’ financial policies and procedures.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The successful candidate will have specialized knowledge of finance, with significant experience of the local financial standards and legal framework, you need to demonstrate the ability to build team spirit, have excellent communication skills as well as experience of writing and reviewing financial reports.
•   The role is line-managed by the country manager and matrix by a finance manager in the finance department and you will have contact with other members of the local finance team, local program staff, local auditors, the Internal Audit team, the Compliance team and the International Finance team.
•   This role will have direct links with partners on routine basis as the primary focus, building strong links with partners in the consortium depending on the context and other relevant NGO, INGO and Government.
•   Work to tight deadlines while undertaking multiple priorities.
•   You will also have excellent planning and organizational skills, specialized knowledge at least degree level in finance, dealing with institutional donor fund accounting.
•   With strong knowledge of written and spoken English, you will need to have experience in creating and monitoring budgets and working with compliance regulations and also experience in delivering financial training using different methodologies, word processing packages and spreadsheet.

EVIDENCE OF COMPETENCY:

The successful candidate will have competencies in building partnerships, realising potential, stewardship over resources.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this post, please visit www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs to apply online and upload your CV.

If you have any queries regarding this advert, please contact sfiagbedzi@christian-aid.org. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 29 July, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

A reputable public organisation is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated and seasoned professionals for employment in the following position:- Finance Officer

Job Summary

•   The role of this position is to ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping and inventory control

Key Responsibilities

•   Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with purchase order
•   Receives, stores, tags and tracks goods
•   To ensure stock issues are properly authorised and in accordance with procedure
•   Maintains the warehouse, records area and stores area in a neat and orderly manner

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First Degree in Finance or Stores Management
•   At least one year experience in similar field

Relevant Skills and Abilities

•   Perform general storekeeping and warehouse duties
•   Maintain accurate manual and computer records
•   Cooperative working relationships

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae to the address below:-

Advert No. 2015,
Ghanaian Times, New Times Corporation
P.O.Box 2638
Accra

Closing Date: 26 June, 2015

{ECOWAS Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

A Directorate in ECOWAS Community Institutions is a subset of Departments headed by Statutory Appointees or D2 level Officers. Directorates are headed by Directors or Officers holding Director level positions.

Directors or Director level Officers are responsible for providing the expertise in particular areas for the design and implementation of technical projects in line with ECOWAS objectives.

Directors in ECOWAS provide leadership and management to major sector(s) of technical activities which are substantively important to the accomplishment of the Institution’s mandate. They are responsible for interpreting governing bodies’, the President’s and the Commissioner’s broad visions and policy guidelines, and for developing and managing goals and objectives to meet that mandate. D1 positions typically supervise 10 or more professionals some of who may be Division Chiefs at the P5 level and thus supervise other professional staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership Tasks

Directors or Director level Officers report directly to Departmental Heads. As the principal link between the Directorate and the wider beyond, the Director is responsible for:

•   Clearly communicating the Department’s vision to staff, explain how the Directorate’s activities aligns with them as well as ways of carrying out set tasks on it;
•   Staying on top of fast-moving technical, political, social or economic changes;
•   Remaining in frequent contact with the other Directors in the Institution to ensure that the work is harmonized with that of other Directorates as needed.

Managerial Tasks

The Director will supervise staff of the Directorate including Professional and General staff. He or she will utilize a range of transactional managerial skills to ensure that staff of the Directorate performs efficiently and effectively, and that they deliver the regular outputs needed at sufficient quality and in a timely manner.

Managerial tasks will include:

•   Plan annual goals, objectives, activities and budget tied to the Department’s overall plans; and create measure and monitor goal achievement; negotiate suitable adjustments to goals and budgets;
•   Implement performance-based budgeting within the Directorate;
•   Organize the Directorate in an efficient way with clear reporting lines, minimal bureaucracy and optimal delegation of responsibilities and authority;
•   Work with the relevant Directorate to ensure efficient and effective services such as recruitment, action on performance decisions, promotions and related matters;
•   Set standards of work mechanisms to monitor staff output and ensure that standards are maintained and deadlines met without compromising quality of work;
•   Manage the system of setting individual performance planning and standards through available Performance Planning and Evaluation systems;
•   Provide regular and prompt performance feedback to direct reporting;
•   Actively engaged in the development of staff to ensure skills are built to match plans, goals and existing structures;
•   Create productive working atmosphere within the Directorate to encourages staff participation.

Use of Personal Expertise

While the Director will have a reserve of skilled professionals to draw upon, he or she may at times be called upon to apply his or her personal expertise directly in the relevant technical field in any of the following ways:

•   Direct technical guidance on programme design or implementation in an area where he or she has high-level technical expertise;
•   Represent ECOWAS in professional meetings or working groups; make speeches, negotiate agreements, mediate disputes;
•   Lead or participate in technical missions to develop projects and programmes;
•   Advise on issues relating to his or her area of technical expertise;
•   Work with the relevant specialized Parliamentary Committee on regional legislation, as needed.

Technical Tasks

•   The ideal candidate reports to the Financial Controller of Community Institutions and will be responsible for overseeing the pre-audit functions of the Office of the Financial Controller, while also providing organisational and administrative leadership;
•   In harmony with colleagues, the Director Financial Control will supervise control functions and ensure the regularity of financial commitments in line with laid down rules and regulations;
•   Ensures that expenditures in the Community Institutions are in line with their approved budgets and proper implementation of budgetary and accounting control.
•   Supervises endorsement of commitment orders, contracts, payment vouchers and exercise fiduciary duty on behalf of the Financial Controller.
•   Prepares and submit timely periodic reports on the financial position and other related data of Community Institutions to the Financial Controller.
•   Ensures compliance with Community texts, regulations, and policies.
•   Maintains high job results through coaching, counselling, and timely appraisals of reporting staff.
•   Proposes policy matters as input towards the improvement of Community’s management and financial performance.
•   Handles any other responsibility assigned by the Financial Controller.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree (in Accounting or Finance) with membership of a Professional Accounting body recognised by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). A higher Degree in Accounting or Finance may substitute for two years of professional experience.

Experience

•   Twelve (12) years professional experience including six (6) years relevant international experience and five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
•   Possession of higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to ten (10) years with five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

•   Excellent flare and aptitude for technical report writing;
•   Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools. Exposure to Enterprise Financial Management System, particularly SAP environment is an advantage;
•   Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Standards (IPSAS).
•   Good communication skills for influencing groups of peers and stakeholders outside the organization (public speaking, writing, persuasiveness, credibility, negotiation, problem-solving).
•   Good interpersonal social skills for working with peers and subordinate staff (listening ability, approachability, clear oral expression).
•   Able team-player with peers (creates solutions to problems, creates ideas, takes on share of the work, reliable). Ability to align self and Directorate to the Community;
•   Drive and energy;
•   Demonstrates fairness;
•   Self-control and stress management methods;
•   Good personal organization with ability to prioritize comfortably, adjust to rapidly changing priorities and to manage time well;
•   Ability to delegate authority clearly and effectively to staff. In particular, ability to use support staff available to the Directorate.

Age

Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment and must be citizens of one of the ECOWAS member states;
Language

Candidates must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Community; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Annual Salary: USD 60,372 – USD 75,005

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in. Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

{ECOWAS Commission,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Responsible for yearly salary reviews process in terms of annual increments etc…
•   Responsible for developing, and maintaining a payroll pensions, benefits, allowances database.
•   Oversee the preparation of staff salaries and other emoluments on a monthly basis.
•   Review and approve for processing, expenditures such as medical refunds, educational expense refunds and other staff related expenses.
•   Prepare, analyze and evaluate information from the financial records and provide data and assistance to superiors on issues relevant to improvement of the financial operation.
•   Supervise the preparation of payroll returns such as provident deductions and other payroll deductions and ensure the prompt payments of such returns.
•   Implement budgetary control procedures and ensure that expenditures approved for payments have been provided for in the budget.
•   Ensure the safe keeping of all payroll records including those relating to personnel records of officers within the organization.
•   Review, certify and refer for further action, financial documents such as invoices, memorandum on expenditure request, request for payment on contract, giving appropriate explanation as applicable.
•   Supervise support staff and decide on the correctness of documents processed; propose improvement and train staff on the correct applications of the financial regulations.
•   Ensure the preparation of all employee contracts, temporary staff salaries in compliance with the contract agreements.
•   Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in the Financial Sector.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

•   5years professional work experience;
•   Possession of a higher degree would reduce the required professional experience to three (3) years;
•   Membership of a related affiliate body would be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

•   Ability to establish credibility with managers across the Commission.
•   Excellent networking, oral and communication skills.
•   Ability to tolerate and manage heavy work loads.
•   Must have a flexible work approach.
•   Must be computer literate

Age

•   The officer should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment.

Language

•   Must be fluent in one of the official working languages of the Community: English, French, and Portuguese.  A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may use the application form to apply indicating the position(s) they are interested in.

Interested candidates should download the application form, fill it and send it together with their CV as an email attachment to the following email address:

applications@ecowas.int

Closing Date: 30 June, 2015

•   Applicants should indicate in the body of their forwarding mail, the title(s) of the position(s) they are applying for.
•   NB: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATES TO THE APPLICATION EMAIL.
•   ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE VACANCY CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
•   Applicants experiencing difficulties sending their application with a hotmail or windows live email account should forward their application via other mail providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information.
•   Applicants may also call +2347034188920 for further information. Please call this number from Monday to Friday between 9AM and 5PM (GMT+1).

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Job Summary

The Finance Officer has primary responsibility for maintaining and further developing MBC’s financial record keeping and reporting systems, and for assisting with the maintenance of administrative systems.

The position contributes to meeting statutory reporting and funding submission requirements, including assisting with submissions and returns to MBC’s funding bodies and clients, and to statutory agencies. The Finance Officer maintains responsibility and accountability for MBC’s budget.

Relationships

•   Accountable to the Board of Management through the Chief Executive Officer
•   Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
•   Works cooperatively with colleagues and external auditors

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

•   Enter all income and expenditure transactions into accounting system
•   Perform bank reconciliations
•   Contribute to the preparation of annual organizational and project budgets
•   Contribute to the preparation of monthly income and expenditure statements and budget comparison and cash flow reports
•   Process all Petty Cash reconciliations on a weekly basis, or as required
•   Process salaries and maintain required records including salary packaging records
•   Reconcile salary records and make returns to the appropriate regulatory institutions
•   Prepare financial year end schedules, including debtors and creditors, and ensure all accounting requirements are complete
•   Liaise with and assist external auditor in respect of annual financial statements and related matters.
•   Contribute to the execution of technical assistance contracts relating to finance/accounting

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
•   Part professional qualification (ACCA/ICA/CIMA)
•   At least three (3) years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and financial management
•   Experience in mentoring or technical assistance service provision is a plus
•   Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
•   Competency and working knowledge in databases and accounting software
•   Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
•   Excellent computer skills
•   Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send a motivation letter and CV to:

kombatemarindame4@gmail.com / naakoshie18@gmail.com

Closing Date: 10 July, 2015

{UNOPS,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

Contract type: Local Individual Contract
Contract level: LICA-8
Contract duration: 1 year (Extendable)
Vacancy code: VA/2015/B5314/7666

Functional Responsibilities:

•   Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Support Services, the Finance Analyst analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues in the Operations Hub; he/she ensures effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services. The Finance Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.
•   The Finance Analyst leads and supervises staff of the finance unit and works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, and project teams in the Operations Hub, UNOPS HQ staff and Government officials ensuring successful delivery of financial services.

Summary of Key Functions:  

•   Implementation of operational strategies
•   Budget preparation, monitoring and control
•   Operations Hub cash management and treasury
•   Control of Operations Hub accounts. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar is required. Alternatively specialized technical training, specific skills or technologies may also be accepted with an additional two years of experience.
•   A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or related capacity.
•   Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages would be an asset.

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English required.

Competencies:

•   Knowledge Management and Learning
•   Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
•   Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All candidates are requested to submit their application online, through the below mentioned website and following the instruction included in the relevant Vacancy announcements (see below Ref aside of each post).

Click Here To Apply Online

No paper application or any other means of transmission will be accepted.

Additional Considerations:

•   Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
•   Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
•   Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
•   Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
•   For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
•   The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Closing Date: 10 June, 2015

 

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

A reputable construction company invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are results-oriented with excellent leadership qualities for an appointment as a:- Director of Finance

Purpose of the job

The purpose of the Director of Finance role is contribute to the achievement of the company’s business goals by specifically providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company’s financial commitments are met as well as developing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s busisness.

Main Responsibilities

•   Provide strategic leadership and guidance for the effective and efficient management of company’s financials
•   Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and statutory regulations complied with.
•   Identify and manage the company’s treasury and investment portfolio by constandtly researching and identifying areas where the company can invest in profitably
•   Monitor the company’s operations, products and services, competitors, strategies, costs and other risks areas of operation and report to Top Management on monthly basis
•   Contribute to the achievement of the company’s goals by providing advice and guidamce on best financial strategy
•   Provide financial advice and guidance to the company’s managers and other staff to enable them to achieve their objectives
•   Ensure timely and accurate preparation and presentation of the company’s assets
•   Manage and control the activities of the company’s credit portfolio to ensure effective and efficient credit management
•   Team up with the internal auditor to develop new and review existing necessary systems, policies, procedures and other internal audit controls to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations
•   Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that they are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company
•   Direct and control finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standards
•   Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by Top Management from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Business Administration or related field plus a minimum of ten(10) years accountancy experience of which at least five (5) should be in similar managerial position

OR

•   A master’s degree in Business Administration or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years accountancy experience of which at least three (3) should be a similar managerial position
•   In addition, the candidate should be as a chartered accountant, have knowledge of the construction industry and also possess strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills
•   An experience in construction industry will be an added advantage

Remuneration: Attractive salary with competitive fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified candidates should send their applications with CVs, photocopies of certificates to:-

hr.recruits65@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 15 June, 2015

{GCX-eleni,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Jun-2015};

The GCX Project seeks to recruit qualified professionals for the GCX Project, a recently launched project with the aim of establishing a Commodity Exchange, the first of its kind in Ghana, and in West Africa. It has the objective of creating an orderly, transparent, and efficient modern market to connect buyers and sellers, assured of quality, quantity, delivery, and payment. Only passionate, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals committed to excellence need to apply. The GCX Project is backed by the Government of Ghana and a consortium of private investors, and does not discriminate by race, gender, nationality, disability, or any other. Successful applicants stand the chance of gaining full -time employment in the GCX once it is established.

Job Summary

Responsible for management and oversight of all financial processes and procedures, including budgeting and budget monitoring, financial procedures and internal controls, contract management, cash flow management, computerized accounting systems and procedures, audits, and line management responsibilities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s or higher degree in finance or Business Administration and or professional certification ACCA
•   At least five years professional accounting experience
•   Excellent management and organizational skills-both financial & personnel supervisory
•   A thorough command of financial computer software, preferably with experience in QuickBooks or Peachtree

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit recent CV and any relevant attachment to the address below before JUNE 8, 2015:

The GCX Project Secretariat
Attn:
Mr. Sunru Yong

sunru@eleniexchanges.com

For further enquiries: please call +233 542 155 351 or email the above address.

Closing Date: 08 June, 2015