{African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Sep-2014};

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity in support of Africa’s development. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the African continent. ACBF supports capacity development in Africa through grants making, knowledge sharing and technical assistance to countries and regional and sub-regional organizations. ACBF’s approach to capacity development focuses on addressing capacity needs and gaps as well as on stake-holder ownership of interventions, project and program sustainability and synergy of interventions with other development funding institutions.

Job Description

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) is implementing the African Governance Outlook Project (AGO) with a focus on financial governance in Africa. The project is currently being implemented in 10 countries.

The Foundation, seeks to recruit a Finance and Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day coordination of the project implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Prepare disbursements to the grantees of the project.
•   Provide bilingual administrative assistance to staff members of the project.
•   Provide accounting/financial duties for the project ensuring proper capturing of transactions, orderly and systematic filing system of transaction records.
•   Make travel arrangements for staff members of the project to travel on mission including accommodation arrangements and acquisition of visas.
•   Organise and prepare briefings and documentation for meetings and take minutes in project meetings.
•   Set up, classify and maintain all files and records for the project in a chronological and accessible system.
•   Manage event calendars for the project and assist with planning and arranging logistics for such events such as workshops and consultative meetings.
•   Perform other duties assigned by Officers of the project.

Contract Duration:
The successful candidate will be recruited on a temporary appointment for ten months. The contract may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection will be on a competitive basis  and the following minimum qualifications, experience and competencies are required:

•   A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences; Accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
•   A minimum of three (3) years of experience in administration and accounting preferably with an international organisation.
•   Excellent written and spoken English and French language skills
•   Excellent interpersonal and client orientation skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
•   Strong organizing, work planning and scheduling skills, capable of handling large volumes of assignments accurately.
•   Willingness to travel outside the country on field missions.
•   Excellent computer knowledge (MS applications)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications, quoting the reference “Finance and Administrative Assistant – AGO,” including curriculum vitae with three (3) referees should be received at the address below by 23 August 2014.

The Human Resources Officer The African Capacity Building Foundation
P.O. Box 1562 HARARE, Zimbabwe
E-mail: root@acbf-pact.org

Closing Date: 23 August, 2014

For more details on the Foundation, please visit the ACBF web site at http://www.acbf-pact.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

A reputable company is recruiting qualified persons to fill the following position:- Finance Officer

Job Ref: Finance Officer FO-0608-2014

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of ACCA (Chartered) & BSC Accounting
•   Minimum of 3 years practical financial and accounting experience

General Ledger and Advisory Functions

•   Establish a strong accounting system and related internal controls and documented it for use by the club
•   Monitor the designed systems and controls to ensure all accounting transactions were undertaken in accordance with the accounting manual. This included ensuring proper authorization, coding and capturing of all transactions
•   Prepare the payroll of the company on monthly basis and ensured the timely filing and payment of all statutory liabilities (e.g PAYE, SSF contributions etc)
•   Maintain the fixed Asset Register of the club
•   Continuously advised on good accounting and financial management practices

Supplier Account Administration (Oversight Responsibility)

•   Examining all incoming invoices from suppliers to determine the amounts due
•   Ensuring that supplier accounts are up to date, Timely payment of all supplier invoices, Reconciling supplier accounts on continuing basis, ensuring good relationship with club’s suppliers.

Cash Flows and Liquidity Management

•   Budgeting and cash flow forecasting
•   Advising on the use of surplus cash and on best finance sources
•   Supervise the disbursement of cash
•   Reviewed bank reconciliation statements

Financial Reporting and Analysis

•   Producing weekly reports (Cash Expenditure Returns, Working Capital Report, Payables Ageing Report); participating in weekly management discussion.
•   Producing Monthly reports (Working Capital Report, Income Statement with analysis and commentary, Balance sheets, Budget Monitoring reports)
•   Quarterly, Half Year and Yearly Reporting (Income Statement and Balance Sheet with analysis and commentary), Yearly review of financial performance.

Supervision and Training

•   Mentoring and coaching of subordinates, identifying training needs of accounting personnel, providing leadership and ensuring the smooth running of the accounting function

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should apply to:-

info.careersgh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

{Ministry of Land and Natural Resources,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The Project Financial Management Specialist (FMS) will be responsible for the management of the Project accounts in accordance with the requirements of the World Bank. The FMS will report directly to the Project Co-ordinator and will work in close collaboration with the Financial Controller and the Project Co-ordination Unit. Will be responsible for the management and operations of the Finance Unit of the Project.

Operating within a computerized environment, the FMS will perform the following duties under his direction and control:

Budget and Reporting

•   Prepare, monitor and control annual budgets;
•   Note any disparities between projections and results and analyze the causes;
•   Monitor budget entries, credit allocations and fund disbursements of any National Counterpart funds;
•   Prepare a quarterly cash budget for the entire project;
•   Serve as liaison to other implementing entities for all budget matters;
•   Monitor funding agreements signed with any co-financing donors;
•   Process accounting and budget charges, maintain financial, cost and budget accounting, and keep accounting records;
•   Prepare on a quarterly basis, the project’s Interim Financial Reports;
•   Produce the Periodic Project’s Financial Statements;
•   Prepare an annual special report on special account(s) performance for each donor;
•   Assist in defending the Projects/Ministry’s budget at both MOFEP and Parliament; and;
•   Train and supervise the Ministry’s/Implementing Agencies accounting staff nation-wide.

Accounting

•   Ensure that accounting ledgers and papers are well maintained;
•   Set up computerized Financial Systems in Key implementing Agencies and ensure their use;
•   Perform end-of-year closing operations;
•   Prepare, stamp, produce and secure approval of bank reconciliations and fund reconciliations of the Special Account;
•   Ensure the Project’s proper Cash Management;
•   Obtain and verify documentary evidence of project expenses and prepare for their settlement;
•   Prepare and monitor Applications for Withdrawal of Funds to be sent to WB/IDA;and
•   Prepare the physical inventory and reconcile the results with fixed asset accounts.

Audit

•   Liaise with External Auditors for the timely auditing of the LAP Accounts by providing genera! advice on LAP and other project finance and disbursement matters;
•   Prepare  documents  and  information  needed  for  audits  and  financial oversight; and
•   Follow through on Auditors’ recommendations.

Other tasks

•   Supervise Implementing Agencies in the maintenance of financial records and the preparation of financial budgets;
•   Assist the Procurement and Planning Units on Annual Work Plans;
•   Oversee to, and ensure proper use of the Manual of procedures;
•   Perform a strong internal control system; and
•   Any other duties to be assigned from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The Accountant shall be a Professional Accountant (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA holder or equivalent) with a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
•   Seven (7) years working experience and a good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing.
•   At least five (5) years experience in using software packages for Accounting and Financial Reporting.
•   Experience in interpreting Financial Management Reports, analyzing variations to plans and determining remedial actions required;
•   Ability to advise and disseminate Financial Management knowledge.
•   Strong background in planning, organizing and time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
•   Strong analytical capabilities and proven skills to deal with accounting issues innovatively and independently.
•   Capacity to be a Member of a Multi-disciplinary Team, to provide advice and recommend actions.
•   Proficiency with World Bank Financial Management  and  Disbursement procedures is required.
•   Proficiency in preparing and presenting reports.
•   Proficient communication in oral and written English.
•   Strong computer skills, especially, using accounts based software and Microsoft Office software is required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application and detailed curriculum vitae to the following address not later than Friday, 5th September, 2014.

THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (LANDS)
GHANA LAND ADMINISTRATION PROJECT
ROOM 2
FORMER WILDLIFE HEADOFFICE
POST OFFICE BOX M 212, MINISTRIES, ACCRA

TEL.: 0302-666711/687308/663133
Email: info@ghanalap.gov.gh

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

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

An International organization with office in Ghana is looking for an energetic, analytic and competent to fill the position of: Finance / Admin Assistant for immediate employment.

The Finance and Admin Assistant will support the Finance and Admin. Officer to facilitate the daily operation of the Field Office.

He / She will support field activities by sourcing, procuring and administering resources to facilitate implementation of program activities as well as following up on post implementation activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

The prospective applicant must have:

•   Experience in the use of QuickBooks accounting software
•   Be a part qualified student (at least level 2) of ACCA, CIMA or CA Gh.
•   Expertise in Procurement is an advantage
•   Be proficient in Microsoft Office
•   Must have good communication, reporting and organizational skills
•   Must be self motivated and a good team player

Responsibilities:

•   Provide administrative support for all Procurement to support program activities
•   Invites / collects bids from qualified / enlisted suppliers
•   Assist program, Finance and Admin with program meetings, trainings and workshops in and outside the office
•   Manage courier activities (local and international) courier service
•   Provide data entry back-up support to the Finance & Admin. Office where necessary
•   Support the banking of project refunds
•   Support the maintenance of the field office inventory log book
•   Provide any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their applications and CVs by email to:-

recruitfa14@gmail.com

“Finance & Admin. Assistant” should be written in the subject line of you email.

Closing Date: 20 August, 2014

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

Finance and Admin Manager wanted for immediate employment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualifications must include membership of an accounting body, Degree in Finance and Administration
•   Minimum of 10 years working experience in Finance and Administration

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should e-mail resume and application letter to:-

edhhresource@gmail.com

Closing Date: 26 August, 2014

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

We are a fast growing Investment and Pension Management Company, fully owned by a Ghanaian and licensed under securities and exchange commission.

As a result of growth of our business operations and desire ot provide timely and best quality service to our nationwide customers, we are looking for experienced individuals for the following position in our Accra office.

Our services range from equity capital markets, debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory, private wealth management, institutional equities, mutual funds among others

Responsibilities & Roles

•   Managing financial assets
•   Developing pensions policies and new pension schemes
•   Discussing and agreeing fund strategy with Management, investment managers and other advisers
•   Reviewing the fund’s strategy and structure
•   Making recommendations to trustees or clients
•   Setting up and monitoring company investment strategies
•   Ensuring that schemes operate effectively and meet performance, quality and customer care targets as well as complying with industry standards
•   Prepare relevant paperwork for investment committee meetings
•   Ensuring regulatory compliance
•   Monitoring changes in the legal situation for pensions providers and developments in pension provision in order to ensure the optimum performance of the fund
•   Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and keeping up to date with legislative changes.
•   Reporting to trustees and advising them on the efficient management of the scheme’s assets.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A good First Degree in Financial Management from a reputable institution. A Masters Degree in Business Management or Finance will be an added advantage
•   A certificate from the Ghana Stock Exchange Securities
•   5+ years working experience in a similar role
•   Significant money / equity fund investing experience
•   Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
•   Experience of undertaking strategic reviews of businesses and market research
•   Ability to work independently and a part of a team
•   Good verbal and written communication skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

NB: In return for your contribution, we offer a competitive remuneration. If you meet the qualifications and our opportunity is attracted to you, please forward your curriculum vitae through one of the under-listed addresses.

P.O.Box MP 3366
Mamprobi, Accra

or email:-

investmentopening2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 August, 2014

{Ministry of Food & Agriculture,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

The  Government of the Republic of Ghana has applied for funds from the International Fund a for Agricultural Develepment (IFAD) to implement the Ghana  Agricutural Sector Investment Programme (GASIP). The Programme provides a framework for a long-term financing engagement for private sector-led, pro-poor agricultural value chain development in Ghana. The objective of the programme is to contribute to sustamable poverty reduction in rural Ghana, ensuring that agribusinesses – including smallholders – increase their profitability and resilience to climate change- The programme is national in scope and governed by a demand – and market-driven approach that will provide a basis for scaling up investments in pro-poor agricultural vaiue chain development led by the private sector. The strategic focus of GASIP will be on smallholder farmers, to make them more competitive by increasing their capacity to respond to market demand in terms of quality, price, time and volume thus contributing to METASIP objectives. At least 62T860 clients or direct beneficiaries will be targeted towards the end of project year 3 (PY3) and 86,400 clients by PY6, of which at least 50% will be women, 20% youth (15-24 years) and 30% young adults (25-34 years).

Job Summary

Component 1: Value Chain Development – is central to ensuring strong business linkages among actors in the entire value chains of commodities to ensure they meet market or consumer and industry demands. It has three sub-components: Agribusiness linkage development; rural financial services and climate change resilience which needs to be mainstreamed in promoting value chains to reduce risks and enhance profitability and justainable production systems.

Component 2: Rural Value Chain Infrastructure – aimed at providing the enabling infrastructure to catalyze value chain development, it has two sub-components: Productive infrastructure   and   Facilities aimed   at encouraging   investments   in   commercial infrastructure and facilities for the selected value chains and Enabling Public Infrastructure – aimed to finance enabling public infrastructure for the growth and viability of selected value chains.

Component 3: Knowledge Management, Policy Support and Coordination aimed at harnessing successful lessons for replication and providing an enabling environment for optimization of programme opportunities and benefits. The two sub-components are Knowledge Management, Harmonization and Policy Support- aims at creating an enabling environment for smallholders to participate in profitable and climate change resilient agricultural value chains and Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme.

The Programme which is planned for six years is expected to commence in January 2015 under the responsibility of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA). It builds on the achievements of some on-going and soon-to-complete projects such as Northern Rural Growth Programme (NRGP) and Root and Tuber improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP). GASIP will have a National Programme Coordination Unit in Accra and three Zonal Programme Offices (ZPO) in Kumasi, Tamale and Dodowa. The NPCU shall be composed of (i) National Programme Coordinator, (ii) a Policy and M&E Manager, (iii) a Financial Manager, (iv) Procurement and Contract Manager, (v) a Climate Change Adaptation Manager, (vi) an Infrastructure Manager, and other professional and support staff.

The Financial Manager (PFM) will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include:

•   Responsible for managing the accounting and the financial reporting systems of the Programme
•   Ensure that the Programme Management is informed of on-going financial transactions/activities and that ZPO Coordinators and officers and Implementation Partners, know their financial responsibilities in line with prevailing Government of Ghana practices, IFAD and other Cooperating Institutions (CIs);
•   Ensure that finance and other relevant Programme staff are fully appraised of the contents of the Programme Finance and Administration Manual (FAM);
•   A counter-signatory to programme fund releases as required for Programme financial transactions and also sign as witness to all contracts as much as possible;
•   Oversee the establishment and  maintenance of an acceptable computerized accounting system.
•   Oversee the preparation of financial statements using acceptable accounting principles, concepts and conventions with due consideration to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFAD Financial Administration requirements, and the Government of Ghana Financial Administration Act, 2003 (ACT 654 ) for timely submission to IFAD in accordance with provisions of the letter to the borrower (LIB),
•   Ensure preparation and submission of withdrawal applications to  IFAD and/or Cooperating Institutions, and follow up to ensure that the Programme does not encounter liquidity challenges.
•   Oversee preparation ofquarterly, half-yearly and annual consolidated statements of Programme accounts as an integral part of the Management Information system for submission to the PSC, MoFA, IFAD and other Cooperating Institutions.
•   Ensure that Designated Accounts, Operational Accounts, and Zonal Bank Accounts have been maintained in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreement LTB and Finance and Administration Manual (FAM).
•   Ensure the fiduciary capacity assessment of participating district assemblies;
•   Facilitate the conduct of internal audit missions by the MoFA Internal Audit unit on the basis of agreed AWPB.
•   Ensure the smooth implementation of the annual external audit of programme funds, under TOR agreed by IFAD and in accordance with IFAD’s audit guidelines, for timely submission to IFAD in accordance with provisions of the LTB.
•   Ensure that goods and services have been procured in accordance with the loan agreement, LTB, FAM and in accordance with the GoG and IFAD rules and procedures,
•   Undertake  any  other  responsibility  that  will  ensure   smooth   and effective implementation of the Programme.

Line Management:    Reports to the National Programme Coordinator (NPC), and have close liaison with the Zonal Programme Offices

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualified Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, CA (Ghana), CA (England and Wales), CPA or related financial management qualification (essential).
•   Advance degree in finance, accounting, or related subject (essential).
•   Experience in setting up and maintaining a computerized accounting system (essential).
•   At least 7 years of relevant work experience with significant post qualification experience in financial management at senior level (essential).
•   Practical working experience with Government of Ghana, donor-funded projects, and auditing experience (essential).
•   Presentation of highly complex financial and non-financial information.
•   Inspiring confidence and developing highly working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues within Programme, Cooperating Institutions and implementing partners.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested applicants should send application letters with copies of curriculum vitae, certificates and other relevant documentation to:

The Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M 37, Accra, Ghana

For further information please contact:

chiefdir@mofa.gov.gh
Tel: +233-0302-660935

MINISTRY OFFOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
PO BOX MB.37, ACCRA

Applicants are to include direct contacts (reliable telephone, fax numbers and email address) in their applications in order to facilitate early and easy contact.

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

{Datbreau Research Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Datbreau Research Limited invites recruitment applications to fill vacancy for the Business Planning Division of the Country:- Financial Analyst (Management Trainee)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or related area (MBA preferred) from a recognized university with 2 years post qualification working experience in a similar position

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send cover letter, CV and copies of all relevant certificates to:-

The Human Resource Manager
Datbreau Research Limited

Email: datbreauhr@gmail.com

or Contact: 0288-210469

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

{Datbreau Research Limited,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Datbreau Research Limited invites recruitment applications to fill vacancy for the Business Planning Division of the Country:- Business Analyst (Management Analyst Trainee)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance or related area (MBA preferred) from a recognized university with 2 years post qualification working experience in a similar position

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send cover letter, CV and copies of all relevant certificates to:-

The Human Resource Manager
Datbreau Research Limited

Email: datbreauhr@gmail.com

or Contact: 0288-210469

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014