{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

A reputable Non-Banking Finance Institution invites applications from an experienced, highly motivated, innovative and dynamic person to fill the position of:- Investment Executive

Job Summary

•   The ideal candidate will be experience in fund mobilization and investment placements.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Solicit for funds from Corporate bodies and other identified institutions to support operations, and to mobilize funds from individuals
•   Monitor interest rates of competitors products and advice Line Manager
•   Advice Manager on investment opportunities
•   Generate appropriate reports as requested by Manager
•   Attend meetings, conferences, seminars and make presentations on the company’s investment offers
•   Prepare reports on Market Trend analysis, as well as other indicators
•   Manage client relationships
•   Provide investment advisory services to new and existing clients

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Administration, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting with five (5) years post qualification relevant experience. Any additional relevant course

OR

•   Masters Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting with three (3) years relevant work experience
•   Knowledge of Banking Operations
•   Good marketing and Sales Promotion
•   Good analytical skills and sound judgement
•   Good written and oral communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested qualified persons should submit their application letter and CV to:-

search.job2015@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 December, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

An exciting opportunity to be part of a strong group management team. The group has subsidiaries mainly in the Financial services industry and invites applications from experienced, highly motivated, proactive and resourceful persons to fill the position of:- Head – Corporate Affairs & Research

Job Summary

Strategically manage, grow and protect the organisations reputation through effective public and media relations, internal corporate communications and brands management

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Brands Management

•   Proactively manage the growth of the brands within the group and address any issue which may impact reputation
•   Develop and implement strategies to enhance and protect “The Group” brand

Media Relations

•   Plan, manage and execute public relations and media strategies to promote products, services and projects of the group
•   Provide other executives of the organisation with coaching and guidance on engaging the media

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

•   Develop and execute media relations and corporate communications strategies to support CSR and CRM activities and other customer relations activities
•   Develop and implement activities and processes to help staff develop and maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders

Communications (Internal and External Communications)

•   Work with senior leadership of the group and human resources team to, drive employee engagement by developing internal communications strategies and activities
•   Proactively manage websites of the group companies and all other external communication platforms

Research

•   Conduct internal and external surveys for the group on customer experiences, new products etc
•   Create analysis reports on industry and peer company performance for the group executives
•   Lead the implementation of Marketing Research findings for the group

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree in Business Administration or any other related field with at least three years experience in Business Corporate Affairs
•   Minimum of seven years progressive work experience with at least three years in a senior supervisory level

Other Skills

•   Knowledge in Brands Management and research methods
•   Good analytical skills and judgement
•   Demonstrated media relations expertise
•   Outstanding written verbal communication skills
•   Demonstrated ability to distil complex issues
•   Excellent relationship building, interpersonal communication and personal presentation skills
•   Commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets as required
•   High level of initiative and independence
•   Previous experience in a Finance Institution is highly desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested qualified person should submit their application letter and CV to:-

search.job2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 15 December, 2014

{IEA Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

A distinguished research and advocacy organisation in Accra, is seeking to recruit a professional to join its vibrant team:- Finance Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Leadership and managerial oversight of the Finance department
•   Preparation of Financial reports for all projects of the organisation
•   Preparation of quarterly financial statements for the attention of the executive director
•   Development and maintenance of procurement and supply systems
•   Cashbook management
•   Preparation of institutional and programme budgets
•   Preparation of monthly Bank reconciliation statements
•   Maintenance and update of fixed assets register
•   Understake other duties assigned by the executive director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Strong professional qualifications – ACCA, ACMA, CA, etc.
•   MBA in Finance and Accounting or similar qualification
•   Strong first degree from a recognised local or foreign university
•   At least 6 years relevant work experience in a corporate environment, preferably a project/programme funded organisation
•   Strong and demonstrate managerial competencies
•   Preparedness to work late and on weekends
•   Ability to work to strict deadlines and deliver results under pressure
•   Ability to use modern accounting software

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications – CV and a one (1) page cover letter with details of how their skills and experience match the above positions to:-

applications@ieagh.org

Please indicate position applied for in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: 27 November, 2014

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

A leading  Engineering Consulting firm operating in Ghana is seeking a very hard working, dedicated and competent individual as a:- Finance Manager

Objective: Provide financial information to management by processing and analyzing accounting data, researching and preparing reports.

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:-

•   Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
•   Document financial transactions by entering account information
•   Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options
•   Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
•   Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
•   Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc Accounting / BCOM/ HND Accounting
•   Part qualification in ACCA/ICA/CIMA
•   3 to 5 years relevant working experience, preferably in the engineering sector
•   Computer literacy and good working in Accounting software in Accounting software, Tally ERP9 or higher, Actpak or other
•   High sense of integrity
•   Ability to work under pressure and on weekends

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and copies of their certificates to:-

info@associatedconsultantsltd.com

or post to:-

The Human Resource Assistant
P.O.Box M259
Ministries – Accra

Closing Date: 17 November, 2014

{Cambridge Education,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

Job Profile

The DFID-funded Girls – Participatory Approaches for Student Success in Ghana (G-PASS) programme is a four year project that will focus on the improvement of pre service teacher training sector in Ghana. This initiative in the long term seeks to improve education opportunities for girls by strengthening teaching practices in selected schools; promoting girl-friendly and learning-enabling schools; and securing better learning outcomes for students.

The Finance Manager will be responsible day to day responsibility for managing all financial aspects in accordance with Mott MacDonald internal financial policies, national and international recognised financial standards,as well as meeting client requirements. The FM will participate in an induction programme in Ghana to ensure that s/he is fully conversant with MM systems and procedures.
 
Job Summary    

•   Assist in the initial set up of the program including registration, financial set up, tax registration, office accommodation and procurement, financial controls set up, as well as the recruitment of Programme finance officers.
•   Manage the accounting of all financial matters in Ghana including (but not limited to) bank facilities and imprest systems including petty cash, billing control systems etc.
•   Prepare monthly pay roll for the programme for the approval of Team leader and UK Finance Team
•   Oversee and manage all accounting and finance staff in MM Ghana.
•   Preparation and submission of MM Ghana statutory returns.
•   Working with support from MM UK to manage the G-PASS financial systems.
•   Supervise the programme’s regular rolling quarterly, monthly and yearly cash forecasts to inform the monthly reconciliation and invoicing processes
•   In consultation with the Management Team, prepare a rolling quarterly expenditure forecast and detailed monthly expenditure plan for submission to MM in UK.
•   Maintain up to date management accounts on the system to ensure that timely, accurate and appropriate information is available to the programme management team.
•   Produce a monthly reconciliation of programme expenditure and draft invoices for the client as well as maintaining an up-to-date billing control sheet.
•   Monitor expenditure and advise the Senior Management team of potential issues with regards to forecasting, disbursement or accounting.
•   Monitor budget for accuracy and completeness, as well as challenge expenditure where necessary.
•   Approve (or assist in the approval of) all programme financial transactions, ensuring that each transaction is adequately supported and executed in compliance with donor requirements.
•   Advise the Senior Management team on all aspects of taxation relating to the project and to the entity, and undertake tax calculations as required for statutory accounts, working in conjunction with the UK tax team and senior finance team in the UK.
•   Establish good and considerate working relationships with all staff in the organisation, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities.

Candidate Specification

•   Good working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and the Companies Act of Ghana
•   Excellent financial management and accountancy skills
•   A good communicator with strong relationship building skills, reliable and a team player
•   Attention to detail and accuracy
•   Demonstrable ability to deliver to deadlines
•   Advance Excel skills as well as the ability to quickly learn MM in house finance packages.
•   Pro-active and takes initiative to raise issues with management and to resolve identified problems
•   Pro-active response to support colleagues when the need requires.
•   Undertake periodic travel to State offices.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Educated to a Degree standard or technical equivalent
•   Relevant professional qualification (i.e. ACCA, ICA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS etc.)
•   Previous experience in managing donor funded projects/programmes would be advantageous

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should please send their CV and cover letter to:-

gpassoffice@gmail.com

Closing Date: 14 November, 2014

{WaterAid,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

Purpose:

To provide Financial, Management and Administrative services to the WaterAid Ghana Country Programme. This shall be done through the provision of strategic financial advice to the Country Representative and Country Programme Management Committee. The incumbent shall be responsible for the provision of regular updates and overviews of spending and cash-flow for the entire programme as well as units/departments, Projects and partner organisations. The Finance Manager shall be responsible for processing staff payments and financial transfers to and from the Country Programme, the provision of support to partners on accounting and budget monitoring systems and the processing of expenditure reports for WaterAid London and donors. The post holder reports to the Head of Finance and IT and will provide support to the whole Country programme, including state programmes.

You will be responsible for ensuring that adequate security precautions are taken to safeguard financial and other assets of WaterAid-Ghana.

The post holder will be expected to  develop good working relations with WaterAid Ghana’s partners, in-country funding organisations, sector players, WaterAid UK’s Finance and Administration Department and the WaterAid Internal Auditor.

Core responsibilities

•   Provide leadership and assist the CMC to prepare its annual budget in a manner that will ensure efficient implementation of country programme activities.
•   Take a proactive role in providing administrative support for all country programme
activities.
•   Assist the Country Representative in the planning and management of human, capital, logistic and material resources of the Country programme.
•   Generate and manage relevant information to aid accurate and sound financial, human, material and resources using financial systems approved by WaterAid; (FMS/VT/SOOTY). as may be directed by the Country representative and/or Regional Manager on a regular basis.
•   Provide support, training and monitoring of the other WaterAid Offices and partners organisations.
•   Process and monitor transfers to partner organisations and programme office departments.
•   Organise and supervise the day-to-day recording of expenditure and income using book keeping package (VT).
•   Line Manage the Finance Officer and Office Assistant post holders.

Description of Main Tasks:

To maintain an overview of cash flow and spending against budget for the country programme by:

•    Monitoring project cash-flows against plans and alerting the relevant budget holder and the Country Representative when a significant deviation occurs or is likely to occur.
•    Carrying out regular standard monthly checks on copies of the country programme’s financial accounts package (VT) and quarterly management accounts package (SOOTY), drawing the attention of the relevant budget holder promptly to any problems or concerns.

To maintain an overview of cash flow and spending against budget for the Country programme by:

•   Monitor spending against Country Programme budget lines and inform the relevant budget holders when an over spend is likely to occur.
•   Work with the International Programme Officer and the International Finance Officer in London, to ensure that income for the country programme accurately recorded incorporated into cash flows and budgets.

To take overall responsibility for the day to day operation of the new overseas financial accounting and management software through:  

•   Being the first point of contact on VT and SOOTY and to provide basic support to partners including problem solving and how to get the best out of these systems.
•   Ensure that copies of VT and SOOTY are kept up to date and forwarded to London on a timely manner and regularly basis and to alert the Country Representative if the country programme gets behind schedule.
•   Provide proactive updates that will improve the financial system with the consent of the Country Representative.
•   Work closely with the Country Management Team and ensure that all team members have a good understanding of WaterAid Financial status and procedures.

To plan and monitor payments and transfer requests by:

•   Checking Country programme payment requests for approval by the Country Representative and following up supplier’s statements of accounts with payments made.
•   Process transfers made by the Finance Office based on requests made by partners organisations and CP budget holders for approval by the Country Representative.
•   Ensure reconciliation of the Country programme’s own records on spending in the Country Office and transfers to partners and report regularly.
•   Prepare transfer requests on timely basis ensuring that there are sufficient funds for programme operations at all times and monitor transfers from PCH against budget.

To produce financial reports on request, including:

•   Expenditure reports for donors requested by WaterAid London, in-country donors and the Country Representative.
•   Summary overviews of spend and cash flow for the Country programme.

To continuously review Country programme financial monitoring and accounting systems and implement improvements that would lead to increased efficiency with the CR’s approval.

To assistant the Country Representative and the Country Management Committee to maintain an overview of the implementation of and changes in accounting practice recommended by the UK Finance Department or internal or external audits by:

•   Implementing internal and external audit recommendations for the country programme.
•   Keeping a complete set of the country programme accounts manual and ensuring that this  is updated and to promptly bring to the notice of the Country Representative when the country accounts manual appears to be out of line with either the latest Overseas Accounts Manual or recent audit recommendations.

Check all purchasing and supply operations and make sure these are in tune with WaterAid’s procedures.

Administrative tasks

•   Line manage Finance Officer
•   Ensure that Petty cash is properly handled and only topped up on the ‘imprest’ system, where the amount spent is reimbursed.
•   Ensure that Salaries, payroll and statutory deductions are well maintained for all employees within the country office.
•   Line Manage the Administrative Officer;
•   Ensure that all general correspondence and administrative procedures are complied with.
•   Update the CR and CMC communications with other stakeholder.
•   Guide and support Administrative officer to plan and monitor the use and proper management of WaterAid resources including the use of transport and fixed assets.
•   Supervise the preparation and strict compliance to HR procedures in the organisation; drivers duty schedules, appraisal, medical, welfare, leave and travel schedules.
•   Guide and support in preparing regular country management team meeting (setting out agenda meeting agreed by the Country Rep, minutes of meeting, following up conclusions,..).

To undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the line manager.

Critical Dimensions

•   Ensure delivering on a monthly basis a complete and accurate VT report for submission to UK (including bank reconciliation and bank statements).
•   Ensure delivering of complete and accurate of SOOTY report every quarter.
•   Ensure delivering Programme budget review report on a monthly basis.
•   Visit one State Programme, including local partners to produce a financial monitoring report to assess the internal control environment every quarter.
•   Regular links with Partners and staff of other major sector players (NGOs, Donors, Government agencies, Consultants).
•   Submit monthly activity reports on other use of transport and travels, staff positions, insurance and other administrative issues.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree level education with, ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
•   A professional qualification in Administration is an advantage.

Experience:

•   Experience in senior level finance management
•   Experience of use of standard software packages including Microsoft Excel and Word.
•   5 years experience in an accounting function in a development organisation.
•   Experience of budget and cash flow monitoring
•   Experience in office administration and supervision of staff
•   Experience of developing financial monitoring and reporting systems
•   Experience of working with database applications.

Personal qualities

•   Integrity
•   Discretion in handling of confidential information.
•   Commitment to WaterAid’s approach and values

Knowledge and skills

•   Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
•   The numerical ability to understand budgets and to monitor costs.
•   Ability to communicate clearly both when speaking and writing at all levels
•   Ability to work as part of a team; sensitive to others, including cross-cultural and cross-gender awareness
•   Good command of English language
•   A sound knowledge of financial control procedures.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your CV and cover letter to:-

ghrecruitment@wateraid.org

Closing Date: 26 November, 2014

{WaterAid,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

Overall Purpose: Provides strategic leadership for the Finance and IT function as well as take responsibility for all financial and Information Technology functions within the country programme. He /She ensures the application of WaterAid financial and IT policies and procedures in collaboration with other members of the Country Management Team, West Africa Regional Team and the UK Team. He/She assists building the capacity of WaterAid partner organisations and sub offices to undertake finance and IT activities to meet WaterAid and donor requirements.

The position holder reports to the Country Representative for Ghana and will be a member of the Country Senior Management Team with line management responsibility for all departmental staff. The position will be based in WaterAid Office in Accra, Ghana and will require periodic travel to the districts where WaterAid currently works to support partners as well as other WaterAid country offices in the West Africa region as and when the need arises.

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Ìnternal Controls:  Ensure required financial documentations exist and remain current, including, updating Fixed Asset Register quarterly, Delegation of Authority, update Risk Register quarterly, manage Conflict of Interest Register, Cash and authorisation limits. Review and update procedures and accounts manuals and ensure WaterAid assets are adequately safeguarded.

•   Finance Systems:     Responsible for ensuring the financial systems in the country programme are regularly updated and accurately capture all financial and programme information i.e. Global Accounting System and PROMISE. Ensure all authorised users are able to use the organisational accounting systems efficiently.

•   Policy & Procedure: Lead the development of policies, procedures, tools and systems for WA in Ghana in line with WaterAid policies, country legislation and regulations, external donor requirements. Ensure these policies, tools and systems are implemented. Support and Facilitate the implementation of required change in Financial Management or accounting recommended by WaterAid Global. Lead his/her team to support the right management of policies and procedures in the Country Programme

•   Cash Management: Ensure necessary tools and systems are in place and adequately used to manage the cash flow process including requests for funds from UK and donors who fund programme activities. Responsible for managing the treasury activities to ensure these funds are adequate, secure and utilised only for WaterAid and Partner activities and in line with organisational policies and procedures

•   Budgeting/Budgetary Control:    Co-ordinate the budget related matters during planning and reporting processes. Coordinate the budgeting process for proposals to external donors. Design and produce regular budgetary reports for budget holders, interpret and analyse actual results against budgets, feedback with advice and recommend actions necessary for improving performance and lead the budget revision process. The post holder will also be a member of the budget committee of the country programme.

•   Reporting:    Produce monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and annual financial reports for the country programme highlighting major performance issues and variances from plan for sharing with Country Senior Management Team and submission to Regional Team with recommended actions and responsibilities. Produce financial reports to external donors in compliance with their specific requirements. Undertake financial year end reporting process in the agreed format.

•   Audit: Facilitate and co-ordinate internal and external audit activities of the country programme. Lead the development of action plans based on audit recommendations, monitor and report progress on addressing audit issues to Country SMT and Regional Team.

•   Information, Communication and Technology (ICT):   Ensuring IT facilities and systems (software and hardware), network infrastructure and administration, phone systems, etc., are regularly maintained and functioning. Maintain and update all country staff records in line with the relevant data protection legislation in the country; chair the Purchase Committee to ensure the procurement policies of the country programme are followed and maintenance of a cordial inter and intra-departmental working relationship.
Facilitate the development and application of innovative ways to use information and communication technologies (ICT) in the WASH sector, including support for country programme departmental use of the internet and organizational website.

•   Staff Development :    Develop, design and conduct training/coaching for Finance, Programme and Partner staff on financial systems, ICT, word processing, budgeting and financial management. Co-ordinate learning and sharing of best practices for consistency in financial operations including risk analysis and management. Promote knowledge sharing across the West Africa region and proactively network within the regional senior management and finance teams.

•   Partner monitoring:    Develop tools and processes to facilitate financial management and reporting by partner as well as enhancing their financial management and IT capacity through training, coaching, system design and implementation. Ensure regular and joint partner monitoring visits are undertaken, review and scale up issues arising from partner monitoring for appropriate actions. Assess and make recommendations on potential partner’s financial and IT capacity prior to signing partnership agreement or not. Overview in-country transfers based on requests made by partners and approved by budget holders prior to submission to the CR for final approval.

•   Value for Money:    Promote value for money as part of the organisational culture. Develop procedures for assessing value for money that WaterAid obtains in all its activities in Country Programmes, with a special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness using various assessment tools. Provide support for managing purchasing and supply operations and make sure they are in line with WaterAid’s value for money procedures and principles.

•   FIT Office Management:  Maintain all Financial and IT records for the office electronically and/or manually, making them accessible when necessary.

•   Restricted Funds Management:     Develop systems for recording and accounting for Donor restricted funds by ensuring donor income is accurately recorded or accrued in the financial systems and all restricted expenditure charged to the relevant cost centre. Produce reports covering income and expenditure for restricted funds in compliance with donor requirements and responding to any queries from donors. Support the fundraising team in the general management of restricted funds for contracted by the country programme. Lead on updating and holds ownership of CP funding matrix.

•   Programme Learning: Promote a learning environment in the Country Office and among partners by identifying and prioritising topics for specific programme learning in each intervention area in line with WaterAid in Ghana Country Strategy priorities, the requirements of WaterAid’s International Operations Department’s priorities and the Corporate Strategy.

•   Organisational Networking:  Promote and support intra-country, co-operation and networking within WaterAid West Africa by participating in relevant regional events including Regional Management Team meetings, Regional Finance Meetings, Global Finance and IT Meetings and any other meetings as may be necessary for furthering the interests of WaterAid in Ghana, West Africa and the Global Organisation. Be an active member of the Regional Finance and IT Group.

•   Leadership: be an active member of the Country Senior Management Team and contribute to the effective leadership of the Ghana Programme by supporting other Heads of Departments and CR to fulfil their objectives.  Be an inclusive and empowering leader; contribute to creating and maintaining an enabling and supportive culture within his/her department and the Country Office.

•   Work with the best interest of WaterAid and its target beneficiaries’ in mind.

•   Any other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant professional accounting qualification/certification e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA.
•   A Masters Degree would be an  advantage and highly desireable Experience
•   Minimum of seven (7) years work experience in finance and accountancy at a senior level in a major organisation (preferably an international development organisation).
•   IT literate and excellent knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
•   Experience of using one or more accounting packages
•   Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets & developing monitoring and reporting systems.
•   Ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation to Country Management Team for decision-making.
•   Writing procedure manuals
•   Knowledge of International Donor reporting requirements
•   Risk analysis and risk management experience
•   Knowledge of water, sanitation or hygiene projects.
•   Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non-profit organisations.
•   Experience in using SUN and Vision accounting systems will be an advantage
•   Experience in Donors contract management

Skill and Abilities    

•   Fluent in spoken and written English language. Some  knowledge in French will be an advantage
•   Highly numerate
•   Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
•   Ability to think Strategically
•   Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
•   Leadership, coordination, management of resources, monitoring and supervision
•   Excellent (proven) interpersonal both oral and written communication skills
•   Experience of designing, co-ordinating and delivering training programmes
•   Basic understanding of Project Management

Personal Qualities    

•   Creative and takes initiative.
•   Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
•   Good motivator of others
•   Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Willing to travel at short notice nationally and internationally.
•   Self motivated person, able to work without close supervision
•   Effectively promote WaterAid’s mission values, and objectives

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Submit your CV and cover letter to:-

ghrecruitment@wateraid.org

Closing Date: 26 November, 2014

{National Peace Council,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

JOB PURPOSE

To provide leadership, technical and administrative direction for the achievement of the mandate of the Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Provides inputs for the formulation of policies relating to Finance and Administration functions of the Council,
•   Ensures the preparation of periodic financial reports of the Council
•   Leads in the sourcing of funding to improve the revenue base of the Council
•   Ensures the provision of adequate logistics for efficient running of the Council.
•   Oversees the implementation of policies, regulations and programmes relating to health safety and wellness within the operational environs of the Council.
•   Advises on revenue mobilisation and management
•   Coordinates the provision of material and financial resources to support the activities of the Council
•   Ensures the collation and production of the annual budget of the Authority
•   Monitors and  control  the flow  of cash  receipts and disbursements in the Council
•   Advises management on prudent financial practices
•   Ensures the implementation of programs, plans and activities of the Division
•   Establishes and review standards and guidelines for Financial and Administrative activities of the Council.
•   Supervises the compilation of annual and other periodic reports for the Division

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A master’s degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution.
•   A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, GH) or a recognised professional accounting body.
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post-bachelor’s degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a senior management position in a reputable  organisation.

COMPETENCIES

•   Conversant with relevant Accounting systems
•   Negotiation, networking and lobbying skills
•   Leadership, mentoring and management skills
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate
•   Communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
•   Knowledge of project and programmes management
•   Good knowledge of financial management regulations.
•   Excellent computer skills.
•   High integrity and ethics

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked, in the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three (3) referees, should reach the address below:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP 1618
ACCRA

Closing Date: 19 November, 2014

{Tigo Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the excellent performance of the Treasury functions through the performance of duties pertaining to the accounting and the management of bank accounts and its associated financial risk.

Core activities include processing of receipts and charges ,  bank review and confirmations, reporting on treasury performance indicators, maintaining treasury policies/procedures/internal controls, and continually learning about/implementing treasury best practices

THE WAY WE WORK
You are open-minded, passionate and the way you work energizes others. You are committed to the timely delivery of a job well done. You behave with integrity and transparency. You lead by example and promote the “bottom-up” approach to work that has made Tigo a leader in every market in which we operate.

Key Responsibilities

•   Confirm all bank transactions to all internal stakeholders including but not limited to Epin, dealer deposits, postpaid and hybrid payments and ensure that they are all processed.
•   Prepare, review and report on the Company’s cash position.
•   Process all Bank related transactions including, but not limited to, swift transfers, charges, interest, roaming receipts and direct debits.
•   Liaise with the Accounting department to ensure that all Bank reconciliations are cleaned up at all times.
•   Prepare weekly cash forecast and report on variances.
•   Advise the Treasury Team on the economic indicators including foreign exchange, TBill and interest rates
•   Co-ordinate all the cashiering functions to ensure the smooth running of operations ( including but not limited to monitoring and managing the Tigo cash floats and ensuring prompt delivery of cash where necessary), secure all assets and ensure no loss of cash
•   Assist in risk management
•   Perform other related duties as assigned by the Treasury Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Finance/Accounting/Business Degree
•   A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
•   Experience and solid knowledge of international treasury and cash management practices

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 26 November, 2014

When you join Tigo, you join a team where your skills, ideas and technical know-how can do more than contribute to the bottom-line. You’ll be exposed to enormous experience, great network and a workforce full of talents with youthful exuberance.

At Tigo we are all salesmen and we are responsible for our own development. We consider each vacancy as a development opportunity for Tigo Employees and we develop both the business and people together.

{African Development Bank,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

Objectives

During the recent years the bank has seen significant growth in its Equity Investments across sectors both in numbers of projects approved and amount of capital invested. The Bank takes equity stakes in private sector companies and other entities such as utilities, financial institutions, portfolio and investment funds in RMCs. Equity fits in the Bank’s Strategy to enhance inclusive growth and needs to be supported by adequate skills. The Bank invests directly in companies’ equity, and also through private equity funds. To ensure the participation of other private investors, the Bank generally subscribes not more than 25 percent of a project’s equity. AfDB’s equity investments are based on project needs and anticipated returns. The main objectives of the Position is to assist the Infrastructure & PPP division in: (i) Sourcing, analysing and assessing potential equity investments; (ii) Strong involvement in the entire investment process and from time to time also support Junior colleagues in every stage of the investment process; (iii) Have close contact with company management teams, to monitor the companies’ performance.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Division Manager the Principal Equity Investment Officer will:

•   Participate in the planning and execution of promotion and project identification missions in selected RMCs in the various sectors in which the Bank is active.
•   Participate in the preliminary evaluation of project proposals to assess their feasibility for financial assistance and/or technical support by the Bank.
•   Participate in the planning and execution of appraisal and fact-finding missions. This includes developing terms of reference for the mission and for short-term consultants to be engaged for the mission; coordinating the work of the mission team which usually includes professional staff from other departments within the Bank; carrying out independent research on the investment climate, project sponsors, management, economic, financial, marketing, technical, environmental and legal aspects of the project.
•   Prepare the preparation of project appraisal reports for presentation to the Department, the various review committees and finally to the Board of Directors.
•   Ensure that all conditions precedent have been fulfilled on a timely basis and all fees are billed and collected from clients.
•   Process or oversee the first drawdown ensuring a smooth transition of primary responsibility for the transactions to the portfolio management team. Thereafter, assist the portfolio management team to ensure effective monitoring and supervision of the originated transactions in the portfolio.
•   Develop relationships within the Bank and with other institutions involved in private sector development (exchange of information on projects, policies, operational experience etc., identification of co-financing opportunities, organization of joint promotional activities etc.).
•   Represent the Bank at and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences dealing with private sector issues.
•   Play an active role in coaching and mentoring more junior investment officers.
•   Handle other ad hoc assignments as requested by the management team of OPSM.
•   Analyse, screen and execute investments.
•   Responsible in all aspects of the investment process, from due diligence to execution.
•   Managing all aspects of a deal process and originating potential investments.
•   Be current with all development on Equity and PE investments in Africa through training, monitoring of general news, sources and participation in external activities.
•   Assist in developing proposals to address equity strategy, understanding, capacity and skills.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking or related areas. In addition, a Bachelor Degree in engineering, finance, law or economics will be an asset.
•   A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.
•   A background in equity investment and prior investment or financial experience.
•   Knowledge of equity valuation methods in various sectors.
•   Understanding of equity structures and key aspects.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and /or French, and preferably with working knowledge of other language.
•   Strong communications skills and teamwork attitude, ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meet the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the institution.
•   Sharp analytical and commercial judgment, spotting opportunities for value, and able to build deals around them.
•   Ability to work independently and be creative and innovative.
•   Good listener with demonstrated ability to present with support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions.
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and graphics software).

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 21 November, 2014

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply