{Legacy Financial Services,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,7 years,01 Mar-2018};

A brokerage institution invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following position: Head of Brokerage

Job Description

• Manage and oversee brokerage operations staff
• Execute trade on the secondary market
• To perform underwriting roles during initial public offerings
• Responsible for the creation of exception reports – notate delays and problems
• Design and implement process control procedures – modify existing procedures where necessary
• Research and recommend solutions on reoccuring issues within operational groups
• Review work for accuracy and ensure client specifications are met

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of an MBA in a related field and must possess the Ghana Stock Exchange Certificate
• Must have at least 7 years experience in a similar field
• Committed to developing a career in investment/finance
• Superior leadership / organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should send their application letter and CV together with supporting documents by email to:

recruitmentbk2018@gmail.com

Closing Date: 01 March, 2018

{Right To Play,Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,4 years,20 Mar-2018};

Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in 18 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children. Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more than 550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.The Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

Job Posting – Finance Manager
Organization: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Finance
Work location: Accra – Ghana

The Ghana Country Office is currently seaching for a qualified and self-driven candidate to join a team of professionals in Ghana as Finance Manager.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Country Director (CD) and has functional reporting lines to the Director, Africa Finance and Business Administration (DAFBA). The incumbent is responsible for the proper implementation of financial procedures in all Right To Play programs in Ghana. He/she is responsible for preparing financial reports for local management, preparing the payroll and maintaining accounts payables.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibility #1: Financial management, planning and budgeting (35% of Time):

• Leads, manages and oversees all technical and managerial aspects related to finance, grants management, results based finance and other financing instruments.
• Provides high quality leadership and E-managerial oversight.
• Designs and implements effective management oversight methods and techniques to monitor progress on implementation.
• Oversees financial department employees including Finance Assistants. Participates in the yearly financial planning in the country of operation; supports the program team in preparation of proposal and operational budgets and translation of the program activities into figures; supports the Program Manager (PM) in adequate communication of the plan to program staff and partners.
• Ensures that all staff are aware of the financial accountabilities; communicates on financial expectations and provides constructive feedback on forecasts and expenditures; coordinates with country officers to set a yearly activity plan for upgrading staff financial skills and capacity and leads the implementation; ensures that all project staff are familiar with the roles and responsibilities in relation to financial management and accountability; organizes workshops and leads the financial discussion during planning meetings.
• Stays abreast on program priorities and makes occasional field trips to monitor finance related issues and procedures. Stays abreast on the latest development in tax and other related laws in the country; ensures that RTP complies with all Government statutory regulations including licensing payment of taxes and social security fund; ensures timely submissions of such deductions to the relevant authorities.
• Monitors financial reports and project cost reports/invoices against budget and contract requirements, alerts management team of necessary contractual or management actions based on that review; identifies financial tracking and analysis tools as needed to support decision-making and on-going management review. On a monthly basis, calculates variances with Country management and reports to the ADFBA; takes appropriate steps to correct variances, according to the CDs directions; ensures respective staff understand variance implications and how to respond to and manage them effectively. Seeks out methods for minimising financial risk to the project and programs across the country.
• Upholds the 0-tolerance for fraud policy and provides guidance to the Country Director as necessary.

Job Responsibility #2: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (10% of Time):

• Review and analyse yearly Country and Project financial planning and supports the program team in preparation of proposal and operational budgets and translation of the program activities into figures; supports the Program Manager (PM) liaising with Projects and partners in the process of budget reviews, analysis and templates. Advise CD & PM on cost recovery methods and techniques.
• Prepares the annual budget for the Country Office and supports the CD and Country team in reviewing the budget of all Projects before submitting to RO/HQ.
• Ensures the effective management and monitoring of the annual budget for the CO and all Projects and maintains strict control of all expenditures through performance-to-budget analysis on a monthly basis.
• Prepares cash flow projections in accordance with procedures, and manages the cash flow of the country program in order to ensure that (a) sufficient funds are always available, and (b) management is properly aware of the total funds available.
• Where required, submits requests for installments of funds from funding agencies in a timely manner, ensuring a reliable cash flow for the program.
• Based on sound business judgement & analysis, provides advice on business process and changes that will result in operating efficiencies.
• Coordinates and supports annual external audits and any possible Internal and Donor Audits, ensuring all supporting documents are available for auditors to review and responds to auditor’s requests.

Job Responsibility #3: Accounting, Financial Report Preparation & Analysis (15% of Time):

• Analyses financial transactions and prepares journal entries for accrual, prepayments, corrections and adjustments; and performs monthly review of country balance sheet reconciliations schedules and preparing the CO part and submits to RO on a monthly basis
• Reviews and analyses Country/Project office monthly financial reports (verifying the coding, arithmetical accuracy, documentation, authorization) and subsequent feedback to ensure timely submission to Region.
• Performs detailed account analysis, recommend improvement; identify issues and trend analysis to ensure accuracy and timely clearing of receivables and liabilities.
• Prepare monthly Project Budget vs Actuals –BvA report and analysis; ensures respective budget holders understand the variance implications and how to respond to and manage them effectively. Identifies additional financial tracking and analysis tools as needed to support decision-making and on-going management review.
• Reviews actual expenditure against the budget on a monthly basis and calculate variances; takes appropriate steps to correct the variances in consultation with the CD and prepares related memos.
• Reviews actual expenditure against the budget on a monthly basis and calculate variances; takes appropriate steps to correct the variances in consultation with the CD and prepares related memos.
• Prepares all mandatory monthly and yearly accounts, ensuring that accounting policies are properly and consistently applied and submits such accounts in accordance with the deadlines in the RTP Finance Manual.
• Prepares monthly finance reports for the CD of RTP Program and the RTP Africa Regional Office in Uganda in accordance with Finance Manual.
• Prepares separate financial reports for funding agencies in accordance with the terms of the contracts.
• Performs year-end financial statements, arranges and ensures their compliance with RTP and donor requirements. Participates in the annual financial audit ensuring all supporting documents are available for auditors to review; responds to auditor’s requests, as well as any internal or donor audits.

Job Responsibility #4: RTP Financial guidelines, Procedures and Policies ( 5 %):

• Trains non-finance and Finance team on financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance with those policies; ensures FAs also build the capacity of non-program staff on RTP financial policies
• Ensuring compliance with legal and grant regulations and RTP financial management policies and procedures including Finance Manual, Personnel Policies and other local Regulations; reviewing monthly exception reporting in conjunction with Country Director & Program Manager to understand performance issues on grants highlighted
• Ensures effective and efficient functioning of financial operations and systems in the CO and all Project offices.
• Keeps himself/herself up to date on current legislation relating to staff compensation and other relevant information related to finance.
• Serves as custodian of the finance and systems section of the review tool.

Job Responsibility #5: Team management & capacity building (10% of Time):

Provides fun

Job Responsibility #6: Payroll Management(5% of Time):

• Monitors the payment of salaries and allowances of local staff; ensures the timely payment of taxes, insurance and benefits, and ensures the maintenance of payroll records.
• Ensures that all staff settles advances and/or loans in line with established policy and procedures and that all accounts are settled at the time of termination of service.
• Ensures all financial files are complete and up to date including Social Security Payment

Job Responsibility #7: Management of Cash and Bank transactions (5% of Time):

• Oversees the daily management of financial transactions; assists the CD in the monitoring and follow up of project finances in the country; supervises all cash disbursements, banking reconciliation, accounts payable and payroll and ensures that there are adequate controls over cash and bank holdings; oversees routine banking services.
• Monitors petty cash accounts including the spot checking of balances and payments.
• Ensures and follows up on bank matters and maintains an accurate record of all income and expenditures.
• Tracks incoming wire transfers and reports any delays or discrepancies to the CD immediately.

Job Responsibility #8: Administrative and logistics functions (10% of Time):

• Purchase request- ensures whether proper purchase related templates are used and all purchases are correctly analysed and adequate supporting documents are well maintained as per the checklist and aligned with Policies.
• Travel Authorization – ensures proper Travel related Templates are used and travel related data are properly reviewed, analysed and adequate supporting documents are well maintained as per the Policies.
• Ensure Fixed Assets register is in place and updated bi-annually and reported to RO office
• Ensure all expenses are authorized and approved in line with In Filed Authorization Policy; For instance, CDs expenses should be approved by VP Africa
• Generates financial reports to different stakeholders when required.
• Oversees the administration and Logistics functions to ensure compliance with RTP financial management and procurement procedures.

Job Responsibility #9: Performs Other Duties (5% of Time):

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 4 years’ experience in a similar role, working in an accounting department. Experience in developing budgets.
• Excellent MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Proven ability in using financial management software

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have)

• Knowledge of ACCPAC accounting software
• CPA, ACCA or CMA or other related designations
• Superior bookkeeping skills
• Previous experience working in I/NGO
• Experience managing a direct report(s)
• Experience in budgetary management, forecasting and financial control

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail and ability to plan and implement work plan with minimum supervision
• Good networking and interpersonal skills
• Ability work with large data with attention to details
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to prepare concise and informative financial reports.
• Excellent reporting skills
• Good professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in culturally diverse professional staff
• Leadership and management skills
• Results oriented and committed to accountability

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to travel locally and internationally is required
• Ability to legally work in Ghana, without sponsorship.

Note: The successful candidate will be employed as a local staff member of Ghana. Compensation and benefits will follow the local package. This is not an international position.

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
• Employment Start Date: Immediately
• Contract Duration: Long term engagement based on performance and availability of funds

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:
GhanaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Finance Manager” and your name in the subject line. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Closing Date: 20 March, 2018

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.

{Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG),Accra,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,20 Feb-2018};

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a voluntary, not for profit organization that undertakes advocacy and service delivery in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana. PPAG is a Member Association (MA) of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). It is governed by respectable volunteers who are the members of the Association. The Governing body, formulate policies which are implemented by staff.

Job Description

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed person to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

Position: FINANCE OFFICER

Report to: FINANCE MANAGER

Job Purpose: To provide accounting support to the Association’s programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare projects’ monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reports and any other reports that may be assigned
• Ensure that returns from the project sites are received and properly coded to be entered into the system.
• Prepare projects’ final accounts and supporting schedules for the end- of -year audits
• Scrutinize all project returns and ensure that consistency is maintained in the internal control system and report any lapses found.
• Prepare monthly summaries of project expenses under the appropriate account codes
• Provide financial support to project staff
• Ensure that funds are available for project implementation
• Assist in the preparation of PPAG final accounts
• Undertake monthly supervision of the update of Project’s Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statements
• Make inputs of accounting entries and back-ups into the software
• Assist in preparation of project budget, Annual Programme Budget (APB) and any other financial information to Finance Manager for decision-making
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A first degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) or B. Commerce or any other business related field or its equivalent in Professional Accounting with a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• A Certificate in ACCA/ICA will be an added advantage.

The Person Must:

• Have good knowledge of accounting systems and procedures
• Have good working knowledge in the use of accounting soft wares, especially, ACCPAC
• Have good working knowledge in the use of the computer (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Have very good presentation, communication, and report writing skills
• Have high sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgmental skills
• Be honest, transparent and reliable
• Have excellent human relations skills, youth friendly and a team player
• Be a multi-tasker
• Be able to work with little or no supervision and have an eye for details
• Be able to work for long hours and under pressure
• Be able to travel at short notice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P.O. Box AN 5756, Accra-North

OR DROP IN AT: PPAG Head Office, Latebiokorshie, Nasia Road

OR E-MAIL: recruitment@ppag-gh.org

Closing Date: 20 February, 2018

NOTE:

• People living with HIV/AIDS and disability are eligible and encouraged to apply
• PPAG believes in Child and Vulnerable Adults’ protection policy
• Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,23 Feb-2018};

You will get the opportunity to work for a wholly Ghanaian-owned organization. This company has been running for close to 20 years with continual growth and outstanding reputation. This job vacancy has arisen due to growth within the team and, therefore, requires additional support to the Managing Director, as well as the wider management team.

You will produce monthly management accounts for all the business entities locally and multiple locations internationally. You will have 1 direct report.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, delivering a comprehensive financial service to ensure thatthe business achieves its objectives within its defined budget
• Provide advice to the management team on all financial matters
• Accountable for producing, implementing and embedding financial regulations processes and practices for the organization
• Manage the month End process and report to the Management team
• Lead on the production of the annual operational budget
• Prepare and brief the Managing Director on the company;s quarterly position and forecast
• Chair the divisions quarterly finance meeting with the divisions Head Office management team, and any other budget holders, to review the area’s financial performance
• Produce the monthly management accounts for the division, back-brief budget holders on financial performance and initiates corrective action where necessary
• Produce rolling forecasts, linked to the instigation of corrective action, where necessary
• Prepare the financial aspects to any business case to support major investment decisions and compare variances post implementation and review
• Reconcile the division’s payroll on a monthly basis and investigate any variances
• Oversee the financial performance of the wider corporate entities
• Identify finance skills training need within the division, highlight skills gaps and evaluate financial training requirements
• Analysis of the financial data relating to company projects and ensure that all projects stay within their defined budgets
• Assist the divisions managers in managing project funding and you will be a permanent member on individual Project Boards
• Develop, implement and embed project management financial reporting and forecasting systems if necessary
• Be able to prepare strategic documents to support the business in bidding for projects

Qualification Required & Experience

• Fully qualified or Finalist level CIMA/ACCA Accountant
• Good commercial instincts and the ability to negotiate and be pro-active
• Excellent spreadsheet and IT skills. Knowledge of the “Great Plain” financial system would be an advantage
• Have an analytical and enquiring mind
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements to be successful in the role
• A willingness to undertake continual professional development
• You should have previously gained some supervisory/managerial experience
• Experience of system implementation and process engineering would be advantageous

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants for any of these vacancies should forward their CVs to:

recruitnew714@gmail.com / 14@gmail.com

Or Call us on:

0244-850956

Closing Date: 23 February, 2018

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,05 Feb-2018};

A financial institution based in Accra is seeking to recruit: Debt Recovery Officer

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be in charge of recovery of the company’s debts.
• Candidate will report to the CEO

Qualification Required & Experience

• must possess the requisite qualifications and particularly years of experience in debt recoveries.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send application and CV to:

corporatejobsghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 05 February, 2018

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time,GH,Degree,3 years,19 Feb-2018};

A reputable pharmaceutical company is looking for Head of Finance in Kumasi.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in Accounting and /or professional qualification, CIMA, ACCA or ICA-G
• A strong background in management will be an advantage
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft word and Excel, with knowledge and understanding of software
• 3 years post-qualification work experience in Accounting and relevant softwares

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to send their application letters and CVs to:

application.advert123@gmail.com / recruitmentpharma123@gmail.com

Or call us on:

0278-885861 / 0206-617146

Closing Date: 19 February, 2018

{Marie Stopes International,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,8 years,02 Feb-2018};

Job Summary

• The job holder is part of the senior leadership of MSIG’s team and provides strategic financial management to the country programme.
• The Director, Finance and IT will ensure that appropriate financial systems / procedure and strong controls are in place to support the continued growth of the country programme
• S/he provides leadership to the Finance and IT team and advises the country director and senior management team on the financial health and strategy of the business

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development of financial Strategies/Policies such as reserve policy, funding strategy/mix, financial aspect of strategy, reviews financial procedures manual and prepares financial annual report
• Submits all relevant (monthly, quarterly, yearly etc) donor reports in line with specific donor requirements both in-country and out – international/head office
• Leads and supervises the payroll function, ensuring there are efficient systems, processes and controls that ensure timely and accurate payment and deductions
• Leads and oversees timely external audit that ensures minimal audit issues and leads in the implementation of audit recommendations
• Keeps an efficient Fixed Asset Management system that tracks assets in all locations and ensures regular update for management decision making
• Leads stock and inventory management system that safeguards stocks and prevent wastage, ensures good custody of stock and continuous adequate stocks supplies
• Leads the IT team to ensure IT needs and systems are in place

Qualification Required & Experience

• Professional qualified accountant ( ICAG. ACCA,CIMAorCPA)
• Bachelor of Accountancy or Finance or equivalent
• Masters degree or equivalent in Accounting or any relevant discipline
• Senior level work experience in financial management

Experience/Skills:

• At least eight (8) years of post-graduate relevant work experience with at least four (4) years of experience in a significant senior management/director position
• Experience in successfully managing similar sized (or larger) annual budgets
• Experience of financial grant management for at least
• two of the following: USAID, DFID and European Commission; experience in developing successful proposal budgets
• Able to work on own initiative and at long periods
• Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy ,work-loads and meet stringent reporting deadlines
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Computer literate and hands-on experience with computerized accounting systems; knowledge of SUN systems’
• Pro-family planning and pro-choice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

• This is a local position.
• Interested Non- Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.
• Please label application and email with the exact job title and location if indicated.
• Please take note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Director
Human Resource, Organisation and Admin
Marie Stopes Int Ghana
PMB 267, Accra

Or by email through:

recruitments@mariestopes.org.gh

Closing Date: 02 February, 2018

{Maersk Drilling,Accra,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,29 Jan-2018};

Local Finance Ref: MD-124827

We Offer

• As Finance Manager in Accra, you will be part of a team of 4 finance professionals. You will report to the Senior Finance Manager locally but being part of the strong global Finance team in Maersk Drilling. At the same time, you will be part of the management team in Accra, working closely with the Unit Director and the rig team.

Key Responsibilities

You will have the responsibility of:

• Monthly billing of customers, including internal and third party recharges
• Monthly preparation of Financial reporting and management reporting
• Management of networking capital and payment handling
• A sound control environment and follow up on internal and external audits.
• Driving cost awareness throughout the Rig Team and providing feedback on financial performance to rig personnel
• Preparation and compiling of quarterly rolling forecasts and yearly statutory accounts
• Further, you will be liaising with functions to ensure the correct application of Ghanaian tax and treasury legislation, just as you coordinate the drafting and filing of Ghanaian tax compliance and tax reporting. Finally, you will also handle external communication with public authorities and other stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

Who we are looking for

• You have at least 5 years experience in a Finance Management and Accounting area combined with relevant education
• You are a skilled Excel user and have the ability to acquire solid skills in corporate and local system applications

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send application to:

omar.calderon@maerskdrilling.com

Closing Date: 29 January, 2018