{Assemblies of God Institute of Higher Learning (AGIHL),Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

Assemblies of God Institute of Higher Learning (AGIHL), a tertiary institution situated at Kronom on the Kumasi-Offinso Road, intends to commence full operations by August 2014 for the 2014 / 2015 academic year. The Management of AGIHL is seeking to engage qualified and highly motivated candidates to fill the position of :- Finance Officer

The Finance Officer serves as the Head of the AGIHL Finance Office and is responsible to the Rector for all matters relating to the financial administrative of AGIHL

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a member in good standing of a recognised accountancy or auditing body including ICA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA
•   Possession of a second degree (MBA, MSc) in Accounting and/or Finance will be a n added advantage
•   Must have served in a University or other similar institutions for a minimum of 10 years and held a position of Deputy Finance Officer, Deputy Internal Auditor or equivalent. Alternatively, the applicant must have at least 15 years post-qualification experience in a professional firm, public service or equivalent

Terms of Appointment

The appointment is normally full-time and applicant must be able to serve a minimum of FOUR year term before reaching the age of 60 years. Applicants above age 60 will have to show evidence of good health at the beginning of each academic year

Location: Kronom, Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates must submit an application letter together with their detailed curriculum vitae, a 2-page vision statement and the names and addresses of three referees who can testify to their academic and professional competence.

Applications should be marked with the position being sought and forwarded under registered cover to

The Chairman
Search Committee
Assemblies of God Institute of Higher Learning
P. O. Box AN 7644, Accra

Email: agghanahq@ucomgh.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2014

{SPRING Ghana,Accra and Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant (FAO) (Job: GH-441417)

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Summary:
Finance and Administrative Assistant (FAO – 2) will provide administrative, logistical, and financial support to the SPRING staff based in Tamale and Accra, as well as the SPRING staff based at the district level.

•   Job Location: Tamale and Accra, Ghana
•   Reporting Relationship: The F&A Assistant reports to the Finance and Administration Officer

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Vendor Payment Processing – VAT Exemption Processing

•   Obtain original VAT invoices with schedule from the Accountant
•   Dispatch the VAT invoices to the USAID mission for VAT Exemption
•   Collect VAT Relief Purchase Order
•   Make copies of the Relief Orders and dispatch originals to respective vendors

Procurement

•   Identify suppliers for potential procurement
•   Obtain 3 quotes for all potential procurement above $500
•   Forward quotes to the Finance & Administrative Officer

Office Management  

•   Ensure office space is organized and maintained
•   Supervise relevant office staff to facilitate the upkeep of the internal office conditions, External office environment, and replenishment office supplies
•   Manage relations with external service providers
•   Supervise the delivery of service in accordance with contract terms – Server, computers, internet service maintenance, vehicle / generator maintenance, office security, vehicles, hotels etc
•   Provide input for the evaluation of service provider performance over the contract period

Support office meetings and conferences

•   Develop and update schedule conference room use
•   Facilitate logistics of internal meetings / conferences
•   Provide administrative support for internal meetings/conferences

Manage Office Inventory & Register

•   Update the Office inventory register (document, tag additions) – monthly
•   Develop and update database for locational inventory register (by office location and official allocation)
•   Supervise and track shared office equipment use (projectors, camera, moveable printers etc. by ensuring issue/return documentation).

Office Logistics Support

•   Manage FO drivers schedules
•   Manage vehicle travel schedules
•   Manage vehicle log book – Ensure correct / timely filling of log books.

Program Logistics Support

•   Manage vehicle service vendors
•   Schedule travels in accordance with requests
•   Supervise vehicle inspection
•   Follow up on travel issues
•   Forward invoices to Finance and Administration Officer for PO

Other Activities

•   Update  staff monthly leave schedule
•   Update staff availability schedule  on a weekly basis
•   Manage implementation of the monthly FAA calendar
•   Manage / update official document archive (filling system).
•   Supervise the annual renewal of vehicle insurance and road worthiness certificates.
•   Supervise the weekly attendance to the post mail box.
•   Manage the consistent provision / payment for utilities (i.e. water, electricity, telephone, internet, waste collection etc).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, decision making, problem solving and administrative skills.
•   Must be able to juggle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work flexibly in a dynamic, fast paced environment and maintain sense of perspective.
•   The position requires a fair minded, people oriented and caring individual with excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to diversity.
•   Successful experience in similar jobs.
•   Required computer skills included MS Office (minimum Word and Excel)
•   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•   Experience working with USAID funded projects will be an added advantage

Location: Accra and Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@spring-nutrition.org or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is 30 June, 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 03 July, 2014

www.jsi.com
http://www.spring-nutrition.org

{USAID Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-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 of the Regional Executive Office of USAID/Ghana. 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 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¢ 34, 074.00 – GH¢ 51, 113.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with references and relevant certificates to:

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

By Email to: acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Note: When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title.

Closing Date: 02 July, 2014

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

USAID/Ghana anticipates awarding a Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

{Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd,Esaase,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary ofAsanko Gold Inc., a company in the process of developing into the next major gold producer in Ghana. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for a/I stakeholders over the medium term

Job Summary

•   Manage the development of analytical models and forecasting tools for all major cost drivers to ensure line managers have the information needed for cost and volume analysis, quarterly forecasts, and the annual business plans;
•   Ensure proper books and records are kept by developing an efficient & effective internal control system; responsible for the overall management of the general ledger and respective subsidiary ledgers;
•   Ensure financial reporting is in compliance with company accounting policies and procedures and are also in compliance with statutory reporting requirements (IAS&IFRS);
•   Manage the information flow during corporate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to ensure compliance with the applicable accounting standards, corporate timelines and general company requirements;
•   Provide accurate and timely advice on project expenditure including accounting, taxation and other matters as requested.Continuously analyze information by using the relevant accounting techniques to determine and recommend alternatives for viability, profitability and payback on specific projects; Responsible for the management of the ERP and related systems including the integration of financial and non-financial information;
•   Ensure effective and efficient treasury management. Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budget expenditure and report variances as per company standards and financial requirements; Prepare monthly and periodic costs analysis;
•   Attend production and Cost meetings, Site Monthly Safe Production and Cost meetings and Business Plan presentation meetings;
•   Provide advice to Line Managers on cost management and suggest opportunities for improvement-Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the operation to ensure the alignment to all corporate timelines and general company requirements;
•   Provide input into the weekly and monthly reports and develop systems that support forecasting and actual reporting of site fiscals;
•   Assist in analysis of supplier contracts including input into key supplier meetings; Continually improve site financial processes and systems to preserve the operation’s value and result in well-informed commercial decisions;
•   Continually improve site capital effectiveness processes and systems that will result in well-informed capital expenditure decisions;
•   Manage and control site capital expenditure pipeline including review and preparation of discount cash flows and analysis of capital applications;
•   Review and where necessary prepare capital submissions to ensure that technical and financial aspects of the business are properly presented to support the capital approval process;
•   Responsible for ensuring that capital assets arc codified and reported in the accounting system as per Company standards:
•   Manage the implementation of and compliance with alt statutory legislation and regulations with specific focus on finance specific items i.e. VAT, withholdings, royalties, tax etc;
•   Develop, maintain, and motivate an efficient and competent staff In the Finance & Admin. department;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a 1st Degree, Business Administration preferred;
•   A qualified and practicing member of a professional accountancy body (ACCA, CA, (LIMA, CPA);
•   Ten (10) years’ post qualification work experience, five of which must be in the Mining Industry;
•   Five to eight years’ senior financial management and supervisory experience;
•   Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
•   Sarbanes-Oxley exposure, preferred;
•   Ability to critically review, analyze, synthesize, compare and interpret information,
•   Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to produce accurate reports;
•   Exposure to integration of financial and non financial systems;
•   Strong cash management and forecasting abilities;
•   Ability to establish key financial, capital and cost accounting processes and procedures;
•   Strong IFRS background and application to management reporting & financial reporting;
•   Experience in a multi-jurisdiction business with corporate and management reporting requirements
•   Strong capabilities in foreign currency reporting and reconciliations;
•   Ability to prepare and interpret balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and statements of retained earnings;
•   Excellent understanding of the Ghanaian tax laws and other financial regulations with strong background in the application of fiscal and legal frameworks;
•   Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
•   Must have unquestionable integrity, be trustworthy, reliable and truthful;
•   Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development;
•   Should be collaborative by nature and can successfully engage and influence key stakeholders;
•   A strong desire to coach and develop others by sharing skills and knowledge;
•   Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
•   Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive in rough terrain.

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

Eligible candidates selected after the interview process will be evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisation fit, the capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

Suitably qualified persons with the requirements stated above should submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to:

Unit Manager – HR & Administration
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road
Airport Residential Area
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana

or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2014

{TAQA Generation International Operation Company,Takoradi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jul-2014};

JOB PURPOSE:
An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced Head of Financial Reporting to join a commercially focused power generation business

This role has responsibility for all aspect of financial reporting and controls within the business. This includes but is not limited to, analyzing actual and forecast, P & L’s. KPI’s, Balance sheet and Cash flows, in addition to short and medium term budgets and ensuring that a strong control environment is in operation across the businesses.The high profile role provides significant exposure to the senior management of the business.

Responsibilities:

•   The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate and influence senior management while being motivated to drive and improve processes.
•   The successful candidate will be a natural “change agent” with demonstrable persuasive skills at peer level.
•   A strong technical knowledge of IFRS is essential as an understanding of local taxes and VAT regulatory regimes.
•   A background in leading teams successfully is crucial as the role will be expected to mould and develop staff.
•   Excellent organisation and leadership skills are a necessity to succeed.
•   This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key duties for the role will include:

•   Directly producing business financial plans, budget including forecast and reports
•   Directly responsible for monitoring and analysing monthly results against budget, rolling forecast
•   Review final year end and quarterly deliverables and leading external and internal audit processes
•   Produce monthly business review reports ready for review in a timely manner
•   Lead operational disscusion to improve processes to ensure high quality standard service delivery
•   Lead, develop and manage the professional finance team

Note: This position comes along with a very competitive salary and benefits for the successful candidate

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A qualified Accountant  (ACA, CIMA,  ACCA, CPA)  with  at least 10 years post-qualification experience
•   Commercial and Financial Planning expertise
•   Ability to operate at strategic level, but a hand on approach to get the job done
•   Effective project and operational management skills
•   Fluent in English, verbally and written
•   Experience in using Maximo inventory and Oracle financial system
•   Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in Finance and Accounting

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates with the requisite qualification and experience should submit their application and CV to:-

Benjamin.AbeikuOtoo@taqaglobal.com

Closing Date: 23 June, 2014

{University of Mines & Technology,Tarkwa,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

The Finance Officer will be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for all financial issues of the University. The successful applicant must have had relevant experience in managerial and leadership positions in the area of finance preferably in a tertiary or analogue institution.

CONTRACT TERM
The  successful  applicant  should be  able  to  serve  a minimum of 4 years and shall, upon application by him/her, be eligible for re-appointment for only another term of 4 years or part thereof but not beyond his/her, retiring date from the University.

REMUNERATION
Conditions of service are as applicable in Government subvented universities of Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates must hold either a Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognised University or ICA (Ghana), ACCA, ACA, ICMA (Final) in Finance/Accounting.
•   He should, in addition, show evidence of a good grasp of financial administrative procedures and have rich and relevant post-qualification experience of not less than twelve (12) years.

In addition, an applicant must have proven evidence of:

•   Strong leadership skills and dynamism;
•   Being a strategic thinker and takes initiative in policy formulation;
•   Being a team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
•   Good communications and excellent report writing skills;
•   High sense of responsibility and moral integrity; and
•   Experience in the use of Information and Communication Technology
•   Experience in university financial administration at a higher management level would he an advantage.

Location: Tarkwa

How To Apply For The Job

Prospective candidates should send ten (10) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and statements of their vision for the University in not more than five hundred (500) words to the following address:

The Chairman, Search Committee
c/o The Registrar, University of Mines and Technology
P.O. Box 237
Tarkwa, Ghana

Candidates should request three (3) referees to submit confidential reports on them directly to the same address not later than 30th June,2014.

Closing Date: 30 June, 2014

{Judicial Service of Ghana,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

Job Summary

•   Design and implement appropriate financial policies, accounting standards. Accounting manuals and relevant accounting conventions;
•   Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and accounting stan dards and auditing standards;
•   Ensure effectiveness of internal control systems for the Finance Department;
•   Keep financial records that will ensure the safeguarding of assets of the Service;
•   Ensure the preparation of financial reports and supporting statistical schedules;
•   Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements:
•   Any other duties that may be assigned by the Judicial Secretary.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters Degree in Administration/Finance/Accounting from a recognized University:
•   Must be a Chartered Accountant and also hold membership of a relevant professional body, eg, ACCA or CA;
•   Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in a senior management position;
•   Demonstrated knowledge in Public Service Finance;
•   Demonstrated track record in providing overall supervision to a finance team;
•   Familiarity with the Financial Laws and other relevant laws, rules and regulations governing Public Service operations;
•   Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, creative and problem solving skills;
•   Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite and computerised financial systems.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their applications with CVs and the names of three referees to:

The Judicial Secretary
Judicial Service of Ghana
Supreme Court Administration Block
P.O. Box 119
Accra

Closing Date: 30 June, 2014

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

A reputable financial institution is looking for a:- General Manager Corporate Affairs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A degree or its equivalent in Finance, Administration or Marketing or related field is required.
•   A postgraduate degree would be an added advantage

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to send their CVs by email to:-

creditjobs53@gmail.com

Closing Date: 14 June, 2014

{IFDC,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Jun-2014};

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. IFDC focuses on increasing productivity across the agricultural value chain in developing countries. This is achieved by the creation and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.

The organization’s collaborative partnerships combine cutting-edge research and development with on-site training and education. IFDC has contributed to the development of institutional capacity building in 150 countries through more than 700 formal training programs, primarily as part of IFDC’s long-term agricultural development projects. Demonstration plots, farmer field schools and in-field trainings have assisted millions of farmers in developing countries.

Job Summary

•   Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer (FtF USAID ATT)
•   Job title: Sr. Finance and Administration Officer
•   Reporting to: Deputy Chief of Party
•   Location: Tamale
•   Starting date: July 1st, 2014. (Initially for one year, renewable based on performance and availability of funds.

The Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (ATT Project) will address Ghana’s complex value chain issues, focusing on using technologies to improve the seed sector, and will identify sustainable solutions leading to increased competitiveness in the rice, soybean and maize value chains. The expected outcome is an increased availability and use of agricultural inputs and technologies to increase and sustain agricultural productivity in Northern Ghana.
Specifically, the project will focus on improving public institutions’ and private sector businesses’ capacities to introduce new technologies to Ghana’s agricultural sector—focusing on the seed sector while working with other stakeholders in Ghana’s agro input sector.  By encouraging the introduction and adoption of sustainable technologies, the ATT project aims to increase productivity and profit margins for agricultural producers throughout Northern Ghana.

Duties and responsibilities.

The Sr. Finance and Administration Officer shall be responsible for all aspects of administration, financial management and operational aspects of the Feed the Future USAID Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (ATT). This includes, but is not limited to: (a) Oversight of all financial transactions under the ATT grant facility, (b) Oversight and control of other contractual obligations, including consultant agreements, (c) Coordination of all logistical and administrative functions (including procurement and management of project assets and equipment, (d) Management of regular human resource issues with support of IFDC regional and HQ staff and (e) Overall financial and budget analysis in accordance with IFDC and USAID procedures.

Additional duties include:

•   Ensure that administrative and personnel procedures are adhered to in accordance with IFDC policies;
•   Analyze monthly financial statements in relation to approved budgets, edit budget projections and advise the DCOP as necessary;
•   Conduct regular contract reviews in collaboration with ATT technical staff;
•   Review annual budgets to ensure conformity with budget projections, budget codes and annual work plan;
•   Assure timely submission of quarterly and monthly fund requests;
•   Travel as necessary to sub-grantees/partner organizations for administrative and financial follow-up and verification;
•   Prepare annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecast and budget revisions;
•   Ensure consistent application of IFDC and donor policies and procedures;
•   Direct the financial and admin support in the Tamale office to manage day to day accounting, invoicing, payroll, cash management, internal financial reporting and vehicle movements;
•   Be alert on the security situation in Northern Ghana and direct project staff accordingly;
•   Report on any concerns regarding finance and administration, verified or not, promptly to the attention of the DCOP and COP.
•   Any other duties as deemed necessary for the success of the project.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At minimum a BSc degree in accounting, administration or related field with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
•   Professional experience in donor funded programs is a must and experience in USAID funded projects a plus. (This requirement is non-negotiable).
•   High level of proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook and accounting software.
•   High level of attention to detail, organized and accuracy.
•   Ability to meet strict deadlines.
•   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please read these carefully. Failure to comply will adversely affect your application.

Send a cover letter, recent CV and the details of three professional references to:-

hrtamale@gmail.com and lbello@ifdc.org

Please mention “Sr. Finance and Administration Officer – ATT” in the subject line of the message. If this subject line is absent, applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 15 June, 2014