{Ghana Statistics Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,29 Oct-2013};
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and technical direction for effective and efficient management of the financial resources of the Service.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and reviews policy proposals for strategic financial resource management of the Service
• Provides technical guidance on all financial matters to Senior Management for decision making
• Ensures that proper books of accounts are prepared for audit purposes
• Designs and maintains an effective system for the monitoring and evaluation of the financial activities of the Service
• Oversees the consolidation of the annual budgets of the Directorates within the Service
• Prepares quarterly, annual and other reports of the Directorate
• Ensures the timely preparation and submission of the annual financial statements of the Service
• Ensures compliance with the relevant financial, audit and procurement laws, regulations, procedures and standards
• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of a computerised financial management information system for the Service
• Disburses funds for the implementation of programmes and projects of the Service
Qualification Required & Experience
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, GH) or a professional accounting body recognized by ICA Ghana.
• A minimum of ten years relevant work experience in a reputable organization, five of which should be in a Senior Management Position.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Leadership, mentoring and management skills
• Good team player
• High level computer proficiency
• Conversant with relevant accounting software
• Strategic planning, quantitative and analytical skills
• Negotiation and lobbying skills
• Capacity to inspire and motivate staff
• Communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of project and programme management
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulation
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:
• Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
• Six (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
• Six (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
• Other relevant information
Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three referees, should reach the address below:
The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra
Closing Date: 12 October, 2013