{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

An exciting opportunity exists in a reputable Real Estate Company for a suitably qualified and experienced Finance professional as:- Finance & Admins Manager

Duties and Responsibilities include

•   Leading a team of Finance and Admin staff as Head of the Shared Services center
•   Meeting the business objectives of the SSC, including service level agreements
•   Preparing, submitting and presenting periodic and annual reports
•   Supervision of all taxation activities to ensure compliance with tax regulations
•   Preparation of Financial Schedules (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements) for strategic planning and budgeting purposes
•   Supervision of payroll processing
•   Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

•   First degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) and/or A professional qualification in Accounting
•   At least five years post-qualification experience
•   Demonstrable knowledge in financial management and analysis
•   Ability to lead, develop and motivate a small team
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
•   Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you meet the required criteria, please send your application with supporting CV naming two referees, to the address below:

recruitmenthr.fm@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 September, 2014

We offer a competitive package commensurate with the role and responsibility offered.

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

An oil marketing company is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

•   Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
•   Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
•   Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
•   Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
•   Research technical accounting issues for compliance
•   Support month-end and year end close process
•   Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
•   Manage and comply with local and state/government reporting requirement and tax filings
•   Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least first degree in Accounting with a recognised professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA or CIMA. A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage

Experience

•   A minimum working experience of 5 years in a similar position

Salary and other benefits

The salary and other benefits attached to the position are attractive and negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicant should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:-

ansong16@yahoo.co.uk with copies to:- poy4real@yahoo.co.uk

Application for “Financial Controller” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Closing Date: 25 September, 2014

{African Development Bank ,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Objectives

The African Development Bank Egypt Field Office (EGFO) based in Cairo, Egypt has been established to strengthen cooperation between the Bank and the Republic of Egypt.

The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Administrative & Finance Officer. Posting will be in the Egypt Field Office of the African Development Bank Group based in Cairo. This is a local position which does not attract international terms and conditions.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN EGYPT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. AfDB WILL NOT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMITS AND RELOCATION.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the administrative authority of the Resident Representative, the Administrative & Finance Officer will ensure the effective management of Bank resources. Other specific duties and responsibilities include:

•   Budget preparation and implementation: Draw up administrative budget of the Field Office following the schedule set by the Budget Department
•   Financial management and reporting: Establish procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service and identify cost savings and promote efficient use of Bank resources
•   Human Resources Management: Submit reports on personnel management; Manage office staff benefits in accordance with the Human Resources policy.
•   General Administration & Procurement: Oversee institutional procurement of goods and services and management of property and equipment; Supervise procurement of goods and services in keeping with the Bank’s rules and procedures; Prepare and monitor service providers’ contracts; Ascertain sound stock keeping for office supplies and inventory of Bank property and equipment.
•   Undertake any other official duties that may be assigned by the Resident Representative.

Qualification Required & Experience

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

•   At least a Master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or Administration. Membership to an internationally recognized professional accounting body (CA, CPA, ACCA or Expert Comptable) would be an advantage.
•   A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience including 3 years of experience in an accounting firm or in an international/multinational financial organization, plus 2 years in a public or private sector organization.
•   Capacity to work effectively in a team.
•   Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in English or French.
•   Competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•   Knowledge of SAP S/R would be an advantage.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 21 September, 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

{Catholic Relief Service (CRS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Catholic Relief Service (CRS) is a faith-based international development organization. CRS Ghana was established in 1958, a year after Ghana gained independence. In Ghana, CRS works with the nation’s people to tackle poverty on several fronts including improving health, nutrition, and care and support for people living with HIV; increasing access to water and sanitation; promoting agriculture to enhance food security; and increasing financial assets through Savings and Internal Lending Communities.

Job Summary

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  Together with other strategic partners, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) seeks a Senior Technical Advisor for WASH Financing and Governance for a 5-year Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program.

Primary Functions:

The Senior Technical Advisor Water/Sanitation Financing/Governance will be responsible for the construction of all USAID/W4H facilities including borehole drilling, both mechanical and manual and borehole rehabilitation. The individual will also be responsible for supervising the construction of small town water facilities by constructing overhead storage tanks and distribution by gravity, where possible.  The individual must have abilities in piecing together bill of quantities with its attendant financing and the skill in building capacities of volunteers in pump maintenance and in financial management.

Key Job Responsibilities:

•   Provide technical engineering support to WASH4Health infrastructural activities, in addition to those related to construction activities.
•   Maintain accepted WASH & Infrastructural standards for the sector and ensure that project staff, partner agencies and recipient communities understand and adhere to these standards.
•   Assist in designing various infrastructure technical templates including bill of quantities, bill of materials and reporting formats, based on a pre-determined list of community sub projects identified in the course of the implementation of the WASH4Health project (in schools, health facilities, communities and households)
•   Provide support to field engineers in the establishment of a database of market construction unit prices and material prices.
•   Assist in reviewing the technical specifications, engineering designs and work schedules to ensure consistency with the most appropriate technology and existing ministry /sector standards.
•   Assist in reviewing the bill of quantities and bill of materials in the WASH4Health community sub project proposals to ensure the estimated costs are reasonable and comparable to the market rates.
•   Review WASH4Health-funded sub projects both at proposal and implementation stages to ensure engineering quality and control including adequate safe guards against environmental impact.
•   Where implementation is outsourced in WASH4Health-funded contracts, review and advise on the bidding and tender documents and processes to ensure competitive bidding and conformity with the procurement procedures.
•   Ensure the projects are implemented with the set designs, BOQs and BOMs, and project budget lines are expended within approved limit as stipulated by individual donors’ guideline as far as construction work is concern.
•   Assist in reviewing the bill of quantities and bill of materials in the WASH4Health funded community sub project proposals to ensure the estimated costs are reasonable and comparable to the market rates.

Key Working Relationships:

•   CRS/Ghana’s WASH4Health Team, Health Program Manager, Head of Programs and Country Representative, Regional Technical Advisor for Emergency and WATSAN and WATSAN Sector representatives (government and NGOs)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree relevant to the field of public financing, business, administration or a related field. Advance Degree/Masters in these fields is an added advantage
•   Seven (7) years of working experience and proven expertise in general institution strengthening and partnership building, including effective institution strengthening public policy development, public participation and partnership building with Government at local and national levels.
•   Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at increased political support and access to financial resources for water and sanitation improvement.
•   Demonstrated experience in understanding of decentralized governance system including experience advising executive and legislative branches of local government in budgeting, planning, management of services and/or policy development.
•   Excellent communication skills in English both oral and written.
•   Strong interpersonal skills.
•   Working experience in developing countries or work experience in Ghana is desirable.

Desirable

•   Experience in coordinating WASH and Health infrastructure.

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Location: Accra and Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit cover letter, CV, as well as three work references (names and contact information only) to:-

GH_jobs@global.crs.org in a format: Application.CV.(Name). Senior Technical Advisor, WASH Financing and Governance.WASH4-HEALTH

Closing Date: 16 October, 2014

Note:  This position is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract.

{Volta Star Textiles Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

A reputable manufacturing company requires for immediate appointment a suitable candidate as FINANCE MANAGER

The suitable candidate shall report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Requirements

•   He shall establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures of all departments and update the assets register of the Company.
•   Ensure that the accounting systems and procedures aid the provision of appropriate management information at a minimum cost, and shall assist in advising on financial matters relating to financial planning and procedures.
•   Manage the funds of the Company and keep solvent by providing sufficient sources of finance to meet all likely contingencies.
•   Undertake periodic review of financial policies in relation to the overall corporate plans and priorities to ensure optimum harnessing of resources of the Company.
•   Provide financial information to aid management in decision making particularly in Budgeting and Budgetary Control, Costing and Pricing, Analysis and Interpretation of financial statements and Debtors/Creditors age analysis.
•   Ensure that requirements of the Company are consolidated into an integrated master plan and appropriate monitoring and evaluation techniques and models are developed to assist in the determination of overall performance.
•   Assure management information system requirements and ensure the design of appropriate systems and procedures for inter and intra-sectoral operational collaboration and cooperation to support the activities of the Company.
•   Establish and maintain the financial systems and procedures and prepare financial statements reports for the Board of Directors, Management and Tax Authorities (GRA)
•   Ensure that systems and procedures are established and maintained to guide in the, planning, monitoring and evaluation efforts of the company for the purpose of assessing the impact of the policies of the company.
•   Ensure the effective coordination and analysis of plans initiated by the Company to produce an integrated master plan consistent with approved corporate objectives and policies.
•   Assess the impact of the national Budget of Government on the operations of the Company and submit Proposals for the consideration of the Chief Executive Officer.

Salary and other Benefits
The salary and other benefits attached to the positron are attractive and negotiable.

•   Furnished accommodation
•   Functional car, etc. attached to the position

Other Qualities
Knowledge of Sun System Accounting Software, Inventory, Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Recognized Professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA or CIMA. A Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.

Experience

•   A minimum working experience of ten (10) years as Finance Manager.

Location: Juapong

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit their applications by personal contact together with current CVs to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Volta Star Textiles Limited
P.O. Box 1
Juapong

Or

by email: voltatextiles2005@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 10 October, 2014

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

An automobile company which is under extensive restructuring is looking to hire the services for the under-mentioned persons to take up key responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

The person must be able to:

•   Provide leadership to and monitor the performance of the finance and administration team
•   Preparation of financial and operational information and reports including budget reports, financial statements, variance analysis and required supplementary information so as to maintain financial controls
•   Analyze and interprete financial and operating actions and recommend policies and procedures
•   Performance of research on various financial and operating issues
•   Preparation of budgets and forecasting models
•   Operate accounting and financial software applications and systems in projects for better utilization of systems and resources.
•   Ensure maximum return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, recommend process improvements and effective internal control systems

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with professional qualification in accounting or it’s equivalent. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
•   At least 5 years post qualifying experience in Corporate Finance or Accounting with advanced Excel or Power Point skills
•   Should be more than 45 years

Skills / Competencies Required

The person must have/be:

•   Analytical, be strategically focused
•   Strong attention to detail and possess high knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and tax requirements
•   Assertive, and have proven integrity
•   Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills
•   Be able to balance multiple projects
•   Be able to meet strict deadlines
•   A good communicator
•   A good team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are that person forward your CV and other relevant documents to:-

eperipris@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 26 September, 2014

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

A reputable licensed cocoa buying company is looking for a suitable person to fill the position of a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to enable it provide its farmers with the best services, better price and a share in its profits.

Job Summary

The company requires a self-motivated and career oriented Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join its team. The successful candidate will work in coordination with the Managing Director, Board of Directors (BoD) and all its stakeholders, to provide overall financial vision and leadership for the organization. He or She will exercise overall responsibility for financial planning, execution, controlling and reporting with respect to the company. The CFO will also provide financial advice on the operations of its group financial strategies.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Provide leadership and strategic direction for the finance function including supervision and development of finance team, business plan development and overall financial strategy.
•   Responsibility over capital and operating budget as well as budgetary control
•   Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities of the company and its group
•   Exercise responsibility over company’s financial assets – investments, receivables, stocks and cash ensure these managed in the interest of the company.
•   Provide guidance on business financing options
•   Relate to company’s partners on financial issues – bankers and other financiers, suppliers, buyers etc.
•   Ensure that effective internal controls are in place as well as ensure compliance with statutory and other regulatory requirements
•   Relate to statutory bodies and agencies in the delivery of financial responsibility

Qualification Required & Experience

Interested applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

•   First degree in Business Administration (Accounting option) with minimum  of ten (10) years relevant post qualification experience. And or
•   A professional qualification in Accounting with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant post qualification experience. An additional Masters Degree in Accounting will be an advantage
•   Demonstrate knowledge in financial management and analysis
•   Considerable knowledge in computerized accounting
•   Knowledge in contract administration and interpretation
•   Ability to lead, develop and motivate team of financial professionals, determine their training needs and motivate them for high quality work
•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
•   Effective communication skills (oral and written)
•   Ability to handle external working relations with farmers, partners and government
•   Ability to plan and meet goals within specified timelines
•   Should be honest, creative and maintain confidentiality at all times
•   Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgement
•   Age limit: Between 35 to 55 years

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are requested to send their application with supporting resume naming three (3) referees including telephone numbers and email addresses to the address below. Your application documents should include a motivation letter clearly indicating why you want join the company as the Chief Finance Officer and why you are particularly suitable for this position. The company will take confidential references from the stated referees.

A competitive package commensurate with the expected roles and responsibilities will be offered.

Please send your applications together with relevant documents to:-

executiverecruitment1993@gmail.com

Closing Date: 25 September, 2014