{ACDI/VOCA,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,11 May-2018};

We are currently seeking Finance and Administrative Manager for a USAID-funded project

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the senior finance and operations resource for the project, providing leadership and direction to the Finance and Administration team with close oversight of the project’s financial position at all times
• Oversee the preparation of monthly quarterly budgets and conduct variance analyses during these same periods
• Develop, oversee and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures and internal controls, and adapt them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes and keep management abreast with the financial status at all times
• Provide administrative leadership for all aspects of the project in all project offices
• Guide and manage procurement operations by forecasting, planning, making tenders, ensuring proper evaluation and selection of vendors and products that provide best value for money, in compliance with ACDI/VOCA procurement policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on all operational aspects that support efficient project implementation
• Ensure successful organisation and execution of events, conferences, workshops and large meetings, including preparation and dissemination of background documents and logistical arrangements
• Responsible for grants financial reconciliations and tracking and monitoring of grantees leverage and deliverables
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and administrative procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities
• Ensure compliance with ACDI VOCA policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations related to finance, operations and administration, and serve as the primary liaison with ACDI VOCA HG on such matters
• Serve as primary liaison and coordinate any financial, operational audit or compliance reviews conducted by ACDI VOCA HQ, USAID and external auditors
• Lead the preparation and execution of action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and mitigate operational and compliance risks

Qualification Required & Experience

• Post-graduate degree in finance, management or related field from a recognised university will be an advantage
• Professional accounting and or audit qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICA, IIA, etc) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in administration, financial management and audit related field including minimum 5 years at senior management level, providing oversight and leadership to other staff
• Experience working with an accounting and audit firm will be an advantage
• Experience working on projects funded by donors, particularly USAID will be highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective management and operational systems to meet the evolving needs of a multi-disciplinary team
• In-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations related to administration, procurement and finance
• Outstanding organizational skills including the ability to work with minimal guidance and to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, project stakeholders and staff at all levels of the organization
• Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required reports in a clear, concise and well-organized manner
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, QuickBooks and other relevant computer applications
• Must possess a sense of accuracy and attention to details

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit a signed cover letter and CV to:

ghanarecruitment@acdivocaghana.org

When submitting your application, start the subject line with the position title.

Closing Date: 11 May, 2018

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,10 years,11 May-2018};

A newly established insurance company is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the following position: Chief Finance Officer

Job Summary

• The CFO will be part of the senior management team and will report directly to the CEO
• The incumbent will direct organisational fiscal function and provide leadership and guidance to senior executives in financial matters affecting company strategy and direction
• In addition, the CFO will provide and communicate key financial information to the Board of Directors

Job Description

• Responsible for the development, implementation and management of all financial, accounting, controlling and investment activities dealing specifically with the company
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper recording and reporting of financial transactions, assets and liabilities
• Formulate and implement financial strategies aimed at optimising the use of the company’s resources
• Advise the CEO on investment policies and handle the investment portfolio of the company
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of proper internal controls and ensure consistency with current policies and organisational changes
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and prepare analytical reports for presentation to the board of directors
• Stakeholder engagement, including but not limited to regulatory, carious government entities and board of Directors
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning processes in conjunction with the CEO
• Developing and training of staff
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance

Qualification Required & Experience

• First Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognised institution
• Must have ACCA or ICA qualification
• MBA in Finance or Accounting would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of similar experience from the insurance industry
• Must be conversant with SAGE Accounting software or Microsoft related

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants should send CVs to the following email address:

recruitmentgh66@gmail.com

Closing Date: 11 May, 2018

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,5 years,23 May-2018};

A reputable financial organisation in Ghana is seeking to attract hardworking, self-motivated & qualified individuals with relevant experience to fill the following positions in their greater accra office.

Job Title: Risk Manager

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree, Preferred certificates – ACCA/CA
• 5 years working experience as a Risk Manager in a financial institution

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested & qualified candidates should apply with their latest CV clearly mentioning the position applying to:

immediateemployment01@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 May, 2018

{BEIGE,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,7 years ,13 Apr-2018};

The Investment and Wealth Advisory Services arm of BEIGE invites applications from suitably qualified persons to appoint as: Investment Officer

Job Summary

• Ensure the day to day professional management of the investment portfolio funds (i.e Mutual Funds, Wealth Management, Pension Funds, etc)
• Attend Investment Committee meetings and to formulate strategies to implement decisions of the investment committee
• Promote best practice and ensure reporting requirements, investment guidelines and compliance to regulations of SEC, GSE and FIC are met
• Ensure the daily computation of the NAV and fund prices to ensure accurate purchases and sales of shares
• Review draft agreements (e.g Commercial Papers,etc) and periodically SLAs with other market players and external advisers like custodians, administrators, placement houses, banks and advise appropriately to ensure professional delivery of services
• Ensure clients investment statements are instantly and accurately updated and reconciled to funds NAV to ensure accurate position of company’s AUM
• Any other assignment by your supervisor or MD

Qualification Required & Experience

• Not less than 7 years working experience in related positions in an investment bank
• MPhil, MBA or EMBA in Economics, Finance, Statistics and Mathematics
• GSI Certificate
• Partly or qualified CFA is an advantage
• Membership of a professional body is an advantage

Skills

• Advance ability to use PPT for presentations
• Working knowledge in Excel
• Must have passion to achieve the best returns for investors in the market
• Must be licensed by SEC as investment officer
• Working knowledge of SEC, GSE and FIC regulations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified applicants should send their CVs to:

gbcandidate.job@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 April, 2018

{BEIGE,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,7 years ,13 Apr-2018};

The Investment and Wealth Advisory Services arm of BEIGE invites applications from suitably qualified persons to appoint as: Senior Corporate Finance & Research Analyst

Job Summary

• Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare data on economic conditions in Ghana
• Analyze and assess budgets and policies of government of Ghana to predict its likely socio-economic impact on the target group of the policies
• Prepare market and industry research reports highlighting key issues, trends and outlook of the banking, insurance, investment and health care sectors
• Evaluate OMO policies, rate structure, cost of money, rates of return and other economics parameters of both local and international economies and their likely impact on the macro-economics indicators and the investment landscape
• Conduct feasibility studies and write concept documents on prospective projects in various industries
• Prepare business valuation and financial models to be incorporated in offer documents
• Prepare offer documents to raise funds from the primary or secondary equity and debt markets
• Prepare annual economic, industrial and sectoral performances

Qualification Required & Experience

• Not less than 7 years in related positions in an investment bank
• MPhil, MBA or EMBA in Economics, Finance, Statistics and Mathematics
• GSI Certificate
• Partly or qualified CFA is an advantage
• Membership of a professional body is an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified applicants should send their CVs to:

gbcandidate.job@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 April, 2018

{KPMG,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,12 years ,26 Apr-2018};

Our client, a power distribution company, is in search of dynamic and committed professionals on short term contractual basis to help manage its facility in various capacities to support the achievement of its strategic objectives.

Job Title: Director – Finance

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director – Finance & Communication Services, the job holder will be responsible for managing, supervising, coordinating the Finance and accounts function, advising management on financial systems and processes and procedures and ensuring the efficient use of the financial resources of the company

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of post graduate degree in Finance / Accounting and a basic professional qualification in accounting from ICA (GH), ACCA, CIMA, etc
• A minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience with at least 8 years of work experience at managerial level with excellent skills and abilities in negotiation, coordination of work of senior managers, networking, interpersonal relations and communication

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to:

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Or mail to:

HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Martin House
13 Yiyiwa Drive
Abelenkpe
P.O.Box P 242
Accra

Closing Date: 26 April, 2018

{African Institute for Mathematical Sciences,Biriwa – Central Region,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,06 Apr-2018};

We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and public engagement in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a Pan African network of 15 centres of excellence across the continent by 2023.

The highlight of AIMS education, a ten-month structured Master’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences, trains approximately 50 top African students at each campus every year, preparing them for leadership careers. Following the success of the AIMS centers, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) is launching a Mathematics Teacher Training Program (TTP) in Cameroon, with the Master Card Foundation. The TTP’s objective is to reinforce the pedagogic capacities of math teachers in secondary and high schools, thereby enhancing the quality of secondary school math education in both the Francophone and Anglophone educational sub-systems in Cameroon.

Finance Officer (Ghana)

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance Officer will support the Finance & Administration Manager in the effective and efficient financial management of the AIMS Ghana by performing all aspects of accounting and financial requirements in compliance with organizational financial policies, as well as statutory financial requirements.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cash flow management and cash flow forecasting; drafting of monthly & annual financial reports, annual accounts & financial statements; and asset inventory reporting and management.
• You will embrace the challenge of supporting this inaugural initiative for the AIMS network, which has a significant opportunity to enhance the calibre of mathematics education within Africa.

Qualification Required & Experience

Do you have what we need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
• Level 2 of Professional qualification preferably ICAG or ACCA
• Minimum of three (3) years’ related experience in accountancy and/or closely related jobs.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory requirements, with particular knowledge of non-profit nuances.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications. Good knowledge of MS Excel, and experience with accounting software, such as ACCPAC, Sage ERP, etc.
• Bilingual (French and English) a plus.
• Must be self-directed and able to maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively, and to work under time constraints with discretion and mature judgment.
• Works well with others, with solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the AIMS mission.
• Enthusiasm to work in a culturally diverse organization.

Location: Biriwa, Central Region

How To Apply For The Job

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation? Submit your letter of motivation (including salary expectations) and a detailed CV, together in one, English document, to:

careers@aims.edu.gh (Please quote “Finance Officer – GHA” in the subject line)

Closing Date: 06 April, 2018

• Deadline: Applications will be accepted until April 6, 2018.
• Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within two weeks of the submission deadline, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
• AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are especially encouraged.