{Hurex Group,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable company in Accra wishes to fill the following position:- Head of Finance

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Holder of ICA Part 3 or 4; ACCA Part 3 or higher with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in Account/ Finanace. Some years’s experience in the Ghana Tax environment will be preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and CV with relevant documents should be forwarded to:-

info@hurexgroup.com

or call:-

0572-717443  / 0572-717446

Closing Date: 11 December, 2013

{World Vision International,Nkwanta,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

Reports to: Base Accountant
Job location :  Nkwanta ADP
Job Grade: HAY 13

Purpose of the position
To assist the Base Accountant in providing efficient financial management for improved ministry quality and achievement of overall organisational objective. Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:

•   Ensure all supporting documents to cash disbursement, approvals and journal vouchers are complete, accurate, relevant and comply with WVI and WV Ghana finance policies and all donor requirements.
•   Assist in the preparation and review of monthly project finance reports and maintain finance records arid filing system on monthly basis.
•   Ensure proper receipt, safe keeping and lodgment of alt funds received according to WV Ghana policies.
•   Assist internal and external audit staff to facilitate annual financial audit and ensure that the minimum “Acceptable audit rating” according to World Vision Partnership requirements is reached.
•   Conduct field/community visits to review accounting, internal control systems and procedures and train/recommend improvements if found inadequate
•   Assist the Base Accountant to coordinate the preparation of project and operational base office budget and implement revisions as necessary, and support in monitoring actual project/base expenditure against approved budgets fine items
•   Assist the Base Accountant in ensuring that All Advances are cleared in time and current as well as guarantee that all project related balance sheet items are clean and accurate.

Enhance customer service through effective engagement with programs and other project staff in the access of the

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
•   Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and monthly Chapel services.
•   Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Required & Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Minimum  Educational level required:

•   Degree/HND in Accounting/Finance or Part II of ACCA, CA/CIMA.

Technical Training qualifications required: Good working knowledge in accounting software. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

•   2 years in similar position.

Other: Good analytical skills

Annual Basic Salary: GH¢ 17,928.00

Location: Nkwanta

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

As a child focused organisation, world Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. WV is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

{Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamential social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter is some 60 countries.

Objectives of the Programme

The goal of Africa Lead II is to cultivate a cadre of agriculture leaders across the spectrum of agriculture and agribusiness stakeholders in Africa who will champion the cause of increased innovation in agriculture, greater agricultural productivity and greater food security

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s require.
•   Two years experience with accounting and finance administration

General Requirement:

•   Excellent Communication Skills-both written and oral
•   Prior experience with donor funded programmes
•   Strong English skills a must and French preferred

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit cover letter and curriculum vitaes to:-

africaleadftf@dai.com

Closing Date: 22 November, 2013

{Dalex Capital,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A newly established Asset Management and Investment Advisory Company has openings for the following position:- Finance Manager

Duties:

•   Take full responsibilities for product performance measurement, planning and reporting for Business units
•   Plan, measure and manage financial objectives by providing accurate value-added financial management information
•   Responsible for the total management accounting function including support strategic planning budget and forecasts and interpreting financials
•   Play a key supporting role of managing risks on transactions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant university or professional degree
•   Strong business analysis skills with any of the following:

Banking / Financial Institution / Investment
Banking / Equities experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and CVs together with relevant supporting documents should be forwarded to:-

recruit92013@gmail.com

or write to:-

The Recruiter,
P.O.Box CT 3581,
Cantonments – Accra

Or by hand:

Hse. No 36,
A. Yemoh loop street,
East Legon – Accra

Closing Date: 19 November, 2013

{Dalex Capital,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A newly established Asset Management and Investment Advisory Company has openings for the following position:- Investment Marketing Executive

The position will be dedicated to developing the marketing, sales and client service functions of the company:

•   Develop, implement and manage a marketing strategy for individual and institutional investors
•   Supervise a team of Sales Executives to be deployed in Ghana
•   Reach out to clients and make presentations to individuals or groups
•   Co-ordinate work with all Divisions to meet corporate objectives

Knowledge and Experience

•   Candidates should have 3 to 5 years marketing and customer relationship management experience with a financial services company
•   Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
•   Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, legal and financial product documentation as well as investment processes and concepts desirable

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, and Mathematics required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications and CVs together with relevant supporting documents should be forwarded to:-

recruit92013@gmail.com

or write to:-

The Recruiter,
P.O.Box CT 3581,
Cantonments – Accra

Or by hand:

Hse. No 36,
A. Yemoh loop street,
East Legon – Accra

Closing Date: 19 November, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable company requires for immediate appointment a suitable candidate as Head Of Finance

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

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting from a recognised university and an MBA or equivalent recognised professional qualification in Financial Management or Accounting
•   A minimum relevant postgraduate working experience of fifteen (15) years

Other Qualities

•   Knowledge of ACCPAC Accounting Software, Micro Property Management Systems, Point of Sale and Material control
•   Hotel industry experience in a similar capacity

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

Advert No. G.C 204
The Graphic Communications
P.O.Box GP 742
Accra

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable and rapidly growing organization is seeking the services of a smart, confident, performance oriented and experienced professional to occupy the position of Chief Finance Officer.

Job Summary

•   Financial Planning and Budgeting – Managing the budget process (training, directing, preparing and compiling) for the Institution (programs and projects), including the annual re-forecast exercise. Assisting in the preparation of the Institution’s Operating Plan (including budget and cash flow forecasts) and other strategic planning as well as the Institution’s Annual Progress Reports (including budget and cash flow variance analysis.
•   Maintaining complete documentation of all financial transactions and audit trails, responsible for the budgeting process, forecast and financial planning, provision of financial management advice and other technical support to functional departments, preparing cash flow forecast and monitoring daily cash position.
•   Ensuring monthly and timely analysis and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, production of fortnight, monthly and quarterly reports
•   Supervising and managing the performance of the finance team for effective delivery, to put in place a system which ensures that all major risks are identified, analyzed, mitigated and monitored on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
•   Works with the other Heads of Departments to ensure efficient functioning of administrative and financial processes and maintain adequate internal control.
•   Manages procurement and inventory procedures.
•   Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters
•   Work with the Managing Director on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
•   Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist the MD and COO in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
•   Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
•   Provide the COO with an operating budget. Work with the COO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes:
•   Ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The custodian of this position should have a post-graduate level of qualification in Accounting, Finance or Financial Economics with full qualification in ACCA or ICAG.
•   Must have at least 10 years working experience in corporate law practice, engage easily with clients, think analytically and provide solutions to a mix of business and legal problems.
•   Candidate must manage the financial risks of the corporation as well as providing and interpreting financial information, monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends, formulating strategic and long-term business plans, researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance, analyzing competitors and market trends, producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines, arranging new sources of finance for the institutions debt facilities.
•   Candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your application and CV to:

mfi.vacancy@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 08 November, 2013

Please include your telephone and e-mail contacts. The subject matter must be Head of Legal/Company Secretary

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

We area progressive deposit taking non-bank financial institution which has established a strong brand image and a remarkable corporate profile. Through our relentless efforts, the company has been able to leverage its position in the industry through its distinctive competencies and bespoke products services and financial security.

The company seeks to employ suitable persons to fill the position of: Finance Manager

Summary Of Duties

The Following details constitute, but not limited to the description of the job schedule

•   Responsible for the short-term and long-term fiscal health of the bank
•   Develop and manage annual and long-term budgets
•   Oversee status of the bank’s investment and make recommendations to maanagement
•   Develop and maintain sound and current financial management systems and written procedures
•   Prepare periodic financial analyses, and manage cash flow
•   Determine the bank’s tax positions and the applicability of taxation / non-taxable instruments
•   Manage financial reports and administrative components of agency expansion and change
•   Prepare financial reports and analyses for management and the Board
•   Manage the bank’s audit process, including coordination of annual audit
•   Identify and advise Management on the provision of appropriate insurance cover on the following policies – the Bank’s property, fidelity guarantee, and any other policies relevant to the Company’s operation
•   Prepare financial reports and analyses for Management and the Board

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have obtained the relevant academic (minimum of first degree) and /or professional qualification in Accounting / Finance (CA, ACCA, ICAG), with at least five (5) years post qualification experience
•   Conversant with the international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
•   Good knowledge of Ghanaian Tax Laws
•   Good knowledge in Treasury Management
•   Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
•   Excellent leadership interpersonal skills
•   Good knowledge of Financial Administration Act FAA, 2003
•   Practicing knowledge of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2003, Act 663
•   Computer literate
•   Experience in the Banking / Financial Sector is a key requirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

submission of expression of interest, supported by detailed curriculum vitae should include a one-page write-up detailing clearly applicants suitability for the position.

Applications should be submitted to:

Advert No. GC 202
c/o Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O.Box 742
Accra

Closing Date: 15 November, 2013

{Millennium Promise,Dakar-Senegal,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Millennium Promise’s vision is to end extreme poverty worldwide in our lifetime.  Our mission is to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals to halve extreme poverty in Africa by 2015.  Millennium Promise works with impoverished communities, national and local governments, and partner organizations to implement high-impact programs aimed at transforming lives on the continent and engaging donor nations, corporations, and the general public in the effort.  Our work is premised on the belief that, for the first time in history, our generation has the opportunity to end extreme poverty, hunger, and disease.  Millennium Promise was co-founded in 2005 by Ray Chambers, respected Wall Street pioneer, and Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs, leading international economist.  The CEO is Dr. John W. McArthur.

Our flagship initiative, the Millennium Villages project (MVP), is a collaboration with the Earth Institute at Columbia University. It now operates in 80 villages across 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and takes a holistic approach to addressing extreme poverty.  By combining the best scientific and local knowledge, Millennium Villages address major problems holistically — hunger, disease, inadequate education, lack of safe drinking water, and absence of essential infrastructure — to assist communities on their way to self-sustaining development.  Multiple African countries have initiated scale-up programs informed by the MVP’s early successes. Millennium Promise is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status and has a foundational partnership with the Earth Institute.

Job Summary

•   POSITION: Regional Finance Manager
•   ORGANIZATION: Millennium Promise Inc
•   LOCATION: Dakar, Senegal

Overall purpose of the job
The Regional Finance Manager for West Africa will be responsible for ensuring that all MVP programs in his/her region have effective and fully operational financial management, reporting, and internal control systems.  The individual will be responsible to ensure that Millennium Promise assets are being properly protected, utilized, and reported on.  This position will report to the Regional Operations Manager in Dakar with dotted line responsibility to the Director of Finance in New York and will be based at the Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate books and records of Millennium Promise’s Regional Office and overseeing the maintenance of accurate books and records at the operational site level. He/she shall also be responsible for the following:

•   Coordinating with the Millennium Village sites and assisting in the timely preparation of annual MVP site-level and Regional Office budgets.
•   Preparing monthly reporting package for Regional Director and Millennium Promise NY. Reporting package includes regional level and site level financial analytics of operating results, consolidated trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
•   Monitoring bank accounts of the regional site locations.
•   Reviewing site-level monthly cash forecasts and expenditures.
•   Providing cash forecasts to the Director of Finance to assure adequate funding of the regional bank accounts.
•   Ensuring that all accounting policies and procedures are strictly adhered to at the sites and Regional Office. Deviations should be reported to the Regional Director and Millennium Promise management.
•   Responding to audit requests.
•   Overseeing technical assistance, training, and skills development support to finance officers, bookkeepers, and administrative staff at the sites as needed to ensure that they are able to effectively perform their jobs.
•   Assisting in providing financial reports for the West African sites to Millennium Promise donors and Board members.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A professional Finance Manager Qualification equivalent to a Bachelor (Maitrise) degree in Finance, Accounting or Management. A Masters degree is an added advantage.
•   Minimum of 10-12 years of increasingly responsible financial experience. NGO experience preferred, not required.
•   Chartered Accountant or equivalent financial certification preferred.
•   Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and French.
•   Good understanding of local reporting requirements.
•   Experience with QuickBooks or similar automated financial accounting systems.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills.
•   Experience in managing bank accounts, cash flow, and treasury.
•   Good analytic skills.
•   Experience developing budgets for multi-site organizations.
•   Good Excel knowledge and the ability to use Excel to its fullest in developing models.

Location: Dakar, Senegal

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should apply by email, sending a current CV summarizing their relevance to this position, a full with names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:

employment@millenniumpromise.org with a copy to employment@mdgwca.org

Closing Date: 30 November, 2013

“Application for Regional Finance Manager” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.mdgwca.org
www.millenniumpromise.org,
www.unmillenniumproject.org,
www.mdgwca.org

{Ashesi University ,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Ashesi University is a coeducational institution whose goal is to educate African leaders of exceptional integrity and professional ability. By raising the bar for higher education in Ghana we aim to make a significant contribution towards a renaissance in Africa.

Ashesi is the first university in Ghana to adopt and blend the Liberal Arts method of education with majors in Computer Science, Management Information Systems and Business Administration. The university is an independent, private, not-for-profit institution.

Job Summary

Ashesi University College is looking to recruit a Finance Officer. Reporting to the Director of Finance and performing general accounting duties as well as grant management, the position requires someone with a good understanding of professional accounting and reporting systems.

A strong sense of ethics and confidentiality is critical to succeed in this role.

Duties:
The general duties for this position will include but not limited to the following:

•   Working with the Finance team in the performance of Finance and Accounting duties.
•   Establish and implement a database to track grants and contracts, and establish appropriate tracking and accounting procedures.
•   Ensure accuracy and integrity of the grants and contracts database, and keep relevant staff informed of upcoming deadlines and deliverables, ensuring complete follow through on all grants and contracts.
•   Work with relevant staff to ensure accurate quarterly reconciliations for grant and contract-supported programs, and to ensure that grant objectives are being met.
•   Coordinate periodic and final reporting of grants; ensure compliance with reporting timelines, and to ensure that funder narrative and financial reports are complete, timely and accurate.
•   Compile and analyze grant objectives and financial data.
•   Maintain accurate and complete electronic and hard copies of grant and contract files.
•   Compile and submit detailed statistical reports on international students to management.
•   Provide content for appropriate write-up on the MasterCard Foundation grant.

Qualification Required & Experience

Required:

•   Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage.
•   Minimum of three (3) years work experience in an accounting role including grant management, budgeting and financial reporting, etc.
•   Experience with QuickBooks Accounting Software or advanced skills in Excel.
•   Excellent oral communication and presentation skills; demonstrated written communication skills.
•   Excellent accounting skill.
•   Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse settings, with solution-oriented approach.
•   Ability to handle multiple projects and work well under pressure, including working with interruptions and deadlines; ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on schedule with attention to detail.
•   Knowledge and skills in communicating effectively using public relations principles and practices.
•   Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Preferred:

•   Experience with foreign non-profit grants management.
•   Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment with students, faculty, staff, donor agencies and other stakeholders.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, CV and other relevant information as attachments to the Human Resource Manager through:-

jobs@ashesi.edu.gh

Closing Date: 20 November, 2013

•   Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.