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

Our client, a reputable Investment Company (franchise) provides a platform for Waste Management Services Provider (franchisee) to enrol for the supply of logistics, training,  etc to enhance the delivery of waste management services to all its stakeholders. The company seeks to recruit the best and right calibre of applicants for the following vacancy:- Finance Manager

Job Summary

•   The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing financial and management accounting strategies, policies/procedures and systems to ensure prudent financial and revenue management to enhance business operations of the company.
•   The candidate will also be responsible for supervising and monitoring the procurement function of the company

Key Responsibilities

•   Develop strategies, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work plan and other support systems including monitoring mechanisms in managing the finance and procurement functions to achieve set targets
•   Lead the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls
•   Develop accounts payable / receivable systems and monitor their implementation to ensure that all payments are in line with approved accounting policies/guidelines
•   Develop strategies to improve the timely collection and accuracy of revenue management
•   Monitor cash resources and direct the preparation of periodic cash flow statements in line with approved policies and guidelines
•   Coordinate the preparation of the annual operating budget of the company and monitor its implementation against expenditure and planned budget
•   Responsible for the preparation of variance analysis of revenue and expenditure against budget and report/advice on any deviations for corrective action
•   Review and identify revenue control risk in revenue collection procedures and initiate action for the improvements of control plans
•   Responsible for ensuring that procurement of goods/logistics and services are effectively managed in line with approved policies / procedures
•   Prepare financial reports and any other statutory reports for Management decision making

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field
•   Must be a member of a recognized professional body with Seven (7) years relevant working experience with at least 3 years in senior office position.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed CVs to:-

rsereboe@hotmail.com  or  bglssf38@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 August, 2014

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

A reputable financial institution has the following vacancy for immediate employment:- Assistant Operations Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of HND or Degree, ACA Gh.  Part II, ACIB part II or the equivalent of any other professional qualification
•   Must have at least 2 years work experience in a similar job in a financial institution
•   Age: Applicants should be between 25 – 45 years

Location: Tumu, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should address their application to:-

The Manager,
Post Office Box 98,
Tumu, Upper West Region
Ghana

or send it by email to the following address:-

gissahaku@gmail.com

You can also call the following contact number for enquiries:-

0208-297197

Closing Date: 16 August, 2014

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

A reputable financial institution has the following vacancy for immediate employment:- Assistant Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of HND or Degree, ACA Gh.  Part II, ACIB part II or the equivalent of any other professional qualification
•   Must have at least 2 years work experience in a similar job in a financial institution
•   Age: Applicants should be between 25 – 45 years

Location: Tumu, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should address their application to:-

The Manager,
Post Office Box 98,
Tumu, Upper West Region
Ghana

or send it by email to the following address:-

gissahaku@gmail.com

You can also call the following contact number for enquiries:-

0208-297197

Closing Date: 16 August, 2014

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

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of FINANCIAL ANALYST – Local Solutions in the Financial Section for the USAID/Ghana’s Tamale Sub-Office. The incumbent will fully support USAID/Ghana and regional operations to expand the Mission’s efforts under the Local Solutions (LS) initiative in working with both local organizations and host government entities in Ghana and the region.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Financial Analyst (FA) – Local Solutions position, based in Tamale-Northern Ghana, will fully support USAID/Ghana and regional operations. The incumbent will specifically be assigned to expand USAID/Ghana’s efforts under the Local Solutions (LS) initiative in working with both local organizations and host government entities in Ghana and the region. These efforts will promote and support USAID’s local solutions objectives which are focused on strengthening accountability, transparency and sustainability of the host governments, local private and public sectors. The FA will work closely with the Mission’s LS team and Strategic Objectives (SO) in both Ghana and regional offices to fully support USAID Forward’s procurement reform.

The incumbent will be involved in assessing the financial capabilities and providing necessary support and training in coordination with key USAID staff to the various Government of Ghana (GOG) Ministries, USAID regional partners, and local organizations in order to provide direct funding to implement USAID activities. S/he will also work closely with key USAID staff to assess the financial capabilities of local organizations in order to expand the number of these organizations directly receiving USAID funding.

This individual will also provide financial training and support to local organizations and governments including those directly receiving USAID assistance in order to increase capacity, strengthen accountability and focus on sustainability. The Financial Analyst will provide support and training to the USAID staff in regional countries in strengthening the local capacity of local organizations and host government entities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

1. Strategy Development/Activity Design/Liaison with Host Gov’t &Organizations 10%

The FA is empowered to conduct financial management functions and support in accordance with the Office of Financial Management’s Delegation of Authority in order to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Objectives (SO)s and USAID Forward initiative; advise SO Teams in the development of the strategic objectives and results framework by focusing on strengthening accountability, transparency and sustainability of the partner governments, local private and public sectors; work closely with LS and SO Teams to design new activities supporting this initiative.

2. Financial Assessments 40%

The FA will also work closely with the Local Solutions Supervisory Financial Analyst (LS SFA) and key USAID staff to develop a plan to assess the financial capabilities of local organizations in order to expand the number of these organizations directly receiving USAID funding and for future opportunities; work with key Mission staff in developing specific assessment tools for each type of local organization (partner government, NGO, private sector) for various types of agreements (fixed costs, cost reimbursable and cash advances/liquidation). Based upon the plan, assess prospective recipients’ administrative and institutional abilities to implement program activities in coordination with pertinent Mission staff. Determine appropriateness and effectiveness of prospective recipients’ operation procedures and cash management practices; provide an opinion on the confidence to be placed on the recipients’ internal control and offer advice to recipients on weaknesses and possible solutions to identified problems. Review the financial sections of work plans and provides input to expenditure plans and budgets; prepare assessment reports which include any recommendations to improve performance, accountability and ability to comply with applicable requirements. Update the tracking of assessment information using the various tools maintained by the Mission.

3. Technical Guidance, Support and Training on Public/Private Financial Management. 30%

The incumbent will provide necessary guidance, support and training in coordination with key USAID staff to the various governmental Ministries, local NGOs and private sector firms, and for local organizations in the region in order to provide direct funding to implement USAID activities; prepare an action plan of those local organizations to be cleared by the LS SFA, Controller and other pertinent USAID staff, to identify local organizations that need guidance, support and training to further develop their local capacity to strengthen accountability and focus on sustainability. This support will be based upon assessments, performance and monitoring done by the FA and others. Recommend outsourcing of guidance, support and training when necessary, and assist the Mission in preparing the procurement requests documentation, implement these activities and monitor to ensure they are providing the requested services. Provide financial training and support to local organizations and governments including those directly receiving USAID assistance in order to increase capacity; provide support and training to the USAID staff and other regional countries in strengthening the local capacity of local organizations and partner government entities. This includes providing technical guidance on Financial Management procedures, accounting control requirements and local accounts financing to the SO Teams and partners (partner country officials, recipients, and partners); work with the SO Team to review the financial management capacity of implementing agencies, and financial sections of work plans.

4. Activity Implementation/Monitoring/Financial Analysis and Reviews 20%

Work closely with the other FAs and key USAID staff to support activity implementation, monitor, review and other financial analysis requirements to strengthen financial capabilities, accountability and performance of local organizations; perform financial analysis in close collaboration with the Program Teams and make recommendations on utilization of activity funds and manage pipelines. Perform site visits to monitor the financial and accounting performance of recipients and assure that implementation plans and procedures are being applied and that appropriate corrective measures are taken in a timely manner. Prepare field trip reports to detail findings and recommendations. Follows-up on implementation of recommendations and perform other duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: A University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or a Master’s degree in an area of specialty or a formal CPA/ACCA/ICA certification is required.
•   Prior Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, auditing, or financially oriented business management, or CPA firm audit experience is required.
•   Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability (fluent) (speaking and writing) is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Job Knowledge: The Incumbent must have thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology as well as accepted practices of US and host country business accounting, budgeting and reporting; knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and procedures associated with US Government financial management and a comprehensive knowledge of US Government program planning and implementation procedures.
•   Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must have ability to detect the financial strength and vulnerabilities of activity design and implementation actions; ability to analyze data and assess its reliability and value, detect the financial strengths and weaknesses of programs, and make independent judgments regarding the institutional capabilities and the adequacy of accounting systems and internal controls. Must be able to compile and present detailed financial and related information in a concise and fully professional manner. Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of USAID staff and high level officials of implementing partners and support organizations. Possess excellent interpersonal skill in supervising FAs and ability to present facts and recommendations clearly and concisely. Must be skilled in the use of computer based analytical programs and US Government data management systems. Computer proficiency will be tested.

Salary Range: GH¢52, 421.00 – GH¢78, 634.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter and curriculum vitae with references to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

by Email to:-

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 29 July, 2014

Note: When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

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

We are a non-bank financial institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide financial services. As part of our expansion program and business strategy, we require the services of a smart, confident and performance oriented professional to be employed as a Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities

•   Performs daily review of expenses and general ledgers to ensure proper accounting and bookkeeping for all transactions
•   Prepares monthly management reports and compares actual performance with budgeted performance
•   Prepares Branch by Branch monthly financial performance report to reflect each branch performance
•   Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly statutory reports to BOG and others
•   Ensures the company’s compliance with requirements by regulatory bodies
•   Responsible for preparing end of year financial statement for external audit

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
•   Must be a qualified member of ACCA , ICA or CIMA
•   Minimum of 5 years working experience in a Financial Institution, preferably a savings & loans company

Special / Personal Abilities

•   Good working knowledge of IFRS.
•   Very good analytical and report writing skills.
•   Good knowledge of the requirements of Bank of Ghana, and other regulatory agencies.
•   Experience in financial modeling using Microsoft Excel

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please note that only those who meet the requirements of this position should apply and only short listed candidates would be contacted. Application letters with CV should can be sent by email to:

arecruit13@gmail.com

Closing Date: 18 August, 2014

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

Ghana Post Company Limited, the Designed National Postal Operator wit over 320 post offices and 380 postal agencies nationwide has the following vacancy to fill:  General Manager (Financial Services)

Job Summary

•   To develop and sustain a postal brand of financial services that makes the post office counter a one stop shop for all basic banking and money transfer services.
•   To ensure compliance with all financial regulations of the country as they relate to operations of postal financial services and agency banking
•   To expand financial services to all post offices in Ghana.
•   To ensure that all government payment services ride on the postal payment platform.
•   Perform any other functions that may be assigned by the Managing Director and the Board of Directors,

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum qualification: First University Degree in Business Administration Economics or any of the Social Sciences
•   Five (5) years working experience in the banking industry or a related field especially in the area of micro finance, retail and consumer banking,
•   A Masters degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage.

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

The Ag. General Manager (HR&A)
PMB GP 200
GPO – Accra

Or by e-mail to:

recruit@ghanapost.com.gh

Closing Date: 16 August, 2014

{Free the Slaves (FTS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Free the Slaves (FTS) is a U.S.-based nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and modern slavery worldwide – with a focus on dismantling the economic, political and social systems that allow slavery to persist. We combine world-class research, innovative frontline community activism, targeted advocacy and compelling communications to alert the world that slavery still exists but can be overcome. We work with grassroots organizations to free people from slavery and help them rebuild their lives. We record and share survivor stories so people in power can see slavery and be inspired to work for freedom. We enlist businesses to clean slavery out of their product supply chains and empower consumers to avoid slavery-tainted products. We work with governments to implement effective anti-slavery laws and hold them to their commitments. We research what works and what does not, so that resources can be efficiently focused. Our headquarters is in Washington; we have operations in India, Nepal, Ghana, Haiti, Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To learn more about Free the Slaves, visit: www.freetheslaves.net.

Free the Slaves has worked in Ghana for 10 years, and established a formal field office presence in Ghana in late 2013.  The Ghana office works to address child labor slavery, human trafficking and sexual exploitation in informal mining and fishing communities, in collaboration with Ghanaian civil society organizations. Free the Slaves collaborates with and advocates to relevant agencies of the Ghana government to strengthen the government’s ability to respond to modern slavery.  Free the Slaves also collaborates with broader development and human rights organizations to incorporate anti-trafficking efforts into their relevant programs in Ghana. To read more about our work in Ghana, see: https://www.freetheslaves.net/ghana.

Job Summary

Free the Slaves’ Ghana office is hiring a part time (approximately 5-10 hours/week) finance and administrative staff to support our growing in country operations. This candidate will support Free the Slaves’ Ghana Country Director in managing financial and administrative processes for the Ghana office, which has three programmatic staff and provides several subgrants to Ghanaian civil society partners.

Responsibilities

•   Stay abreast of all requirements in order to ensure Free the Slaves complies with all Ghanaian statutes and regulations, including tax-related requirements, annual non-profit reporting requirements, employment requirements and audit requirements, among others
•   Ensure that the FTS’ Ghana operation implements procedures to comply with FTS Financial Policies and Procedures, and support FTS headquarters to ensure that the policies and procedures are updated as appropriate to address emerging needs of the field office
•   Perform bank transactions, including preparing and transferring wires to FTS Headquarters in Washington, DC and to civil society partners in Ghana
•   Prepare monthly Ghana office expense reports to FTS HQ
•   Prepare expense vouchers
•   Other finance and administrative duties as assigned

Compensation
This is a part-time position with hourly payment rate commensurate with experience. As FTS grows its operations in Ghana, this position has the potential to become a permanent full-time FTS staff position.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements

•   Higher National Diploma (HND) or BA degree in accounting, finance, administration or equivalent
•   At least one year of experience supporting local or international NGOs in financial and administrative processes
•   Familiarity and ease with Excel
•   Attention to detail
•   Desire and drive to support growing in-country operations
•   Flexibility and ability to take on new administrative tasks as needed

Desirable:

•   Passion for ending modern slavery and child exploitation
•   Work experience with international human rights or development NGOs

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, a resume and a list of references to:-

FTSGhanaJobs@freetheslaves.net with “Ghana Finance and Admin Officer [Your Name]” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014

•   Please indicate hourly rate requirements.
•   Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

{NES Global Talent,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

NES Global Talent, is a manpower solutions company with offices in Takoradi and Accra. Offering far more than the traditional recruitment service, our comprehensive set of guaranteed staffing solutions ranges from payroll administration to full recruitment process outsourcing and includes other bespoke services. Already a major presence globally, we are heavily investing in expansion in Ghana.

Job Title: Cost Controller

Job requirement

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and value added analysis and reporting on assigned project(s) and ensuring the provision of all cost control on the project including budget set up, updates and monitoring, change management, variation estimating, cost reporting, risk contingency and management as well as all forecasting activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential Requirements

•   Board experience of delivering Cost Control and various types and size of project, relevant previous experience at an appropriate level in the subsea and/or onshore environment
•   English spoken & written imperative with good communication skills, basic computer skills, degree qualified ideally in Cost Management, Project Management, Finance or Engineering, membership to a relevant Professional body

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should email us for more details:

accra@nesglobaltalent.com

Closing Date: 14 August, 2014

{Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Aug-2014};

Job Description

The Finance Manager is the highest level finance position on the project staff. The Finance Manager is responsible for the appropriate and efficient tracking and reporting on the financial resources and for contributing to key finance-related decisions.

The Finance Manager reports tthe Chief of Party (CoP) and ADRA Country Director for that particular project and will work closely with the financial officer at ADRA’s country office as well as potential other high-level staff, such as the Deputy Chief of Party, the Country Director, or the Operations Manager. The Financial Manager supervises any additional finance staff working for the project, such as assistants or accountants.

Primary Responsibilities

•   Provide overall leadership and management of the project finance team; Provide management support in the administration of the financial and physical resources, development and implementation of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures;
•   Lead annual budgeting activities;
•   Advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation;
•   Abide by and uphold all policies, procedures, and requirements of the donor and of ADRA;
•   Maintenance of project accounting records and implementation of financial control systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
•   Prepare financial performance reports for management; ensuring reports are timely, relevant, and accurate;
•   Responsible for optimal execution of all financial and accounting processes (including donor funds);
•   Implement and maintain appropriate internal controls in the organization tensure safeguarding of assets in line with ADRA policies and procedures;
•   Ensure compliance with proposed and approved project budget;
•   Prepare project financial statements for ADRA and donor review;

Qualification Required & Experience:

•   Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, in Accounting or Financial Management;
•   At least 7 years of experience of senior management experience in accounting, public administration, or business management in an international context;
•   At least three years working on projects funded by USAID, the European Commission, and other government and multi-lateral donors;
•   Proven track record of accurately and reliably managing the books and records for a at least a $10million contract or program; and
•   Knowledge of US government requirements and policies regarding finance and accounting and contract management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please complete and submit the on-line application, including uploading your CV and other documents. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter tMike Harris (Mike.Harris@adra.org) with “Ghana – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” in the subject line.

Closing Date: 01 August, 2014

•   Please note: Only finalists will be contacted. Your CV may be kept on file for future opportunities.
•   No phone calls piease.
•   ADRA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.