{Abt Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

Abt. Associates Inc., a US based company, is implementing the PMI/ USAID–funded African Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) program. AIRS has been implemented in Ghana since 2008 in some selected districts in the Northern Region.

Job Summary

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in five selected districts in the Northern Region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as Finance Assistant (5 positions/ Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 3 months. Candidates that live in any of the districts mentioned above will have added advantage.

Responsibilities of Finance Assistant

•   Work closely with District mangers  in identifying engaged personnel for payment
•   Prepare weekly wage costs for temporal staff
•   Ensure that district  staff  receive their wages by liaising effectively with the district banks
•   Ensure that  monies advanced to pay mobilizers and implementers are closely monitored and cleared  timely
•   Participate in the preparation, correction and submission of bi-weekly financial reports.
•   Work with logistics department to ensure that all vendors are paid promptly
•   Handle any finance related activities in the districts.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of HND and experience in Accounting, Finance or Management
•   Good computer, analytical and interpersonal skills.
•   Proficiency in English and one or more Ghanaian Northern Language is a plus.
•   Able to handle a full set of accounts, lead and supervise subordinates effectively, work overtime and under pressure, as well as meet deadlines for reporting.
•   Knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
•   MUST be able to ride a motorbike and possess a valid license.

Location: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu-Moagduri and Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo

How To Apply For The Job

How to apply for the Finance Assistant position

Please look through the above mentioned districts and select any one where you wish to be considered for the position of Finance Assistant and state this in your application letter. Application letters that do not have specific district will not be considered.

You can send your application letter and CV by any of the methods stated below. Please choose only one method and apply through that method, do not use both methods to apply:

•   Send your applications to the following email:  Ernest_fletcher@africairs.net . (Please indicate the position and district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered)
•   You can also deliver your application by hand to the Abt Associates Inc. Office building located near VSO office off the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine, Estates Tamale.

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

•   Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday February 20th, 2015. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
•   Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
•   Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

{World Vision International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Mar-2015};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education and enhance food security.

Job Description

The Risk Analyst in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and Risk Manager will identify and analyze areas of potential operational and financial risks threatening assets, human and financial resources, the organizational effectiveness including its ability to deliver on its strategic mandate, meet government, donor and partners’ obligations and standards.

The Package

•   The position is based in Accra with frequent domestic travel and some level of international travel.
•   The position comes with an attractive salary package.
•   S/He reports to the Risk and Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities
Include but not limited to the following;

•   Ensure that Audit recommendations are being implemented within the agreed time line and report on progress.
•   Review and provide feedback on the adequacy of World Vision Ghana enterprise risk management, governance and internal controls.
•   Undertake special assignments,  including investigating fraud and other risks and non-compliance issues as requested by National Director or line manager
•   Proactively advice and support Management on the formulation of risk management strategies and policies on all areas of the organization.
•   Facilitate the establishment and track use of systems, tools and procedures that protect World Vision’s asset, resources and public image.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce with at least 4 years post qualification experience in auditing/accounting.
•   4 – 5 years of audit management experience in a recognized organization or public accounting firm preferably within the humanitarian sector.

Critical Competencies

•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Proven knowledge of statistics and other program analytical tools
•   Problem solving and project management skills
•   Ability to identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiencies in existing systems
•   Ability to understand and interpret international Audit Standards (US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing etc.)
•   Must have the ability to build the capacity of managers and departments’ heads on risk based audit, responding to audit queries, identifying and managing operational and financial risks.
•   Must have the ability to conduct statistical analysis to evaluate risks and recommend appropriate actions to manage such risks.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 25 February, 2015

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.  

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{KPMG Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customised financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   Reporting to the Bank’s Managing Director, the position will provide oversight of the Bank’s treasury department to ensure that the Bank meets its liquidity, profitability and solvency goals, in line with statutory requirements and the Bank’s internal limits and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

•   Develop efficient and effective treasury policies, systems and procedures that supports the Bank’s overall objectives of customer satisfaction and growth in business volume and supervise its implementation
•   Manage multiple risks including liquidity, funding, market access, maturity concentration, counterperty and profit volatility risks across of the Bank
•   Develop and execute strategies for investment of surplus funds in treasury bills, bonds and other money market instruments
•   Manage the end to end dealing activity so as to ensure that all the Bank’s interests are protected at all times and financial targets are met
•   Develop innovative teasury products that will enable the bank grow its foreign exchange and money market volumes and revenues
•   Direct, manage, develop and supervise Treasury team to achieve unit goals and objectives
•   Propose, negotiate and regularly advise on the funds transfer pricing policy for the Bank, in a consistent manner and in compliance with Bank’s policies, taking into account local market dynamics
•   Provide leadership at ALCO fora as well as up-to-date balance sheet analysis and information to members at all times
•   Develop and oversee the implementation of liquidity stress test strategies and ensure that the Bank meets all its liquidity requirements and that proper contingency plans are in place to address excess and deficient liquidity incidences in line with the Bank policy and procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized university
•   Must possess a qualified professional certificate in Accounting/Finance such as CA/ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent
•   Must possess ACI or CFA certification
•   Must have 12 years relevant experience of which 4 years should have been in senior management position within treasury

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Strong analytical, financial and systems skills are required
•   Strong communication skills to gain approval for complex strategies and funding solutions.
•   Ability to articulate market views and translate into trading strategies
•   Extensive treasury, Markets and Risk Management knowledge, with a thorough understanding of FX, Money Markets, Fixed Income and Derivative Products
•   Track record of profit generation and discipline in managing large market risk exposurers
•   Experience in setting up Treasury Management Systems and the related operating framework

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

{KPMG Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customized financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   Reporting to the Treasurer, the role holder will ensure maximum profitability and productivity of the Cash Management Department and the achievement of business plan and objectives, as established by executive management

Key Responsibilities

•   Ensure the maximum profitability and productivity of the Cash Manageent Department and the achievement of business plan and objectives, as established by executive management
•   Coordinate with Retail Bank Executive Director to ensure the smooth working relationship between the Retail Branch and Cash Management and the delivery of quality customer service, while adhering to and complying with bank policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations
•   Determine cash requirements and oversee short term cash assets and liabilities
•   Manage the organisation’s bank account, including the oversight of staff responsible for account  reconciliation, transfer of funds, or purchase/sale of foreign currencies
•   Develop annual budgets and plans in relation to Cash Management and Electronic Channels products with P/L ownership, transaction fees and liability generation targets
•   Ensure that each branch is fully funded on regular basis and proactively monitor/optimise the management of excess cash within the branch network and electronic channel
•   Define and manage reporting of cash utilization and ensure excess cash is managed as per the bank procedure and policies.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
•   Must possess a professional certification in Accountancy, Treasury or related field
•   An MBA or second degree in Finance, Accounting or related course will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of 6 years Treasury experience with 2 years supervising Cash Management.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations (internal and external) and other stakeholders who impact performance
•   Knowledge of Bank operations products, services and sales techniques
•   Ability to analyse and solve a wide variety of product/business process and customer service problems

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

{KPMG Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customized financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   Reporting to treasurer, the role holder will setup, develop, control and coordinate the bank’s Fixed Income positions and manage the resulting market risk positions profitably within agreed trading limits

Key Responsibilities

•   Perform market research, analyse market conditions and work with clients to learn their financial goals
•   Assist clients meet financial goals by accurately identifying and purchasing the best fixed-income products for them
•   Manage daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirming that they are in compliance with regulatory policies
•   Ensure increase income and volumes from customers through offer of innovative solutions and profitable trading in Fixed income market
•   Develop and execute trading strategies in line with the Treasury strategy and the trading mandate
•   Anticipate market developments and identify trade opportunities with risk-adjusted superior returns
•   Oversee the design and development of trading system and infrastructures for fixed income trading
•   Monitor cost and revenues of the Fixed income trading desk as well as the movement and interest rate risk on bond holdings.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
•   Must possess a professional certification in Accountancy, Treasury or related field
•   An MBA or second degree in Finance, Accounting or related course will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of 6 years Treasury experience with 2 years supervising Fixed Income Trading.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Good understanding of the global economy and current macro/micro economic trends
•   Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of fixed income products and markets and an intermediate understanding of other treasury products
•   Good customer service / relationship management
•   Strong negotiation and analytical skills
•   Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

{KPMG Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customized financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   Reporting to the Treasurer, the role holder will be accountable for the FX trading activities, focusing on executing the key mandate of the FX trading business line

Key Responsibilities

•   Responsible for trading of all forex transactions and monetary forex flows
•   Ensure financial transactions, policies and procedures meet corporate objectives and regulatory requirements inclusive of related risk and exposur
•   Manage daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirming that they are in compliance with regulatory policies
•   Ensure increase in income and volumes from customers through the offer of innovative solutions and profitable trading in fixed income market
•   Responsible for trading in the FX markets with the objective of building consistent FX trading revenues within approved limits
•   Responsible for pricing and management of FX position under changing liquidity conditions
•   Manage FX exposures within approved market risk and counterparty limits

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
•   Must possess professional certification in Accountancy, Treasury or related field
•   An MBA or second degree in Finance, Accounting or related course will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of 6 years Treasury experience with 2 years supervising FX Trading

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Good understanding of the global economy
•   Knowledge and understanding of International Foreign Exchange market
•   Strong trading, negotiation & analytical skills
•   Understanding of foreign currencies trading dynamics
•   Good understanding of methods of market analysis (Fundamental and Technical)
•   Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to utilise instruments, applications and risk management techniques necessary to manage foreign exchange transactions and participate in global money markets

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015

Our client, one of the major players in the banking industry in Ghana, is seeking to enhance the quality of banking in the country through highly innovative, creative and customized financial services solutions. To deliver its mandate, the Bank is seeking outstanding, dynamic and seasoned professionals to drive excellence in its Treasury and Operations Units. This is an opportunity to make a career move to be part of a strong management team committed to making an impact.

Job Summary

•   The successful candidate will report to the Treasurer and be responsible for developing the Bank’s balance sheet management and implementing policies covering interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and capital risk management.
•   The role holder will assist business units to comply with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

•   Support the Treasurer in the pro-active management of the Bank’s balance sheet and exposures to interest rate, FX and capital risks, including the wider strategic planning and budgeting process
•   Build the ALM system (including software applications) for the data capture, measurement and management of structural balanec sheet risks, principally interest rate and foreign exchange risks
•   Lead and develop modelling to support risks analyticals for interest rate, FX and capital risks
•   Develop and implement the Bank ALM policies including those for interest Rate, and FX risk
•   Ensure design of and implementation of controls to manage the risks arising from the ALM activities are industry best practice, respond to legal / reputational / supervisory / regulatory / accounting developments impacting the interest rate risk
•   Supervise the definition of the Bank’s risk appetite for interest rate and FX exposurers and ensure it is appropriately measured and reported to ALCO, Executive Committee and local regulators as appropriate
•   Lead and manage the ALM team to ensure the highest professional standards and develop talent and secure succession planning

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Accounting, Finance or related subject
•   Must possess a professional certification in Accountancy, Treasury or related field
•   An MBA or second degree in Finance, Accounting or related course will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of 6 years Treasury experience with 2 years supervising ALM & Balance Sheet Management

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

•   Strong knowledge and understanding of Treasury products and risk management techniques (EaR/VaR/PV01)
•   The role involves highly analytical activities and requires a full understanding of banking and treasury products, the inherent risks and instruments used to hedge these risks
•   Strong understanding of the Basel II and Ghanaian regulatory environment
•   Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should please apply with their CVs to:-

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box GP 242
Accra

or email:-

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 February, 2015